Energy Solutions E-News, A resource for Customer's Authorized Agents

November 14, 2013

Policies and Deadlines for End-of-Year Incentive Processing

A new year is approaching quickly, so it's a good time to remind everyone that a number of SCE's Express and Customized Solutions are changing on January 1, 2014. This means there are specific deadlines for submitting Incentive Applications if you want them to be processed under 2013 incentive levels.

Every Change is an Opportunity: Using the Transition to TOU Rates to Your Customers' Advantage

As you may have heard, Time-Of-Use (TOU) rates will be extended to most of SCE's small and medium business customers starting in January 2014. Learn how to utilize SCE's energy efficiency and demand response (DR) solutions to help customers save energy and money using the new TOU rate schedule.

Energy Codes 101

Understanding equipment standards and building codes is important for anyone interested in working with utility energy efficiency programs. This article provides a basic introduction to equipment standards and buildings codes and how both can influence incentives available through SCE's Express and Customized Solutions offerings.

Using the Customized Calculation Savings Guidelines

The Customized Calculation Savings Guidelines document is a comprehensive manual that contains everything you need to calculate the savings for a Customized Solutions project. Read on to learn more about what the document is and how to use it.

Upcoming Energy Education Center Classes and Workshops

SCE's Energy Education Centers in Irwindale and Tulare are resources for integrated energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed generation education and training. The centers use state-of-the art technologies to help make educate visitors on the best energy decisions for their home or business. Learn about the latest upcoming classes and workshops.

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Upcoming Events

Getting Applications Right the First Time

This 60 minute webinar will present the top reasons SCE Incentive Applications are delayed or rejected and solutions on how to avoid making these mistakes. The overview will include examples of incorrect solution codes, ineligible equipment, incorrect invoices, poorly documented calculations and missing information. CAAs can use this information to ensure their Incentive Applications are approved and processed in the shortest time possible.

When: Friday, Nov. 15

12:30pm - 1:30pm (webinar)

Demand Response

Summary of existing SCE Demand Response (DR) programs as well as the benefits and expectations of participating stakeholders. Specific topics covered will include qualification criteria as well as approaches to developing qualifying proposals for customers. Example projects will demonstrate solutions that can be bundled together to achieve deeper and more comprehensive savings and incentives at commercial facilities.

When: Thursday, Nov. 21

12:00pm - 2:00pm (webinar)

Comprehensive Upgrades

Learn about qualification criteria and approaches to creating attractive, comprehensive proposals for your customers. Examples will demonstrate solutions that can be bundled together to achieve deep energy savings.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 3

12:30pm - 1:30pm (webinar)

Express and Customized Overview

We will define the Customer's Authorized Agent role and explain how to become active. Participants will acquire knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate Express and Customized Solutions for SCE's energy efficiency and demand response offerings, as well as context around why SCE provides incentives.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10

12:30pm - 2:00pm (webinar)

Technical Support Services

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	CAASupport-Projects@sce.com

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