Through September 10th, 2010, The Sure Bet Program is offering free CFLs to all eligible southern Nevada commercial NV Energy customers. Go here learn more and order your free CFLs.

The Southern service territory program has been extended to November 15th, 2010 or until funds are exhausted. Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage customers to continue to apply for the 2010 program.  Questions?  Please contact the NV Energy Sure Bet Commercial Southern Office to speak with a knowledgeable team member at 1-800-342-6335.

What:  The Sure Bet Program offers incentives to NV Energy’s Commercial customers to assist them with retrofit and equipment replacement projects that substantially improve electric energy efficiency.  Sure Bet incentives are available to both existing and new construction commercial customers. 

Why:   The Sure Bet Program helps our Commercial customers to save money on their utility bills, improve their facilities, and protect the environment through reduced electric consumption.

When: This year's Program began on January 1, 2010 and has been extended to November 15, 2010 in our southern service territory and January 1, 2010 through November 15, 2010 in the northern service territory or until funds are exhausted. Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who:   Commercial customers located in NV Energy’s service territories are eligible.

How:   Incentives are offered for most types of electric energy savings projects.  Please refer to Incentive Summary Sheet.  Applications are available on-line and can be emailed or faxed to the Sure Bet program using the information below.

Where:  The Sure Bet Team can be contacted at:

Toll free hotline: 1-800-342-6335

E-mail: surebet@nvenergy.com

Fax: 1-702-216-2729

IMPORTANT NOTES: 2010 Program Changes

• Program Date Changes – See Applications and Policies & Procedures. Note: Southern Service Territory Program Year has been extended to November 15, 2010, and the Northern Service Territory Program Year ends on November 15, 2010.
• Measure Incentive Changes – See Applications and Policies & Procedures
• Incentive Tiers and 50% Project Cost Limit Changes – See Applications and Policies & Procedures
• Project reservation date changed from 120-Day to 90-Day.  Strict enforcement of 90-Day reservation period
• Request for Payment MUST be submitted within 60 days of project completion
• Elimination of $200 LEED Bonus for LEED New Construction project
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted and reviewed – No exceptions. Please refer to required documentation in Applications and Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Applications will only be accepted through Sure Bet Fax, Program Email Address, and Sure Bet Office Mailing Address
• Pre-Notification Applications are required for ALL Custom projects, Prescriptive projects with estimated incentives that exceed $7,500 or expected annual energy savings of 750,000 kWh per year, and ALL Delamping projects.

Application Process

1. Submit Pre-Notification Application (along with ALL required supporting documents) to surebet@nvenergy.com or fax to 702-216-2729. 
2. Sure Bet Team will conduct pre-inspections as necessary.
3. Funding Reserved for project if pre-review is approved.
4. Complete project within 90-Day reservation period.
5. Submit Project Completion Agreement (along with ALL required supporting documents) to surebet@nvenergy.com or fax to 702-216-2729.
6. Sure Bet Team will conduct post inspections as necessary.
7. Incentive check will be issued within 4-6 weeks after NV Energy approval.

Contractor Disclaimer

Any list (or specific name) of contractors is provided as a convenience for customers, and is presented for information purposes only. It does not constitute an endorsement of these contractors, nor a preference among these contractors. The customer is solely responsible for arrangements for, and results of, any work performed by the contractor. When selecting air conditioning equipment, customers are encouraged to consider manufacturer and service information for their specific application, including reliability and performance characteristics of the equipment, parts availability, warranty and maintenance agreements, service charges and related cost information. NV Energy does not endorse specific equipment manufacturers.

Participating Contractors do not work for NV Energy.  Any services or products are the sole responsibility of the Contractor hired by the customer and are not approved, authorized, or endorsed by NV Energy.  Any charges or lack of charges for services or products is an agreement between the customer and hired Contractor and are not regulated by NV Energy. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice.

The lack of participation in this program on the part of any contractor does not reflect in any way on the quality or thoroughness of the contractor or the installation provided by the contractor.