Motors & Process Improvement Incentives

Customized incentives for motors greater than 200 horsepower and control systems

$0.08/kWh and $100/kWh
Up to 30 percent of project cost or $150,0000, whichever is less.

The demand (kW) reduction incentive will be paid only for projects that reduce electrical demand for at least one hour daily between 4 and 7 p.m., summer weekdays. Incentives paid for peak demand reduction will be pro-rated for projects that do not reduce electrical demand for the entire 4-7 p.m. time period.

Illustrative (not a comprehensive) list of qualifying efficiency measures

  • Motor upgrades (>200 HP)
  • Variable-speed drives (e.g., on industrial fans, industrial pumps, and on air compressor motors)
  • Industrial process applications
  • Industrial fan replacements
  • Industrial pump replacements
  • Trimming impellers on industrial fans and pumps
  • Water flow controls resulting in electric savings
  • Exhaust hood and fan projects
  • Dairy Vacuum Pumps/ Variable-speed drives
  • Pulse cooling devices for injection molding machines
  • Injection molding machines
  • Professional wet cleaning equipment
  • Data Center Cooling Improvement*

 

All projects require SMUD approval prior to installation
* These systems will be reviewed on a case by case basis for approval.

 

Application for both customized and prescriptive lighting incentives (pdf)
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Contact information

Call SMUD Commercial Services at1-877-622-SMUD (7683) for eligibility verification and/or additional information.

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