Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program

What is it?

The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) is an incentive program designed to encourage Ontario companies to adopt energy-efficient technologies and increase energy efficiency.

There are two incentive options for projects: Prescriptive and Custom

Prescriptive track…

Customers can apply for rebates for predefined technologies on a per-unit basis after buying and installing eligible equipment, or you can request pre-approval before purchase and installation.

Custom projects…

Financial incentives are available for retrofits of other than the prescribed technologies, provided that they measurably reduce the electrical peak demand. Custom projects must be pre-approved. All technology, equipment and systems used in Custom projects are evaluated on the basis of their power and energy performance improvement.

Custom projects are eligible for an incentive of $250 per kW of demand reduction.

What is the benefit to your company?

Hydro One will reimburse you for a portion of the cost to purchase energy-efficient technology, up to a maximum of $500,000.

In addition, you will:

• reduce your cost per unit of production or cost per square metre;
• lower your maintenance costs; and
• contribute to a cleaner and healthier Ontario!

Who Qualifies?

Commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional customers within the Hydro One Networks service area could qualify. And your account with Hydro One must be in good standing. Check the full details at www.PowerSaver.ca.

What Qualifies?

The following upgrades qualify for cash rebates.

Lighting

• Fluorescent lighting systems (T8, T5 and CFLs)
• Metal halide lighting systems
• LED exit signs
• Occupancy sensors
• Various HID technologies

Motors

• Three-phase premium efficiency motors 1-200hp

Cooling Equipment

• Unitary A/C units (up to 25 tons) that are ENERGY STAR® qualified or Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) compliant

Transformers

• ENERGY STAR® qualified three-phase power transformers

Agriculture Equipment

• Swine heat pads, heat pad controllers, and high temperature cut off thermostats
• Livestock water bowls
• Ventilation fans (>24")
• Photocell and timer for lighting control

Space Cooling and Food Service
Technologies

Custom Projects

• Custom projects are eligible for an incentive of $250 per kW of demand reduction.

How do I apply?

Application forms are available for downloading at www.PowerSaver.ca

You can e-mail your completed application to ERIP@HydroOne.com or send it by mail or courier to

Hydro One Networks
Conservation and Demand Management Program Office
483 Bay Street, 14th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2P5

Hydro One Networks recommends that customers apply for incentives based on the following deadlines, as funding is limited and the program may not be offered beyond 2009:

• Applications submitted for pre-approval must be received by Hydro One Networks no later than December 31, 2009.
• Applications submitted for Prescriptive incentives after project installation must be received by Hydro One Networks no later than December 31, 2009.
• Projects must be completed and all supporting documentation received by Hydro One within 12 months of pre-approval.

Where can I find more information?

Check out the full details on eligibility and qualifying products by referring to the terms and conditions found at www.PowerSaver.ca.

On that site, you'll also find step-by-step instructions and all the documents you will need for both the Prescriptive and Custom tracks.

E-mail ERIP@HydroOne.com.