DATABASE

2009 Large HTR SOP

2009 DATABASE - Click here to submit an application, reserve funds and report installations.

Click here to access Deemed Savings Helper Application.

All submissions for Entergy's Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program (HTR SOP) must be completed and submitted on-line via Entergy's Web site. Faxed submittals are not acceptable.

It is the sole responsibility of the Project Sponsor to ensure that Entergy receives applicable program materials at the designated address by close of business on the applicable due date. Project Sponsors should retain proof of delivery (such as return receipt for certified, registered or overnight mail) for all program materials submitted.

HTR Large Projects

• On-line appliction and reporting
• HTR SOP agreement is required
• Minimum project size 10kw
• 40% of the project must be completed by June 30, 2009
• Must use Deemed Savings on simplified MRV for lighting projects
• Must submit Customer Acknowledgement and;
• Limited document review

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT INSTALLATIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION

User Information

First time users register by creating a user name, password and name for the project. After registering as a user of Entergy's online enrollment system, Project Sponsors have private access to their project information by logging in, that is, by providing their user name and password.

Project Sponsor Information

The information listed below is required of all Project Sponsors and projects:

• Project Sponsor name;
• Federal tax identification number of Project Sponsor;
• Parent company (if any) and affiliated firms (if any);
• Contact name, address, phone number, etc.; and
• Names, addresses, etc., of all known subcontractors.

Affiliated Firms

Checking the box means that a Project Sponsor has no affiliated firms whatsoever.

Sub-Contractors

Checking the box means that the Project Sponsor will not use any sub-contractors whatsoever.

Project Description

Briefly describe the proposed project, including target customers, end-uses, marketing approach, and measurement and verification method (deemed savings, simplified M&V, or measured savings).

If the Project Sponsor elects the Deemed Savings option, then it is not necessary to provide a detailed M&V plan.

If the Project Sponsor intends to utilize the Measured Savings Option, then a Detailed M&V Plan must be provided. Project Sponsors should indicate that they will submit a detailed M&V plan as part of their supplemental documentation.

Estimated Impacts

Provide measure installation and savings information for the Hard-to-Reach customer class.

If the Project Sponsor intends to use the Deemed Savings option exclusively, please refer to the deemed savings measure list to create estimates of average kW and kWh savings per installation site.

If using the Measured Savings option, enter an estimate of kW and kWh savings per site.

Work Plan

Describe the customer types being targeted and/or building/dwelling characteristics being targeted. Describe the marketing mechanisms to be used (e.g., direct mail, telemarketing, retail displays, product demonstrations, customer coupons, customer rebates, price incentives, advertising campaign, etc.). Describe previous projects that were successfully completed by the Project Sponsor utilizing similar marketing methods.

Describe your use of sub-contractors, including what as Project Sponsor you will do and what you will allow a sub-contractor to do. Cover all aspects of your project: marketing, site assessment, securing customer agreements, installing measures, and reporting results to Entergy.

Sponsor's Qualifications

Entergy requires Project Sponsors to demonstrate their financial, technical, and managerial qualifications and experience as part of the application process to help ensure that the proposed projects will be successful in delivering the estimated energy savings. Project Sponsor's application should include the following:

• A brief statement of the Project Sponsor's technical and managerial capabilities and experience (500 word maximum);
• Evidence that Project Sponsor and any subcontractors possess all applicable licenses. Evidence includes a list of applicable licenses, license holders, and license numbers;
• Three client/customer references for projects similar in nature to that proposed in this application (include contact name, address, and phone number);
• A brief statement of the Project Sponsor's technical capabilities, experience and certifications; and
• Disclosure of any legal judgments pending, or entered in the previous two years, against Project Sponsor, as well as a current list of pending litigation filed against Project Sponsor.

APPLICATION CONFIDENTIALITY

Entergy's HTR SOP is subject to oversight by the PUCT, which may request a copy of any HTR SOP materials that Entergy receives. Sensitive company and project information submitted by the Project Sponsor to Entergy, such as financial statements and project costs, will be treated confidentially to the fullest extent possible, and will not be provided directly to outside parties other than the PUCT at the PUCT's request. Entergy will have no liability to any Project Sponsor or other party as a result of public disclosure of any submittals.

FALSE, MISLEADING OR INCORRECT INFORMATION

Entergy reserves the right to discontinue its evaluation of all submittals from any Project Sponsor who submits false, misleading, or incorrect information. If an evaluation is discontinued under these circumstances, Entergy will return all of the Project Sponsor's submittals.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT INSTALLATIONS

Project Sponsors input implementation data directly via the program web site, and may input installation data all at once, weekly or in any other manner. During the month, Project Sponsors can review this data and make any changes necessary. Once the entire month's implementation data has been input and reviewed, the Project Sponsor clicks the "submit" button to transmit this data to Entergy.

Project Implementation Report

The implementation report must include details regarding each facility included in the report. The report shall include the following information for each customer facility completed:

• Customer type (Residential);
• Customer name;
• Service address;
• Telephone number;
• List of installed measures; and
• kWh, kW and incentive amounts by measure type

Customer Acknowledgements

Project Sponsors serving multiple customers must submit a signed Customer Acknowledgement for each customer. Hard copies of Customer Acknowledgements must be sent to the Program Manager by fax, mail or electronically. Among other things, the Acknowledgement provides Entergy with permission to inspect the installation, which may be required before incentive payments are approved.

Project Invoices

It is not necessary for a Project Sponsor to submit an invoice.