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Utilities Awards Woodward $329,500 Rebate for Energy Efficient Design; Funding Available

Posted on: Dec-15-2016

Fort Collins Utilities presented a $329,500 rebate check to Woodward, Inc., Dec. 15 for incorporating energy efficiency into the construction of the new 306,000 square foot Industrial Turbomachinery Systems (ITS) facility.

The check was presented on behalf of Utilities' Integrated Design Assistance Program (IDAP), which offers financial incentives and no-cost technical support for energy-efficient design in commercial new construction and major renovation projects.

Additional funds are still available for local building owners and design teams who wish to participate.

Teams participate by setting energy reduction goals early in a project's planning phase, conducting an energy design workshop and computer modeling a variety of design options. Financial incentives are awarded at the end of the design and construction phases.

An optional incentive is available after a year of data confirms the goals have been achieved.

Since its launch in 1996, IDAP has reimbursed participants nearly $1.3 million in rebates, while reducing average annual energy costs by an estimated $46,000 per project.

"IDAP provides a framework to support design decisions related to energy efficiency," said Gary Schroeder, Utilities' senior energy services engineer. "Buildings that complete the program have been shown to have lower operations and maintenance costs, along with improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort."

About IDAP
Fort Collins Utilities' Integrated Design Assistance Program (IDAP) offers consultation and financial incentives for project owners, developers, design professionals and builders who create high-performing buildings.

For more information, visit https://www.fcgov.com/idap , call 970-221-6395, email utilities@fcgov.com or V/TDD 711.



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