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HVAC Optimization Program Setting a new standard in heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance

Energy-efficient. Cost-effective.

FACT: 44% of a commercial building’s energy consumption is attributed to its HVAC systems.

A building’s energy consumption is typically its largest operating expense.

HVAC systems are among the highest, if not the highest, contributors to that expense.

HVAC 44%

OFFICE EQUIPMENT 13.8% OTHER 7.1% REFRIGERATION 2.4%

Source: California Energy Commission, 2006 California End-Use Survey #CEC-400-2006-005

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The enhanced maintenance plan is based on HVAC research and leads to better energy efficiency, while SCE’s program incentive helps offset the incremental cost of the planned maintenance.

How Your Business Can Benefit The higher-level maintenance plan, developed by industry associations, is specifically designed to help:

LIGHTING 27.5%

WATER HEATING 4.1% COOKING 1.1%

Southern California Edison’s (SCE) HVAC Optimization Program is a winning combination of an enhanced planned HVAC maintenance plan and financial incentives.

• Lower energy bills • Increase system reliability • Improve indoor air quality and thermal comfort • Lower repair costs and reduce amount of unplanned service calls • Reduce capital costs by achieving longer equipment life • Reduce carbon footprint

Eligible customers* signing a 3-year HVAC Optimization maintenance agreement receive: • Cash incentive to help offset the cost difference between a typical maintenance agreement and the customized HVAC Optimization maintenance agreement • Low or no cost baseline level repairs (if needed) • Comprehensive maintenance plan—ongoing, conveniently scheduled maintenance • Preventative approach to reduce or eliminate any unexpected downtime • Lower total cost of ownership, fewer occupant complaints and fewer unexpected expenses • Timely information about future energy efficiency incentives • Better information for making important HVAC decisions

* Eligibility: This program is designed for qualifying commercial rooftop units powered by electricity from Southern California Edison. Some units may not be eligible for incentives (such as those near the end of their useful life or in a serious state of disrepair).

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HVAC Optimization Program Setting a new standard in heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance How It Works It all starts with an inspection of your eligible rooftop HVAC units by a trained HVAC contractor qualified to participate in SCE’s HVAC Optimization Program. Noting the tonnage, age and other system components, the contractor will develop a customized, three-year maintenance plan that considers: • Performance objectives The contractor will help you in identifying performance objectives based on thermal comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency specific to your type of business.

• Condition indicators Your business might have some unique conditions such as the presence of mold, rubber tire dust from freeways, and corrosion from moist sea air. The contractor provides support in identifying the condition indicators and incorporates these factors into the maintenance plan to ensure that it meets your needs.

• Planned maintenance Your customized maintenance plan, based on the Standard 180, includes specific tasks and frequencies to execute the planned maintenance.

Financial Incentive SCE’s Program incentive is provided to help offset the incremental cost difference between a standard maintenance program and the new, 3-year HVAC Optimization maintenance agreement. The contractor will calculate the incentive amount for you based on the inspection findings and the number of identifiable eligible units at your business. Once the new agreement is signed, a check for 20% of the calculated incentive will be processed and sent to you by SCE.

Incentive Payments Schedule

At Signing

20%

End of Year 1

25%

End of Year 2

35%

End of Year 3

20%

Total Incentive for 3-Year Agreement

100%

Note: You can either cancel your current maintenance contract or amend it with the HVAC Optimization Program.

A new industry standard that will benefit your HVAC system ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180 This new industry standard, accredited by ANSI, supports the practice of HVAC RTU baseline conditioning and enhanced planned maintenance. Implementation will lead to a higher level of energy efficiency, maintainability, and equipment longevity for customers.

Low to No Cost Baseline Level Repair Work Once the HVAC Optimization maintenance agreement has been signed, the contractor will bring your rooftop unit(s) up to a baseline level. They will assess equipment condition, perform a cooling service analysis and remediate maintenancerelated repairs. SCE may cover all or a portion of the cost for the baseline work performed by the contractor, depending on the Program eligibility of the required repairs.

Participating HVAC Contractors Qualified contractors have received extensive training on the new Standard 180 maintenance. The entire process from your initial inspection and customized maintenance plan through baseline level repairs, and ongoing maintenance will be handled for you by your participating contractor. Payment of your financial incentives will be sent directly by SCE. Get Started Take advantage of this great opportunity. Call 1-888-345-6067 or visit HVACOptimization.com to select a participating contractor and benefit from a more energy-efficient and cost-effective HVAC system.

The Industry Associations ASHRAE: International technical society organized to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

ACCA: A non-profit association working to promote professional contracting, energy efficiency, and healthy, comfortable indoor living for all Americans.

ANSI: Oversees the creation, promulgation and use of guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector.

Contractor participation in this program may not be available in certain areas. To see a list of available contractors or to refer your local contractor to this program, please visit HVACOptimization.com. This program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by SCE under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued by the CPUC. Program may be modified or terminated without prior notice. © 2011 Southern California Edison. All rights reserved.

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