CPS Energy offers incentives for new commercial construction that is at least 15% more efficient than required by the City of San Antonio Building Code (based on IECC 2009). The building code and incentive program were created by Ordinance 2009-03-12-0179 (the Sustainable Building Codes Ordinance) and further amended by Ordinance 2009-10-01-0777D.
The Commercial New Construction Incentive Program does not specify eligible measures, but rather provides incentives for the amount of energy saved overall. Savings are based on the total energy consumption of all fuel types used in the building. In order to measure energy savings and determine incentive amounts, an approved modeling software or calculation methodology must be used. In order to apply for the incentive, applicants must submit a copy of the results of the modeling software, a final certificate of occupancy, and a letter from the architect certifying that the building is in compliance with the requirements of the program. CPS Energy may inspect buildings prior to authorizing an incentive. Multi-family structures with 4 or more units are considered commercial construction. More information and an application are available on the program web site.| Implementing Sector: | Utility |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Texas |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/my-business/ways-to-save/programs-and-rebates/commercial-new-construction-rebate.html |
| Administrator: | CPS Energy |
| Start Date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive Amount: |
Tier 1 Energy Incentive: $0.08/kWh Tier 1 Peak Demand Incentive: $125/kW Tier 2 Energy Incentive: $0.12/kWh Tier 2 Peak Demand Incentive: $150/kW Tier 3 Energy Incentive: $0.20/kWh Tier 3 Peak Demand Incentive: $200/kW |
| Maximum Incentive: | 35% of eligible project costs or $250,000 per project |
| Equipment Requirements: |
Tier 1: Building must be 15-24.9% more efficient than city building code Tier 2: Must be 25-34.9% more efficient Tier 3: Must be 35% more efficient |
| Technologies: | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Yes; specific technologies not identified |
| Sectors: | Commercial |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 0.08 $/kWh, The incentive has a minimum of $0.20, The incentive has a maximum of 125.00 $/kW, The incentive has a minimum of $200.00 |
| Name: | Ordinance 2009-03-12-0179 |
| Date Enacted: | 03/12/2009 |
| Effective Date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Name: | Ordinance 2009-10-01-0777D |
| Date Enacted: | 10/01/2009 |
| Effective Date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Name: | New Construction Contact |
| Organization: | CPS Energy |
| Address: |
PO Box 1771 San Antonio TX 78296-1771 |
| Phone: | (210) 353-2728 |
| Email: | CPS-newconstruction@cpsenergy.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.
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