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Industrial Refrigeration Performance Plus (IRPP)                     PG&E

IRPP is a Non-Utility Program delivered by VaCom Technologies as part of PG&E's 2009 (bridge funding period) portfolio of Energy Efficiency Programs.  IRPP provides energy efficiency analysis, implementation and monitoring for facilities with large refrigeration systems.  Other programs outside of industrial refrigeration can be found on the PG&E website by clicking the PG&E logo above.

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.

Web-based automated performance monitoring, using VaCom’s EnergyDashboard™ service, is included for an initial period 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.

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Benefits of the IRPP Program Include:

  • Comprehensive study to develop energy efficiency “investment options”

  • Owner selected options are installed, verified and monitored for two years

  • IRPP incentives paid upon completion and verification

  • Incentives: $0.15/kWh for refrigeration, $.05/kWh for lighting, plus $100/peak kW

  • $0.015/kWh additional persistence incentive (paid after 2 years if efficiency levels are maintained)

  • Available throughout Pacific Gas & Electric Company service territory

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VaCom makes the process simple: 

  • VaCom Technologies does the PG&E paperwork

  • VaCom Technologies provides full turnkey project coordination

  • Web-based training and EDB performance monitoring included for initial period

    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