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Energy-Efficient Lighting Program
APS is helping customers reduce energy usage in one of the simplest ways possible – through the lighting in homes and businesses. In 2007, more than 2.6 million energy efficient light bulbs were sold as a result of the APS Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) Program. By using CFLs instead of traditional incandescent bulbs, APS expects energy consumption to be reduced by 936,000 MWh over the expected lifespan of the bulbs. This reduced consumption will translate into customer savings of about $98 million.
 In partnership with local manufacturers and retailers, APS offers discounts on CFLs, making them cost-competitive with incandescent bulbs. Since the program’s inception in 2005, more than 4 million CFLs have been sold.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) named APS an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding contributions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to customers. Specifically, APS was recognized for its "Program Delivery of Residential Lighting" initiative.
“Partners like APS have had an outstanding year in helping consumers help themselves,” said Bill Wehurm, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “In addition to leading the way in promoting products that earn the ENERGY STAR, APS also works to educate consumers about the importance of energy efficiency. These efforts are a win for consumers and for the environment.”
The program also received the 2007 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s “Exemplary Program” award and has been recognized by E-Source as a “best practice” program.
High-Efficiency AC Rebate Program
The APS High-Efficiency Air Conditioner (AC) Rebate Program offers rebates to APS residential customers who replace their existing heat pump or AC unit with a new high-efficiency system.
APS Energy Star® Homes
In cooperation with APS, a number of Arizona builders are incorporating energy-saving building techniques and features in their new homes. APS Energy Star Homes meet or exceed new, stringent 2006 Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star efficiency standards. A a certified independent contractor tests the homes to ensure they perform efficiently.
APS Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization Program
Participants must be an APS customer and have a household income of less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guideline. Community Action Agencies identify needy customers, assess their homes for potential energy efficiency improvements, and install the measures that save energy. Measures typically installed include insulation, conduct repairs, window and door replacement, and evaporative cooler and air conditioner repair and replacement. The ACC recently approved an increase to $1.1 million per year for the Low Income Weatherization program, a doubling of previous funding.
Reducing Peak Demand
APS also promotes peak demand management for both residential and commercial customers. APS has one of the most successful residential time-of-use (TOU) rate programs in the country, with participation from more than 40 percent of all residential customers. APS recently expanded the options for our time–of–use rates, further enhancing this program which is already the nation’s largest in both number and percentage of customers.
In addition, APS conducts a voluntary summer peak-reduction program with large commercial customers who commit to saving energy on the hottest days of the summer.
APS' Business Solutions Program
The APS Business Solutions Program provides funding to APS business customers who upgrade their facilities with energy efficient equipment, or those who are building new energy efficient facilities.
The program offers:
- Prescriptive incentives for customers who make energy-efficiency equipment upgrades and improvements in lighting, cooling, refrigeration and motors applications for retrofit and new construction projects.
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Custom incentives for large business customers installing energy-efficient measures that fall outside of the prescriptive list in major renovation and new construction projects.
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Assistance with energy-study incentives for large business customers. This includes energy-feasibility studies, design assistance, commissioning studies and retro-commissioning studies. Customers are eligible to apply for study incentives that cover up to 50 percent of the qualifying study cost or $10,000 maximum per customer.
The APS Business Solutions Program is available to schools, institutional customers, large existing facilities, new construction projects and small, non-residential customers.
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