Utility Rebate & Incentive Programs

  

 Alaska

 Golden Valley Electric Association
Fairbanks, Alaska
Phone: (907) 452-1151
Rebates and incentives: BusinessSense program provides rebates for reducing lighting loads with retrofits.
Web site: www.gvea.com/memserv/energysense/businesssense.php

California

 

Anaheim Public Utilities
Anaheim, Calif.
Phone: (714) 765-4259
Rebates and incentives: Incentives vary based on individual customer lighting usage.
Web site: www.anaheim.net/utilities/adv_svc_prog/lighting_incentives/advantages.html

Burbank Water and Power
Burbank, Calif.
Phone: (818) 238-3638
Rebates and incentives: The Energy Solutions program offers 25 percent of total project costs for approved energy-efficiency upgrades up to $10,000 (up to $50,000 for customers with 1,000 kW demand or greater).
Web site: www.burbankwaterandpower.com/businessrebate.html

City of Lompac
Lompac, Calif.
Phone: (805) 736-1261
Rebates and incentives: Electronic ballasts operating T-8 lamps and LED exit signs.
Web site: www.ci.lompoc.ca.us/splash/utilprograms.htm

City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, Calif.
Phone: (650) 329-2241
Rebates and incentives: Screw-in compact and hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts; reflectors; interior and exterior HID lamps; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; photocells; time clocks; variable-frequency drives; and motors.
Web site: www.cpau.com/programs/ci-advantage/coverview.html

Los Angeles Department of Power and Water
Los Angeles, Calif.
Phone: (800) 473-3652
Rebates and incentives: Hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts and energy-efficient fixtures; LED exit signs; induction lamps and fixtures; occupancy sensors; check for updates on motors.
Web site: www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp000572.jsp

Modesto Irrigation District
Modesto, Calif.
Phone: (209) 526-7373
Rebates and incentives: Check with utility for 2006 rebate programs; updated information unavailable at press time.
Web site: www.mid.org/services/rebates/default.htm

Pacific Gas & Electric
San Francisco, Calif.
Phone: (800) 468-4743
Rebates and incentives: One of the most robust rebate programs. Products include screw-in CFLs; T5 or T8 lamps with electronic ballasts; HID fixtures and pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; occupancy sensors; photocells; time clocks; LED exit signs; motors; and variable-frequency drives.
Web site: www.pge.com/biz/rebates/index.html

Redding Electric Utility
Redding, Calif.
Phone: (530) 339-7215
Rebates and incentives: T8 and T5 lighting systems with electronic ballasts; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; and motors.
Web site: www.reupower.com/energysvc/energy-rebates.asp

San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego, Calif.
Phone: (800) 644-6133
Rebates and incentives: 2006 Express Efficiency program details not available at press time. Check with utility.
Web site: www.sdge.com/business/bus_energy_efficiency.shtml

Silicon Valley Power
Santa Clara, Calif.
Phone: (408) 615-5694
Rebates and incentives:
Screw-in compact fluorescents; HID lamps and fixtures; electronic ballasts; T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps; occupancy sensors; photo cells; time clocks; LED exit signs; motors; and variable-frequency drives.
Web site: www.siliconvalleypower.com/bus/?sub=busrebates

Southern California Edison
Rosemead, Calif.
Phone: (800) 736-4777
Rebates and incentives: Screw-in CFLs; high-efficiency exit signs; HID fixtures; photocells; time clocks; LED exit signs; T8 and T5 lamps/fixtures; motors; and variable-frequency drives.
Web site: www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/LargeBusiness/

Connecticut

Connecticut Light & Power/Northeast Utilities System
Hartford, Conn.
Phone: (877) 602-7283
Rebates and incentives: Retrofit applications for the following equipment: T8 lamps and electronic ballasts; occupancy sensors; reflectors; parabolic fixtures; and motors covered in the MotorUp program.
Web site: www.cl-p.com/clmbus/express/indexexpress.asp#lighting

United Illuminating
New Haven, Conn.
Phone: (203) 499-3868
Rebates and incentives: MotorUp program for energy-efficient motors.
Web site: www.uinet.com/your_business/ne_premium_motor.asp

Florida

Florida Power & Light
Miami, Fla.
Phone: (800) 375-5566
Rebates and incentives: T8 lamps with electronic ballasts; permanent, screw-in compact fluorescents; and new hard-wired fixtures for energy-efficient lamps.
Web site: www.fpl.com/savings/business/contents/rebates_and_incentives.shtml#TopOfPage

Tampa Electric Co.
Tampa, Fla.
Phone: (813) 228-4108
Rebates and incentives: Program pays customers 10 cents per watt reduction to replace current lighting with more energy-efficient fluorescent lighting systems (ballasts and lamps).
Web site: www.tampaelectric.com/pdf/TEBSIndoorLightingRebate.pdf

Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric
Honolulu, Hawaii.
Phone: (808) 947-6937
Rebates and incentives: The EnergySolutions for Business program offers rebates for T8 lamps with electronic ballasts; reflectors; high-pressure sodium and metal-halide lamps; occupancy sensors; and LED exit signs.
Web site: www.heco.com/images/pdf/rebateapplication0503.pdf

Idaho

Idaho Power
Boise, Idaho
Phone: (208) 388-2403
Rebates and incentives: The Industrial Efficiency Incentive program offers incentives based on kilowatt-hours saved, total project cost and one-year payback.
Web site: www.idahopower.com/pdfs/energycenter/Industrial_Brochure.pdf

Indiana

 

Cinergy
Plainfield, Ind.
Phone: (800) 521-2232
Rebates and incentives: T8 lamps with electronic ballasts; LED exit signs; and HIDs (retrofit installations only).
Web site: www.cinergypsi.com/Business_Services/programs_and_services/energy_efficiency_programs.asp

Iowa

 Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Phone: (614) 716-1000
Rebates and incentives: Customers in Iowa and Minnesota can receive rebates for installing CFLs and fixtures; electronic ballasts; metal-halide lamps of less than 250W; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; high-pressure sodium lamps; occupancy sensors; and exit signs.
Web site: www.alliantenergy.com

MidAmerican Energy Co.
Des Moines, Iowa
Phone: (800) 894-9599
Rebates and incentives: T8 and T5 systems; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; CFLs and fixtures; occupancy sensors; and LED exit signs.
Web site: www.midamericanenergy.com/html/energy6.asp

Maine

 

Maine Public Utilities Commission
Augusta, Maine
Phone: (866) 376-2463
Rebates and incentives: The Efficiency Maine program offers incentives for public and private schools and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The program covers T8 lamps and electronic ballasts; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; and several types of Energy Star lamps. For larger companies, additional products are covered.
Web site: www.efficiencymaine.com/business/index.html

Massachusetts

 

Cape Light Compact
Barnstable, Mass.
Phone: (800) 797-6699
Rebates and incentives: The utility participates in the MotorUp program and offers many of the more common lighting rebates, as well as rebates for variable-speed drives.
Web site: www.capelightcompact.org/doc.ccml?15

Granite State Electric/National Grid
North Andover, Mass.
E-mail: GraniteStateElectric@us.ngrid.com
Rebates and incentives: New construction and retrofit applications for T8 or T5 fluorescent lighting systems with electronic ballasts; reflectors; compact fluorescent fixtures; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps, controls and fixtures; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; daylight dimming systems; motors that qualify for MotorUp; and variable-speed drives.
Web site: www.nationalgridus.com/granitestate/business/energyeff/energyeff.asp

Massachusetts Electric/National Grid
Northborough, Mass.
Phone: (800) 322-3223
Rebates and incentives: Motors that qualify for MotorUp; variable-speed drives; T8 fluorescent lighting systems with electronic ballasts; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; and occupancy sensors.
Web site: www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/business/energyeff/3_large.asp

Nantucket Electric/National Grid
Nantucket, Mass.
E-mail: NantucketElectricBusinessOffice@us.ngrid.com
Rebates and incentives: New construction and retrofit applications for T8 or T5 fluorescent lighting systems with electronic ballasts; reflectors; compact fluorescent fixtures; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps and fixtures; controls and fixtures for metal-halide lamps; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; daylight dimming systems; motors that qualify for the MotorUp program; and variable-speed drives.
Web site: www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/business/energyeff/energyeff.asp

NSTAR Electric & Gas
Westwood, Mass.
Phone: (781) 441-8592
Rebates and incentives: T8 lighting systems with electronic ballasts; reflectors; high-efficiency troffers; compact fluorescent fixtures with and without dimmable ballasts; HID lighting systems;

LED exit signs; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps and fixtures; occupancy sensors; daylight dimming systems; motors; and variable-speed drives.
Web site: www.nstaronline.com/your_business/electricprograms.asp

 

Western Massachusetts Electric/Northeast
Utilities System
West Springfield, Mass.
Phone: (413) 785-5871
Rebates and incentives: Retrofit applications for T8 lamps and electronic ballasts; occupancy sensors; reflectors; parabolic fixtures; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; and motors covered in the MotorUp program.
Web site: www.wmeco.com/community/economic/express.asp

Minnesota

 

Dakota Electric Association
Farmington, Minn.
Phone: (651) 463-6212
Rebates and incentives: Adjustable-speed drives, lighting products; and motors.
Web site: www.dakotaelectric.com/cirebate.asp

Minnesota Power
Duluth, Minn.
Phone: (218) 722-5642; ext. 2909
Rebates and incentives: T8 and T5 lighting systems with electronic ballasts; screw-in or hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; pulse-start, metal-halide lamps; LED exit signs; occupancy sensors; photo cells; motors; and high-volume, low-speed fans.
Web site: www.mnpower.com/powergrant/rebates.htm

Otter Tail Power Co.
Fergus Falls, Minn.
Phone: (218) 739-8200
Rebates and incentives: Minnesota industrial, commercial and agricultural customers can receive rebates per watts saved for the installation of T8 lamps; compact fluorescents; HID lighting; induction lighting; and electronic ballasts. The rebate for occupancy sensors is 10 percent of total product cost. Rebates exceeding $2,500 must be pre-approved.
Web site: www.otpco.com/SaveEnergyMoney/lightingCIP.asp

Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, Minn.
Phone: (800) 481-4700
Rebates and incentives: Programs vary by service area.
Web site: www.xcelenergy.com/docs/retail/BusinessConservationProgramsSummary_2.pdf

Montana

 

Northwestern Energy
Helena, Mont.
Phone: (800) 823-5995
Rebates and incentives: (Montana customers, check with utility for programs in other states.) T8 lamps with electronic ballasts; metal-halide lighting systems; screw-in and hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; LED exit signs; photocells; and occupancy sensors.
Web site: www.northwesternenergy.com/showitem.aspx?M=17&I=98

New Hampshire

 

New Hampshire Electric Co-op
Plymouth, N.H.
Phone: (800) 698-2007
Rebates and incentives: Energy-efficient lighting systems; motors; and variable-frequency drives.
Web site: www.nhec.coop/lgbusinesspro.html

Public Service of New Hampshire/
Northeast Utilities System
Manchester, N.H.
E-mail: belaitr@psnh.com
Rebates and incentives: New construction and retrofit applications using T8 fluorescent lighting systems; motors; and variable-speed drives.
Web site: www.psnh.com/Business/Efficiency/IndustrialRetrofit.asp

New Jersey

 

Atlantic City Electric
Mays Landing, N.J.
Phone: (800) 317-2938
Rebates and incentives: 2006 information for New Jersey's SmartStart Buildings program is not yet available; program usually offers a robust array of rebates. Check www.njsmartstartbuildings.com for updates.
Web site: www.atlanticcityelectric.com/business/services/commercial/

Public Service Electric & Gas
Newark, N.J.
Phone: (800) 854-4444
Rebates and incentives: 2006 information for New Jersey's SmartStart Buildings program is not yet available; program usually offers a robust array of rebates. Check www.njsmartstartbuildings.com for updates.
Web site: www.pseg.com/customer/business/industrial/rebate/overview.jsp

New York

 

Con Edison
New York, N.Y.
E-mail: (866) 697-3732
Rebates and incentives: Conventional and custom rebates for lighting systems and other energy-efficient products.
Web site: sclp.lightingresearch.org

Long Island Power Authority
Uniondale, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 692-2626
Rebates and incentives: Fluorescent fixtures and controls; HID fixtures and controls; motors; and variable-speed drives. Custom rebates also available.
Web site: www.lipower.org/commercial

Orange & Rockland/Consolidated Edison
Pearl River, N.Y.
Phone: (877) 434-4100
Rebates and incentives: Financial incentives for energy-efficient retrofits are offered through New York State Research Energy Development Authority (NYSERDA) and New Jersey's SmartStart Buildings program.
Web site: www.nyserda.org

Nevada

 

Nevada Power
Las Vegas, Nev.
Phone: (800) 342-6335
Rebates and incentives: Nevada SureBet program offers rebates for T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts; screw-in and hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; exit signs; occupancy sensors; and motors.
Web site: www.nevadasurebet.com/ProjectCenter/

Sierra Pacific Power Co.
Reno, Nev.
Phone: (800) 342-6335
Rebates and incentives: Sierra PowerSureBet program offers rebates for T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts; screw-in and hard-wired compact fluorescent lamps; exit signs; occupancy sensors; and motors.
Web site: www.californiasurebet.com/ProjectCenter/

Oregon

 

Energy Trust of Oregon
Portland, Ore.
Phone: (877) 510-6800
Rebates and incentives: Customers of Portland General Electric (PGE), NW Natural and PacifiCorp can earn standard and custom incentives for energy-efficient lighting systems, motors and other energy-efficient electrical equipment.
Web site: www.energytrust.org/buildingefficiency/standard.html

Rhode Island

 

Narragansett Electric Co./National Grid
Providence, R.I.
E-mail: narragansettelectric@us.ngrid.com
Rebates and incentives: See Nantucket Electric, Massachusetts, and other National Grid utilities.
Web site: www.nationalgridus.com/narragansett/business/energyeff/energyeff.asp

Texas

 

Entergy
Beaumont, Texas
Phone: (800) 368-3749
Rebates and incentives: 2006 program information not yet available; last year's program included incentives for lighting retrofits and large-scale demand-side management projects in Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana.
Web site: www.entergy-texas.com/energy_efficiency/default.aspx

TXU Electric Delivery
Dallas
Phone: (800) 273-8741
Rebates and incentives: Commercial and Industrial Standard Offer program for 2006 offers incentives based on amount of energy savings.
Web site: www.txuelectricdelivery.com/electricity/teem/candi/program.asp

Vermont

 

Efficiency Vermont
Rutland, Vt.
Phone: (888) 921-5990
Rebates and incentives: 2006 Efficiency Vermont program details not available at press time. Last year's program provided rebates for array of lighting products and motors.
Web site: www.efficiencyvermont.com

Washington

 

Avista Utilities
Spokane, Wash.
Phone: (800) 227-9187
Rebates and incentives: Avista provides customers in Washington and Idaho incentives for hard-wired improvements. The incentive is based on the first-year energy savings.
Web site: www.avistautilities.com/saving/conservation/rebates_wa_id_com.asp

Puget Sound Energy
Bellevue, Wash.
Phone: (800) 562-1482
Rebates and incentives: Screw-in CFLs with fixtures; T8 or T5 lamps with electronic ballasts; metal-halide and high-pressure sodium lighting systems; dimmable ballasts; occupancy sensors; timers; and LED exit signs.
Web site: www.pse.com/solutions/ForBusiness_EfficiencyPrograms.aspx

Seattle City Light
Seattle, Wash.
Phone: (206) 684-3254
Rebates and incentives: The Energy Smart and Smart Business programs offer rebates for the installation of T8 lamps; electronic ballasts; metal-halide lamps; high-pressure sodium lamps; occupancy sensors; LED exit signs; daylight dimming systems; variable-speed drives; and motors.
Web site: www.ci.seattle.wa.us/light/conserve/business/cv5_fi.htm

Wisconsin

Focus on Energy
Madison, Wis.
E-mail: Focusinfo@focusonenergy.com
Rebates and incentives: Eligible customers that purchase and install qualifying lighting equipment and/or controls can receive energy-efficiency incentives up to $5,000 (or more for some large custom nonindustrial applications).
Web site: www.focusonenergy.com/page.