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Your new Wattsmart® Portal has everything you need

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COMING SOON – Faster Payment | Easy Application | Prizes!

Visit the new portal and complete an online application for a chance to win a prize. We are offering this gift to encourage vendors to check it out and because we know you will benefit from having everything in one place.

The first benefit is faster application processing. You can view the status of your application and payment as it goes through the approval process. It’s EASY, too.

What else is on the portal?

  • Short videos demonstrating how to apply online
  • The Find-a-Vendor tool
  • Incentives and Qualified Product Lists
  • Energy specialists by area of expertise
  • News about the positive impact of Wattsmart programs
  • Resources to share with your customers
  • Wattsmart vendor benefits list

Be sure to check back soon at wattsmartincentives.com. Visit the new portal, enter the contest, and let us know if there is anything else you would like to see included—just email wattsmartbusiness@evergreen.energy.

Creative ideas to close more sales

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Selling the value: Delivering success in a challenging market
In today’s economy, inflation has touched nearly every aspect of life—from everyday items to specialized equipment. As prices rise, convincing customers to invest in energy-efficient upgrades can be increasingly difficult. Projects can no longer rely solely on energy savings or payback periods to make the sale. It is essential to also focus on communicating the overall value proposition of their offerings. To do this effectively, it’s crucial to highlight the reduced operational costs that come with energy savings, the potential for utility incentives, and the return on investment. However, perhaps the most compelling points to emphasize are the non-energy benefits. These include:
  • Positive effects on a building’s value
  • Occupant safety
  • Occupant comfort
Each project comes with unique benefits that go beyond energy savings, and understanding these customer-specific advantages and communicating their value will help offset concerns about rising project costs and market uncertainties. Remember to position yourself as a knowledgeable partner who delivers solutions that address both the immediate needs and long-term goals of your customers. These strategies can help you overcome current market challenges and build stronger relationships while growing your business.

Unlock exceptional savings with ANLC

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Imagine transforming your customer’s facility with cutting-edge lighting technology that not only enhances efficiency but also saves them money. That’s precisely what we delivered to Naches Valley Middle School in Naches, Washington.

Our expert field specialist, Lance Benedict, partnered with premium lighting vendor ecomodus. Together, they conducted a thorough assessment of the school’s lighting needs, including essential areas like hallways, open offices and classrooms.

By recommending the addition of Advanced Networked Lighting Controls or ANLC to classrooms, common areas, locker rooms, and custodial spaces, they maximized the benefits for the school. In addition, they pinpointed areas in the cafeteria, lunch rooms, and locker areas that needed fixture upgrades.

The result? The school district approved these enhancements, which led to an impressive increase in energy savings. In total, the upgraded system is projected to save around 235,000 kilowatt-hours annually. Don’t miss out on the chance to revolutionize your customer’s lighting with Advanced Networked Lighting Controls and help them enjoy substantial savings. Let us help your customers achieve the same remarkable results!

For more ways your team can help your customers save with Advanced Networked Lighting Controls, contact Lance Benedict today. See an industry example here: https://betterbricks.com/resources/betterbricks-industry-voices-chris-gilmore

Wattsmart Premium Vendor Online Store

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Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo

  • Black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL & Tall Sizes: LT–4XLT
  • Made of 4.3-ounce, 100% polyester Dri-FIT fabric
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $40

Port Authority® Collective Smooth Fleece Vest

  • Deep black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 5.9-ounce, 100% polyester fleece
  • Slightly longer length
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power and your logo on each side of the chest
  • $40

Port Authority® Long Sleeve Chambray Easy Care Shirt

  • Deep black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 2.9-ounce, 60/40 cotton/polyester chambray
  • Button-down collar
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $40

Carhartt® Rugged Professional™ Series Cap

  • Black
  • Adjustable fit with plastic closure
  • 59/39/2 cotton/poly/spandex with 100% polyester mesh back
  • Carhartt Force® sweatband fights odors; FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort
  • Structured
  • Mid profile
  • Pre-curved visor
  • Wattsmart logo
  • $25

OGIO ® Caliber2.0 Long Sleeve

  • Black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 5-ounce, 100% poly pique with stay-cool wicking technology
  • Heat transfer label for tag-free comfort
  • Flat knit collar
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $45

Click the button on the left to place an order by using an online order form.

Or,

Click the button on the right to send an email. Be sure to indicate the items you want and the corresponding size and quantity, your name, business name and address and phone number. Also, attach your logo for cobranding. 

Online order form
Email your order

Incentivos de Washington Para los Controladores Inteligentes de Calentadores de Bloque de Motor

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¡Los incentivos para los controladores inteligentes de calentadores de bloque de motor están aquí!

 

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Cuando hace frío, a los motores diésel les cuesta arrancar por las mañanas. Muchos motores vienen con un calentador de bloque que utiliza electricidad de la red para precalentar el motor y facilitar el arranque. Por costumbre, muchos clientes enchufan el calentador por la tarde y lo dejan en funcionamiento toda la noche para que el motor esté caliente por la mañana. Sin embargo, los calentadores trabajan mucho tiempo de manera innecesaria y cada uno consume varios cientos de watts. Lo ideal es que precalienten el motor, como máximo, durante unas pocas horas.

Luego, se añadieron temporizadores básicos a los calentadores de bloque, que se consideraron una medida de eficiencia energética. Estos temporizadores permitieron que los calentadores se encendieran únicamente antes de que los necesitaran, pero seguían requiriendo intervención manual y planificación.

Desde que hay disponibles varios controles inteligentes nuevos para los calentadores de bloque de motor, muchos clientes nos preguntaron acerca de nuestros incentivos. Seleccione un botón a continuación para obtener más información acerca de los calentadores de bloque de motor y otros incentivos.

Incentivos para clientes: pequeñas empresas
Incentivos para clientes: grandes empresas
Pacific Power ofrece lo siguiente:

Incentivos para otras medidas de eficiencia energética

Tipo de equipo Reemplazo Requisitos mínimos de eficiencia Incentivo para los clientes
Controlador de calentadores de bloque de motor No hay controlador disponible El controlador debe funcionar termostáticamente y ser compatible con calentadores de inmersión de resistencia monofásica de 110 voltios. Además, el controlador debe estar instalado permanentemente en el lugar del participante o vehículo. Este incentivo solo está disponible para autobuses, vehículos de reparto y vehículos de transporte público. $ 120/unidad apta
Notas para la tabla de incentivos de otras medidas de eficiencia energética El equipo que cumple o excede los requisitos de eficiencia enumerados para la categoría de equipos en la tabla que aparece arriba puede recibir los incentivos enumerados.

Incentivos mejorados Wattsmart para pequeñas empresas de Pacific Power no relacionadas con la iluminación (solo retrofit)

A partir del 1 de julio de 2023, Pacific Power ofrece incentivos mejorados no relacionados con la iluminación para los clientes que cumplan los criterios de pequeña empresa, empresa muy pequeña y pequeña empresa comunitaria en el sitio web de Pacific Power.

Categoría Medida Requisitos de elegibilidad Incentivo para las empresas pequeñas Incentivo para empresas muy pequeñas y pequeñas empresas comunitarias
Vehículo Controladores de calentadores de bloque de motor

El controlador debe funcionar termostáticamente y ser compatible con calentadores de inmersión de resistencia monofásica de 110 voltios. Además, el controlador debe estar instalado permanentemente en el lugar o vehículo del participante.

Este incentivo solo está disponible para autobuses, vehículos de reparto y vehículos de transporte público sin controladores de calentadores de bloque de motor existentes

 $ 150 por unidad apta $ 200 por unidad apta

Incentivos mejorados para pequeñas empresas, empresas muy pequeñas y pequeñas empresas comunitarias, no relacionados con la iluminación (solo retrofit)

Categoría Medida Requisitos de elegibilidad Incentivo máximo
Vehículo Controladores de calentadores de bloque de motor El controlador debe funcionar termostáticamente y ser compatible con calentadores de inmersión de resistencia monofásica de 110 voltios. Además, el controlador debe estar instalado permanentemente en el lugar o vehículo del participante. Este incentivo solo está disponible para autobuses, vehículos de reparto y vehículos de transporte público sin controles de calefacción del bloque de motor existentes. Hasta $ 200 por unidad apta
 

Estos controladores inteligentes son superiores debido a que utilizan variables como la temperatura del ambiente. Utilizando la temperatura del ambiente ayuda a reducir el tiempo de funcionamiento del calentador de bloque. Cuando configura los tiempos de precalentado utilizando un temporizador de bloque por su cuenta, se ve obligado a configurarlo teniendo en cuenta el peor de los casos. Los controladores de calentadores de bloque de motor ajustan dinámicamente los cronogramas para ser lo más eficientes posible.

No dude en ponerse en contacto con Marcelino Osorio a través de WattsmartBusiness@evergreen.energy o (509) 930-1562 si usted o sus clientes creen que esta nueva medida les sería útil.

Lista de productos calificados:

Enlace a la Solicitud general

Enlace a la Medida de eficiencia energética no residencial de Washington

Enlace al Folleto sobre el controlador de calentadores de bloque del motor

Washington Wattsmart Business Vendor Newsletter June 2024

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2024 Washington Wattsmart Business Vendor Incentives for Installing Lighting Upgrades!

Thanks to your outstanding participation, lighting vendor incentives for 2024 are staying at the higher levels announced in mid-2023 to continue the program’s momentum.

  • $0.05 per kWh saved cash vendor incentive for Typical lighting retrofits and Midstream (Lighting Instant Incentive) projects.
  • $50 per fixture for Advanced Networked Lighting Controls (ANLC).
  • $300 for Small Business Lighting (SBL) projects.
  • $500 for Very Small Business or Named Community Small Business Lighting projects.

Typical Lighting Retrofits and Midstream (Lighting Instant Incentive) Projects

Receive a cash vendor incentive at a rate of $0.05 per kWh saved for helping Pacific Power business customers in Washington save money with qualifying lighting upgrades.

This vendor incentive offer is for the Wattsmart Business Vendor submitting the project (yes, this is for you!) and is in addition to customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business. Pacific Power offers significant cash customer incentives up to 70% of eligible costs to help with the up-front expenses of your customer’s project. Get more details on our website.

Eligibility Timeline

Typical lighting retrofit projects:

  • Must have an incentive offer issued between January 1, 20241, and November 1, 2024.
  • All projects must be complete, and all project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2024.

Post-purchase or Lighting Instant Incentive projects:

  • Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by November 30, 2024, to receive the vendor incentive.
[1] Incentive Offers written between November 15, 2023 and December 31, 2023, that qualify for the best-deal offering may also qualify for the vendor inventive above.

How it works

For qualifying lighting projects, vendors receive the vendor incentive of $0.05 per kWh annual energy savings, with a maximum vendor incentive of $5,000 per customer location in 2024. Each vendor location is eligible to receive $20,000 in total incentives in 2024. Vendor incentives are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline below if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will email the Wattsmart Business Vendor Network if these funds are exhausted. See the table below for examples of vendor incentives.

BONUS Incentives for Installing Advanced Networked Lighting Controls!

Receive a cash vendor incentive of $50 per fixture for helping Pacific Power business customers save money on their energy improvements with a qualifying Advanced Networked Lighting Controls (ANLC) retrofit, including Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs).* This offer is available for incentive offers issued starting July 1, 2023, and through November 30, 2024. All project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2024. 

How it works

Effective July 1, 2023, the ANLC vendor incentive is $50 per fixture. The maximum vendor incentive is $5,000 per customer location and up to $15,000 ANLC vendor incentives per vendor location for a calendar year.

Why is Pacific Power offering this incentive to vendors? 

Because you have the power to take the next big thing in lighting to Pacific Power customers.

Small Business Lighting (SBL) Projects

Receive a cash incentive of $300 for regular SBL projects and $500 for Very Small Business/Named Community SBL projects.

This vendor incentive offer is for approved Wattsmart SBL vendors submitting the project and is in addition to customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business.

Who is eligible

Wattsmart Business approved SBL vendors in good standing.** If you are interested in participating in this program, contact your outreach coordinator.

How it works

  • Approved SBL vendors receive a vendor incentive of $300 per customer location for regular SBL projects.
  • $500 per customer location for Very Small Business/Named Community SBL projects.
  • Vendor incentives for SBL projects are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline below if allocated funding is exhausted.
  • The program will communicate with the approved SBL vendors if these funds are exhausted.

Eligibility timeline

For SBL projects, vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program between January 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, to receive the vendor incentive.

A Game Changer for Highly Impacted Communities & Small Businesses

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Every penny counts for small businesses in highly impacted communities in Yakima and Walla Walla counties. That’s why the Wattsmart®  team is helping these businesses discover how energy efficiency is a bottom-line game changer. An upgrade to energy-efficient lighting is among the most impactful and cost-effective change businesses can make. Not only does this upgrade reduce operating costs, but it also contributes to a cleaner environment and a brighter future for the entire community.

For many Pacific Power small business customers, particularly those in highly impacted communities, every dollar saved on utilities can become more money for inventory, staffing or other business needs. Older lighting methods, like incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, can greatly impact power bills. Compared to modern LED bulbs, they use more energy and have shorter lifespans. Over time, the costs of replacing and maintaining high-energy-use lights place a significant financial burden on small business owners.

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Top Three Reasons to “See the Light”

These upgrades are both economical and environmentally friendly.

1

LEDs use up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs and last significantly longer. By using LEDs, the substantial savings on energy bills and replacement costs are very beneficial to a small business operating on a tight budget and can reduce overall facility maintenance.

2

Modern LED lighting options provide better-quality light, which can improve product visibility, enhance the lighting inside and outside of the business, and make the workspace safer for employees.

3

Energy-efficient lighting reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps decrease a business’s overall carbon footprint. For those interested in sustainability, this shift is a win-win.

The move towards Wattsmart Business energy-efficient lighting is more than just a cost-saving measure. It’s a way to build a more sustainable community, gain greater financial stability and promote a healthier environment. By participating in Wattsmart Business programs, local small businesses light up their spaces and contribute to a brighter, cleaner future for everyone.

Contact your outreach specialist to find out how to participate.

California Vendor Incentives for Lighting Upgrades

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2024 Wattsmart Business Vendor Incentives for Installing Lighting Upgrades

NEW! 

Approved Wattsmart Business Lighting Vendors in California; we are excited to inform you that Pacific Power is offering the following Vendor incentives!

  • $0.05 per kWh saved cash Vendor incentive for Typical Lighting Retrofit Projects.
  • $300 per customer location for Small Business Lighting Projects.

Typical Lighting Retrofit Projects

Receive a Vendor cash incentive at a rate of $0.05 per kWh saved for helping Pacific Power business customers in California save money with qualifying lighting upgrades.

This Vendor incentive offer is for the Wattsmart Business Vendor submitting the project (yes, this is for you!) and in addition to the customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business. Pacific Power offers significant cash customer incentives up to 80% of eligible costs to help with the up-front costs of your customer’s project. Get more details on our website.

How It Works

For qualifying lighting projects, Vendors receive the Vendor incentive of $0.05 per kWh annual energy savings, with a maximum Vendor incentive of $5,000 per customer location in 2024. Each Vendor location is eligible to receive $20,000 in total incentives in 2024. Vendor incentives are first come, first served, and the Vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline below if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will email the Wattsmart Business Vendor Network if these funds are exhausted. See the table below for examples of Vendor incentives.

Eligibility Timeline

Typical lighting retrofit projects must have an incentive offer issued between September 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. All projects must be completed.

For Post-purchase projects with invoices dated September 1, 2024 and after: Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by December 31, 2024 to receive the Vendor incentive.

Small Business Lighting Projects:

Receive a cash incentive of $300 per customer location for Small Business Lighting projects.

This Vendor incentive offer is for approved Wattsmart Small Business Lighting Vendors submitting the project and is in addition to available incentives through Wattsmart Business.

How It Works

Approved Small Business Lighting Vendors receive a Vendor incentive of $300 per customer location for Small Business Lighting projects Lighting projects. Vendor incentives for Small Business Lighting projects are first come, first served and the Vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline below if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will communicate with the approved Small Business Lighting Vendors if these funds are exhausted.

Who Is Eligible

Wattsmart Business approved Small Business Lighting Vendors in good standing.** If you are interested in participating in this program, contact your outreach coordinator.

Eligibility Timeline

New submitted between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, are eligible to receive the Vendor incentive.  Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program within this timeframe.  All project-related invoice dates must be September 1, 2024, or later.

**If you’re not currently a Wattsmart Business Vendor, you must be an approved Wattsmart Business Vendor prior to project closeout in order to receive these lighting upgrade Vendor incentives.

Steps To Participate

1

Follow required processes for participating in the various lighting offerings, including project pre-approval and incentive offer as required. Purchase and install energy-efficient lighting at your Pacific Power customer location in California and submit all required project documentation to the program. Participate in any required post-installation inspections.

2

Contact your outreach specialist and provide a copy of your company’s W-9 tax information so we can prepare a 1099-Misc. following the Vendor incentive payment

3

Receive a Vendor incentive check in the mail. Incentive checks will be issued to the Wattsmart Business Vendor and mailed to the primary contact.

Visit the Pacific Power website for more details on energy-efficient upgrades.

These Vendor incentives will only be available for a limited time, so act now!

For additional questions or information, contact your outreach coordinator.

Engine Block Heater Control – QPL – Washington Only

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Qualified Products List

List update 8/13/2024

Brand Model Type
ELEproduct CONTROL-X2 Extension Cord
IPLC M210-15 Wall Mounted
IPLC M210TN Wall Mounted
IPLC M210-20 Wall Mounted
Power Badger 1800US Extension Cord
Zerostart V-Lock Block Heater Engine Mounted
Zerostart Threaded Heater Engine Mounted
Zerostart Cartridge Heater Engine Mounted
Zerostart Plate/Bolt-On Heater Engine Mounted

2024 California Program Update

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Pacific Power is planning changes to the Wattsmart Business program in California, effective on September 1, 2024.

These changes are part of Pacific Power’s efforts to update the program based on new statewide energy efficiency workpapers and to align with market changes. For an in-depth look at these program changes, please review the program website announcement, summary of changes and redlined incentive tables to show the changes.

Some of the more significant changes are highlighted below:

  • Revised eligibility for T8 TLED Lamp from UL A/B dual mode to UL Type A.
  • Modification of Advance Lighting Controls to eliminate controls-only upgrade.
  • Incentive increase for Interior Lighting (site-specific).
  • Advance Lighting Controls measure (site-specific).
  • New Exterior Lighting measure offerings.
  • Heating mode requirements added to Packaged Terminal Heat Pump measure offerings.
  • Revised eligibility requirements for Heat Pumps, Air Cooled Heat Pumps, replacing electric resistance heating (retrofit-only) and Heat Pump Water Heaters.

Incentive calculator tools will be updated to reflect the revised offerings. The tools are available to all approved Wattsmart Business Vendors on the Wattsmart Business Vendor Portal.

Important Dates to Remember

To guarantee lighting project incentives under the current offerings, complete applications must be received by the program no later than August 15, 2024. Projects received after August 15th may be eligible for the current incentive if the Incentive Offer can be issued prior to September 1, 2024. Valid applications will be issued Incentive Offers on a first-come, first-served basis. Incentive Offer letters issued on or after September 1, 2024, will be based on the new incentive structure.

For all other lighting and non-lighting equipment purchases that do not require pre-approval, the program updates apply to all equipment purchased on or after September 1, 2024. Equipment purchased before September 1, 2024, may qualify for incentives that were available under the previous incentive structure, and applications with accompanying invoices must be submitted within six months of the purchase date.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your local outreach coordinator.