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“The whole process is extremely easy — Prism did all the work, and I reaped all the savings. We have had a four-year relationship, and every project we embark on goes like clockwork. Every step of the way, from working with Gail, Paul, and the rest of the Prism team, to the professional sub-contractors they utilize for installation, I never had to worry. Prism takes care of any problems that come up. As the property manager of 67 Sovereign Banks, that is something I value greatly.” |
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Peter Barba
Regional Property Manager
Trammell-Crow/Sovereign Bank |
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Energy Savings Programs
Utility Company Commercial Building Incentive Programs
Small Business Solutions Program*: NStar offers incentives for small businesses (with usage under 300kw). Small Businesses are defined as commercial accounts that include multi-family housing, but do not include strategic accounts such as colleges and municipal customers.* The Small Business Program incentives are 70% of prescriptive energy efficiency measures including most lighting and some other equipment. Customers may pay one lump sum or choose to finance their 30% contribution at 0% financing on a separate bill for up to 12 months. Those choosing lump sum can pay Prism by check or credit card. Qualifying energy saving measures include:
- Upgrades to energy efficient lighting fixtures
- Electronic controls
- HVAC and refrigeration
Small Business Energy Efficiency Program*: National Grid offers incentives and financing for small businesses (with usage under 300kW). Consumption for accounts at the same address must be aggregated and compared to the eligibility requirement of 300 kW. Also, commercial customers do not include multi-family residential, which falls under a different program. The Small Business Program incentives are 70% of the installation and equipment cost for prescriptive measures. Prescriptive measures include lighting and some controls. National Grid will also finance the customer’s 30% share of the cost, which will be placed on their monthly energy bill, as a separate line item. Customers can either pay one lump sum (whereby National Grid will discount the price by 15%) or choose the interest-free financing option for up to 24 months. Either way, the customer pays NGrid directly as part of their regular utility bill.
PSNH NH Saves @ Work/ Small Business Energy Solutions Program*: PSNH offers incentives for small businesses (with usage under 100kw). Small Businesses are defined as commercial accounts that include multi-family housing including payment of up to 50% of the cost of labor, material, and installation of energy efficient systems. This reimbursement cost cannot exceed the customer’s incentive cap of $20,000 per calendar. PSNH customers may pay Prism by check or by credit card.
Unitil Small Business Energy Efficiency Program*: Unitil offers incentives for small businesses (with usage under 100kw) of up to 50% of installed cost. Their customers may pay Prism by check or by credit card. Incentives are available on prescribed equipment and all out-of-pocket expenses will be clearly identified. Eligible technologies include lighting, occupancy sensors, electric hot water measures, controls for walk-in coolers, air-conditioning, and programmable thermostats. Custom projects may also qualify.
Municipal Utility Programs: Incentives are offered by municipal utilities on an individual basis, please call Prism Energy Services at 617-328-9896 x. 117 for further details.
*Small Business Customers typically also include working farms and houses of worship.
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