STEP 02 VERIFY


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PROJECT INFO


Project Name: Sample VERIFY Report

Project ID: ICFP-0001337

Name: Jane Doe

Email: example@incentifind.com

Address: 123 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77055 (Harris County)

Asset Type: Commercial (Multi-Family) - Existing Building

Project Size: 10000-25000 SF

Construction Start Date: 11/5/2022

Construction End Date: 11/5/2022

Utility Provider(s):
  • Electric - IncentiFind Utilities
  • Gas - IncentiFind Utilities
  • Water - IncentiFind Utilities

Green Technologies: Renewables (Solar), Energy Efficiency Indoor (Lighting, HVAC, Window Films), Energy Efficiency Outdoor (Exterior Lighting), Water Conservation Indoor (Faucets, Toilets), Water Conservation Outdoor (Irrigation, Rain Water Harvesting, Landscaping), Recycling (Incentive Programs for Recycling), Resilience (Generators, Hurricane Proofing, Flood Proofing, Fire Proofing), Other (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Affordable Housing, Infill Development, Equity or Equality Related, Materials or Products, Program [LEED, EnergyStar, GreenGlobes, etc.])

Website Survey Completed: July 10, 2019

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Timeline

  • Blue - APPLY Service Deadline
  • Red - Incentive Deadline
  • Black - Project Related Date
  • Green - Project/Incentive Milestone

Survey Submission : July 10, 2019

APPLY Services Deadline : August 13, 2019

APPLY Services must be authorized by 08/13/2019 Deadline to Authorize APPLY Services

Pre-approval Deadline : September 12, 2019

Pre-approval must be completed by 09/12/2019

Pre-approval must be completed by 09/12/2019

Construction Start Date : November 11, 2019

Construction begins 11/11/2019 Construction Start Date

Program Close : December 31, 2023

Application deadline for the following incentive(s):

Application deadline for the following incentive(s): - [Entergy Corporation - 2023 Texas Commercial Solutions Program (New Construction) (#4)](#2023%20Texas%20Commercial%20Solutions%20Program%20(New%20Construction))

Present Day : November 21, 2024

Program Close : December 31, 2024

Application deadline for the following incentive(s):

Application deadline for the following incentive(s): - [Gexa Energy - 2024 Energy Solutions LED Offer (Existing Buildings) (#5)](#2024%20Energy%20Solutions%20LED%20Offer%20(Existing%20Buildings))

Disclaimer

The below list of incentives does not guarantee your project’s eligibility or award. Please review the below list of incentives with IncentiFind to determine which incentives you want to APPLY to. We have indicated the incentives we can help you apply to in the "APPLY Services" column as well as the fee associated with the incentive's application process.


02 VERIFY is a service of IncentiFind, Inc.. Incentives, prices, fees, or estimates referenced in this document do not constitute a guarantee that funding will be received. Any arrangement as to services, their associated fees, must be contracted for in a separate written agreement. This document provided is without any representation or warranty. IncentiFind, Inc. does not warrant that the information contained in this document is complete, accurate, or misleading. IncentiFind, Inc. does not offer legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice. Incentives listed are current as of the date shown on the recipient's profile. This document is not intended for distribution or reproduction. This document is not intended to be used for any other purposes other than for the property listed below, property owner’s use (or owner’s representative use), and is based on the project details provided in the completion of our online survey.
Incentive Summary
Incentives
Level of Government Incentive
Rebate*
Tax
Grant
Other*
EE*
WC*
Renewable
Other
Utility
1 Brilliant Energy - Energy Efficiency (Existing Buildings) - NONE
Utility
2 CenterPoint Energy - 2024 CoolSaver A/C Tune-up (Existing Buildings)
Utility
3 CenterPoint Energy - 2024 Multi-Family Direct Install Program WC (Existing Buildings)
Utility
4 Entergy Corporation - 2023 Texas Commercial Solutions Program (New Construction)
Utility
5 Gexa Energy - 2024 Energy Solutions LED Offer (Existing Buildings)
Utility
6 Texas Gas Service - 2024 Commercial Direct Install Program (Existing Buildings)
Utility
7 TXU Energy - 2024 TXU GreenBack (Existing Buildings)
Federal
8 U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - 2024 MACRS Cost Segregation Engineered Study and Bonus Depreciation (Existing Buildings)

Each of the incentives you see listed in the above chart are detailed for you below. The incentives are numbered to correspond to their details below. The incentives are sorted by their governing agency and, are in the following order: Utility, City, County, State, and Federal.

LOCAL: Utility

Organization - Incentive Name Eligible Scope Estimated Funds Estimated Time Next Steps to Capture APPLY Services
1. Brilliant Energy

Energy Efficiency (Existing Buildings) - NONE
Energy Efficiency (Existing Buildings) - NONE

No incentive programs are available at this time for the following green measures: Appliances, Compressed Air, Controls, Custom, HVAC, Lighting, Motors Pumps & Drives, Natural Gas, Refrigeration, Thermostats, Water Heating.

Minimum Funds:

No incentive programs are available at this time.



Maximum Funds:

No incentive programs are available at this time.

Application period

1/1/2022 - 12/31/2019

1. Applications are currently closed.

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No preferred vendor/contractor

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: No incentive programs are available at this time.

7. After approval, funds typically received: No incentive programs are available at this time.

No incentive programs are available at this time.

None

2. CenterPoint Energy

2024 CoolSaver A/C Tune-up (Existing Buildings)
2024 CoolSaver A/C Tune-up (Existing Buildings)

Contact Information

Centerpoint Energy (TDU)

CNPEE@CenterPointEnergy.com

866 688 2323

Eligibility
This program is offered to commercial sites within the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric service territory meeting the following requirements:

  • Must have a functional central A/C or heat pump that is 25 tons or less and is at least one year old
  • Must NOT have received a CoolSaver Tune-up in the last 5 years
  • Outdoor temperature must be above 70ºF to perform the tune-up

Customer Eligibility
The service location must:

  • Have a valid ESI ID that is located in the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric delivery service territories.
  • Have a central A/C or heat pump that is at least one year old and in good working order at the time of service.
  • Have individual A/C systems that are no larger than five tons for residential customers and 25 tons for commercial customers.

The following are not eligible for the program:

  • A/C systems that have received a CoolSaver A/C Tune-up in the past five years
  • Apartment buildings or complexes
  • Geothermal systems, window units, mini-splits and chillers

Terms and conditions apply.

Minimum Funds:

Receive your FREE CoolSaver A/C tune-up



Maximum Funds:

Receive your FREE CoolSaver A/C tune-up

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: Program-qualified Technician

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: Participating A/C contractors will contact you to schedule the service.

7. After approval, funds typically received: No financial incentive offered.

NOTE: Make sure you are in the Centerpoint Energy (TDU) service territory.

  1. Enroll now to receive a CoolSaver A/C Tune-up.

  2. After enrolling, our partner will contact you to schedule the service.

APPLY Services are not offered for this incentive. The owner/installer must do the application.

3. CenterPoint Energy

2024 Multi-Family Direct Install Program WC (Existing Buildings)
2024 Multi-Family Direct Install Program WC (Existing Buildings)

Contact Information

Rodney Henderson Jr.

CenterPoint Energy

Rodney.Henderson@centerpointenergy.com

713 207 4211

Eligible Project Sponsors typically include:

  • Multifamily property developers, owners, management, and consulting companies
  • Architectural/engineering/construction and design/build firms
  • National or local energy service companies (ESCOs)
  • National or local companies that provide energy-related services (e.g., contracting) or products (e.g., lighting, HVAC equipment)

Multifamily Units
Units must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for incentives:

  • All units must be separately metered, and part of a Multifamily residential building. Multifamily residential buildings are defined as buildings with three or more units and with twelve or fewer above-grade residential stories.
  • All units must be serviced by CenterPoint Energy (as evidenced by approved town and ZIP code, and ultimately a CenterPoint Energy meter/ESI ID number).
  • New/existing construction:
    > Units participating in the HENC and WSH program elements must be new construction, as indicated on the building permit.
    > Multifamily Units participating in the Direct Install program element must be existing construction and low income qualified.
  • Additional requirements for units participating in the HENC program element include:
    > Units must be built to standards above current energy codes and tested by a qualified energy rater or other licensed professional to qualify as “high performance” and earn incentives for achievement of above-code energy savings.
    > Optional: To earn the Above-Code Certification incentive bonus, the unit and/or residential building must be awarded a certificate in one of the following programs:
    >> Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
    >> USGBC LEED
    >> ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
    >> ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise (New Construction)
    >> ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction
    >> National Green Building Standard
    >> Others as approved by CenterPoint Energy

Energy Savings
Energy and demand savings for each measure are derived from deemed savings or algorithm-based savings as documented in the currently applicable version of the Texas Technical Reference Manual. Where TRM deemed savings or algorithms are not directly applicable to eligible measures in this program, savings will be derived from approved methods consistent with those in the TRM.

Projects Outside Program Guidelines
If a project falls outside of program guidelines, a formal request outlining the reason for the exemption must be submitted and approved by the Energy Efficiency and Business Development Director.

See Program Manual

Minimum Funds:

The Multi-Family Direct Install Program provides access to water conservation updates at no cost to the developer, property owner or tenants



Maximum Funds:

The Multi-Family Direct Install Program provides access to water conservation updates at no cost to the developer, property owner or tenants

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: CenterPoint's contractor will assist through the process

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: No application necessary.

7. After approval, funds typically received: No financial incentive offered.

NOTE: Make sure you are in the CenterPoint Energy service territory.

  1. CenterPoint Energy partners with a contractor to implement this program. As part of the program, our partner will help verify your eligibility, discuss documentation requirements, provide you with technical assistance and move your projects through to completion.

  2. A CenterPoint Energy Program Manager can help verify your eligibility, discuss documentation requirements, provide you with assistance and move your projects through to completion.

There is no application associated with this incentive program.

4. Entergy Corporation

2023 Texas Commercial Solutions Program (New Construction)
2023 Texas Commercial Solutions Program (New Construction)

Contact Information

Mark Delavan, Program Manager

Entergy Corporation

entergytx@clearesult.com

281 297 2214

Eligibility

  • Rebates are available for qualifying measures in new construction and retrofit projects (minimum project size is 10 kW).

Eligible Measures

  • HVAC
  • Lighting
  • Refrigeration
  • Roofing
  • Custom/Other
Minimum Funds:

Based on the measures implemented



Maximum Funds:

Incentive Rates

  • HVAC - $250 per kW || $0.02 per kWh
  • Lighting - $165 per kW || $0.01 per kWh
  • Refrigeration - $275 per kW || $0.02 per kWh
  • Roofing - $250 per kW || $0.02 per kWh
  • Custom/Other $165 per kW || $0.02 per kWh

The maximum funding a customer can receive in one calendar year (which could be multiple projects or one project) is $248,000.

Application period

1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No preferred vendor/contractor

3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes

4. Pre-Inspection Required: Yes

5. Post-Audit Required: Yes

6. Average time from Application to Approval: Assumes the project timeline. Varies depending on scope of the project.

7. After approval, funds typically received: Payment typically received within 4-6 weeks.

Note: Make sure you are in the Entergy Solutions (Deregulated Utility) service territory.

  1. Enroll in the program by signing a Letter of Intent and providing an Entergy Texas electric bill and new base vendor form for affected facilities.

  2. Get a pre-inspection of your facility to identify energy-saving opportunities.

  3. Fill out an incentive application to calculate savings.

  4. Complete your energy-saving project.

  5. Get a post-inspection to finalize savings and verify new equipment installation.

  6. Receive an incentive check or direct deposit within six weeks of project completion.

5. Gexa Energy

2024 Energy Solutions LED Offer (Existing Buildings)
2024 Energy Solutions LED Offer (Existing Buildings)

Contact Information

Rocio Marshall

Gexa Energy

rocio.marshall@gexaenergy.com

855-639-8111

Customers get up to 10% of installed LED Drivers.

Minimum Funds:

None



Maximum Funds:

$5,000 maximum value

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is closed (Funding depleted. TBD if program will re-activate)

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: DECO Lighting

3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes

4. Pre-Inspection Required: NEEDS UPDATE

5. Post-Audit Required: Yes

6. Average time from Application to Approval: team will be there within 5 business days of your request to measure and verify. You'll get their report within 5 business days after that.

7. After approval, funds typically received: 90 days

Note: Make sure you are in the Gexa Energy (Retail Energy Provider) service territory.

  1. You must be a Commercial Customer of Gexa Energy.

  2. Schedule a free assessment on the Gexa website.

  3. Once your project is approved, Gexa will help you complete the remainder of the process from there.

  4. DECO Lighting must be the LED lighting installer.

6. Texas Gas Service

2024 Commercial Direct Install Program (Existing Buildings)
2024 Commercial Direct Install Program (Existing Buildings)

Contact Information

Texas Gas Service

EnergyEfficiency@TexasGasService.com

512-370-8256

Commercial Direct Install Program offer installation of energy- and water-saving upgrades at no cost to you to help you save money and energy.

Eligible Equipment

  • Aerators
  • Showerheads
  • Pre-rinse spray valves
  • Weather stripping
  • Steam trap replacement
  • Dryer Smart
Minimum Funds:

Free installation of:

  • Low-flow aerators - reduce water use by approximately 50 percent.
  • Energy-efficient showerheads - can save over $100/year
  • Pre-rinse spray valves - can save up to $200/year for each valve installed.
  • Weatherstripping - can save over $100/year per door.


Maximum Funds:

Free installation of:

  • Low-flow aerators - reduce water use by approximately 50 percent.
  • Energy-efficient showerheads - can save over $100/year
  • Pre-rinse spray valves - can save up to $200/year for each valve installed.
  • Weatherstripping - can save over $100/year per door.

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No preferred vendor/contractor

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: No application necessary.

7. After approval, funds typically received: Varies depending on your project's (building's) performance after improvements / upgrades are completed and measured. Funds will reflect your project's (building's) performance.
  1. Check eligibility.

  2. Get free upgrades for your business by contacting our Commercial Direct Install technicians by email EnergyEfficiency@TexasGasService.com or call 512-370-8256.

  3. Our Commercial Direct Install technicians will install energy- and water-saving measures at your business or facility at not cost to you.

No application is required for this incentive.

7. TXU Energy

2024 TXU GreenBack (Existing Buildings)
2024 TXU GreenBack (Existing Buildings)

Contact Information

Tamica James

TXU (Deregulated Utility Company)

tamica.james@txu.com

800-368-1728

Get rebates for making energy-efficiency improvements to your facilities that yield long-term savings. TXU GreenBackSM dollars can help you fund a new project or help pay for existing projects, like changing to LED lighting.

Minimum Funds:

Varies by Project.



Maximum Funds:

Varies by Project.

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No preferred vendor/contractor

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: Varies by project. Please work with a program team member to ensure a streamlined process.

7. After approval, funds typically received: Please allow up to 90 days to receive incentive payment.

Note: Make sure you are in the TXU (Retail Energy Provider) service territory.

  1. Interested? Reach out to a business specialist at 800-368-1728.

No application is required for this incentive.

FEDERAL

Organization - Incentive Name Eligible Scope Estimated Funds Estimated Time Next Steps to Capture APPLY Services
8. U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

2024 MACRS Cost Segregation Engineered Study and Bonus Depreciation (Existing Buildings)
2024 MACRS Cost Segregation Engineered Study and Bonus Depreciation (Existing Buildings)

Access our partners by clicking "Get Connected" in the APPLY Services column.

Tax Deduction for the recovery of the cost of tangible property over the statutorily prescribed recovery period. MACRS is the depreciation used for most property.

Tax credits and depreciation deduction normally go with the entity that paid for the improvement.

You can depreciate most types of tangible property (except land), such as buildings, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and equipment.

To be depreciable, the property must meet all the following requirements:

  • It must be property you own.
  • It must be used in your business or income-producing activity.
  • It must have a determinable useful life.
  • It must be expected to last more than 1 year.

Tax credits and Bonus Depreciation Tax deduction on Land improvements, Building improvements and Personal Property on Equipment, Materials, Machines, Appliances, Buildings and Land.

You can Bonus Depreciate these improvements to realize maximum tax deductions in the first year. 80% for 2023 and 60% for 2024.

For Multifamily and Commercial Property owners, we analyze your Property Utility Bills and propose projects that can add over $100,000 in new NOI and can increase Property Asset Value by $2m.

  • We analyze your Utility Bills and provide proposals on Equipment, Materials and Smart Tech that saves Property Owners, Managers on Operating Expenses.

  • Water Efficiency Proposals to Save Properties 30%-65% on Water Costs that also monitors leaks for maintenance savings and generates water bills to tenants

  • Energy Efficiency Proposals to Save Properties 30% or more on Energy Costs and also monitors equipment for maintenance savings..

  • We provide the model to max NOI with the quickest payback ROI and increase Property Value.

  • We provide a 100% financing model with monthly payments to pay for Utility Efficiency improvement projects from the monthly Utility Bill savings and increase net NOI cash flow.

  • Do an Engineered Cost Segregation Study on your Property Improvements including these Utility Efficiency Projects with our contractors that can add up to $1,000,000 in Bonus Depreciation Tax Deductions for your property.

Minimum Funds:

None



Maximum Funds:

Up to $1,000,000 of the equipment purchase price that is qualified in the engineered cost segregation study on your property.

Application period

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

1. Application period is open

2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: Contact kevin@entrepreneurmodel.com to request a free Max NOI Utilities Management assessment and analysis for your Property.

3. Pre-Approval Required: No

4. Pre-Inspection Required: No

5. Post-Audit Required: No

6. Average time from Application to Approval: Varies by project. Please work with a program team member to ensure a streamlined process.

7. After approval, funds typically received: Work with you lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline.
  1. The law requires property owners to apply for an exemption in most circumstances.

  2. IncentiFind recommends that you work with your tax consultant, CPA, or counsel.

  3. The certifier will perform free assessments to pre-qualify the property.

  4. The professionals like engineers and tax professionals will help you provide all the documentation necessary to sustain an IRS audit.

  5. The certifier will coordinate with your tax preparer to claim the credit.

IncentiFind can connect you to our expert who can explain why this incentive may be right for your project.