Receiving Pre-Approval
Before you start your project, be sure to get your pre-approval. Your project will need pre-approval if it includes:
- Custom measures
- Prescriptive incentives over $10,000
- All new construction and major renovation projects
If your project does require pre-approval, to ensure that your project is eligible and to reserve your funds, submit a pre-approval application that includes:
- Application Information
- Customer & Project Information
- Job Site Information
- Trade Ally/Contractor Information
- Completed worksheet(s) that are applicable to your project
- Itemized quote/proposal with model numbers from your contractor or vendor
- Product specification sheets for the equipment to be installed
All projects are subject to inspection before and or after the work is performed. You must receive a reservation letter before your project work begins. You can expect to receive your reservation letter in 2-4 weeks once all documentation is received.
Custom incentives are available for larger, complex projects requiring a tailored solution. Incentives are based on annual electric savings.
A variety of compressed air measures are available, including variable speed drive air compressors, nozzles, tools, and storage tanks. Incentives over $10,000 and or the compressed air leak detection, energy audit and repair require pre-approval.
Variety of grow lighting and HVAC measures for indoor agricultural grow facilities that operate year-round. Only incentive requests over $10,000 require pre-approval for indoor agriculture projects.
Variety of LED, TLED, fixture, delamping, signage, exterior lighting, parking garage lighting, and lighting control measures available for incentives. Only incentive requests over $10,000 or custom lighting projects require pre-approval.
A variety of VFDs, electric chiller tune-up, computer room air conditioning, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, food service, industrial, and miscellaneous equipment measures are available for incentives. Electric chillers, split-system, central packaged, unitary and rooftop AC, air and ground-source heat pumps, occupancy sensor control for HVAC, constant volume AHU to VAV, and commercial dishwashers require pre-approval.
Complete Your Project & Receive Your Incentives
After you receive your reservation letter, follow the instructions in the application and install your equipment within 90 days. Contact a program representative early if you need more time. Within 30 days of project completion, you must submit:
- Remaining Application Information
- Payee and W-9 Information
- Revised application worksheet(s), if applicable
- Detailed itemized invoice(s) for equipment and any applicable external labor costs
- Product specification sheets for installed equipment
Once completed paperwork is submitted, your application will be reviewed and processed. Incentive payments are made by check and are usually mailed within 6 to 8 weeks.
Have Questions?
Unsure if you need pre-approval? Don’t see your energy-saving project listed on the applications? Fill out the form below or give us a call at 800-573-3503 and we’ll help you get started!