PG&E Programs

Industrial Refrigeration Performance Plus (IRPP)

IRPP is a 2006-2008 Energy Efficiency Program implemented by VaCom Technologies under contract to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Other programs outside of industrial refrigeration can be found on the PG&E website by clicking the PG&E logo above.

Benefits of the IRPP Program Include:

	On-going energy savings in the range of 10% to 30%+ (depending upon system age, operation, and design characteristics of the facility)
	Cash incentives from PG&E – $0.128 per kWh and $175 per kW saved $0.015 per kWh based on two-year performance
	High Return-On-Investment – average payback of 1 to 3 years
	Improvements to the refrigeration system

The program targets refrigerated warehouses, food processors and related cooling operations that operate on a year-around or seasonally in the food and beverage sector, including processing, storage and distribution operations with industrial refrigeration systems as a large portion of their electric load. These facilities includes complex built-up mechanical systems, which are often expanded and modified over time, with inefficiencies caused by over-sizing and lack of controls to optimize operation at part-load and non-peak conditions. Under the program, existing facilities are retrofitted, emphasizing refrigeration system improvements as well as addressing lighting, envelope, pumping, air handling and related process equipment. Whole-facility simulation (DOE2.2R) is used to accurately quantify savings and economics.

Two years of web-based automated performance monitoring, using VaCom’s EnergyDashboard™ service, is included to provide transparency and foster long-term permanence of savings.

The Program includes complex, comprehensive and integrative solutions, and promotes “continuous improvement” through real-time performance monitoring and training. Programs like the IRPP that utilize whole building simulations typically deliver higher energy savings levels than less comprehensive programs.

VaCom makes the process simple:

	•VaCom Technologies does the PG&E paperwork•
	•VaCom Technologies provides full turnkey project coordination
	•Customer receives two years of EnergyDashboard (EDB) service •EDB is a web-based energy and performance monitoring service that allows the customer to audit performance,sustain improvements and upgrades, and detect potential component problems.

For more information contact:

Doug Scott

VaCom Technologies

(909) 392-6704

dscott@vacomtech.com

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Industrial Refrigeration Performance Plus (IRPP)

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