Commercial Standard Offer ProgramCommercial
Start maximizing your savings with the Commercial Standard Offer Program! Take advantage of exclusive money incentives designed for energy efficiency service providers and non-residential customers. By implementing eligible energy-saving measures in your AEP Texas facility, you’ll not only boost your efficiency but also enhance your bottom line. Don’t miss out—transform your business today!
Purpose of Program
This program is designed to empower non-residential customers to significantly cut energy consumption and costs by installing energy-efficient solutions in their facilities. By participating, you can enhance your operational efficiency, save money, and contribute to a more sustainable future!
Eligible Energy Efficiency Measures
Air Conditioning Systems
- New Construction and Retrofit
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Must exceed minimum efficiency requirements
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Split System/Single Packaged Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
- Electric Chillers
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Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Air Handler Unit Supply Fans
Building Envelope
- Retrofit
- ENERGY STAR® Roofs
- Window Treatments
- Entrance and Exit Door Air Infiltration
- Programmable Thermostat
Food Service Equipment
- New Construction and Retrofit
- ENERGY STAR® Combination Ovens
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ENERGY STAR® Electric Convection Ovens
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ENERGY STAR® Commercial Dishwashers
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ENERGY STAR® Hot Food Holding Cabinets
- ENERGY STAR® Electric Fryers
- ENERGY STAR® Electric Steam Cookers
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
LED Lighting
- New Construction and Retrofit
- Tubes and Fixtures
- Indoor and Outdoor
Measurement and Verification Projects
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Participants in the program are responsible for creating their own Measurement and Verification (M&V) plans and conducting all M&V activities related to their project(s)
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Project-specific M&V procedures may be classified according to three distinct approaches that represent increasing levels of detail and rigor
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Three distinct approaches are: Deemed, Simple M&V, and Full M&V
Miscellaneous
- Retrofit
- Vending Machine Controls
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Lodging Guest Room Occupancy Sensor Controls
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Pump-off Controllers (for oil pump jacks)
Refrigeration
Retrofit
- Door Heater Controls
- ECM Evaporative Fan Motors
- Electronic Defrost Controls
- Evaporator Fan Controls
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Night Covers for Open Refrigerated Display Cases
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Door Gaskets for Walk-in and Reach-in Coolers and Freezers
New Construction
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Solid and Glass Door Reach-ins
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Strip Curtains for Walk-in Refrigerated Storage
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Zero Energy Doors for Refrigerated Cases
Visual Inspections
Prior to paying incentives, an AEP Texas representative will perform post-inspections to verify quantity, location and installation of equipment.
A scheduled inspection, at the customer’s convenience, will consist of a walk-though of the customer’s site and could take 30 minutes to an hour depending on the amount of installations.
Program Funding
Program funding is limited and project applications must be pre-approved before incentives are reserved. All projects require the following steps and documentation:
- Program Registration
- Project Application
- Signed Project Sponsor and Customer Agreement
- Completed Equipment Survey Forms
- Manufacturers Equipment Information
- Project Pre-inspection
- Signed Commercial Standard Offer Program Agreement
- Signed Customer Acknowledgement Form
- Post-inspection
- Incentives can be paid to the applicant or the customer
