Utility Incentives

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"Utility companies offer numerous incentives to motivate energy users to cut back electricity usage, especially during peak times. Most people find it too complicated and time-consuming to find the most economical programs. Have you ever tried reading the details of your company's utility bill? This is where HelioEMS steps in. We can make the most of your energy reduction efforts and generation programs by monitoring and controlling them to utilize all incentives available.

Equipment Rebates
Simple rebates for energy efficient equipment are common. These rebates apply to lighting for lamps and ballasts, occupancy sensors, photocells and LED lighting, also to food service equipment, refrigeration equipment, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and other various technology applications.

Demand Response
The demand response programs come in number of different variations. Some allow the user to define their own level of participation. Some require a minimum amount of energy reduction to qualify. Some give a day-ahead notification and allow for planning and staff coordination. Other programs may give only hours or minutes notification in exchange for substantial rate reduction and, of course, penalties for failure to curtail usage..."

http://www.helioems.com/incentives/incentives-overview