<h2>Concord Municipal Light Plant</h2>		
			<h5>SERVING THE TOWN OF CONCORD</h5>		
		Concord Municipal Light Plant (CMLP) is proud to be a part of the Concord community. When creating this municipal utility, the founders believed that local control would mean better utility service. CMLP strives to provide its customers with an excellent customer service experience.		
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			<h3>Rebates</h3>		
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<td width="220"><strong>INCENTIVE OFFERINGS</strong></td>
<td width="176"><strong>RESIDENTIAL</strong></td>
<td width="174"><strong>COMMERCIAL</strong></td>
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<td width="220">Energy Assessment</td>
<td width="176">Free</td>
<td width="174">50%</td>
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<td width="220">Air Source Heat Pump</td>
<td width="176">Up to $6,000</td>
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<td width="220">Ground Source Heat Pump</td>
<td width="176">Up to $7,500</td>
<td width="174">Up to $7,500</td>
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<td width="220">Heat Pump Water Heater*</td>
<td width="176">$185 or $750</td>
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<td width="220">LED Makeover</td>
<td width="176">Free</td>
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<td width="220">LED Bulb Rebate</td>
<td width="176">Max of $3 per light bulb, up to 50 bulbs per year</td>
<td width="174">Max of $3 per light bulb, up to 60 bulbs per year</td>
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<td width="220">Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Programs</td>
<td width="176">✓</td>
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<td width="220">Time of Use (TOU) Rate</td>
<td width="176">✓</td>
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<td width="220">Controlled Water Heating</td>
<td width="176">$14.87 per month</td>
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<td width="220">Reducing the Summer Peak Demand</td>
<td width="176">✓</td>
<td width="174">✓</td>
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<td width="220">Solar PV</td>
<td width="176">$625 per kW (AC) of installed capacity, capped at $3,125</td>
<td width="174">$625 per kW (AC) of installed capacity, capped at $3,125</td>
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<td width="220">High Efficiency Lighting Program (HELP)</td>
<td width="176">Up to $50,000</td>
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<td width="220">HeatSmart</td>
<td width="176">✓</td>
<td width="174">✓</td>
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			<h4>Energy Saving Rebates and Programs</h4>		
												HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT					
					<p>A free, on-site home energy assessment will identify the sources of energy waste driving up your heating and electricity bills. If you heat with any fuel source other than natural gas, then CMLP&#8217;s energy auditor, Energy New England (ENE), will examine your home&#8217;s heating system, lighting, and weatherization needs. New: All incandescent light bulbs will be replaced with LED bulbs by the auditor for FREE. In addition, each energy assessment comes with a free smart power strip.</p><p>Call 888-772-4242 to schedule your Home Energy Assessment or <a href="https://ee.ene.org/energy-assessment/"><u>SIGN UP</u></a> today.</p><p>For more information on how ENE can help you, please call 508-698-1208 or email <a href="mailto:solutions@ene.org"><u>solutions@ene.org</u></a>.</p>
												HEAT PUMP REBATES					
					<p><b>Air-Source Heat Pumps</b></p><p>The majority of people who install an air-source heat pump in their home are seeking an improved level of comfort. Air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) can provide cost-effective and energy-efficient heating and cooling for your home. While traditional systems burn fuel to create heat, heat pumps work by moving heat into or out of a home. Although they require electricity to operate, homes with conventional electric resistance or propane-fueled heating systems can save 50% &#8211; 70% on energy costs by heating with an air-source heat pump. At current fuel prices, oil heating households can save up to 30%. Rebates of up to $6,000 are available.</p><p><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/1874/Learn-More">Learn More About ASHPs</a><br /><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/1875/Apply-Now">Apply Now for an ASHP Rebate</a></p><p><b>Ground-Source Heat Pumps</b><br /><br />You can receive a rebate by installing a ground-source heat pump at your home or small business. Before making a purchase, make sure to review the eligibility criteria and other program information.</p><p>Ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) can provide cost-effective and energy-efficient heating, cooling, and water heating. GSHPs utilize the nearly constant underground temperature to deliver heating and cooling. Although they require electricity to operate, efficient GSHPs can provide the same amount of heating for 65% &#8211; 75% less than traditional electric resistance heating. Rebates of up to $7,500 are available.</p><p><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/1976/Learn-More-About-GSHPs">Learn More About GSHPs</a><br /><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/1977/Apply-Now-for-a-GSHP-Rebate">Apply Now for a GSHP Rebate</a></p><p><b>Heat Pump Water Heaters</b></p><p>CMLP is offering a rebate to residents that have a Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) installed by a licensed plumber in their Concord residence. Residents purchasing a HPWH for new constructions or to replace electric resistance, oil, natural gas, or propane-fired water heaters are eligible to receive either a $185 or $750 rebate for the purchase and installation of the new equipment.</p><p><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13833/HPWH-Rebate-Application-4-20-18?bidId">Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application</a></p><p><a id="_anchor_1" href="#_msocom_1" name="_msoanchor_1"></a></p>
												LED MAKEOVER					
					<p>Even if you do not need a home energy assessment, you can still get free LED light bulbs installed in your home. Call Energy New England (ENE) at 888-772-4242 to schedule an LED Makeover. An LED installer will come to your home and replace all of your incandescent bulbs with LEDs. You must be at home during the installation, which usually takes an hour and a half.</p>
												LED BULB REBATES					
					<p>CMLP is offering a $3 rebate per light bulb (or price of bulb if less than $3) for the purchase of LEDs. Residents may receive the rebate for up to 50 bulbs per year and businesses for up to 60 bulbs per year. Rebates under $600 are issued as an electric bill credit. Rebates for over $600 are mailed as checks from the Town of Concord.</p><p><a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13586/LED-Bulb-Rebate-Application-4-9-18">LED Light Bulb Rebate Application</a></p>
												ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAMS					
					<p><strong>Are you considering the purchase of an electric vehicle? Do you already own one?</strong></p><p>There are multiple metering options to consider for charging electric vehicles (EVs). Some EV chargers do not require a separate line and meter, meaning you can plug the charger into an existing outlet in your garage, which is normally metered by your house meter. With this scenario, the EV&#8217;s electric usage would be included with the house usage and would be on the same <a href="https://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1199/Residential-Rate-PDF">Residential Rate</a> as the house meter. There is no financial advantage for charging the EV at a particular time of the day or week with this option.</p><p>If you only want to charge during off-peak hours, consider having an EV charger on a second meter. Although this option does require the installation of a second meter at an expense to you, the second meter would be on CMLP&#8217;s <a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1201/Residential-Time-of-Use-Rate-PDF">Time of Use (TOU) Rate</a>. The TOU Rate is beneficial if you charge during off-peak hours for at least 50%-60% of your usage on that meter.</p><p>You also have the option of changing your current house meter to a <a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1201">TOU Rate</a>. This would require being mindful of all electrical usage in your house (lights, computers, EV charging stations, TVs, clothes washers, dishwashers, etc.) to avoid usage during peak times. As noted above, please be aware that the TOU Rate schedule must be taken for a minimum of one year.</p><p>By shifting your EV charging to off-peak hours, you can help reduce CMLP peak demand charges to help keep all customers’ bills lower. Peak demand charges refer to the extra cost of electricity during the times when there is the greatest demand for electricity throughout the regional electric grid.</p><p>Learn more about each of your options by visiting CMLP’s <a href="http://www.concordma.gov/2103/Electric-Vehicle-Charging">Electric Vehicle Charging</a>. For any questions regarding EV charging, contact Customer Service at 978-318-3101 or <a href="mailto:concordlight@concordma.gov">concordlight@concordma.gov</a>.</p>
												TIME OF USE (TOU) RATE					
					<p>To learn more about CMLP’s Time of Use (TOU) Rate, please view the <a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1201/Residential-Time-of-Use-Rate-PDF?bidId=">Residential Time of Use Rate</a>.</p>
												SOLAR PV REBATE					
					<p>For solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installations, CMLP offers rebates of $625 per kW (AC) of installed capacity, capped at $3,125. On average, the time from interconnection application submittal to approval from CMLP to operate the PV system after panels are installed is 2 months. Visit <a href="http://www.concordnet.org/2029/Solar-Panels">CMLP</a> to learn the various stages involved in the entire process.</p>
												CONTROLLED WATER HEATING					
					<p><b>Electric Hot Water Savings Program</b></p><p>Are you looking for ways to save on your electricity costs? Do you have an electric hot water heater?* If you heat your hot water with electricity, then you can cut your electricity costs and help the environment by participating in CMLP’s controlled water heating program. CMLP currently has a network of more than 360 Concord residents enrolled.</p><p>*CMLP recommends a minimum hot water tank size of 50 gallons (larger is better) in order to provide you with enough stored hot water for your needs during the times when your water heater is being controlled</p><p><b>How the Program Works</b></p><p>A switch will be installed on your electric water heater that allows CMLP to turn it off daily (for approximately 4 hours) when power is most expensive and generated by the least efficient plants. Each month, CMLP will give you a credit of $14.87 on your bill for participating in the program. The credit represents the monthly costs avoided by CMLP when controlling your water heater.</p><p><b>Billing Cycle Alteration</b></p><p>All bi-monthly billing cycles will be changed to monthly billing. CMLP will read your meter on the 20th of every month, and you will be billed on the 30th. Please note that the first meter reading may be either more or less than your normal billing but will even out the following month.</p><p><b>Sign Up to Save</b></p><p>To sign up for the program, call Carole Hilton at 978-318-3158 or email <a href="mailto:chilton@concordma.gov">chilton@concordma.gov</a>. You can also sign up for daily email updates about CMLP&#8217;s load management strategy to help you plan your energy use for the day.</p>
												REDUCING THE SUMMER PEAK DEMAND					
					<p>CMLP hopes you will join its efforts in helping to reduce the Town of Concord’s summer electrical peak and the cost of electricity to all Concordians. By reducing electricity use during peak hours, everyone benefits from not only lower electric rates but also a cleaner environment, as the least efficient electric generating plants operate during peaks to provide enough capacity.</p><p>Thirty percent of your electric bill is directly related to the amount of electricity Concord uses for just one hour during the entire year. That one hour, known as the peak demand hour, typically occurs on a hot weekday afternoon during the summer months (June to September) between 12PM and 6PM. Make sure to read about the <a href="http://www.concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5935">2016 Google Group Results</a> to learn more.</p><p><b>How You Can Help</b></p><p>CMLP asks you to voluntarily reduce your electricity use when a peak electric demand hour is predicted. Please follow CMLP on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/cmlpmedia?lang=en">@CMLPmedia</a>) or join the <a href="mailto:Cmlp-cap+subscribe@googlegroups.com">Google Group</a> (send an email with the subject and body blank) to receive notifications for when a peak demand hour is expected. CMLP will send a message to the Google Group, its Twitter followers, and the Town of Concord’s website the day before CMLP believes a peak is POSSIBLE or LIKELY. At that point, you can decide to voluntarily reduce your electricity use during the predicted peak.</p><p>Here are ways you can reduce your electricity use during the peak:</p><ul><li>Turn up AC thermostats several degrees</li><li>Close all windows and draw shades</li><li>Refrain from using pool pumps, washers, dryers, and dehumidifiers</li><li>Cook dinner on the grill, or plan a cold picnic supper</li><li>Use a timer for appliances to avoid operation during peak hours</li></ul><p>If possible, it is best to minimize electricity use 2 hours before and after the predicted peak in order to have a better chance of hitting the actual peak demand hour. CMLP will do its best to minimize the number of POSSIBLE and LIKELY calls that are made during the summer.</p><p>To learn more about summer peak electricity demand, please visit <a href="http://www.concordnet.org/493/Reducing-the-Summer-Peak-Demand">CMLP</a>.</p>
												HIGH EFFICIENCY LIGHTING PROGRAM (HELP)					
					<p>CMLP&#8217;s High Efficiency Lighting Program (HELP) provides up to $50,000 in rebates. The goal of the program is to help you manage your operating costs and add value to your business by upgrading to more energy efficient indoor and outdoor lighting and controls. To learn more about CMLP’s HELP, please visit <a href="http://www.concordnet.org/2003/Commercial-Lighting-Rebates---HELP">CMLP</a>.</p>
												COMMERCIAL ENERGY AUDIT					
					<p>CMLP covers 50% of the cost of a full-scale energy assessment with our energy assessment provider, Energy New England. Please call <b>978-318-3149</b> for details.</p>
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