General Instructions and Requirements

Please review the requirements in this application to ensure that your project qualifies under this program.

Cash incentives are available for the installation of qualifying gas cooling equipment in the commercial and residential market in Southern California Gas Company’s service area.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Cash incentives are available to California HVAC contractors and/or owners of gas cooling equipment in the commercial and residential market who replace existing gas units with qualifying (improved efficiency over the existing unit) gas air conditioning products installed in Southern California Gas Company’s service area.

You must apply to reserve your cash incentives and sign a program application form. Each must complete the application form for program participation and submit to the Cypress, Ltd. Customer Service Center (CSC) in order to be eligible to receive incentive funds for gas cooling equipment replacements.

The Natural Gas Cooling Replacement Program is funded by the California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission though a contract awarded to Cypress, Ltd. to administer the program.

Please submit your application directly to the CSC either by mail, e-mail, or fax. Applications are available online at: www.gasiscool.com. A customer service representative will help with any questions regarding the completion of the application. Incentive checks will be paid to the payee listed on the approved application within 45 days once verification of the project installation is completed. Additional documentation will need to be submitted with the application including copies of equipment invoices for the installed gas AC equipment.

Funds are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis for projects that meet the program requirements. No payments will be made for any equipment replacements installed without acceptance from the Natural Gas Cooling Replacement program administrator. This program will end December 31, 2008 or sooner if funds budgeted for the Natural Gas Cooling Replacement Program year are expended or fully committed. The CSC will not accept applications after December 31, 2008. Please call the program Customer Service Center at 1.877.811.8700 or visit www.gasiscool.com to determine current funding status.

BASIC PROCESS

1. Complete the application and list all relevant identifying information, i.e. contractor information, owner information, specific AC unit information, etc.
2. Submit the application and all other required items (equipment invoices) to Program Customer Service Center by December 31, 2008.
3. If you have any questions, please call 1.877.811.8700.

Natural Gas Cooling Equipment replacement checklist:

The following covers the basic application and payment process. Applicants must:

 Be a Licensed California HVAC contractor or; be the owner of the gas cooling equipment being replaced.
 The equipment must be installed within Southern California Gas Company’s service area.
 Provide approved new more efficient gas cooling equipment to replace an existing gas cooling technology.
 Provide units that qualify, as listed below:

Application	Climate Zone and Rebate per ton
RESIDENTIAL Minimum Standards	CZ 9	CZ 10	CZ 15
Single Effect Absorp .60 COP	$100	$125	$190
Double Effect Absorp 1.0 COP	$135	$180	$275
Gas Engine 1.0 COP	$50	$75	$100
Gas HP Min 1.0 COP Cooling, Min 1.3 COP Heating	Rebate based on $.578 / therms saved, contact program administrator
COMMERCIAL Minimum Standards
Single Effect Absorp .60 COP	$120	$150	$275
Double Effect Absorp 1.0 COP	$170	$200	$390
Gas Engine 1.0 COP	$60	$75	$140
Gas HP Min 1.0 COP Cooling, Min 1.3 COP Heating	Rebate based on $.578 / therms saved, contact program administrator

Cypress, Ltd, Program Administrator
380 N. San Jacinto St. | Suite 202 | Hemet, CA 92545
Voice 1.877.811.8700 | Fax 1.877.811.5177
admin@cyp-res.com | www.gasiscool.com

THE NATURAL GAS COOLING EQUIPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO:

Provide an incentive to either installers or owners (purchasers) of natural gas cooling units that qualify for the program described herein. Once the application has been accepted (as evidenced by a Reservation # from the Customer Service Center), incentive funds will be allocated and paid (subject to verification of installation), provided the contractor and equipment meets all of the requirements specified in the application, which includes submitting all required forms and information. Funds are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis until funds are expended or fully committed, or until December 31, 2008, whichever occurs first. Incentive payments will only be paid on gas cooling units that meet program requirements.

APPLICANT AGREES TO:

1. The terms specified in the 2006 - 2008 Natural Gas Cooling Replacement program.
2. Deliver only those Natural Gas Cooling units that meet the program requirements.
3. Notify in writing prior to any changes that will affect the number of units delivered and performance rating of the units covered by this Application.
4. Permit and ensure program representatives access to unit delivery verification information, to verify delivery of the gas cooling units applied for.
5. Assist program representatives in their efforts to verify that the units have been delivered and installed.
6. Indemnify Cypress, Ltd., its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent company, officers, directors, agents, and employees against all loss, damage, expense, and liability resulting from injury to, or death of persons; and against all injury to property arising out of, or in any way connected with, the performance of this Agreement. Applicant shall, at Cypress, Ltd.’s request, defend any suit asserting a claim covered by this indemnity.
7. Make good-faith efforts to promote the program.
8. Applicant agrees not to state or imply that it is an agent, employee or representative of Cypress, Ltd.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

1. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason, Cypress, Ltd. shall not be liable to the installer or owner of equipment for damages or compensation of any kind.
2. Cypress, Ltd. reserves the right to determine eligibility for the life of this Agreement.
3. Cypress, Ltd. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO QUALITY, SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHER ASPECT OF ANY DESIGN, SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT OR APPLIANCE INSTALLED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY SUCH REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR LIABILITY. APPLICANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, CYPRESS, LTD, ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, PARENT COMPANY, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE, AND LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY MEASURES INSTALLED.
4. Both funding and the conditions of the program are subject to the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and shall be subject to such changes or modifications as the CPUC may, from time to time, direct in the exercise of its jurisdiction. If there are changes in the program, Cypress, Ltd. will endeavor, but cannot guarantee, to provide a reasonable period of time before changes go into effect. As a result, the applicant should deliver the AC units and request the incentive described in this application as quickly as possible.
5. Applicant understands that should this Program be modified in any way or terminated by order of any government entity, this Agreement shall be revised or terminated consistent with that order.
6. All applications are subject to verification of unit delivery. Cypress, Ltd. retains final authority to calculate incentive payments under this Agreement.

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The Gas is Cool Program is making it easier than ever for you to cool down with gas when it's heating up outside.

The Gas is Cool Program is funded by California utility customers and is administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission though a contract awarded to Cypress, Ltd. California customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by contractors.