FirstEnergy’s utilities’ Business Incentives Programs are funded by Met-Ed, Penelec and Penn Power nonresidential electric utility customers in Pennsylvania in accordance with Act 129 of 2008. Pennsylvania’s Act 129, enacted in 2008, requires Pennsylvania’s largest electric distribution companies (EDCs) to develop energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) plans and adopt methods of reducing electric consumption and peak demand. Act 129 provides Pennsylvania businesses, governments and non-profits opportunities to take energy efficiency and conservation to the next level through incentive programs.

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Yes. There is still money available for all eligible * retail-service commercial and industrial customers. *For a list of all ineligible customer rate codes, please refer to this link: http://www.energysavepa-business.com/forms/Ineligible-Rate-Codes_061911.pdf. When in doubt, send an email to a program representative at energysavePA@saic.com, and include your FirstEnergy utility (Met-Ed, Penelec or Penn Power) account number.

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The incentive programs are scheduled to continue until May 31, 2013, or until funds run out, whichever happens first.

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No, FirstEnergy utility program incentives are for electric savings only.

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Incentives are limited to the cost of equipment.

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Program incentives depend on the estimated annual energy savings.

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Program eligibility for mixed use buildings depends on the meter set-up. For instance, if a multifamily building with a first-floor commercial retail space has a commercial meter, then that retail space as well as the building’s common areas would be eligible for program incentives.

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Yes. The program is open to all commercial and industrial retail customers of FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania utility companies. This includes governments, schools, churches and other non-profits.

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You can still receive FirstEnergy utility incentives even if your project was funded by a grant source. You cannot receive FirstEnergy utility incentives if you are not a Met-Ed, Penelec or Penn Power customer.

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Consult your tax advisor. Incentives received by the participant may be taxable by federal, state or local government. Participants are responsible for declaring and paying any taxes that may be due.

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Payment will be made to the participant listed on the application unless a third party payment is authorized. A participant may elect to assign their program incentive to a third party by filling out and signing the "Authorization for Incentive Payment to Third Party" section of the program application form. Note that the Participant must provide two signatures to assign to the third party, one under the "Authorization for Incentive Payment to Third Party" section, and one signature under the "Business Program Terms and Conditions" section.

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The first thing to do when applying for incentives is to thoroughly read through the application. Applicants should also become familiar with the website, as there are many resources which explain how to fill out the application. Customers should work with their design team and contractors to ascertain whether equipment meets the requirements of the program. For specific project-related questions, contact a program representative at energysavePA@saic.com.

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To apply for incentives, complete the application(s) and attach supplemental forms (if applicable) on the website. Fill out the entire form, including your Met-Ed, Penelec or Penn Power utility account number. Submit the completed forms, along with the manufacturer’s cut sheets for the proposed equipment by following the instructions on the application form.

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Please refer to the application form for the program terms and conditions. You may contact a program representative at any time for clarification or with questions at energysavePA@saic.com.

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On your utility bill, near the top left side. The account number will have 12 digits.

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Yes, a single account number can have multiple applications in a single program if the project associated with that account number is undertaking several phases of equipment installation, or if the single account number is submitted across several different business programs.

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For large, multi-phase projects, you may submit an application for each phase of the project. All incentives are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The project approval letter defines terms for incentive payment and a commitment expiration date unless an extension is granted by the program manager.

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A complete application package includes the following:

1. A completed, signed application form listing the quantities of qualifying equipment included in your project.
2. Manufacturer’s specification (“cut”) sheets for each equipment type to verify that the proposed equipment meets the program requirements and is eligible for incentives. The relevant efficiency levels should be clearly indicated on the cut sheets. Please circle and/or highlight the information for each type of equipment.
3. Invoices or proofs of purchase for all proposed equipment, itemized and including the following information for all proposed equipment:
   1. Quantities
   2. Model numbers
   3. Installation address
   4. Purchase date
4. A completed IRS W-9 form. Download here.

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All projects requesting more than $3,000 in incentives require pre-approval. All projects applying to the Custom Program, regardless of incentive amount, require pre-approval.

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Yes, for projects requesting less than $3,000 in incentives that are not in the Custom Program, just send in final completed application with cut sheets, invoices, and a W-9. Equipment must have been installed after October 28, 2009 to receive incentives.

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If you installed equipment after October 28, 2009, you may be eligible. Please contact a program representative immediately at energysavePA@saic.com.

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Project pre-approval is estimated to take 30 days after a complete application package is received by the program. Applications are acknowledged upon receipt with an email response. If the participant has not received a receipt notification within seven days of submission, contact a program representative at energysavePA@saic.com. Once a project is installed and a complete application package with proof of purchase is received by the program and final approval is granted, a check will be issued within approximately 90 business days.

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Applicants have 90 days (see installation schedule requirements in the program terms and conditions) to complete the installation from the pre-approval date, as noted on the pre-approval letter. However, if installation schedules are delayed, please contact your program representative at energysavePA@saic.com to request a project extension.

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Project scope often changes during installation. If changes occur after pre-approval, contact your program representative at energysavePA@saic.com. If the installed equipment meets the program requirements, the incentive will be paid. If the installed equipment does not meet the program requirements, no incentive will be paid. Final incentive payment will be based on the “as-built” documentation provided with the final application.

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The project does not need to be paid in full by any specific date. All we need is a dated invoice that falls within the date range of the program.

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We encourage all applications to be submitted online whenever possible. This results in faster processing. Otherwise, send all forms and documentation through the following contact points:

• Fax: 610-743-8629
• Email: energysavePA@SAIC.com
• Mail:

FirstEnergy Business Programs
6059 Allentown Blvd
PMB #573
Harrisburg, PA 17112

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If the participant has an application acknowledgement, their place in the queue will be saved. However, if a participant does not respond within ten business days to requests for additional information, their application may be voided or moved to the back of the queue.

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A random sample of project sites will be surveyed by program staff to verify pre- and/or post-installation conditions or to verify documentation prior to incentive payment. Any equipment on the final application form that qualifies for incentive payment may be subject to on-site inspection. Typically, these site visits include visual inspection of the qualifying equipment, including lighting fixture counts and confirmation of nameplate data, etc. As described in the program terms and conditions, the participant is asked to provide reasonable access to the facility, the qualifying equipment, and related documentation and data. Every effort will be made by the program staff to schedule these surveys at a mutually convenient time to avoid a delaying incentive processing.

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Please send your company information to energysavePA@SAIC.com and indicate that you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive program updates. Companies interested in becoming a Trade Ally can sign up using our "Ally Sign Up" form, and will be added to our mailing list. Additionally, we offer two weekly webinars: the Program Overview Webinar and the Application Assistance Webinar. Please visit our website at www.energysavePA.com for more information.

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