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Commercial Laundry Program information for Southern California Edison,
Southern California Gas Company, or San Diego Gas & Electric Company
commercial customers
CASH IMPACT
Potentially, there are three cash streams to consider when making your
decision to replace an old top-loading washer.
Efficiency Rebates
The energy rebate for replacing inefficient commercial washers with high
efficiency models is $130 per washer.
Many water utilities also offer rebates of similar or greater amounts.
The dollar value and the eligibility requirements vary, so check with
your local water agency directly.
Utility Savings
Efficient washers use less electricity, substantially less water and, by
extension, less gas to operate the dryer, less gas to heat the water
along with reduced flows to sewer. Consequently, these efficient
washers have the potential to reduce combined utility costs by as much
as 50%.
Additional utility savings may be available through no-cost laundry room
lighting and pip wrap measures.
Change in Vend Rate
Many facilities have found an opportunity to increase their washer vend
rates when they install new, efficient washers. This can
substantially improve the overall profitability of a laundry operation.
QUALIFYING WASHERS
There are about 100 models on the CEE list of efficient machines from
which to choose. The washers are rated by the consortium of Energy
Efficiency, which categorizes the models into tiers according to levels
of energy and water use. Through 2008, all modes shown on the list
on any tier qualify for an energy rebate of $130 per washer. The
list is periodically updated and posted on their website at http//:www.cee1.org. Under the
commercial clothes washer section, click on “Qualifying Products.”
NO COST ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Washers that are installed at locations that pay the energy bill to San
Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Company or Southern
California Edison, may also be eligible to receive additional
energy-saving measures at no cost. Funding is limited.
Rebates are paid and installation services provided on a first-come,
first-served basis until funds are depleted or until December 31, 2008,
whichever comes first. Acceptance of these measures is entirely
voluntary and will not affect the process of your rebate in any way.
- Lighting
We will retrofit existing incandescent lamp bulbs to ENERGY STAR ® compact fluorescent lamp bulbs and T12 lamps to T8 lamps with electronic ballasts.
- Pipe Wrap
We will insulate hot water pipes from water heater to washer
PERSONALIZED ANALYSIS
We can assist you on evaluating how each of these cash streams can
impact the profitability of operating your facility.
WASHER INSPECTIONS
The washer location may be selected for inspection to verify
replacement, installation and model numbers entered on the rebate form.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ENERGY REBATES
- New washers must be installed in non-single-family facilities such as laundromats, multifamily housing laundry areas, student housing and hotels or motels and in an area served by San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison or Southern California Gas Company
- New, high efficiency commercial clothes washers must be purchased or leased after August 15, 2006 in the SDG&E service area, after August 22, 2006 in the SoCalGasSM/SCE service areas and prior to December 31, 2008, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first
- New washers must be replacing a less efficient operational model
- New washers must be on the current Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Qualifying product List. Please note this list is periodically revised and update online at http://www.cee1.org
- Rebates will be paid to the owner of the washer, unless otherwise
designated
REQUESTING A REBATE
Current energy rebates of $130 and qualifying models valid only through
December 31, 2008
Rebate applications may be mailed, faxed or completed online at:
http://www.conservationrebates.com
Click on the ‘Commercial Laundry Program’ icon.
2006 Commercial Laundry Program
3800 Watt Avenue, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95821
Fax (800) 506-9073
(800) 831-6329 For Commercial Laundry Program Info
(800) 652-1080 For Rebate Status
See our brochure and rebate application here
SoCalGas or Southern California Edison
energy customers rebate form
found here