Cooling is the #2 demand on electricity in commercial buildings.

Installing energy-efficient cooling equipment can earn you rebates to help buy down incremental costs. Xcel Energy offers rebates for business customers who install energy-saving cooling equipment. New cooling equipment is at least 20% more efficient than units just 15 years old. The most efficient new units are up to 52% more efficient than the minimum efficiency models. (Source: E-source by Platts) It pays to install the highest efficiency equipment you can afford.

Consider your needs – replace components or update your whole system.

We'll help you look at all the ways you can operate your cooling system more efficiently. Whether you're ready to replace your entire system or just specific components, our Cooling Efficiency rebates help lower your up-front costs and shorten your payback period. Our list of qualifying equipment includes the following components of an HVAC system for new construction or existing buildings:

• Rooftop Units
• Condensing Units
• Split Systems
• PTACs (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners)
• Water Source Heat Pumps
• Chillers

Consider your budget – lower energy use and reduce energy bills.

By installing qualifying equipment that is much more energy efficient than older models, you bolster your bottom line with energy savings and lower electric bills. And yes, you can replace a working system and count the dollars saved in several ways.

• Plan replacement and allow for more careful analysis of your equipment options, rebate opportunities, energy costs, lifetime savings and payback.
• Take advantage of off-season replacement that offers zero downtime for your cooling system and often saves on equipment and installation costs.
• Count on the reliability of new equipment that is less apt to break down on hot days when you need it most.
• Avoid years of inefficiency and wasted energy dollars by replacing now rather than waiting until existing equipment breaks down.

Call now to get started.

Contact your Xcel Energy account manager or our Business Solutions Center at 1-800-481-4700 or bsc@xcelenergy.com to get started on improvements for the HVAC system in your building. Visit our Web site at ResponsibleByNature.com to view and print our rebate applications and list of qualifying equipment.