Some important statistics from Phase I are presented to illustrate the opportunities for Phase II businesses.
Phase I (2003-04) Program Record
- An average of $3,000 in capital expense assistance to each of 15 businesses
- Total annual cost savings to businesses of $34,000
- Shared implementation costs of $105,000
- 42% covered by program
- 47% covered by businesses
- 12% covered by Xcel through rebates
- An average 3-year payback for improvements
Phase I Resource Savings
- Total annual electrical savings of 588,000 kWh
- Total pounds of CO2 reduced by 1,488,000
- Total pounds of NOx reduced by 2,700
- Total pounds of SO2 reduced by 4,800