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Lack of knowledge about the incentive programs is not the only problem. Many of our clients tell us that they have had difficulties obtaining incentives from various electric and gas utilities due to the complexity of the programs and their guidelines. Take one look at the program guidelines and regulations for many of these incentive programs, and it’s easy to see why a homeowner or business owner who does not manage these rebates regularly might be a bit overwhelmed.

Don’t miss out on getting your fair share. You are paying for your rebate one way or another, so make sure to take advantage of accessing the rebates while funds are still available. Get in touch with a representative at the utility company and follow these 5 important steps in procuring utility rebates.

Start planning early and be aware of what ECM’s are rebate-eligible and which ones are not.

ALWAYS submit documentation prior to starting your project and pay close attention to the details. Dot all i’s and cross all t’s.

Pay attention to the specifics of your approval letter, particularly with regard to monetary limits and time limits.

Submit your “completed project” documentation as soon as your ECM’s are installed.

Chicago, IL—July 19, 2013—SmartWatt Energy, a leader in commercial energy efficiency program management for utilities, will attend Design Lights Consortium’s (DLC) Annual Stakeholder Meeting at the Hyatt Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL on July 22-25, 2013.

Representatives from SmartWatt’s Chicago office will be in attendance during the meeting, including Aaron Raftery, General Manager, and Kelsey Cummings, Marketing Manager for Utility Programs. Attendees are encouraged to meet with them to discuss the company’s utility energy-efficiency program capabilities and experience.

The 2013 Annual DLC Stakeholder Meeting is designed to provide an opportunity for professionals from all sectors of the lighting industry to come together and discuss hot topics affecting solid state lighting, identify important policy issues and build working relationships with other industry stakeholders. The year’s meeting is expected to draw utility program administrators, planners, manufacturers and other lighting professionals from the Midwest region.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy is a unique energy-efficiency firm. It provides turnkey solutions for utilities, commercial, industrial and institutional clients and also develops proprietary software that streamlines internal workflow processes and provides comprehensive program reporting. SmartWatt’s three divisions use cutting-edge technologies, design and processes to take on and solve their client’s toughest sustainability challenges:

·         The Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Division works with end-use clients throughout the United States to design and install multi-measure energy-efficiency projects. Clients look to SmartWatt to provide large-scale savings through turnkey energy auditing, engineering, project management and installation services.

·         The Utility Division contracts directly with utilities to manage their commercial energy efficiency programs. SmartWatt’s vertically integrated program delivery platform ensures utility program success and client satisfaction, because all elements of the utility program are handled by a talented, integrated, cross-functional team.

·         The Software Development Division creates customized, proprietary software applications to increase efficiencies and provide added value to utilities and national accounts clients.

Pueblo, CO—June 4, 2013—The Great Divide of Pueblo, CO, has dramatically reduced its energy usage and environmental impact as a result of energy-efficient lighting upgrades at its business. The lighting upgrades, completed by SmartWatt Energy via the Black Hills Energy Small & Medium Business Direct Install Program, have reduced The Great Divide’s energy consumption by 17,809 kWh, which is equivalent to removing 27,701 pounds of carbon dioxide from the environment per year.

SmartWatt Energy conducted an energy evaluation of all interior lighting systems in The Great Divide’s retail and service shop and then engineered a solution to replace the existing lighting systems with high-efficiency fluorescent lighting fixtures. In addition to improving the quality and quantity of the store’s lighting, the new lighting system has resulted in $194 in monthly energy savings and a Black Hills Energy rebate of $4,022.

The Black Hills Energy Small & Medium Business Direct Install Program provides a rebate of up to 60% to help businesses with an average demand use of 350 kW or less per month conduct energy-efficiency upgrades. SmartWatt Energy, the administrator and implementation contractor for the program, provides a free energy evaluation, recommended energy-efficiency upgrade measures and interest-free financing for the businesses’ remaining portion of the costs.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy is a unique energy-efficiency firm. It provides turnkey solutions for utilities, commercial, industrial and institutional clients and also develops proprietary software that streamlines internal workflow processes and provides comprehensive program reporting. SmartWatt Energy’s three divisions use cutting-edge technologies, design and processes to take on and solve their customer’s toughest sustainability challenges:

·         The Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Division works with end-use customers throughout the United States to design and install multi-measure energy-efficiency projects. Clients look to SmartWatt Energy to provide large-scale savings through turnkey energy auditing, engineering, project management and installation services.

·         The Utility Division contracts directly with utilities to manage their commercial energy efficiency programs. SmartWatt Energy’s vertically integrated program delivery platform ensures utility program success and customer satisfaction, because all elements of the utility program are handled by a talented, integrated, cross-functional team.

·         The Software Development Division creates customized, proprietary software applications to increase efficiencies and provide added value to utilities and national accounts clients.

Pueblo, CO—November 2, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, recently named the Administrator and Implementation Contractor for Black Hills Energy’s Small & Medium Business Direct Install Program (SMBDI), is pleased to announce that Mark Gazette has joined the company as Operations Manager in its Pueblo office.

 “We’re proud to be hiring locally for the Black Hills Energy SMBDI Program and have experienced tremendous support from the Pueblo community,” said Matt Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs.  “Mark’s local ties, industry background and experience is a great asset to our team.  We’re happy to have him on board.”

Mark Gazette has extensive experience in both facility and operations management.  He most recently held the position of Director of Facilities Management, Planning and Construction for Pueblo City Schools.  In this role, he was responsible for developing programs for effective and efficient delivery of building services and implementing budget reduction and cost saving plans for Pueblo’s school systems.  Mark graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.  As the Operations Manager for the company’s Black Hills Energy Direct Install Program, Mark will be responsible for launching the operations of the program and implementing strategies for continuous operational improvement.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

Syracuse, NY—October 25, 2012—SmartWatt Energy is pleased to announce that Jessica Bumpus has joined the company’s National Grid Small Business Program office in Syracuse, NY as a Sales Representative.

 “Since being named the Administration and Implementation Contractor for National Grid’s Small Business Program in Northern and Central New York, we have saved small businesses in the territory more than 85,000 MWh’s  of energy and continue to complete more and more projects every day,” said Matt Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs. “As the program continues to grow, it is crucial for us to add members to our team who are smart, passionate and eager to help businesses save energy and money—all qualities that Jessica possesses.”

Jessica Bumpus recently graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Biology.  She is currently pursuing an MBA in Sustainable Business from Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon.  While obtaining her undergraduate degree, Jessica was very active in educating the local community about environmental sustainability and worked with Syracuse area businesses to develop and implement energy-efficiency action plans to reduce energy usage.  As a Sales Representative, Jessica will be responsible for prospecting and developing new small business customers for SmartWatt Energy’s National Grid Small Business Program.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

Albany, NY—October 8, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc.staff will be attending the sixth annual Rocky Mountain Utility Efficiency Exchange, hosted by City of Aspen utilities, at the Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, Colorado on October 10 through October 12, 2012.  SmartWatt Energy staff will also be presenting at the event.

SmartWatt Energy is a nationwide provider of energy-efficiency solutions for utilities.  The company is a leader in direct install program administration and implementation for utility programs.

The Rocky Mountain Utility Efficiency Exchange facilitates a networking and development conference for professionals associated with utilities serving Colorado and neighboring states who are responsible for developing and implementing customer programs related and energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, demand response and key account customer management.  This year’s conference is expected to attract about 100 utility and sponsor organization staff member and trade allies.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.