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December 22, 1999
To: Board of Directors
From: Scott Terrell, Planning Director
Subject Public Benefit Program Additions for 2000
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District has an established Public Benefits Program and is
currently complying with AB1890's requirement to fund Public Benefit projects within TDPUD's
electric service area. One of the main components of TDPUD's Public Benefits Program is
offering cash incentives to TDPUD's electric customers who incorporate energy-efficient
measures into their buildings or purchase and use high efficiency electric space and water
heating appliances.
Currently, the District offers a 5% cash incentive for electric customers who install specified
energy-efficient measures into their homes or businesses. Also, the maximum rebate a
customer can receive per building on this program currently is $400. These measures include
adding insulation to floors, walls and ceilings; converting window areas from single to double-
pane windows; and reducing air leakage in the building envelope and/or the central air/heating
distribution system. Although there has been some activity in this program area, about 20
participants, staff feels that the 5% level does not do much to change a consumer's purchasing
behavior. Many of these participants may have installed the measures without the incentive.
Staff believes an increase to 10% would result in more program activity occurring as a result of
the incentive. Staff would also like to raise the cash incentive maximum from $400 to $500 per
building.
Some clothes washer manufacturers have developed new models or improved old clothes
washer models that are superior to their old line. These new design changes have resulted in
lower water use, higher energy efficiency as well as other benefits like less wear on clothes,
cleaner clothes, etc. The majority of clothes washers still being sold are standard models and
not energy or water-efficient. Many utilities around the country offer cash incentives to
customers who purchase more energy and water-efficient clothes washers. Most of the new,
high efficiency and low water using clothes washers are the new horizontal-axis, front-loading
types. There are also a handful of energy and water-efficient top loading models too. Staff would
like to see TDPUD offer a $50 and $100 cash rebate per "qualified" clothes washer to
encourage TDPUD customers to purchase these water and energy saving clothes washers.
Attached is a list of models proposed to qualify for a clothes washer cash rebate program and
their proposed rebate levels. Staff would like this incentive to be retroactive to include
customers who have purchased a qualifying model as early as January 1, 1998.
At the last Board meeting staff was directed to develop a Refrigerator Cash Rebate program.
The purpose of this program is to provide a cash incentive to TDPUD's electric customers who
purchase and use a high efficiency electric refrigerator in their Truckee home or business.
Attached is a list of refrigerator models proposed to be included in this program. Refrigerator
models that are 25-29% more energy-efficient than standard models and energy-efficient
models 15-17.9 cubic feet would qualify for a $50 rebate. The forty-one proposed models are
30% or more energy-efficient than standard refrigerator models. Staff would like this incentive to
be retroactive to include customers who have purchased a qualifying model as early as January
1, 1998. Attached is information from the US Environmental Protection Agency on their Energy
Star program and appliance efficiency. This information can be found on www.energystar.gov.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the District to provide a customer cash incentive of
$50 or$100 for energy-efficient and lower water-using clothes washers.
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the District to provide a customer cash incentive of
$50 or $100 for energy-efficient refrigerators.
Staff recommends that the Board raise the building energy efficiency measures cash incentive
from a maximum of$400 to $500 per building and to raise the building energy efficiency cash
rebate incentive from 5% to 10% to purchase and install these measures.
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Although energy efficient models sometimes cost more to purchase initially, any
extra up-front cost can often be made up with savings on your utility bill. One
helpful way to figure out if buying an ENERGY STAR"'appliance makes sense for
you is to think of two price tags.
The first price tag is the purchase price that you pay at the store when you
buy the appliance.
The second price tag is the cost to operate the appliance over its lifetime.
You pay to operate the appliance every month for as long as you own the
appliance. You might be surprised to see how much it can cost to own an
appliance that seems like a good deal up front. Also, check with your local utility
many offer rebates on the purchase of ENERGY STAR rated appliances.
What is an ENERGY STAR Appliance?
The ENERGY STAR"'may be found on clothes washers, refrigerators,
dishwashers, and room air conditioners. An appliance receives the ENERGY
STAR rating if it is significantly more energy efficient than the minimum
government standards, as determined by standard testing procedures. The
amount by which an appliance must exceed the minimum standards is different
for each product rated, and depends on available technology. ENERGY STAR
rated products are always among the most efficient available today.
What about other types of Appliances?
Other appliance types are not currently covered by the ENERGY STAR® program.
However, it is always important to consider energy efficiency when purchasing
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1998-2000 Clothes Washer
Program Eligibility List
TYPE BRAND MODELS REBATES
Top-Loading Fisher& Paykel GWL08/GWL10 50
Top-Loading Kenmore 28912 50
Top-Loading Kenmore 29962 100
Top-Loading Maytag MAV6000AWW 50
Top-Loading Maytag PAV3200AWW 50
Top-Loading lRoper RAS8245EW 50
Top-Loading Roper RAX7244EQ 50
Top-Loading Speed Queen LWS55AW 50
Top-Loading Staber HXW2302/HXW2303 50
Top-Loading Whirlpool LSW9245EQ 100
Top-Loading Whirlpool GSL9365EQ 50
Top-Loading White-Westinghouse MWS445RFS 50
Front-Loading Asko W600M620 100
Front-Loading Asko 10505/11505/12505113605 100
Front-Loading Asko W640/W660 100
Front-Loading Asko 20605 100
Front-Loading Bosch WFK2401LIC 100
Front-Loading Creda CWA252/262 100
Front-Loading JEquator EZ3600CEE 100
Front-Loading Frigidaire 39012/39022 100
Front-Loading Frigidaire FWTR445RFIFWT445GE 100
Front-Loading Frigidaire FWT449GF/FWTR549GG 100
Front-Loading General Electric WSXH208W/WSXH208V 100
Front-Loading Gibson GWT445RFS/GWT445RG 100
Front-Loading Kenmore 29042/29052129062 100
Front-Loading Maytag MAH3000/MAH40001MAH5500 100
Front-Loading Maytag MHW2000 100
Front-Loading Maytag MLE2000 100
Front-Loading Maytag MLG2000 100
Front-Loading Miele W1903/W1918=1926/W1930 100
Front-Loading Speed Queen LTS80A 100
Front-Loading ISplendide WDC1025MCEE 100
Front-Loading IStaber HXW2303 100
Front-Loading jWhirlpool LSW9245EQ 100
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: MOME PAGE ENERGY STAR"clothes washers use superior designs that require less water to
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water needs to the load, preventing energy waste.
There are two designs: top-loading and front-loading. Both designs will get
clothes cleaner and take better care of your fabrics, while using less water and
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Front-loading ENERGY STAR"models are similar in design to washers
used in laundromats. These horizontal-axis or tumble-action machines
repeatedly lift and drop clothes, instead of moving clothes around a
central axis.
. Top-loading ENERGY STAR"washers use sensor technology to closely
control the incoming water temperature. To reduce water consumption,
they spray clothes with repeated high-pressure rinses to remove soap
residues rather than soaking them in a full tub of rinse water.
What does this mean to you? It means..
Nearly 50 percent less water and 30%-40% less energy used per load
Washer design causes less wear and tear on clothes
Bulky items such as blankets fit easily in the super capacity basket.
a t , . Better water extraction means less dryer time, for further energy savings
A typical household does nearly 400 loads of laundry ly
per year, using about 40 gallons of water per full load
with a conventional washer. In contrast, a full-size
ENERGY STAR" clothes washer uses 20-25 gallons per
load. You could save as much as 7,000 gallons of
water per year. And, you are saving all the energy that would
have been needed to heat that water. This adds up to savings for
you and a big boost for the environment.
How do I choose the right washer?
ENERGY STAR clothes washers come in a range of capacities from about 1.6
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cubic feet up to 2.9 cubic feet. A typical large-capacity washer, such as found in
most households, is about 2.7 cubic feet.
Because washers are most efficient when they are fully loaded, you should
choose a size that most closely matches your laundry needs. For a family that
does a lot of laundry, one of the larger models probably makes the most sense.
For an individual or couple who do less laundry, a small model will be the most
economical.
Some ENERGY STAR' models can be stacked or mounted under a countertop.
This is a useful feature for people short on space, such as in an apartment
dwellers. Check with the manufacturer to see which models are available in this
configuration.
Where can I get one?
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with a name or SKU which is different from the brand or model number, but you
should always be able to find the brand and model number on a product.
Volume
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KWH/Year
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conditions. It is based on an average usage of 392 loads of laundry per year, or
just under 8 loads per week. Your actual energy consumption will vary
depending on the amount of laundry you do, the size of the loads, and the
temperature settings you use. This figure is calculated according to Department
of Energy test procedures and incorporates the estimated energy consumed by
the washer, and the energy needed to heat water with an electric water heater.
If you use a gas water heater, you will use significantly fewer kilowatt hours, but
will consume some gas to heat the same water.
Energy Factor
This Energy Factor is a number computed for each washer which enables you
to compare the relative efficiency of different units. For clothes washers, Energy
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1998-2000 Refrigerators
Program Eligibility List
TYPE SIZE I BRAND MODELS REBATE $
All Refrigerators 15+cu. ft. that exceed standard models energy efficiency by 25-29% 50
Top-Freezer I < 18 cu. ft. T Magic Chef CTL1 51 1AE/BEW 50
Top-Freezer I < 18 cu. ft. I Magic Chef CTN1511AE/BEW 50
Top-Freezer 18-19 cu. ft. Jenn-Air JTB1988DE 100
Top-Freezer 18-19 cu. ft. Kenmore 609899/609999/709899 100
Top-Freezer 18-19 cu. ft. Magic Chef CTL1911 DEW 100
Top-Freezer 18-19 cu. ft. Magic Chef CTN1911 DEW 100
Top-Freezer 18-19 cu. ft. Maytag MTB1956DE 100
Top-Freezer 1 20-22 cu. ft. Jenn-Air I JT62188DE 100
Top-Freezer 20-22 cu. ft. Maytag MTB2156DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+ cu. ft. Jenn-Air JTB2488DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+ cu. ft. Jenn-Air MSD2756DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+ cu. ft. Jenn-Air MSD2757DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+cu. ft. Jenn-Air MSD2957DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+ cu. ft. Maytag MTB2456DE 100
Top-Freezer 24+ cu. ft. Maytag MTF2456DE 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Jenn-Air JSD2388AE 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Kenmore 502099 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Kitchen Aid KSRE22FHO 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Kitchen Aid KSRS22FG1 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Maytag MSD2356AE 100
Side-Side 20-22 cu. ft. Whirlpool GD22YFHO 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Jenn-Air JSD2574ARB 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Jenn-Air JSD2789AE/AT/DE/DT 100
Side-Side 24+cu. ft. Jenn-Air JSD2989AE 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Kitchen Aid KSRE25FHO/27FHO 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Kitchen Aid KSRS25FG1/QDO 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Kitchen Aid KSRS27FG1 100
Side-Side 1 24+ cu. ft. Maytag I MSD2756AE 1 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Maytag MSD2757AE 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Maytag MSD2957AE 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Whirlpool GD25YFHO 100
Side-Side 24+ cu. ft. Whirlpool GD27YFHO 100
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typical refrigerator made around 1990 uses about over 900 kilowatt hours per
LOCATOROP STORE year-that's the same amount of energy you would use by leaving a 1,250 watt
hairdryer on for a month! And the older your refrigerator is, the more power it
CONTACTburns. ENERGY STARx refrigerators incorporate a number of advanced features
to save energy while keeping your food fresh. To make a better refrigerator,
manufacturers use:
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This keeps the kitchen cooler, since the compressor produces heat while it is
running, actually reducing the need to air condition and improving comfort.
ENERGY STARO refrigerators must exceed minimum federal standards for energy
consumption by at least 20%.
Where can I get one?
ENERGY STAR°refrigerators are available at appliance retailers nationwide.
Although many retailers and manufacturers have started to use the ENERGY
STAR label to identify their efficient products, some do not. But, you can use
our on-line pmouct lists to help you shop for energy efficient refrigerators. Print
it out and take a copy with you when you go shopping so you can be sure
you're getting an efficient model.
What about manual defrost refrigerators?
Manual defrost refrigerators are not covered under the ENERGY STAR" program,
but are generally more efficient than automatic defrost refrigerators. Proper
maintenance of manual defrost refrigerators is necessary to realize the energy
savings. The Deoartment of Enemy offers tips on buying refrigerators and
lowering the energy usage of your refrigerator.
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