State-by-State Guide to Compressed Air Utility Rebate Programs

Utility rebate programs for compressed air efficiency vary significantly by state and utility provider. At Emergent Energy Solutions, we maintain current program information for all major utility territories across the country, ensuring our clients capture maximum incentives regardless of location. This guide provides an overview of programs available as of 2025—but always verify current terms with your utility or contact Emergent Energy Solutions for the latest program details.

How to Use This Guide

Each program listing includes the utility name, program type, approximate incentive levels, and special features. Program terms change annually, so treat these as starting points for your research. The most reliable approach is to:

• . Identify your specific utility provider from your electric bill
• . Contact their business/commercial energy efficiency team
• . Request current program guidelines and application forms
• . Engage Emergent Energy Solutions for project-specific rebate optimization

Northeast Region

Massachusetts — Mass Save **Program Overview:** Mass Save is a collaborative of Massachusetts utilities and energy efficiency service providers. It offers one of the most comprehensive compressed air incentive programs in the country.

Available Incentives: - Custom incentives based on documented kWh savings (rates up to $0.25/kWh) - Prescriptive rebates for individual equipment measures - Free comprehensive compressed air system assessments for qualifying facilities - Additional incentives for combined supply and demand-side improvements

Special Features: Mass Save's compressed air program is exceptionally well-developed, with dedicated program staff who understand compressed air technology. They actively recruit participants and provide technical assistance throughout the project.

New York — Con Edison **Program Overview:** Con Edison's Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency and Electrification Program offers substantial incentives for compressed air improvements.

Available Incentives: - Up to 50% of project cost through custom incentive pathway - Custom incentives up to $0.16/kWh saved annually - Prescriptive rebates for qualifying equipment - 2025-2026 program year with updated incentive fact sheets

Special Features: Con Edison's program covers both energy consumption (kWh) and peak demand (kW) reductions, providing dual incentive streams for compressed air projects that reduce both.

Pennsylvania — PECO and FirstEnergy **Program Overview:** As Emergent Energy Solutions' home territory, we have extensive experience with both PECO and FirstEnergy programs in Pennsylvania.

PECO Incentives: - Custom commercial and industrial energy efficiency incentives - Equipment-specific prescriptive rebates - Enhanced incentives for comprehensive projects - Technical assistance and energy audits available

FirstEnergy Incentives: - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency program - Prescriptive and custom pathways - Covers compressed air equipment and system optimization

Emergent Energy Advantage: Our team has processed dozens of applications through both programs and maintains direct relationships with program administrators, resulting in faster approvals and higher incentive capture rates.

Connecticut — Energize CT **Available Incentives:** - Energy Conscious Blueprint program for custom projects - Engineering study cost coverage (50–100%) - Custom rebates based on calculated savings - Equipment-specific incentives

New Jersey — PSE&G and JCP&L **Available Incentives:** - Commercial & Industrial Direct Install programs - Custom incentive programs for large projects - Prescriptive equipment rebates

Mid-Atlantic Region

Delaware — Delmarva Power - Custom and prescriptive incentive programs - Equipment-specific rebates for compressed air measures

Maryland — BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric) - Smart Energy Savers commercial program - Custom incentives for industrial efficiency projects - Free energy assessments available

Virginia — Dominion Energy - Commercial/Industrial energy efficiency programs - Custom calculated incentives for compressed air optimization - Large customer program for facilities with significant load

Southeast Region

North Carolina / South Carolina — Duke Energy **Program Overview:** Duke Energy's Smart $aver program serves both Carolinas with compressed air incentives.

Available Incentives: - Prescriptive equipment rebates for qualifying measures - Custom/calculated incentives for system-level improvements - Technical assistance and energy assessments

Georgia — Georgia Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program with custom incentives - Large commercial and industrial customer programs

Tennessee — TVA EnergyRight - Custom incentive programs through local power company partnerships - Equipment-specific rebates

Midwest Region

Illinois — Ameren Illinois and ComEd **Ameren Illinois:** - Dedicated compressed air systems program - Both prescriptive and custom incentive pathways - Program Ally contractor network for quality assurance - Active promotion of compressed air efficiency

ComEd (Exelon): - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency program - Custom incentives for compressed air system optimization - Equipment-specific prescriptive rebates

Wisconsin — Focus on Energy - Business incentive programs (prescriptive and custom) - Free energy assessments for qualifying facilities - Active compressed air efficiency promotion

Ohio — AEP Ohio and FirstEnergy Ohio - Commercial and Industrial rebate programs - Custom calculated incentives - Equipment-specific prescriptive rebates

Michigan — DTE Energy and Consumers Energy **DTE Energy:** - Business energy consultation program - Custom incentives for compressed air efficiency - Equipment-specific rebates

Consumers Energy: - Business energy efficiency programs - Prescriptive and custom incentive pathways

Indiana — Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana - Commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs - Custom incentives based on documented savings

West Region

California — PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, Pacific Power **PG&E:** - Custom Retrofit and Deemed (prescriptive) programs - Third-party implementation programs specific to compressed air - High incentive rates reflecting high electricity costs

Southern California Edison: - Customized solutions program for industrial efficiency - Express Solutions (prescriptive) program

Pacific Power: - Wattsmart® Business program with compressed air-specific incentives - California-specific incentive lists with higher rates

Oregon — Energy Trust of Oregon - Production Efficiency program with generous incentive caps - Custom calculated incentives for industrial compressed air - Free technical assistance available

Washington — Puget Sound Energy and regional utilities - Commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs - Custom incentive pathways

Finding Your Program

If your utility isn't listed above, these resources can help:

• . DSIRE Database (dsireusa.org): Comprehensive database of state and utility incentive programs
• . Your utility's website: Search for "business" or "commercial" energy efficiency
• . Your state energy office: Often administers additional programs beyond utility offerings
• . Emergent Energy Solutions: Contact us at 215-645-7141 and we'll research available programs for your specific location and utility provider

Important Notes for All Programs

• Apply before purchasing: Most custom programs require pre-approval before equipment purchase or installation
• Programs change annually: Verify current terms, rates, and budgets before planning
• Budget availability: Some programs run out of funds before year-end; apply early
• Stacking incentives: Check whether you can combine utility, state, and federal incentives
• Federal tax benefits: Section 179D of the tax code may provide additional deductions for energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings
• IRA incentives: The Inflation Reduction Act includes provisions that may benefit compressed air efficiency projects—consult your tax advisor

Contact Emergent Energy Solutions at sales@emergentenergy.us or 215-645-7141 for a complimentary rebate assessment for your facility.