Anaheim Public Utilities - Greener Cleaners Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

July 26, 2010

Summary

Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) offers the Green Cleaners Incentives Program, whereby dry cleaner businesses may receive up to $6,000 for upgrading to energy-efficient, environmentally friendly equipment. To be eligible, equipment must save energy and eliminate the use of the dry cleaning solvent perchloroethylene, which is being phased out by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Qualifying businesses can receive $2,000 per unit for up to three units of equipment purchased and installed in a calendar year. Replacement equipment must not be removed from Anaheim for three years after receipt of incentive. After contact APU customers have 90 days to choose and install equipment. More information, including eligibility requirements and a list of potential vendors, can be found on the website listed above.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.anaheim.net/utilities/adv_svc_prog/greenercleanerspage1_2.pdf
Administrator: Anaheim Public Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Processing and Manufacturing Equipment
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Qualifying businesses can receive $2,000 per unit for up to three units of equipment purchased and installed in a calendar year.
Maximum Incentive: $6,000
Eligible System Size: Small business customers receiving electricity from Anaheim Public Utilities.
Equipment Requirements: To be eligible, equipment does not have to be of a specific type or made by a specific manufacturer, but must save energy and eliminate the dry cleaning solvent perchloroethylene.
Installation Requirements: Qualifying businesses must select, purchase, and install new equipment within 90 days.

Contact

Name: Earl Lasley
Address: Anaheim City Hall
Anaheim CA 92805
Phone: (714) 765-4259
Email: elasley@anaheim.net

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.