UES (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

January 13, 2023

Summary

UniSource Energy Services (UES) offers the Commercial Energy Solutions Program for non-residential electric customers to upgrade existing equipment with more energy efficient measures. Rebates are available for energy efficient retrofits on lighting, refrigeration, controls, and HVAC equipment. This program is contractor based, which means that approved contractors will provide installation services and apply for the rebates on the customer's behalf. The amount of the rebate varies depending on the equipment size and efficiency; specifications are listed on the program website. 

To receive the program rebate, customers must first undergo a facility survey that is conducted and presented to the customer. A pre-installation inspection may or may not be required prior to beginning the project. Following installation, customers must submit a project completion form and after a post-installation inspection, a final payment notification form is sent to the participating customer and the service provider.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Arizona
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.uesaz.com/efficiency/business/electric/ces/
Administrator: KEMA
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Motors
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Incentive Amount: Evaporative Fan Motors (no controller): $30 per motor
Evaporative Fan Motors (with controller): $60 per motor
Strip Curtains: $2.50 per linear foot
Delamping: $0.07 per kWh saved
Exit Signs: $0.07 per kWh saved
Occupancy Sensors: $0.07 per kWh saved
T8 Lighting: $0.07 per kWh saved
HID Lighting: $0.07 per kWh saved
AC Units: $90 - $260
Heat Pumps: $90 - $260
Programmable Thermostats: $40
Custom Measures: $0.07 per kWh saved
Shade Screens: $1.00 per square foot
Maximum Incentive: General Maximum: 75% of incremental costs capped at $94,000.
Equipment Requirements: A/C and Heat Pumps: 14+ SEER
Most appliances must be Energy Star
Other equipment requirements are varied, see Equipment Specifications on website

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Parameters: The incentive is 40.00 $
Technologies: Heat pumps, Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $90.00, The incentive has a minimum of $260.00

Contact

Name: Commercial Energy Solutions
Organization: UES
Address: 4350 East Irvington Rd Mail Stop DS502
Tucson AZ 85702
Phone: (866) 324-5506
Email: CommercialEnergySolutions@us.kema.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.