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Commercial Solutions
Reduce operating costs and increase profits
Commercial / Commercial Solutions
For most businesses, energy is often the single largest operating expense. The TNMP Commercial Solutions Program gives you the resources, tools, and financial incentives to help you cut costs and improve your bottom line.
It all starts with a no-cost, no-obligation site assessment. The assessment will show you when, where, and how your building is using energy, and determine the most cost-effective ways to save more. Contact us today to schedule yours.
Available incentives include:
- LED, HID, and fluorescent lighting
- Lighting controls
- HVAC DX
- Chillers
- Motors
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Window film
- Roofing
- Solar PV
- Custom projects
The Commercial Solutions Program is offered to any TNMP non-residential distribution customer, including retail, real estate, healthcare, hospitality and food service, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations. Incentives are based on energy savings and awarded at the rates shown below.
| Measure | $/kW | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | $100 | $0.02 |
| Type B & C LED Tubes | $100 | $0.02 |
| LEDs1 | $100 | $0.03 |
| HVAC DX | $165 | $0.04 |
| Chiller | $185 | $0.04 |
| Motors2 | $150 | $0.03 |
| VFD2 | $100 | $0.02 |
| Window Film2 | $50 | $0.02 |
| Roofing2 | $150 | $0.04 |
| Solar PV | $185 | $0.04 |
| Other | $150 | $0.03 |
1 DLC approved Retrofit Kit or Luminaire only
2 Retrofit projects only
Incentives are available to commercial-class customers served by a TNMP electric meter with a peak demand more than or equal to 200 kW. View qualifying service areas.
CitySmart
Energy solutions for government facilities
Commercial / CitySmart
According to ENERGY STAR®, the typical government facility wastes nearly 33% of the energy it consumes. The TNMP CitySmart Program helps government agencies reduce waste and drive down operating costs by providing recommendations, resources, and incentives for energy-saving improvements.
It all starts with a no-cost, no-obligation site assessment. The assessment will show you when, where, and how your facility is using energy, and determine the most cost-effective ways to save more. Contact us today to schedule yours.
Available incentives include:
- LED, HID, and fluorescent lighting
- Lighting controls
- HVAC DX
- Chillers
- Motors
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Window film
- Roofing
- M&V
- Solar PV
The CitySmart Program is available to city, state, and federal government customers within the TNMP electric service territory. In addition to the incentives shown below, participants can benefit from no-cost services such as energy benchmarking, masterplanning, technical assistance, financing resources, and public relations support. Incentives for qualifying small schools and cities are at an additional $100/kW for eligible measures. Learn more.
| Measure | $/kW | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | $100 | $0.02 |
| Type B & C LED Tubes | $100 | $0.02 |
| LEDs1 | $100 | $0.03 |
| HVAC DX | $165 | $0.04 |
| Chiller | $185 | $0.04 |
| Motors2 | $150 | $0.03 |
| VFD2 | $100 | $0.02 |
| Window Film2 | $50 | $0.02 |
| Roofing2 | $150 | $0.04 |
| Solar PV | $185 | $0.04 |
| Other | $150 | $0.03 |
1 DLC approved Retrofit Kit or Luminaire only
2 Retrofit projects only
Incentives are available to cities, counties, and select state agencies that are served by a TNMP electric meter. View qualifying service areas.
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Program resources:
SCORE
Energy efficiency improvements for educational facilities
Commercial / SCORE
Energy savings are now in session. The TNMP SCORE Program provides technical and financial support to help educational facilities reduce energy costs, improve indoor air quality, and enhance the learning environment for students and teachers alike.
It all starts with a no-cost, no-obligation site assessment. The assessment will show you when, where, and how your facility is using energy, and determine the most cost-effective ways to save more. Contact us today to schedule yours.
Available incentives include:
- LED, HID, and fluorescent lighting
- Lighting controls
- HVAC DX
- Chillers
- Motors
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Window film
- Roofing
- M&V
- Solar PV
The SCORE Program is available to school districts, private schools, community colleges, and universities. In addition to the incentives shown below, participants can benefit from no-cost services such as energy benchmarking, masterplanning, technical assistance, financing resources, and public relations support. Incentives for qualifying small schools and cities are at an additional $100/kW for eligible measures. Learn more.
| Measure | $/kW | $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | $100 | $0.02 |
| Type B & C LED Tubes | $100 | $0.02 |
| LEDs1 | $100 | $0.03 |
| HVAC DX | $165 | $0.04 |
| Chiller | $185 | $0.04 |
| Motors2 | $150 | $0.03 |
| VFD2 | $100 | $0.02 |
| Window Film2 | $50 | $0.02 |
| Roofing2 | $150 | $0.04 |
| Solar PV | $185 | $0.04 |
| Other | $150 | $0.03 |
1 DLC approved Retrofit Kit or Luminaire only
2 Retrofit projects only
Incentives are available to school districts, private schools, community colleges, and universities that are served by a TNMP electric meter. View qualifying service areas.
Program Documents
Program Resources
Open Small Business
Energy-saving solutions are now open
Commercial / Small Business
The TNMP Open Program provides guidance, recommendations, and substantial financial incentives to help small business owners pay for energy-saving upgrades. Available to businesses and nonprofits with a peak demand of ≤ 200 kW, Open connects you with participating contractors to provide expert design, installation, and technical services for energy-efficient technologies.
It all starts with a no-cost, no-obligation site assessment. The assessment will show you when, where, and how your workplace is using energy, and determine the most cost-effective ways to save more. Contact a participating contractor today to schedule yours.
Eligible small business customers may receive:
- A no-cost facility assessment to identify potential energy-saving opportunities
- A no-cost CoolSaver A/C Tune-up to improve your cooling system’s efficiency by up to 25%
- Recommendations and estimates of energy savings, project costs, and payback periods
- Installation of approved energy-saving equipment by a local pre-qualified contractor
- Incentives paid directly to contractors to reduce out-of-pocket costs and paperwork
- Ongoing reduction in energy use and costs
CoolSaver A/C Tune-up
Valued at up to $250 per unit, our no-cost Commercial CoolSaver A/C Tune-up will help optimize your facility’s cooling unit for maximum energy savings and performance. Schedule yours today.
Available incentives include:
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Occupancy sensors
- LED exit sign retrofits
- Electronically commutated motors
- Strip curtains
- Anti-sweat heater controls for refrigerator doors
- HVAC and chiller replacements
The Open Program targets cost-effective equipment retrofits that replace inefficient technologies with high-efficiency technologies. Incentives are based on energy savings and awarded at the rates shown below.
| Upgrade | Incentive per kW saved |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration | $700 |
| LED fixtures | $675 |
| LED tubes | $675 |
| Screw-in LEDs | $675 |
| HVAC replacements | $550 |
| Other | $550 |
Incentives are available to commercial-class customers served by a TNMP electric meter with a peak demand less than or equal to 200 kW. View qualifying service areas.
- Project identification
- Contact a participating contractor to conduct a no-cost assessment of your facility. If you wish to move forward, you'll be asked to sign the customer proposal that will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- If your preferred contractor is not listed, we can provide training to get them set up in the program and eligible to provide incentives.
- Pre-installation inspection
- If required, the site will be inspected prior to installation by CLEAResult, the program implementer. Afterward, the customer proposal will be reviewed and updated to depict any necessary corrections.
- If pre-inspection is not required, photo documentation will be used to validate and authorize the project. Participating contractors are required to submit photos for all eligible projects, regardless of inspection status.
- Incentives are subject to availability and reservation. In order to receive incentives from the program, participating contractors must first reserve incentives by completing and submitting a signed customer proposal for each individual project. CLEAResult will review all submitted proposals and approve eligible projects for an initial incentive reservation. If any significant changes are made to the incentive amount, CLEAResult will update the participating contractor.
- Project installation
- Upon completion and written approval of the pre-installation inspection, the participating contractor may proceed with the project installation.
- Projects must be completed within 60 days of the proposal submission.
- Participating contractors must immediately notify CLEAResult of any changes to the project scope, equipment selection, or timeline during installation.
- Project completion notice
- The participating contractor will notify CLEAResult of the project’s completion as soon as possible to arrange a post-installation inspection of the project.
- CLEAResult will work with the participating contractor to update and confirm all supporting documentation that accompanied the approved customer proposal.
- Post-installation inspection
- If required, CLEAResult will schedule a post-installation inspection after the project is completed. A program inspector will visit the site to verify the equipment has been replaced as indicated.
- If the project is not selected for a post-installation inspection, photo documentation will be used to verify the project was completed as indicated in the proposal. Participating contractors are required to submit photos for all completed projects, regardless of inspection status.
- Incentive check
TNMP will issue a check to the participating contractor approximately 4–6 weeks after the project is completed, verified, and passes a post-installation inspection.
Load Management Program
Earn money for reducing energy use
Commercial / Load Management Program
The TNMP Load Management Program provides incentives to non-residential customers for reducing their facilities’ electric power consumption for short periods of time each summer. Participating customers are notified at least 30 minutes before each event and can earn incentives based on verified delivery of demand savings through TNMP analysis of billing data.
Benefits of participation:
- Your organization has the opportunity to earn substantial incentives each year.
- Each participant decides how to reduce its energy load in response to the 30-minute notice, so you maintain control over your facility at all times.
- There are no penalties for not achieving load reduction, so your organization assumes no financial risks.
- Track your incentives and progress through our easy-to-use online database.
Ready to get started? Reach out to us today at (214) 222-4174 or [email protected].
TNMP will soon be offering two load management program options – one in energy efficiency, and one that has yet to be fully defined by the Commission.
- This energy efficiency program runs each year from June 1 to September 30. During this period, customers should be prepared to shed load on weekdays (excluding holidays) between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Participants must commit to delivering a maximum of 18 hours of load shed spread across a maximum of five events.
- a. There will be up-to five events including one scheduled event, typically called in early June, in which customers are asked to shed load for one to two hours to demonstrate they can deliver the load reduction. And over the rest of the summer, up-to four additional load reduction events may be called. The maximum duration of any event will be four hours, and no event will extend outside the 1–7 p.m. window.
- This pilot program will run potentially year-round, 24/7.
- a. TNMP is working out the details, and has posted potential documentation under the Resources tab.
Critical load and customers participating in other load management programs, such as ERS are ineligible. Eligibility is determined at the ESIID level. Additionally, load Curtailment that will result in negative environmental or health effects are ineligible. This restriction does not preclude the use of self-generation that is in compliance with applicable environmental and health and safety laws. TNMP prefers that Participants be capable of providing at least 100 kW of peak demand reduction at each site for which load reduction is offered into the Program. However, TNMP may accept applications including sites providing less than 100 kW of peak demand reduction in the interest of meeting its load reduction targets.
Each individual project site must be equipped with an Interval Data Recorder (IDR) or advanced meter. Customer sites not equipped with either meter may request the installation of an IDR or advanced meter at no cost.
All included project sites must be energy service companies, Retail Electric Providers (REPs), aggregation groups, and individual nonresidential customers of TNMP taking service at the distribution level, and/or be a non-profit customer or government entity, including educational institutions.
Project applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. This site will be the main source of additional information about the program. TNMP administers this program through an online program tracking system.