APS Solutions for Business Program

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Important note: The application files use basic Excel macros to simplify the process. If the drop-down menus on the Applicant Information page don't work, your Excel settings need to be altered. Scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions.

Review the APS Solutions for Business Policies & Procedures Manual June 2009

Application Checklists: Before submitting your application, use the corresponding checklist to review the entire package and ensure the information is complete. This will greatly speed processing time and help us to reserve funds and issue rebate checks in a timely manner.

Prescriptive Measures

Customers can choose from a prescriptive list of typical energy efficiency measures with fixed rebate levels for retrofit or new construction projects. The measures range from lighting and HVAC to motors and refrigeration.

• Prescriptive Incentive Application [Excel, 803 KB] updated 9/10/09
• Prescriptive Application Review Checklist [PDF]
• Direct Install approach for schools and small businesses

If you have a project that produces verifiable energy savings, but doesn’t fit the prescriptive list, you may qualify for a custom incentive. Custom measures are funded at $0.11/ annual kWh savings.

• Custom Incentive Application [Excel, 360 KB] updated 9/10/09
• Custom Application Review Checklist [PDF]

Energy Studies: Take a Closer Look
Energy Study incentives provide partial reimbursement of feasibility studies, design assistance, commissioning and retro-commissioning services. Customers can apply for up to 50% of the qualifying study cost up to $10,000 per study ($20,000 for retro-commissioning).

• Technical Assistance and Studies Application [Excel, 335 KB] updated 9/10/09
• Commissioning Study Report Guidelines [PDF]
• Feasibility Report Guidelines [PDF]
• Retro-Commissioning Study Report Guidelines [PDF]

Energy Information Services: Measure and Manage

Energy Information Services (EIS) provide a quick-read summary of all the information you need to manage your energy budget. Customers can apply for an incentive of 75% of the cost of the installation of a new meter and setup fees, up to a maximum of $12,000 per year. For more information call (866) 421-1234 (option 3) or email aps_solutionsforbusiness@automatedenergy.com

Schools: Please download and complete the Supplemental Form for Schools [Excel, 159 KB]

Changing Excel Settings

To change the macro security level in Excel 2003

1. In Excel 2003, open a Microsoft Excel worksheet.
2. Point to Macro on the Tools menu, and then click Security.
3. On the Security Level tab, select the following option: Med.
4. Click OK.
5. Close Excel.
6. Open Excel and then open the application file.
7. When prompted, click Enable Macros.
8. All pull down menus should now function properly.

To change the macro security level in Excel 2007

1. In Excel 2007, open the Microsoft Excel worksheet.
2. Click the Office Button, click Excel Options, click Trust Center, click Trust Center Settings, and then click Macro Settings.
   
3. On the Macro Settings tab, select either
   

1. enable all macros
2. disable all macros with notification

If you choose disable all macros with notification then when you try to open the application a yellow bar will appear at the top of the screen. You must click on this bar and choose enable content. Click OK.

1. Click the Office Button, and then click Exit Excel.
2. Open Excel and then open the application file.
3. When prompted, click Enable Macros.
4. All pull down menus should now function properly.

Macro security level in Excel 2000: The macros used in the application do not appear to work with Excel 2000regardless of macro settings.

To verify what version of Excel is being used: Open Excel, click Help, click About Microsoft Office Excel, and the version is displayed.