SRP PowerWise Compressed Air Solutions rebate

The SRP PowerWise™ Compressed Air Solutions program offers rebates for a technical assessment of your existing compressed air system and for custom upgrades to further improve both energy and process efficiency.

Eligibility

SRP non-residential retail electric customers with a compressed air system of at least 100 HP, excluding backup, may participate (customers building new facilities may apply for compressed air equipment rebates under The SRP PowerWise Custom Business Solutions program).

Benefits

  • Thorough technical assessment (available only through Compressed Air Business Solutions)
  • Flexibility and customization (measures based on your unique systems and facilities)
  • Less air loss and increased productivity
  • Improved control of industrial processes
  • Lower electric bills
  • Lower energy use
  • Cash rebates for both assessment and retrofit

Assessment rebates

When you apply for an assessment, an SRP-approved service provider will monitor and audit your compressed air system and deliver a technical assessment report on leaks, air end uses, waste, potential energy savings, and recommended measures.

Address 50% of the identified air leaks and SRP will fund 50% of the technical assessment cost up to $10,000. And you then become eligible to receive rebates for equipment upgrades.

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Retrofit rebates

Equipment rebates are based on your energy savings. If you buy, install, and commission approved new equipment, you can receive a rebate of 11¢ per kWh for your first year energy savings - up to 50% of the incremental high-efficiency equipment cost.

Total rebates are limited to $100,000 each program year (May 1, 2009-April 30, 2010). Total rebates for participation in multiple SRP PowerWise Business Solutions programs are limited to $150,000.

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Custom upgrades

You may choose one or more of the measures listed below, or propose other qualifying upgrades. Consult the program administrator regarding proposed measures.

Examples of qualifying measures:

  • High efficiency replacement compressors
  • VSD controllers for compressor motors
  • Added or "boosted" air storage
  • Compressor staging controls
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Application process

  1. Submit a technical assessment application.
  2. Repair at least 50% of the air leaks recommended in your technical assessment report.
  3. Submit a rebate reservation request (optional).
  4. Submit an equipment rebate application.
  5. Buy, install, and commission high-efficiency equipment approved by the program administrator.
  6. Submit an installation notice and commissioning report.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding has been committed. Customers requesting rebates after reservation of available funding have the option to be placed on a waiting list.

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Program requirements

This program is available for existing systems only. All technical assessments and measures to be implemented require pre-approval from SRP. You may make repairs yourself, use your preferred contractor, or use the service provider who conducted the assessment (repair costs themselves are not eligible for rebates).

After installation you must commission the new equipment and submit a commissioning report to receive the full amount of your rebate. Rebates are based on verified repairs and reductions in energy use.

For other details, please view the program manual.

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Contact us

For questions about the rebate program, contact the program administrator at (602) 236-3054 or e-mail us.