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For co rd i dustri ll customers

Funding is available for both new and

replacement energy-efficient,

customer-side distribution transformers.

Save money with Tacoma Power's Transformer Rebate

program. Rebates are available for new ENERGY STAR®

qualified, dry-pack, three-phase commercial and

industrial transformers meeting NEMA TP-1 standard

installed in Tacoma Power's service area.

What are customer-side distribution

transformers?

Industrial and commercial facilities served by 480-volt power from a utility typically

use dry-type transformers to distribute power internally at lower voltages such as for

lighting and plug power.

Advantages of Energy Stara transformer

These rated transformers are more efficient than standard transformers. The cores are

made of higher-grade silicon steel and the windings are manufactured with closer

tolerances, which produce lower losses are lower 24 hours a day.

Savings potential

The electricity saved by qualified energy-efficient transformers can pay for the

incremental cost in three years or less with the rebate offered through Tacoma Power.

Annual savings over the 30 year life will save more than twice the cost of an

energy-efficient transformer.

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** Lifetime is assumed at 30 years and actual savings

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Save money with Tacoma Power's Transformer Rebate 

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qualified, dry-pack, three-phase commercial and 

industrial transformers meeting NEMA TP-1 standard 

installed in Tacoma Power's service area. 

What are customer-side distribution 

transformers? 

Industrial and commercial facilities served by 480-volt power from a utility typically 

use dry-type transformers to distribute power internally at lower voltages such as for 

lighting and plug power. 

Advantages of Energy Star® transformer 

These rated transformers are more efficient than standard transformers. The cores are 

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Equipment purchase O Lifetirre energy costs

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$2,000

Standard Energy Star®

Assumptions: Lifetime energy cost is based on Schedule G rates as of 4/4/05 with

inflation over a 30 year transformer life. Equipment purchase includes net impact of

Tacoma Power's rebate for Energy Star® transformer.

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inflation over a 30 year transformer life. Equipment purchase includes net impact of 

Tacoma Power's rebate for Energy Star® transformer. 

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