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Enbridge increases incentives to promote energy efficiency
incentives in various forms to customers $100,000. tias, manager of large commercial/industrial
MATTHEW DESROSIERS
– The GTA Construction Report Editor
who incorporate energy efficieny into their Similarly, commercial clients were eligi- DSM. “We moved our budget around to
projects. ble for $0.10/m
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on the projected first make it more beneficial for them.”
Commercial and industrial clients with Until recently, industrial clients were el- year’s natural gas savings, up to a maximum Patricia Squires, manager of market devel-
Enbridge Gas Distribution could see a sig- igible for $0.05/m
3
on the projected first of $30,000. That cap has also been raised to opment, said the cap increase is also a way
nificant increase in incentives for energy ef- year’s natural gas savings, up to a maximum $100,000. to let the industry know Enbridge has incen-
ficiency. of $30,000. However, with the new incen- “We wanted to help customers in these tives available for all projects.
For over a decade, Enbridge has offered tive structure, the cap has been raised to difficult economic times,” said Walter Ma- “We want to make sure that customers of
all sizes with all sizes of projects recognize
that we have something available for them,”
she said. “We didn’t want there to be any in-
correct perception in the market that we’re
Build in
only dealing with small projects or mid-size
NIAGARA
projects. We do indeed have something to
offer by way of financial incentives for all
size of projects.”
Matias said the larger industrial projects
and mid-size commercial projects will
A story of contractors, suppliers and
likely benefit most from the increased cap.
Enbridge has also left themselves the flexi-
services in the Niagara region
bility to entertain projects that are beyond
the cap. These will be evaluated on a case-
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by-case basis.
These two incentives are designed
specifically for retrofit projects, however,
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savings on each project, or they can use the
the community. estimates provided by the customer’s engi-
In the July issue of GTA Construction Report and Ontario Con- neer’s calculations. These projections are
struction Report we will highlight the Niagara construction com- then reviewed by Enbridge engineers, and
munity to the rest of Ontario. This publicity may spur more local
later, a sample are further reviewed by third
business development opportunities, projects and highlight your
party auditors.
business especially if you wish to expand beyond the region.
“There are a few screens of review to
Your news releases, images, and stories are most welcome.
make sure the numbers we’re putting for-
And your advertisement will be read by more than 10,000 people
ward are accurate, representative and fair
and also appear in our online edition at no additional charge.
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estimates,” said Squires.
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Not only is this an auditing process the
You'll support a vibrant Niagara community – and enhance your
1/10 285 256.5
Ontario Energy Board requires Enbridge to
own business reputation.
1/8 345 310.5 undertake, it also allows them to accurately
Members of the Canadian Construction Association or the 1/6 495 445.5
allocate their incentive dollars.
Canadian Home Builders Association will receive our 6 insertion
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These current rates and incentives apply
contract discount or one free spot colour.
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to energy efficient measures implemented
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between January 1, 2009, and December 31,
For more information, call Chase in St. Catharines 2009. The NBCP incentives fall into the
at (905) 228-1151 or email chase@cnrgp.com.
COLOUR
same window.
One Colour (Publishers Choice) $75.00
Matias said the company evaluates their
One Colour (Spot) $150.00
incentives every year, tweaking them to
Two Colours (Spot) $275.00
continually improve and simplify the pro-
We are Proud members of
Process Colour $475.00
grams.
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