Columbia Energy efficiency performance based incentives ordinance (§ 27-166)

(a) The city hereby establishes the performance based incentives programs listed in this section, subject to the availability of funds for such purposes, for qualified electric customers of the water and light utility. These incentives are quantified and measured with monitoring equipment.

(b) The following programs are established to encourage the purchase of approved equipment and approved installations:

(1) Residential Performance Based Programs.

(2) Commercial Performance Based Programs.

(c) For purposes of providing electric customer reimbursements, the water and light department shall establish policy and criteria for each program with regard to proper proof of purchase and installation of equipment to insure the integrity of each project. Each proposed project shall be reviewed by the water and light department to insure that it provides the intended benefits of the program.

(d) Reimbursements exceeding the maximum amount normally allowed under program policies will be conditional on a financial assessment by the water and light department and must be pre-approved by the water and light director. Such reimbursements shall be reported to the water and light advisory board. Policies and procedures are subject to change.