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Business Lighting Program Overview...
This rebate program is being offered to commercial, industrial and agricultural cooperative business members. Only members with greater than 10 bulbs or fixtures at their facility will qualify. The rebate amount will be determined prior to installation and calculated based on an audit of existing and replacement lighting. Total rebate amount is limited to $30,000 per member per year and in no case will exceed 40% of the total equipment cost. The focus of the program is to save the member money by using less energy to light their facility. When assessing the opportunities for improvement presented by an existing lighting system, the first step is to measure how effectively the existing light levels and characteristics serve their function. Many opportunities exist for cost-effective retrofits to an existing lighting system and it is possible to simultaneously increase lighting levels and use less energy if the most efficient technology and practices are used.
Eligible bulbs and fixtures: Fluorescent T-5 and T-8 lighting systems with electronic ballasts; LED lights and fixtures; 2-piece compact fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures; and LED (light emitting diode) exit signs. *Plus other technologies listed in the lighting rebate tables, available from your electric cooperative.
How do I participate? The first step on the road to implementing new energy-efficient lighting in your facility is to contact your local cooperative. They will determine your eligibility and provide the application, lighting tables and all other needed information to begin your lighting retrofit project. You will want to be sure you have a trusted lighting vendor to help you with new lighting recommendations and a knowledgeable employee from the facility to assist with your initial walk-through lighting audit. Follow these nine steps to calculate a rebate of up to 40% of the total lighting equipment costs.