Norwich Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

August 23, 2022

Summary

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) provides rebates to its commercial, industrial, institutional, and agricultural customers Single Package & Split System Unitary AC Equipment, Air Source Heat Pump Equipment, and Variable Frequency Drives.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Connecticut
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.norwichpublicutilities.com/index.php/for-my-business/efficiency-business
Administrator: Norwich Public Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Motor VFDs
Incentive Amount: Single Package & Split System Unitary AC Equipment (Air-cooled):
Tier 1 Rebate: $200/ton
Tier 2 Rebate: $300/ton

Air Source Heat Pump Equipment
Tier 1 Rebate: $200/ton
Tier 2 Rebate: $300/ton

Variable Frequency Drives: $100/ton
Maximum Incentive: Pre-approval from Norwich Public Utilities will be required if the Rebate total is greater than $5,000
Equipment Requirements: Single Package & Split System Unitary AC Equipment (Air-cooled):
Tier 1
<5.4 Tons: 16.0 SEER
< 65,000 BTUs: 16.0 SEER
> 5.4 to < 20 Tons: 12 EER
> 65 to < 240M BTUs: 12 EER
> 20 to 30 Tons: 10.5 EER
> 240 to 375M BTUs: 10.5 EER

Tier 2
<5.4 Tons: 18.0 SEER
< 65,000 BTUs: 18.0 SEER
> 5.4 to < 20 Tons: 12.3 EER
> 65 to < 240M BTUs: 12.3 EER
> 20 to 30 Tons: 10.8 EER
> 240 to 375M BTUs: 10.8 EER

Air Source Heat Pump Equipment:
Tier 1
<5.4 Tons: 16.0 SEER & 9.0 HSPF
< 65,000 BTUs: 16.0 SEER & 9.0 HSPF
> 5.4 to < 20 Tons: 11.5 EER
> 65 to < 240M BTUs: 11.5 EER
> 20 to 30 Tons: 10.0 EER
> 240 to 375M BTUs: 10.0 EER

Tier 2
<5.4 Tons: 18.0 SEER & 9.0 HSPF
< 65,000 BTUs: 18.0 SEER & 9.0 HSPF
> 5.4 to < 20 Tons: Not Eligible for Tier 2 incentive
> 65 to < 240M BTUs: Not Eligible for Tier 2 incentive
> 20 to 30 Tons: Not Eligible for Tier 2 incentive
> 240 to 375M BTUs: Not Eligible for Tier 2 incentive

Incentives

This program has 3 incentives
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 200.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 300.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 200.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 300.00 $/ton
Technologies: Motor VFDs
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/ton

Contact

Name: Energy Services
Address: 173 NORTH MAIN STREET
Norwich CT 06360
Phone: (860) 887-2555
Email: efficiencymatters@npumail.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.