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A Message from Rich
It's March madness! And we aren't talking about college basketball. Much is happening this month to enhance our support for Authorized Participants-that's YOU! Take a look:
-March 7, launched Technical Support Services. Click here to read more.
-March 30, hosting the 2nd Annual Info Session & Fair. Click here to read more and register.
-March 30, launching the Authorized Participant educational series with a training session on Express and Customized Solutions. Click here to read more and register.
-As of today, releasing a new Support Services edition of The Contractor Connection E-Newsletter.
We appreciate the work you do to help our customers with their energy management projects. We are excited to lend enhanced support through these services.
Sincerely,
Rich Jett
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Important Note on New Email Addresses
We've shared a few new email addresses with you recently, including in this edition:
APSupport-Training@sce.com - send training and education questions and RSVPs
APSupport-Projects@sce.com - send your pre-application submittal questions (e.g., is my project eligible for solution code X?)
With these new support emails in place, we ask you only use IDSMQuestions@sce.com for post-application submittal questions (e.g., where is my incentive check?). |
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The Contractor Connection E-Newsletter Launches a New Edition!
With SCE's enhanced support to Authorized Participants, it only makes sense we communicate more often. Starting this month, we are launching a Support Services edition every other month to supplement the editions you currently receive. In addition, special editions will continue to be released when the timeliness of the information cannot wait for the monthly edition.
The Support Services edition will be technology focused. As a technology is featured, we'll remind you of any recent developments affecting the technology (e.g., policy and process) and new solutions. We'll also share information on related training and education events.
This first Support Services edition focuses on Lighting. It includes:
- LED - background and reminder of new solutions
- T12s - information you can use to explain to your customers the upcoming expiration of T12 as a basecase
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LEDs: Lighting a Business Near You!
From refrigerated cases at your grocery store to the channel signage at the neighborhood hardware store, light emitting diodes (LEDs) have begun showing up in businesses all around town. SCE is staying ahead of the wave and is now offering additional Express Solutions for LED applications.
First, a little background on the technology: An LED produces light through the stimulation of a semiconductor crystal with electrons. The resulting light illuminates deep saturated colors more effectively - and produces less heat - than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. This makes LEDs an ideal choice for lighting in retail displays and cold environments, such as walk-in freezers and refrigerated display cases. LEDs also produce light instantly (as opposed to fluorescent bulbs, which may glow or flicker before reaching full brightness), making them an excellent option for controls. Compared to more conventional lamp types, LEDs also enjoy longer life and better durability.
Now Available - Integral Lamp LED Incentives*
On January 1, Express Solutions expanded its list of LED offerings to include the integral lamp LED solutions listed below. To qualify for incentives, all integral LED lamps must be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Check out p. 16 of the Solutions Directory for a complete list of eligibility criteria. Additional Express Solution codes provide incentives for LED lighting systems in refrigerated cases, channel signs and surface, pendant or down lights.
- 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.
Click on the following links for more information on Express Solutions and Customized Solutions, ENERGY STAR qualified lamps and LED technology. |
| Explaining T12 Basecase Expiration
Click here for information you can use to explain to your customers the June 30, 2012 expiration of T12 as a basecase. |
Upcoming Training & Education Events
From the SCE Energy Education team:
Basics of LED Technology - Attendees will gain a basic understanding of light-emitting diode (LED) technology, with an emphasis on benefits and limitations for real world applications. Come learn about the history, current status, and the future of LED Technology which will help make better decisions resulting in energy savings.
What: Basics of LED Technology
When: March 15, Energy Education Center, Irwindale
Click here (scroll down and click on "Calendar of Events Irwindale") to learn more and register online. You may also register by calling 800-336-2822 or 626-812-7537.
From the SCE Contractor Relations team:
Express HVAC and Lighting Solutions (webinar training)- Attendees will learn about basic HVAC and lighting technologies for energy efficient retrofit projects. In these webinars, you'll learn about the resources and tools you need to diagnose and propose Express HVAC and lighting solutions for your customers, determine project eligibility, and submit correct and complete project applications.
What: Express HVAC Solutions
When: April 19, 8am to 9:30am (webinar)
What: Express Lighting Solutions
When: April 26, 8am to 9:30am (webinar)
Click here to RSVP for these webinars. Have questions about these webinars, email APSupport-Training@sce.com. |
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