UPPCO provides tailored solutions and incentives for energy-efficient improvements through prescriptive (a fixed rebate amount per item installed) and custom measures (a custom-calculated rebate amount based on kilowatt hours saved).
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UPPCO Energy Efficiency
Success Stories
Explore our Business Energy Efficiency Program to discover how simple upgrades can lead to substantial cost reductions. Take a look at some success stories below to see the impressive returns on investment for businesses like yours.
Lighting Savings
Customer updated 258 High Bay T8 fixtures from fluorescents (128W) to LED.
Rebate: $2,928.40
Project Cost: $5,843
Adjusted Cost: $2,914.60
Annual Savings (kWh): 77,800
ROI (Years): 0.25
Lifetime Savings: $96,669.40*1
Air Compressor Upgrade Savings
Customer replaced a screw type compressor (60HP) with a Variable Speed Drive Unit.
Rebate: $7,500
Project Cost: $36,000
Adjusted Cost: $28,500
Annual Savings (kWh): 83,400
ROI (Years): 2.28
Lifetime Savings: $71,580*2
VFD Retrofit on Pool Pump Savings
Customer replaced a pool circulator pump (15HP) with a Variable Frequency Drive Unit.
Rebate: $2,130
Project Cost: $10,380
Adjusted Cost: $8,250
Annual Savings (kWh): 21,375
ROI (Years): 2.57
Lifetime Savings: $17,400*3
*ROI assumes a rate of $0.08 per kWh.
1: Annual operating hours of 4,160. Lifetime of LEDs assumed at 16 years.
2: Annual operating hours assumed at 6,240. Lifetime of VSD Air Compressor assumed at 15 years.
3: Annual operating hours assumed at 8,760. Lifetime of a VFD pool pump is 15 years
Not finding what you’re looking for? Connect with us about our custom Business Energy Efficiency Program offerings. We’ll work with you to create a plan that appropriately meets your unique operation and process needs. Fill out the contact form or give us a call at (906) 449-2222 .