Energy Solutions has worked to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of core energy-efficient technologies, including lighting, motors, HVAC, clothes washers, water heating equipment, and other major end use products.  We promote technologies through targeted marketing to customers and trade allies, innovative incentive programs, and technical support.

Program Example: California Statewide Upstream Program

The Statewide Distributor Rebate Program drew together a number of opportunities to increase the sale of premium efficiency motors and HVAC.  The Program provided financial incentives to distributors to stock and sell qualifying high efficiency products. To support this, Energy Solutions designed and implemented a fully online application processing system, popular with distributors because of the clear and easy-to-use interface, and consistent reliability of the system.

The usability of the tool and value of the Program is clear from the high distributor participation levels – rising to 85% of the California market in the first year of the program. Over 35,000 HVAC units and motors were processed through the on-line system during the 2004/2005 program year.  The Program saved 60,000 MWh, exceeding statewide savings goals by 150%, and driving market penetration of premium efficiency commercial package AC to 30%.

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