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REGENERATIVE ELEVATOR DRIVES, P.2

Regenerative Elevator Drives, p.2

 

It is difficult to say whether there are any government incentives for regen elevator drives. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) program, which offers grants for environmental upgrades, is in flux. Under new rules being developed, says NYSERDA's James Reis, chances will be "pretty slim" that regen drives for elevators can help buildings qualify for incentives.

Kwit is trying to convince the state Public Service Commission to classify elevator regenerative technology as a "renewable resource," similar to solar and wind power. Currently, it is considered an "energy-efficiency measure." Changing that designation would open up the door to even more incentive programs, says Kwit, who made his case to the PSC in March. In an April order, the PSC indicated it did not have enough information to make a decision, but that the agency "will not preclude future consideration" of the idea.

Kwit remains optimistic that this change will make a huge difference for residential buildings, which would, he says, "benefit like crazy."

Adapted from Habitat June 2010. Join our Archive >>

 

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