Northwest Trade Ally Network

April 2008

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BPA Sponsors 2008 West Coast Energy Management Congress May 14-15, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle

Bonneville is a Silver Sponsor for the 2008 West Coast Energy Management Congress presented by the Association of Energy Engineers. BPA joins a list of prominent Northwest electric utilities also supporting this event, including Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, and Snohomish PUD. Attendees can take advantage of professional seminars on topics such as: greenhouse gas accounting, building energy performance assessment, green building, technologies for high-performance buildings, strategic planning for energy management and renewable energy. The Expo will showcase a wide range of the latest products and services related to facility energy management.

BPA is also an exhibitor in the Expo and will provide information on commercial energy efficiency programs and initiatives offered through Northwest utilities. Northwest Trade Ally Network—Commercial & Industrial Lighting (NWTAN) will be onsite at the BPA booth to answer questions about the Network. For more information on the show, visit www.energyevent.com. The cost for the Congress is $895, but BPA has $400 discount registration slots for a VIP rate of $495. The deadline for VIP registration is May 2, on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be used with prior registrations or combined with any other discount offers. You can also register to attend the Expo for free.

Northwest Trade Ally Network—Commercial & Industrial Lighting Continues To Grow

The new Northwest Trade Ally Network—Commercial & Industrial Lighting (NWTAN) supports electric utilities and trade allies, including lighting contractors, electrical distributors, suppliers, designers, and manufacturers, to increase the number of completed energy-efficient lighting projects. More than 500 utility representatives and trade allies attended NWTAN workshops over the past four months, including sessions in Eugene, Portland, Longview, Puget Sound, Pasco, Spokane, and Kalispell. The success of these workshops demonstrates the high level of interest in the latest information concerning lighting & controls technologies, applications and best practices. Attendees also learned more about NWTAN and how to join, as well as news on what lighting efficiency incentives Northwest utilities are offering.

According to Brent Barclay, manager for the NWTAN, the response from utilities and trade allies has been tremendous. "The fact that over 500 people took the time to attend these workshops shows there is a real interest in learning how they can work together to make commercial and industrial lighting a bigger part of their businesses." To date, approximately 90 utilities are promoting their programs through NWTAN; over 150 companies have made application to become NWTAN trade allies.

Federal EPAct 2005 Tax Incentives

Energy efficiency improvements completed in commercial building new construction, renovations, and retrofits, between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2008, may be eligible for federal tax deductions.

A comprehensive set of efficiency measures could qualify for the largest deduction at $1.80/square foot.
Lighting system improvements could qualify as a "stand-alone" measure yielding up to $0.60/square foot by beating the ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001 standard by 40 percent.

Tax deductions can significantly improve the return-on-investment (ROI) for the efficiency aspects of a project. Each building owner should always consult with his/her tax advisor to understand the applicability and impact of tax deductions on their business. There are a number of resources to help property owners take advantage of federal tax incentives, including: Efficient Buildings, Lighting Tax Deduction, and ENERGY STAR^®.

Combine Occupancy Sensors With Retrofit Projects for Even Greater Energy Savings

Modernizing an existing lighting system can significantly reduce electricity consumption, but for maximum energy savings it is important to make lighting controls part of the package. The principle of a control is to adjust illumination levels to the requirements of the space. Space occupancy sensors are an automatic control that saves electricity by turning the lights off when there is no one physically in the space Sensors can replace a standard wall toggle switch, be mounted on the ceiling or wall, or be integrated into individual fixtures. Click here to read the full article in our Lighting Technology Resource library.

LED Lamps Now Available For Refrigerated Case Applications

Illuminating refrigerated display cases and coolers has always been a challenge. Incandescent sources stand up to cold temperatures, but are not energy-efficient and create heat, causing the refrigeration system to work even harder. Fluorescent lighting addresses the heat problem, but generally do not perform at their best in the medium or low temperature environment of a refrigeration case or cooler. Hard-starting, short lamp life, and a costly clean up if a lamp breaks, are all shortcomings of fluorescent technology for refrigeration applications. Click here to read the full article in our Lighting Technology Resource library.

Sponored by Bonneville Power Administration with support from Northwest utilities and energy efficiency organizations

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