Participation Requirements
The Large Commercial Standard Offer Program (Com SOP) involves three types of
participants: the program administrator (Entergy), Project Sponsors, and Host
Customers.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
As program administrator, Entergy's responsibilities include:
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Conducting workshops for potential project sponsors;
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Reviewing and approving or rejecting project applications;
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Approving plans for the M&V of energy savings if a measured savings approach
is adopted;
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Performing certain inspection activities; and
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Authorizing and issuing incentive payments.
PROJECT SPONSOR
A Project Sponsor is any organization, group, or individual who contracts with
Entergy to provide energy savings under the Com SOP. The following types of
organizations are eligible to participate as Project Sponsors:
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National or local energy service companies (ESCOs);
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National or local companies that provide energy-related services (e.g.,
contracting) or products (e.g., lighting, HVAC equipment); and
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Individual customers who implement energy efficiency measures in their own
facilities.
To ensure that the program incentive budget is allocated to projects that are
likely to meet with success, all Project Sponsors will be required to
demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling program objectives and competency in
completing the proposed project. Project Sponsors will be required to submit
the following information as part of the application process:
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A description of the Project Sponsor firm, including relevant experience,
areas of expertise and references;
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A work plan that covers the design, implementation, operation, and management
of the project;
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Evidence of a good credit rating; and
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Proof of applicable insurance, licenses and permits.
A Project Sponsor's responsibilities include:
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Identifying potential project opportunities;
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Developing project documentation in accordance with Com SOP procedures and
deadlines;
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Completing the installation and commissioning of approved projects;
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Complying with mandatory progress milestones;
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For Measured Savings projects, developing plans for the M&V of energy savings
at participating customer sites;
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For Measured Savings projects, performing M&V activities; and
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Submitting implementation reports and invoices.
Supplier Diversity
Entergy has a distinctive and proud history of supporting the economic
development of every segment of the business community, including women,
minority and disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (MWBE).
Woman-Owned - A business that is at least 51% owned by female U.S. citizens
who control and operate the business. "Control" in this context means
exercising the power to make policy decisions. "Operate" in this context means
being actively involved in the day-to-day management.
Minority-Owned - A business enterprise that is at least 51% owned, controlled,
and operated by individuals of African American, Hispanic, Native American, or
Asian-Pacific decent. The business owner must be a U.S. citizen.
Disabled Veteran-Owned - A business enterprise that is at least 51% owned,
controlled, and operated by disabled veterans.
Entergy is committed to pursuing business relationships with such enterprises
through all aspects of purchasing and contracting, including energy efficiency
programs to comply with SB7.
Identification as a MWBE or the use of MWBE subcontractors/suppliers is not
a requirement for participation in Entergy's energy efficiency programs.
Project funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Affiliate Status
In any funding year, no Project Sponsor and its affiliates may receive more
than 20% of Entergy's Com SOP program budget.
Entergy will utilize the definition of "affiliate" provided by the PUCT for
determining Project Sponsor's affiliate status.
25.181 (c) (1) Affiliate:
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A person who directly or indirectly owns or holds at least 5.0% of the voting
securities of an energy efficiency service provider;
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A person in a chain of successive ownership of at least 5.0% of the voting
securities of an energy efficiency service provider;
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A corporation that has at least 5.0% of its voting securities owned or
controlled, directly or indirectly, by an energy efficiency service provider;
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A corporation that has at least 5.0% of its voting securities owned or
controlled, directly or indirectly, by:
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a person who directly or indirectly owns or controls at least 5.0% of the
voting securities of an energy efficiency service provider;
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a person in a chain or successive ownership of at least 5.0% of the voting
securities of an energy efficiency service provider; or
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A person who is an officer or director of an energy efficiency service
provider or of a corporation in a chain of successive ownership of at least
5.0% of the voting securities of an energy efficiency service provider;
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A person who actually exercises substantial influence or control over the
policies and actions of an energy efficiency service provider;
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A person over which the energy efficiency service provider exercises the
control described in subparagraph (F) of the paragraph;
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A person who exercises common control over an energy efficiency service
provider, where "exercising common control over an energy efficiency service
provider" means having the power, either directly or indirectly, to direct or
cause the direction of the management or policies of an energy efficiency
service provider, without regard to whether that power is established through
ownership or voting of securities or any other direct or indirect means; or
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A person who, together with one or more persons withwhom the person is related
by ownership, marriage or blood relationship, or by action in concert,
actually exercises substantial influence over the policies and actions of an
energy efficiency service provider even though neither person may qualify as
an affiliate individually.
HOST CUSTOMER
Large commercial customers with peak demand greater than 100 kW are eligible
to have measures installed as part of this program.
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The Host Customer must receive distribution and transmission service from
Entergy in Texas
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Multiple-account customers under common ownership with an aggregated load of
greater than 250 kW are eligible to participate in this Com SOP
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Master-metered multi-family buildings are considered to be large
commercial/industrial facilities, provided the aggregate demand of all such
facilities owned by the customer is greater than 100 kW.
A Host Customer's responsibilities include:
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Committing to an energy-efficiency project;
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Entering into an agreement with the selected Project Sponsor; and
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Providing Entergy, and any statewide M&V contractor, access to project
facilities both before and after project completion for inspection of the
baseline and post-retrofit condition.
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