LADWP Board Approves Extension of Energy Efficiency Programs and Increases Water-Saving Incentives for Commercial and Industrial Customers.Business Editors/Environment Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2002 Energy Efficiency Efforts Resulted in 142 Megawatts of Peak Energy Savings; Water Savings From Ultra Low Flush Toilets Have Amounted to 41 Million Gallons Annually Among Large Customers The Board of Water and Power Commissioners yesterday took several actions to provide energy and water savings for commercial and industrial customers in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . These include a one-year extension of three energy efficiency incentive programs from Dec. 31, 2002 to Dec. 31, 2003, and an incentive increase for the replacement of non-water saving toilets with ultra-low-flush toilets. The specific energy efficiency programs include incentives for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. (HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free ), Commercial Lighting Efficiency Offer (CLEO) and Chiller chill·er n. 1. One that chills. 2. A frightening story, especially one involving violence, evil, or the supernatural; a thriller. chiller Noun 1. Efficiency Program (CEP CEP congenital erythropoietic porphyria. CEP abbr. congenital erythropoietic porphyria ). Together, air conditioning and commercial lighting make up about two-thirds of the total energy usage during summer peak periods. In addition, the Innovative Technology Program to encourage commercial customers to implement innovative energy efficiency research and development projects designed to save energy was also extended. "We are pleased to continue partnering with our many commercial and industrial customers in developing and completing their energy and water efficiency projects. Many customers have done an outstanding job reducing and shifting energy use and we look forward to working with many more customers to install major energy efficiency measures including new state-of-the-art lighting, chiller, heating, ventilating ventilating Natural or mechanically induced movement of fresh air into or through an enclosed space. The hazards of poor ventilation were not clearly understood until the early 20th century. Expired air may be laden with odors, heat, gases, or dust. and air conditioning systems," said David H. Wiggs, LADWP LADWP Los Angeles Department of Water and Power general manager. "Our large customers have demonstrated that becoming more energy efficient is both good for the environment and the bottom line," said Angelina Galiteva, LADWP director of Green LA. Galiteva added that over the last 18 months, the energy efficiency programs for all customers have resulted in an unprecedented 142 megawatts of peak energy savings. About two-thirds of the savings came from large commercial customers, she said. To encourage commercial, industrial and institutional customers to switch to water-saving toilets, LADWP will raise its rebate amounts to $250 for a flushometer-type, ultra-low-flush toilet (ULFT ULFT Ultra Low-Flush Toilet ) and $175 for a tank-type ULFT, increased from the current $120 rebate for all types of ULFTs. The program is a partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is the largest bulk water supplier for municipal use in the world. The name is usually shortened to the "Metropolitan Water District" or simply "MWD". (MWD MWD Metropolitan Water District of Southern California MWD Measurement While Drilling (oil drilling) MWD Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (stock symbol) MWD Molecular Weight Distribution MWD Military Working Dog ), which funds up to $90 of each rebate while LADWP pays the balance. The increased rebate levels, which will go into effect in January 2003, are intended to spark greater participation by offsetting more of the costs incurred by customers, said Thomas Gackstetter, LADWP water conservation manager. Initiated in December 2000, the program with MWD so far has resulted in the installation of 4,780 ULFTs among commercial, industrial and institutional customers, saving more than 41 million gallons annually. "Installation of low-flush toilets is a proven and effective means of water conservation," Gackstetter said. The ULFTs can save from two to five gallons per flush, providing significant water savings for the city of Los Angeles
In addition, LADWP is in the process of revising the Integrated Resource Plan, which details the amounts of energy from different resources the utility plans to utilize as well as develop over the next several years. The current plan includes goals for energy efficiency, distributed generation Distributed generation generates electricity from many small energy sources. It has also been called also called on-site generation, dispersed generation, embedded generation, decentralized generation, decentralized energy or , as well as the use of green power or renewable energy. As a result, some of the Energy Efficiency incentive programs that were extended may be revised in the near future to more specifically support the updated plan. Specific information about the approved incentive payments for the three major Energy Efficiency programs, application requirements for the Innovative Technology Program and water conservation information are provided on the LADWP Green LA website at www.GreenLA.com. Recently the Board also approved extension of the popular Consumer Rebate Program through Dec. 31, 2003, to provide residential customers financial incentives for the purchase of Energy Star-qualified appliances and related products. The Energy Efficiency Program is part of the award-winning and internationally recognized Green LA Programs that also include Solar Power, Green Power, Tree Planting for a Green LA, Electric Transportation, Cool Schools Tree Planting, Water Conservation and Recycling. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents in 2006. It was founded in 1902 to deliver water and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in Los Angeles. (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the nation, was established 100 years ago to provide a reliable and safe water and electric supply to the city's businesses and residents. |
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