Energy-Efficiency Funds and Demand Response Programs, Utah
Updated July 2007
What public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs are available in my state?
Utah has no public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs.
What utility energy efficiency programs are available to me?
PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power offers two energy efficiency programs:
- Utah Energy FinAnswer provides cash incentives for energy efficiency retrofits and new construction, equal to $0.12 per kWh of the projected annual savings plus $50 per average monthly on-peak kW savings. Incentives are capped at 50% of the project cost. The program also incorporates a variety of energy efficiency services, including facility energy analysis, detailed design assistance, competitive financing, commissioning, and post-installation savings verification.
- Utah FinAnswer Express provides pre-calculated rebates for energy efficient lighting, HVAC, and motor retrofits. The incentives depend on the equipment installed and are capped at 50 percent of measure costs.
What load management/demand response options are available to me?
PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power sponsors the Energy Exchange program, an internet-based, voluntary demand reduction program. PacifiCorp posts a price for each hour in which load reductions are needed, and customers may respond by pledging to curtail a specified amount of their load. Participants are paid the posted price per unit of measured energy reduction in each hour of the curtailment. Eligibility is limited to customers with at least 1 MW of connected load.
What distributed energy resource options are available to me?
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) website provides information on programs that offer incentives for renewable distributed generation. Utah currently has no programs of this type open to federal customers.
Are there energy efficiency programs sponsored by the state government?
Utah's state government does not currently offer any energy efficiency programs to federal customers. For information on potential future opportunities, contact the Utah Office of Energy.
What additional opportunities are available to me?
Federal customers whose utilities have area-wide contracts with GSA and, by extension, all other federal agencies, may take advantage of additional energy efficiency opportunities. Federal facilities should contact their account executive to determine the level of participation by their local utility.