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The 2010-2012 Program is now accepting applications. For more information, talk to your account representative.
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SCE Commercial RCx Program
Southern California Edison
Commercial Retrocommissioning Program
The SCE Commercial Retrocommissioning (RCx) Program is now available to save Southern California Edison commercial customers 5-20% on their energy bills. Through the Program, experienced engineers work closely with you and your staff to find cost-effective ways to optimize your building’s performance, lower electricity bills and improve occupant comfort.
Why Participate?
• RCx is a cost-effective process for optimizing building performance. Studies show that RCx typically saves owners 5 - 20% of total building energy costs.
• Most improvements can be achieved from controls changes alone, with no need for expensive equipment retrofit and will have a simple payback from energy savings alone averaging 2 years or less.
• The benefits from RCx translate into increased profitability by reducing operating expenses, increasing net operating income (NOI) and providing quicker returns on investment, which can all lead to a higher appraised building value.
• By participating in the SCE Commercial RCx Program, you can improve your bottom line and your building’s operations without spending time or money to search out just the right firm. The Program's experienced engineers specialize in detecting inefficiencies in complex building systems, and determining the optimum operating conditions.
What does the SCE RCx Program offer?
• A no-cost building screening study to determine the potential for energy-savings opportunities.
• An in-depth RCx investigation that identifies specific O&M improvements to
HVAC mechanical equipment, lighting, refrigeration, and related controls.
• Incentives for implementing measures that save you energy and money.
• Training for building operators in maintaining improved building operations and utilizing updated system documentation.
How does my building qualify?
• You must be a SCE customer paying the California public goods charge on your utility bill.
• You must own or operate a commercial building that has at least 25,000 square
feet of conditioned space, a direct digital control (DDC) system in place, and
central plant mechanical equipment in relatively good condition.
• Owner must be committed to implementing agreed upon measures identified
through the Program, including all measures with a one year or less payback,
within 12 months of project start date. A cap will be set at project start for
the maximum amount to be designated for implementing measures that payback
in one year or less.
• Owner has or will set up an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) account
and submit a billing data request through ESPM.
• There are no known barriers to implementing retrocommissioning improvements
or repairs, such as tenant agreements or sensitivities, environmental dangers
including asbestos, or manual control systems.
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