February 2012 

The Contractor Connection E-Newsletter
In This Issue
Contractor Info Session & Fair
Express and Customized Solutions Reminders

Solutions Directory

Now Updated

 

Click here to download your copy of the Solutions Directory, fifth edition.

 

Here is a highlight of changes, all noted in red in the directory, itself:

 

  • Added LED integral lamps
  • Excluded a few solutions
  • Included a reminder on soon to expire solutions
  • Modified qualifying questions (eligibility) for a few technologies
  • As a reminder of a past update, please refer to the "Application Check List" for required incentive application documentation

Click here for more details on changes in the updated What's New section of the Online Application Tool Homepage.

 

Three New SCE Factsheets/ Brochures on Energy Management Solutions for Business Customers

 

Pass along the news to your customers to help them save energy and money.

 

Each piece has a distinct focus. One focuses on a general overview, another on assessment tools and equipment installation/ upgrades for permanent energy reductions, and another on industry expertise.

 

Available for download at www.sce.com/solutions, look for these factsheets/brochures under the "Other Options and Resources" section.

 

Click here to check them out.

 

Your Customers Have an Opportunity To Get Recognized for Their Express and Customized Projects

 

The Cool Planet Award, offered by The Cool Planet Project, is recognizing SCE business customers for their environmental leadership in energy and carbon management.

 

Awardees receive a recognition plaque and media relations campaign highlighting their leadership. This may include a highlight of an Express and Customized projects you've helped your customers implement!

 

Nominations are being accepted through May 30, 2012. Awards will be distributed in the fall of 2012.

 

Click here to learn more.
 

Highlight On an Upcoming Energy Education Centers' Class

 

Take advantage of SCE's free classes to help you learn the latest energy efficiency, demand response, and solar technologies.

 

This edition, we've highlighted a class to help you stay abreast of building standards and compliance options. More details are below.

 

March 8, 2012

2008 Nonresidential

Standards Essentials for Energy Consultants

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Irwindale

 

This intermediate level class for energy consultants will explore the nonresidential building

energy standards and the importance of staying up-to-date to effectively communicate to and apply energy efficiency compliance requirements for clients. Attendees will learn to identify key nonresidential building standards and compliance options for new construction, alterations and additions, and the purpose of compliance related documents.

 

To register for this class, please call:

800-336-2822

626-812-7537

 

Click here to learn more and register for classes. 

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The Contractor Connection E-Newsletter brings you information on Integrated Demand-Side Management (IDSM) solutions, resources, and technologies to help address your customers' energy management needs.

 

This edition brings you an invitation to SCE's March 30, 2012 Contractor Info Session & Fair, reminders on Express and Customized Solutions, and more.  

SCE's 2nd Contractor Info Session & Fair - Register by March 23

 

 

The largest, most anticipated Authorized Participant event of the year is just around the corner!

 

Please join us at SCE's March 2012 Info Session & Fair. An in-person only event, come to hear first-hand about the latest updates on SCE offerings. Also, take advantage of this unique opportunity to ask SCE representatives one-on-one questions.

 

Info Session topics include: 

  • 2012 Authorized Participant Support Services
  • Express and Customized Solutions
  • 2011 Authorized Agent Recognition Campaign Awardees
  • And more 

With more booths than last year's fair, get your questions answered on: 

  • Authorized Participant Support Services
  • California Solar Initiative
  • Energy Education Centers
  • Express Solutions and Customized Solutions
  • HVAC
  • Online Application Tool
  • On-Bill Financing
  • Savings By Design
  • And more 

Don't miss out! See additional information below.

 

What:     SCE's March 2012 Contractor Info Session & Fair

When:    9:30 - 2:00 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012

Where:   Sheraton Fairplex, 601 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768 

 

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Because seating is limited to 250 attendees, we are accepting a maximum of four registrations per company.

 

Click here to register by Friday, March 23, 2012

 

Express and Customized Solutions Reminders

     

 

New Solutions

 

Effective January 1, 2012, the solutions listed below are now available. Start applying today!

 

Express Solutions:

 

LED integral lamp solutions:

 

  • LT-12834: A-lamps: ≤ 40 watts existing, up to 10 watts LED A-lamp @ $5.00/lamp*
  • LT-10965: A-lamps: 41-100 watts existing, up to 30 watts LED A-lamp @ $15.00/lamp*
  • LT-19877: MR 16: ≤ 35 watts existing, up to 6 watts LED MR 16 @ $5.00/lamp*
  • LT-54654: MR 16: 36-50 watts existing, 5 watts to 10 watts LED MR 16 @ $12.50/lamp*
  • LT-65785: PAR 30: ≤ 50 watts existing, up to 15 watts LED PAR 30 @ $7.50/lamp*
  • LT-89789: PAR 30: 51-75 watts existing, 10 watts to 21 watts LED PAR 30 @ $17.50/lamp*
  • LT-90344: PAR 38: ≤ 50 watts existing, up to 17 watts LED PAR 38 @ $10.00/lamp*
  • LT-92133: PAR 38: 51-90 watts existing, 11 watts to 25 watts LED PAR 38 @ $20.00/lamp*

 

*Incentives are subject to change. If changes occur, we will communicate via a Special Edition E-Newsletter.

 

 

Modified Eligibility Requirements

 

Effective July 1, 2012, eligibility requirements for select Express and Customized Solutions lighting technologies will be modified to exclude T12 lighting as an eligible basecase as a result of federal mandate. Express Installed applications, Express Pending Installation Reports, and Customized Installation Reports for projects with T12 lighting basecases must be received by June 30, 2012, to qualify for incentives.

 

Click here for the list of select Express and Customized Solutions lighting technologies to be impacted.

 

 

Soon to Expire Solutions

 

Effective July 1, 2012, select Express linear fluorescent lighting solutions will expire as a result of federal mandate impacting T12 lighting basecases. Express Installed applications and Express Pending Installation Reports with these expiring solutions must be received by June 30, 2012, to qualify for incentives.

 

Click here for the list of select Express linear fluorescent lighting solutions to be expired.

 

 

Expired Solutions

 

Effective January 1, 2012, the solutions listed below have expired. Express Installed applications, Express Pending Installation Reports, and Customized Installation Reports with these expired solutions must have been received by December 31, 2011, to qualify for incentives.

 

Express Solutions:

 

LED exit sign solutions:

 

  • LT-25510: Incandescent lamp existing @ $27.00/fixture
  • LT-85327: Compact fluorescent lamp existing @ $15.00/fixture

Wine tank insulation solutions:

 

  • RF-75849: Indoor tank @ $2.25/sq. ft.
  • RF-94332: Outdoor tank-Coastal @ $3.00/sq. ft.
  • RF-89431: Outdoor tank-Central Valley @ $3.75/sq. ft.

Customized Solutions:

 

LED exit sign solution:

 

  • LT-80367: LED exit sign @ $0.05/kWh and $100/kW

 

 

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