Mission Valley Power Energy Conservation 2012

(October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012)

**For all programs with ending dates listed, Mission Valley Power must receive all forms and necessary paper work by mail at the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office no later than the ending date listed.

A.    Residential Programs

Appliance Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to replace old inefficient appliances and purchase Energy Star® rated or better energy efficient appliances for new and replacement applications.
• Customer must request an Appliance Application. Customer needs to complete appliance form, and attach a copy of the receipt of purchase and the yellow energy guide sticker and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $15 per Energy Star® qualified home appliance and these include: Air Conditioners – Room & Central, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerators / Freezers and Water Coolers
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $50 per Energy Star® qualified clothes washer with a minimum MEF >2.0.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Early Refrigerator Retirement Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to replace old inefficient refrigerators and purchase Energy Star® rated or better energy efficient appliances for new and replacement applications.  MVP wants to encourage customers to remove the old inefficient high energy use refrigerators from the electrical system.

·      Customer must request an Early Refrigerator Retirement Application.  Customer needs to complete Early Refrigerator Retirement appliance form.  The homeowner and decommissioner must sign the form and attach a copy of the EPA Disposal Form signed by decommissioner and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.

• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $40 per refrigerator that is verified functional and that is at least 10 cubic foot in capacity.  The unit must be decommissioned and its components recycled.
• Mission Valley Power will pay the EPA certified decommissioner $60 per refrigerator that is verified functional and that is at least 10 cubic foot in capacity.  The unit must be decommissioned and its components recycled.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Home Electronics & Office Equipment Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to replace inefficient home electronics/office equipment and purchase Energy Star® rated or better energy efficient home electronics/office equipment for new and replacement applications.
• Customer must request a Home Electronics / Office Equipment Application. Customer needs to complete application, and attach a copy of the receipt of purchase and yellow energy guide sticker (or copy of user’s guide or box label with model # and Energy Star® logo) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $15 per qualified Energy Star® home electronics/office equipment.
• Energy Star® Home Electronics & Office Equipment that qualify for a credit to your account include: DVD, Home Audio, TVs, VCRs, Computers, Copiers, Faxes, Monitors, Multifunction Devices, Printers, Ceiling Fans & Programmable Thermostats.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Water Heater Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage customers to install a new electric (tank type) or replace existing electric (tank type) water heaters with energy efficient water heater (tank type) models.  The electric water heater must have a minimum energy factor of .93 EF for 64 gallons or less and a minimum energy factor of .91 EF for 65 gallons or more.

·      Customer must request a Water Heater Application.  Customer needs to complete application, and attach a copy of the receipt of purchase and yellow energy guide sticker or (label off the shipping box with model # and Energy Factor) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.

·      Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $50 per qualified installed energy efficient electric tank type water heater; tank must have a minimum rated capacity of 50

gallons or more.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Ductless Heat Pump Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage existing residential homes w/electric resistant zonal type of heat to install Ductless Heat Pumps for heating and cooling in retrofit applications. (This program is for existing residential electrical zonal heated homes ONLY). System must be installed and certified by a factory certified installer. The heat pump’s indoor unit shall have nominal heating capacity of one (1) ton or greater and have an inverter driven compressor and at least one indoor unit.

• Customer must request and complete the MVP Ductless Heat Pump Application and the DHP Homeowner Participation Application and the installer must complete and sign the Contractor Invoice Application.Include one copy of the MVP’s, Homeowner’s and the Contractor’s forms, receipt of purchase, yellow Energy Guide Label and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.   One copy of all forms needs to be sent to Northwest Ductless Heat Pump for approval.  Approval by Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Project is required before billing credits or checks can be issued.
• Site verification will be required for each completed project by Mission Valley Power.
• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit the customer account in the amount of $1,350 and the installer will receive $150 per qualified installed Ductless Heat Pump unit with electric resistance back up heat.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Air Source Heat Pump Program

• MVP wants to encourage high electrical power users to install Electric Air Source Heat Pumps for heating and cooling in new and retrofit applications.  This program is for residential homes ONLY). The minimum specifications are:  14 SEER / 9.0 HSPF. (System must be installed and certified by a Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Certified Installers and have auxiliary electric resistance back up heat required for rebate. Call MVP for specifications, PTCS requirements and forms).

• Customer must request AAHP Application. MVP Customer and Installer must complete and sign the form.  Along with the form you must also send all other required documents listed on the form to ECOS Consulting and get prior approval and return a copy to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office before billing credits or checks will be issued.
• Site verification will be required for each completed project by Mission Valley Power.

• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit the customer account in the amount of $400-$900 and the installer will receive $150 per qualified installed PTCS certified air source heat pump unit with electric resistance back up heat.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Ground Source Heat Pump Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage high electrical power users to install Ground Source Heat Pumps for heating, cooling and hot water heating in new and retrofit applications in place of zonal or central electric systems.  This program is for residential homes ONLY). (System must be installed and certified by a Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Certified Installers and have auxiliary electric resistance back up heat required for rebate. Call MVP for specifications, PTCS requirements and forms).
• Customer must request GSHP Application. MVP Customer and Installer must complete and sign the form, along with the form you must also send a copy of all other required documents listed on the form to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office and one  copy to ECOS Consulting and the completed job must show up as accepted by ECOS before billing credits or checks will be issued.
• Site verification will be required for each completed project by Mission Valley Power.
• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit the customer account in the amount of $3,000 and the installer will receive $150 per qualified installed PTCS certified ground source heat pump unit with electric resistance back up heat. Request specifications from Mission Valley Power.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Residential Duct Sealing and Commissioning Program

• MVP wants to encourage customers whose main heat source is some form of electric heat with a forced air ducted delivery system that has delivery and return ductwork on the exterior of the building envelope to complete Duct Sealing and Commissioning on their ducted systems.  The Duct Sealing and Commissioning work is completed by private Contractors that are PTCS certified in Duct Sealing and Commissioning of ducted forced air systems. The heating ducts must be located in a non heated or non conditioned space. The ducts being sealed must meet certain criteria and specifications for the post commissioning test to qualify for a billing credit.  The duct commissioning will improve the efficiency of the heating and duct delivery system by sealing leaks and improving air flows in the existing ductwork.  This program is designed for residential site built and manufactured homes ONLY (not commercial buildings). The types of systems eligible are Electric Forced Air Furnaces, Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps with back up electric heat. The duct system must be tested, commissioned and certified by a Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) certified Duct Sealing Commissioner. Go to our website at www.missionvalleypower.org for a list of eligiblePerformance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Certified Installers for Duct Sealing and Commissioning in MVP’s service area who have recently completed jobs to the specified requirements and along with the required forms had the completed jobs listed as ACCEPTED by the approving agency.

• Customer must request MVP Duct Sealing Application and an MVP Incentive Assignment Application. MVP Customer and Installer must complete and sign the Duct Commissioning form.  Along with the form, you must also send a copy of the form and all other required documents listed on the form to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office and one copy to ECOS Consulting.  The completed job must show up as Accepted on the PTCS website before billing credits will be issued.
• Site verification will be required for each completed project by Mission Valley Power.
• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit in the amount of $400 – $500 which will go to the homeowner unless there is a signed Incentive Agreement for the rebate to go to the Duct Commissioner.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Slab Insulation

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage new home construction and during remodeling to insulate under the concrete slab (an area usually not insulated) for greater energy savings and comfort.  This is available only for residential homes and living space whose main heat source is some form of electric heat.
• Customer must request a Slab Insulation Application. Customer must complete application and include receipt of purchase (or receipt from installer with square footage and R Values installed) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Customer must give MVP at least 48 hour notice prior to slab inspection (pictures of the completed job will be accepted).
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $.50 per square foot of installed R10 under slab insulation w/R5 thermal break (use blue or gray rigid insulation) per qualified installed unit.  The amount of credit shall be capped at $500 per single-family unit.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Under Floor & Perimeter Insulation

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to add insulation to the under the floor of existing homes for greater energy savings and comfort.  This program is not intended for new home construction.  This program is for existing homes only and is available only for homes with electric heat as the main heat source.
• Customer must request an Insulation Application. Customer must complete application and include receipt of purchase (or receipt from installer with square footage and R Values installed) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Customer must give MVP at least 48 hour notice for insulation inspection (pictures of the completed job will be accepted).

• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-0 to a R-19 installed insulation in the amount of $0.85 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the under floor area.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-19 to a R-30 installed insulation in the amount of $0.15 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the under floor area.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-0 to a R-30 installed insulation in the amount of $1.00 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the under floor area.
• The amount of credit shall be the lesser of:  1) the amount shown above; or 2) 75% of total project cost.
• If insulation is to be added, make sure the ventilation is to the building code requirements for your area.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Wall Insulation

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to add insulation to the exterior walls of existing homes for greater energy savings and comfort. This program is not intended for new home construction.  This program is for existing homes only and for homes with electric heat as the main heat source.
• Customer must request an Insulation Application. Customer must complete application and include receipt of purchase (or receipt from installer with square footage and R Values installed) and return to the MVP Office.
• Customer must give MVP at least 48 hour notice for insulation inspection (pictures of the completed job will be accepted).

• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R0 to a minimum R11 verified installed insulation in the above grade wall.  The amount of credit shall be in the amount of $0.80 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the exterior wall cavity area.
• The amount of credit shall be the lesser of:  1) the amount shown above; or 2) 75% of total project cost.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Ceiling Insulation

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to add insulation to the attic area of existing homes for greater energy savings and comfort.  This program is not intended for new home construction, this program is for existing homes only and is available only for homes with electric heat as the main heat source.
• Customer must request an Insulation Application. Customer must complete application and include receipt of purchase (or receipt from installer with square footage and R Values installed) and return to the MVP Office.
• Customer must give MVP at least 48 hour notice for insulation inspection (pictures of the completed job will be accepted).

• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-0 to a R-19 installed insulation in the amount of $0.75 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the attic area.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-19 to a R-38 installed insulation in the amount of $0.25 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the attic area.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for increasing insulation from R-0 to a R-38 installed insulation in the amount of $1.00 per square foot for qualified installed insulation added in the attic area.
• The amount of credit shall be the lesser of:  1) The amount shown above; or 2) 75% of total project cost.
• If insulation is to be added, make sure the ventilation is to the building code requirements for your area.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) & Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) Lighting Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage consumers to switch from incandescent and halogen lights to compact fluorescent light bulbs, light fixtures and torchiere lamps or LED light bulbs or LED fixtures.
• This program is for both new and existing homes.  Main heat source does not have to be electric.
• Customer must request and complete an Energy Star CFL, LED & Light Fixture Application and include a copy of the Energy Star® label off the lighting package and include receipt of purchase. The customer must mail or bring the Energy Star CFL & Light Fixture Form, receipt of purchase and Energy Star® label(s) to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• MVP will credit the customer account in the amount of $2.50 per Energy Star® qualified compact fluorescent light bulb and/or LED bulb installed in MVP service area.
• MVP will credit the customer account in the amount of $10 per Energy Star® qualified light fixture installed in Mission Valley Power service area.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Recycling

• Mission Valley power along with your local retailers in the MVP service area is sponsoring a compact fluorescent light bulb recycling effort.  Just bring your used or burnt out fluorescent lights to any of the local retailers for recycling. The retailer will accept the used fluorescent bulbs, package them in a sealed container and have the old fluorescent bulbs returned to an EPA certified recycling center.  Now your local retailers are accepting 4’ and 8’ fluorescent light bulbs. This is intended for residential recycling applications only. This program is done at no cost to the customer.

Energy Star Manufactured Home Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homebuyers to purchase energy efficient electrically heated Energy Star® certified models of manufactured homes.  The home’s main heat source must be some form of electric heat (wall mount heaters, central furnaces or heat pumps).
• Customer must request Energy Star® Manufactured Home & Sales Person Application. Customer needs to complete application and attach receipt of purchase, the state energy office Energy Star® certificate of compliance and return to the MVP Pablo Office. Site verification will be required by Mission Valley Power.
• Mission Valley Power will offer a check or billing credit  to the customer account in the amount of $1,000 per Energy Star® qualified electrically heated manufactured home installed in the MVP service area.
• Mission Valley Power will pay the sales person (not Dealers or Dealerships) $150 per Energy Star® qualified electrically heated manufactured home installed in the Mission Valley Power service area.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Energy Star Home Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners and building contractors to build site built homes to Energy Star Homes Northwest specifications which is a higher level of efficiency than MT State Energy Code. The home’s main heat source must be electric heat (zonal heaters or air source heat pumps).

Montana Energy Efficient Home Program (formerly MVP Energy Efficient Home)

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homebuilders and building contractors to build to MTEEH specifications for new home construction (at a higher level of efficiency than MT State Energy Code and Energy Star Homes. The home’s main heat source must be some form of electric heat (wall mount heaters, central furnace or heat pumps / secondary source can be approved sealed combustion units). These qualifying homes are also eligible to take advantage of extra incentives listed in MTEEH Additional Incentives Available.
• Customer must request MT-EEH Specifications and Building Agreement Application. Customer needs to bring home plans to Mission Valley Power Pablo Office and have the home plans qualified by MVP’s Conservation Technician before start of construction.  Customer must fill out MTEEH building agreement and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.  Mission Valley Power will make inspections of the home during construction to make sure energy efficient home guidelines are followed and specifications are met.
• Site verification and inspections are required by Mission Valley Power.
• Starting October 1, 2009 Montana Energy Efficient site built homes built with Air Source Heat Pumps may see lower rebate levels, MT Energy Efficient Homes built with a Ground Source Heat Pumps will be eligible for a combined $4,500 rebate.
• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit the customer account a minimum amount of $1,500 and pay the builder $150 per qualified completed site built unit.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Shower Head Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage customers who have electrically heated hot water to install energy efficient water saving showerheads.
• Customer may request a Shower Head Application and a Shower Head at MVP’s Pablo Office.
• Single Family units need to turn in an old showerhead to MVP’s Pablo Office and receive a new 1.5 or 2.0 gpm Earth Massage Shower Head.
• Multi Family units (4 units or more) need to turn in old showerheads to the MVP Pablo Office and receive a new 2.5 gpm Earth Massage Shower Head.
• Mission Valley Power will provide the showerhead(s) at no cost to the customer.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Energy Audits and Advice

• Mission Valley Power wants to show consumers where energy savings can be achieved by installing energy efficient measures or lifestyles.  Energy efficient books and information can be picked up in the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.  Requests can be made by phone for information and it will be mailed to the customer.  Mission Valley Power will be doing this by phone.
• Energy audits are completed on residences and buildings only if emergencies exist.
• Mission Valley Power provides this service to the customer at no charge.
• This program has no ending timeline.

Windows

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage homeowners to replace existing windows with premium Energy Star® rated windows for greater energy savings and comfort. This program is not intended for new construction. This program is only for existing residential home window replacements in homes whose main heating source is some form of electric heat.
• The minimum required U Value is < U=.300 or lower (the lower the U Value the higher the R value of the window, e.g., a U-Value of .29, .28, or .27 is better than .30).
• Customer needs to request a Window Application. Customer needs to complete window application, attach a copy of the window receipt with the window sizes and the NFRC labels from the windows and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $6.00 per square foot for qualified installed windows in existing site built and manufactured homes, for retrofit applications only.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Weatherization

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage elderly and low-income individuals who qualify for fuel assistance to sign up for weatherization programs to lower their energy bills.
• Tribal-SKHA Weatherization and State of Montana-HRDC Offices do the weatherization of homes in Mission Valley Power service area.

Appliance Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage businesses to replace old inefficient appliances and purchase Energy Star® rated or better energy efficient appliances for new and replacement applications.
• Customer must request Appliance Application. Customer needs to complete application, and attach copy of the paid receipt of purchase and yellow energy guide sticker and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer’s account in the amount of $25 -$750 per Energy Star® qualified commercial appliances.
• Energy Star® qualified Commercial Appliances that qualify for a credit to your account include: / Freezers, Ice makers, Kitchen Steamers, Hot Food Holding Cabinets, Combination Ovens, Convection Ovens, Electric Fryers, Dishwashers, Pre-Rinse Spray Valves, Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling, Clothes Washers, Water Heaters Shower Heads.

• Call MVP for specifications and billing credit amounts on commercial items.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Electronics & Office Equipment Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage consumers to replace inefficient electronics/office equipment and purchase Energy Star® rated or better energy efficient electronics/office equipment for new and replacement applications.
• Customer must request an Electronics / Office Equipment Application. Customer needs to complete application, and attach a copy of the paid receipt of purchase and yellow energy guide sticker (or copy of user’s guide or box label with model # and Energy Star® logo) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $15-$20 per qualified Energy Star® rated electronics/office equipment.
• Energy Star® Electronics & Office Equipment that qualify for a credit to your account include: DVD, Home Audio, TVs, VCRs, Computers, Copiers, Faxes, Monitors, Multifunction Devices, Printers, Ceiling Fans & Programmable Thermostats & Smart Power Strips – $20.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Energy Management Consultant

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage customers to use Energy Management Consultant to provide detailed information on how to achieve energy savings through audits and reviews and technical design assistance for new construction and retrofit applications.
• Customer must request Commercial Energy Audit or Design assistance from MVP. (Mission Valley Power will require reimbursement from the customer (end user) if no energy efficient measures are completed with in 3 years of audit).
• Mission Valley Power will pay up to $2,500 towards the cost of the Energy Management Consultant to conduct an energy audit or analysis for commercial accounts.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Heating and Cooling Program

Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pumps

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage high usage customers to install advanced Ground Source Heat Pumps & Electric Air Source Heat Pumps for heating, cooling, ventilation & air conditioning.  (The building’s main source of heat must be some form of electric heat, and the project must be pre-approved by BPA following the custom proposal guidelines before the start of the project.)
• This is to be a custom proposal under the Commercial & Industrial Program. MVP will pay or credit the customer account a set amount per kWh, for the verified energy savings per measure.

Ductless Heat Pump

• Mission Valley Power will pay or credit the customer account in the amount of $600-$850 and the installer will receive $150 per qualified installed NWDHP certified ductless heat pump unit.
• The building system must have a wood frame construction with a main source of heat as some form of zonal electric heat, and the square feet of floor area must be less than 5,000 sf.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Commercial Under Floor, Wall & Attic Insulation in Existing Small Office or Retail Buildings

• Mission Valley Power would like to encourage commercial building owners to add insulation to the under floors, walls & ceilings of existing buildings for greater energy savings and comfort. This program is not intended for new building construction.  This program is for existing buildings only and whose main source of heat is some form of electric.
• MVP offers deemed energy savings and reimbursements for qualified insulation measures that have been added to the attic, wall and floor.  Insulation measures are available only for existing, electrically-heated, small buildings (less than 5,000 square feet) used for office or retail activities
• .Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account for installing qualified insulation in the under floor, wall & ceiling area of the building. The MVP Customer will receive a billing credit in the amount of $0.13 per kWh savedfor qualified installed insulation.
• Customer must request an Insulation Application. Customer must complete application and include receipt of purchase (or receipt from installer with square footage and R Values installed) and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Customer must give MVP at least 48 hour notice for insulation inspection (pictures of the completed job will be accepted).

• The amount of credit shall be the lesser of:  1) the amount shown above; or 2) 75% of total project cost.
• If insulation is to be added, make sure the ventilation is to the building code requirements for your area.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Windows

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage building owners to replace existing windows with premium Energy Star® rated or better windows for greater energy savings and comfort.  This program is not intended for new commercial construction.  This program is only for existing window replacements in electrically heated buildings.
• The minimum required U Value is U=.30 or better (the lower the U Value the higher the R value of the window, e.g. a U Value of .29 or .28 is better than .30).
• Customer needs to request a window application.  Customer needs to complete window application, attach a copy of the Window Application with the window sizes and the NFRC labels from the windows and return to the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office.
• Mission Valley Power will credit the customer account in the amount of $6.00 per square foot for qualified installed windows in existing site built building applications.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Commercial Lighting Program – Includes Energy Star CFL’s & LED’s

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage customers to replace old inefficient lamps and ballasts in interior and exterior fixtures for energy savings using the Mission Valley Power’s Commercial Lighting Program, Expanded Standard Offer Plus (ESO+). The customer must be preapproved before start of the project.

• Mission Valley Power will pay set amounts for qualified energy efficient lighting in new and retrofit applications.  Contact Lyle Neiss at the Mission Valley Power Pablo Office for the ESO+ Commercial Lighting Application.
• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Spray Rinse- Low Flow Nozzle

• Mission Valley Power encourages its commercial customers who have food service dishwashing and that have electrically heated hot water and that serve 10 or more meal shifts per week to request a new low 1.6 gpm flow Spray Rinse Nozzle.  MVP will pay for the cost of the Low Flow Nozzle and the customer must install and keep in use for a one year minimum.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Shower Head Program

• Mission Valley Power wants to encourage commercial customers whose water heaters are electric to install energy efficient water saving showerheads. Commercial Customer may request a Shower Head Application and a Shower Head at MVP’s Pablo Office.
• Commercial buildings with electric water heaters need to turn in an old showerhead to MVP’s Pablo Office and receive a new 1.5 or 2.0 gpm Earth Massage Shower Head.
• Multi Family units (4 units or more) need to turn in old showerheads to the MVP Pablo Office and receive a new 1.5 or 2.0 gpm Earth Massage Shower Head.
• Mission Valley Power will provide the showerhead(s) at no cost to the customer.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

Irrigation/Agriculture Program – new as of February 2011

To encourage customers who have irrigation systems, Mission Valley Power offers a variety of rebates for energy conservation measures that include replacement of sprinkler heads, nozzles, gaskets, hubs and motors.  If interested, please contact MVP’s Energy Conservation Office.  Rebates vary widely depending on individual applications ($1-$4 per item or $100-$145 for all on line).  Submit MVP’s Agricultural/Irrigation Incentive Application along with copies of your paid receipt for credit on your MVP account.  The application details specific equipment that qualifies for the incentive.

• This program may be revised on or before October 1, 2012.

C.  Large Commercial & Industrial w/Demand Program

• Mission Valley Power is constantly working together with Large Commercial customers to install and implement energy efficient measures and practices and to keep MVP customers up to date on the latest programs & training available and what MVP is willing to pay for kWh savings.
• An Architect who develops a commercial or industrial Energy Smart Design Project approved by BPA will receive an incentive of up to $1,000.  This project will be considered a Custom Project Proposal and will have to follow BPA’s guidelines.