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How to Participate

Small Business Energy Solutions
Energy Solutions for Business – Prescriptive Measures
Energy Solutions for Business – Custom Measures
Energy Solutions for Business - Technical Services
Energy Solutions for Business – Comprehensive New Construction
Retrocommissioning (RCx)
Enhanced O&M Services

Small Business Energy Solutions

Participation is easy! The program is open to all BGE small business and small nonprofit customers who have an average monthly billing demand of 60 kilowatts or less (Rate Schedule G and GS), regardless of your gas and/or electricity supplier. (To determine your rate schedule, look under the “Electric Details” section of your BGE bill.)

To participate in this program, you must use the approved BGE program contractor assigned to your geographic area. For information on program contractors, call 1.410.290.1202.

Energy Solutions for Business – Prescriptive Measures

Prescriptive measures are pre-defined, common energy efficiency measures (or technologies) that have pre-determined incentives and do not require complex engineering analysis.

Prescriptive projects include:

For projects where pre-approval is NOT required (Incentives of $5,000 or less)

Follow these simple steps to receive your incentive:

  1. Have your contractor, distributor or internal staff estimate the total incentive amount for your equipment. If total incentives are less than $5,000, then pre-approval is NOT required.
  2. Purchase and install the new equipment.
  3. Complete and submit the appropriate application with authorized signature and detailed invoices. Include the following supporting information along with your application:
    • Inventory worksheets for lighting and controls
    • Manufacturer data sheets
    • A copy of the customer’s BGE electric bill
    • IRS Form W-9 completed for payment recipient (available at www.irs.gov)
  4. Receive your incentive check within 6–8 weeks after verification and payment approval.

For projects where pre-approval IS required (Incentives of $5,000 or greater)

Follow these simple steps to receive your incentive:

  1. Complete and submit the application and await pre-approval before proceeding. (Note: Project expenditures made by the customer prior to the customer receiving approval of an application will not be eligible for incentives.) Include the following supporting information along with your application:
    • Inventory worksheets for lighting and controls
    • Manufacturer data sheets
    • A copy of the customer’s BGE electric bill
    • IRS Form W-9 completed for payment recipient (available at www.irs.gov)
  2. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment. (Note: A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process.)
  3. Purchase and install the new equipment. Notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope.
  4. Upon completion of project, BGE customer of record must sign and return the written pre-approval letter and provide invoices for all energy efficiency measures. Ensure that the final equipment installed is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application. BGE may require a post-installation inspection to verify compliance with program rules and verify the accuracy of project documentation and equipment operation. You will be notified when your project has been approved for payment.
  5. You will receive your incentive check within 6–8 weeks after the project’s completion and payment approval.

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Energy Solutions for Business – Custom Measures

All of BGE’s industrial and commercial customers (Rate Schedule G, GS, GL, P or T) may be eligible for financial incentives that cover up to 50% of the total cost for retrofit projects and up to 75% of the incremental costs for new equipment.

Develop the scope of your project either by contacting a contractor of your choice or by working with your internal staff. Then follow these simple steps to receive your incentive:

  1. Contact a BGE Energy Solutions for Business representative at business@BGESmartEnergy.com or call 1.410.290.1202 to determine your project’s eligibility.
  2. Submit the Custom Application for approval prior to starting the project, along with the supporting information listed below.
    • Project overview
    • Existing and proposed system descriptions
    • Energy impact and cost calculations
    • Manufacturer data sheets
    • A copy of the customer’s BGE electric bill
    • IRS Form W-9 completed for payment recipient (available at www.irs.gov)

    (Note: Project expenditures made by the customer prior to the customer receiving approval of an application will not be eligible for incentives.)
    (Note: A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process. You will learn the minimum operation requirements.)

  3. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment and what the operational requirements will be. After you receive approval, purchase and install the new equipment. Be sure to notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope. (Note: There is a time limit for installation—typically within 6 months of approval for retrofit projects and within 1 year of approval for new construction.)
  4. Upon completion of project, BGE customer of record must sign and return the written pre-approval letter and provide invoices and supporting documentation for all energy efficiency measures. Ensure that the final equipment installed is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application. BGE may require a post-installation inspection to verify compliance with program rules and verify the accuracy of project documentation and equipment operation. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment.
  5. You will receive your incentive check within 6–8 weeks after the project’s completion and payment approval.

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Energy Solutions for Business – Technical Services

BGE can help you identify and evaluate energy-saving opportunities for your unique or more complex building systems. Contact BGE at 1.410.290.1202 to determine your project’s eligibility.

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Energy Solutions for Business – Comprehensive New Construction

  1. Complete and submit the application.
  2. Once BGE receives your application, a BGE Program Representative will call you to schedule a preliminary meeting to discuss your project.
  3. Your BGE Program Representative will schedule a project scoping meeting between the Customer, the Customer’s Design Team and BGE’s approved Technical Services Provider.
  4. Based on information obtained at the project scoping meeting, the Customer’s Design Team and the BGE approved Technical Services Provider will analyze the project to determine the electric energy savings and any potential rebates for equipment upgrades. Final reports along with a New Construction Summary Saving Request will be sent to BGE for final review.
  5. Once you and your BGE Program Representative agree upon the electric energy savings measures to be installed and the corresponding potential rebate, BGE will send a pre-approval letter along with the Minimum Requirement Document (MRD). This letter is your authorization from BGE to purchase and install the equipment identified in the study.
  6. BGE will hold a post-inspection of the installed equipment and determine the final rebate amount based on inspection findings.
  7. You will receive your incentive check within 6-8 weeks after the post-inspection.

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Retrocommissioning

RCx is the process of monitoring, troubleshooting and adjusting electrical, mechanical and control systems in existing buildings to optimize energy performance. The BGE RCx Program offers financial incentives for identifying and implementing relatively low-cost operational and maintenance improvements.

To participate, follow these steps:

  1. Email us at business@BGESmartEnergy.com or call 1.410.290.1202 to see if you qualify.
  2. Select a Service Provider from our list of participating RCx Service Providers. If a customer wishes to use a service provider that is not a participating RCx Service Provider, they can apply here.
  3. After you select a Service Provider, your Service Provider will assist you in completing and submitting the Full RCx Services Application. Once the application is submitted, BGE will hold a preliminary site visit to ensure your project meets program eligibility and criteria for cost-effectiveness, energy savings and verifiability.
  4. The facility owner must commit to up to $30,000 of funding for completing the project plan and implementing approved Full RCx measures.
  5. Your contractor will complete the project and submit the required supporting documentation, including detailed invoices.
  6. BGE will meet with you and your service provider to go over the measures identified and implemented and ensure project compliance to your and BGE’s satisfaction.
  7. You will receive your incentive check within 6-8 weeks after verification and payment approval.

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Enhanced O&M Services

If your commercial facility is less than 75,000 square feet and has industrial process systems, such as a compressed air system, you may be eligible for BGE’s Enhanced Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services. Enhanced O&M Services focus on common improvements to operating efficiency that result in a quick return on investment.

You may select a RCx Service Provider OR an Energy Solutions for Business Service Provider. If a customer wishes to use a service provider that is not a participating Energy Solutions for Business Service Provider, they can apply here. To participate follow these steps:

  1. Email us at business@BGESmartEnergy.com or call 1.410.290.1202 to see if you qualify.
  2. After you select a Service Provider, your Service Provider will assist you in completing and submitting the Enhanced O&M Services Application and Opportunity Checklist.
  3. Once the application is submitted, BGE will hold a preliminary site visit to ensure your project meets program eligibility and criteria for cost-effectiveness, energy savings and verifiability.
  4. The facility owner must commit to up to $15,000 of funding for completing the project plan and implementing approved Enhanced O&M measures.
  5. Your contractor will complete the project and submit the required supporting documentation, including detailed invoices.
  6. BGE will meet with you and your service provider to go over the measures identified and implemented and ensure project compliance to your and BGE’s satisfaction.
  7. You will receive your incentive check within 6-8 weeks after verification and payment approval.

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