Data Center and Telecom Incentives
Take a Byte Out of Energy Waste
Your business or organization can save on operating expenses by minimizing unnecessary power consumption and implementing energy-efficient upgrades in your facility. From large data centers to smaller IT rooms, Ameren Illinois can provide cash incentives to increase energy efficiency and take a "byte" out of your energy costs. Due to having 24/7 cooling loads, these spaces provide unique opportunities for HVAC savings as well!
Cash incentives are available for a variety of Data Center projects, including:
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Airflow management
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Variable frequency drive (VFD) installs
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HVAC adjustments
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Lighting upgrades
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Server virtualization
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Thin client conversion
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Uninterruptible power supply
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Rectifier upgrades
Curious how you fit in? Check out the table below to see opportunities that may be specific to your facility.
| Data Center Type | Opportunities | Square Footage | Average Servers Per Location |
| Utility Scale | HVAC Upgrades, Server Upgrades, Virtualization | >100,000 | 515 |
| Enterprise | HVAC Upgrades, Server Upgrades, Virtualization | >5,000 | 515 |
| Localized | HVAC Upgrades, Server Upgrades, Virtualization | 500-5,000 | 54 |
| Server Room/Closet | Server Upgrades, Virtualization | <500 | 2-3 |
Source: https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ES_Data_Center_Utility_Guide.pdf
How to Get Cash Incentives
