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Integrated Design Assistance Program–Prescriptive Approach Incentive Tables

Measure Type Incentive Requirements
Building Envelope
Window U-value level 1 $0.11 per SF glass U value 0.4 or less
Window U-value level 2 $0.73 per SF glass U value 0.3 or less
Window SHGC $0.73 per SF glass SHGC 0.25 or less for south, east and west glazing
Roof insulation level 1 $0.06 per SF roof Insulation entirely above deck R-20 c.i.
Metal building R-13 + R-19
Attic and other R-38
Roof insulation level 2 $0.16 per SF roof Insulation entirely above deck R-30 c.i.
Metal building R-19 + R-19
Attic and other R-38 + R-5 c.i.
Wall insulation level 1 $0.02 per SF wall Mass (heat capacity >7 Btu/SF/?F) R-12 c.i.
Metal building R-13 + R-13
Steel framed R-13 + R-7.5 c.i.
Wood framed R-13 + R-4 c.i.
Wall insulation level 2 $0.03 per SF wall Mass (heat capacity >7 Btu/SF/?F) R-20 c.i.
Metal building R-13 + R-19
Steel framed R-19 + R-7.5 c.i.
Wood framed R-19 + R-4 c.i.
Cool roof $0.09 per SF roof ENERGY STAR® labeled
Advanced air sealing $0.03 per SF building Air barrier system per the American Air Barrier Association specifications
Lighting
(see detailed requirements)
Lighting efficiency
Additional requirements
$0.05 per 0.1 Watt/SF reduction Baseline from ASHRAE 90.1 – 2004, Table 9.5.1 or 9.6.1
Daylighting controls $0.25 per SF building area controlled Fort Collins Utilities review of specified equipment and control strategy
Motors
Premium Efficiency Motors
Detailed requirements
See table NEMA Premium Efficiency, Incentive varies by HP and motor type (ODP, TEFC)
Cooling
Air conditioning sizing bonus level 1 $0.34 per SF conditioned space Air conditioning sizing > 600 SF per ton
Air conditioning sizing bonus level 2 $0.51 per SF of conditioned space Air conditioning sizing > 700 SF per ton
Evaporative cooling $0.75 per SF of conditioned space Reduced incentive if there is mechanical cooling back-up
Efficient Packaged Air Conditioning
Rebates Administered through Platte River Power Authority
< 65,000 Btu/h $65 per ton for 13 SEER
+ $4 per ton per each 0.1 EER above 11
65,000 - 134,999 Btu/h $50 per ton for 11 EER
+ $4 per ton per each 0.1 EER above 11
135,000 - 239,999 Btu/h $50 per ton for 10.8 EER
+ $4 per ton per each 0.1 EER above 10.8
> 240,000 Btu/h $50 per ton for 10 EER
+ $4 per ton per each 0.1 EER above 10
Efficient Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning or Heat Pumps
Rebates Administered through Platte River Power Authority
All sizes $50 per ton for 11 EER
+ $4 per ton per each 0.1 EER above 11
Custom measures $500 per summer kW saved Meet requirements of Electric Efficiency Program
Integrated Design Assistance Program