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APPENDIX A. NON-REGULATORY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

A.1 CALIFORNIA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS 

 Alameda Power and Telecom offers rebates for its commercial customers to install 

energy-efficient lighting. The Alameda Municipal site claims rebates available for T8 fluorescent 

lamps and electronic ballasts, for compact fluorescent, high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal 

halide lamps, for occupancy sensors, and other energy saving products. However, upon further 

investigation, Alameda only offers $100 per interior fluorescent high-bay fixture, also known as 

high-intensity fluorescent (HIF). 

More information: http://www.alamedapt.com/electricity/com_rebates.html. 

Anaheim Public Utilities not only offers rebates on certain lighting equipment, they 

actually give away equipment for free. As part of their Dusk-to-Dawn Lighting Program, 

residents can receive a 70W HPS or fluorescent (details not actually provided) fixture for free. In 

addition to the fixture, residents receive a photosensor so the fixture can operate the entire night. 

When APU is not giving away lighting equipment, they are performing lighting audits and 

making recommendations for improvements. At the end of the audits, APU provides specific 

rebates. 

More information: http://www.anaheim.net/article.asp?id=990. 

City of Palo Alto Utilities, through the Commercial Advantage Program, offers several 

incentives for their commercial customers to replace old equipment with new, more efficient 

equipment. CPAU offers rebates on complete new pulse-start metal halide (PMH) fixtures or 

retrofit kits replacing existing MV (MV), probe-start metal halide (MH) or HPS fixtures only. 

Replacements must be equipped with PMH lamps and either magnetic or electronic ballasts. 

New fixtures must replace, one for one, existing incandescent, MV, T12/High output 

Fluorescent, T12/Very High Output Fluorecent, MH, or HPS fixtures in interior installations. 

Rebates are available based on lamp wattages. Same incentives are applicable for exterior 

applications as well. The incentives are as follows:

• $10.00/Fixture for replacing a 175 watt lamp, up to 190 watt replacement fixture. 

• $40.00/Fixture for replacing a 176 - 399 watt lamp, up to 275 watt replacement 

fixture.

• $45.00/Fixture for replacing a 400 watt lamp, up to 400 watt replacement fixture. 

• $50.00/Fixture for replacing 400 watt or more lamp, up to 821-950 watt replacement 

fixture.

• $100.00/Fixture for replacing 400 watt or more lamp, up to 820 watt replacement 

fixture.

More information: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=3976. 

The Modesto Irrigation Department (MID) 2009 Business Rebates offers rebates on 

complete new PMH fixtures or retrofit kits replacing existing MV, MH or HPS fixtures only. 

Replacements must be equipped with PMH lamps and either magnetic or electronic ballasts. 
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New fixtures must replace, one for one, existing incandescent, MV, T12/High output 

Fluorescent, T12/Very High Output Fluorecent, MH, or HPS fixtures in interior installations. 

Rebates are available based on lamp wattages. Same incentives are applicable for exterior 

applications as well. The incentives are as follows:

• $7.50/Fixture for replacing a 175 watt lamp, up to 190 watt replacement fixture. 

• $30.00/Fixture for replacing a 176 - 399 watt lamp, upto 275 watt replacement 

fixture.

• $35.00/Fixture for replacing a 400 watt lamp, up to 400 watt replacement fixture.

• $40.00/Fixture for replacing 400 watt or more lamp, up to 821-950 watt replacement 

fixture.

• $75.00/Fixture for replacing 400 watt or more lamp, up to 820 watt replacement 

fixture.

• Rebate of $9.50/ lamp is also offered for replacing existing reflector-type 

incandescent, PAR halogen, or PAR halogen IR lamps or fixtures with an Integrated 

Ballast ceramic metal halide (CMH) PAR lamps of 25 W. 

More information: http://www.mid.org/services/rebates/rbts-com.htm. 

Roseville Electric - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program offers incentives for 

its commercial customers to increase the efficiency of their existing facilities. Rebates are 

offered upto $50/fixture for PMH. 

More information: http://www.roseville.ca.us/electric/business/rebates/default.asp. 

 

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) manages the Commercial 

Lighting Efficiency Offer. This program seeks to promote energy-efficient lighting retrofits, 

including MH. High bay T8/T5 fixtures replacing ≥400W fixtures that result in a ≥45% energy 

savings are eligible for a $100 per fixture rebate. In applications replacing fixtures less than 

400W, there is only a $50 rebate. In addition to the rebates for the equipment, occupancy sensors 

for fluorescent high bay fixtures have a $20 per sensor rebate. Installations where induction 

lamps replace fixtures with incandescent, MH, HPS, or MV lamps are also eligible for rebates - 

$35 per 55W to 100W lamp and $50 for lamps greater than 100W. MH interiors or PMH in 

exterior applications replacing incandescent, HPS, or MV have rebates of $40 per fixture. 

Incentives for CMH are both lamp and fixture focused. $40 per CMH fixture ≥35W and $15 per 

CMH lamp that is less than 35W exists. 

More information: http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp000572.jsp. 

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG& E) jointly manages a statewide program called Express 

Efficiency with Southern California Edison. The program is quite comprehensive, not only in 

lighting, but in many other areas. In the Display and Accent Lighting category, integrated ballast 

CMH PAR lamps have a $12.50 per lamp rebate and CMH adjustable accent lighting has a $45 

per fixture rebate. For the PMH fixtures (exterior and interior), $10 to $100 rebates are offered 
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per fixtures ranging in power from 1W to 950W. High bay fluorescent fixtures ranging from $35 

to $125. 

More information: http://www.pge.com/biz/rebates/rebates_assistance/ (PG&E) or 

http://www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/LargeBusiness/expressEfficiency.htm (SCE). 

Silicon Valley Power has a lighting rebate program. New high bay linear fluorescent 

fixtures under 250W have a $100 per fixture rebate if they are replacing incandescent, T12, or 

HID fixtures 400W and greater. Interior PMH fixtures ranging in power from 1W to 400W have 

rebates of $18 to $50 per fixture if they are replacing MV or incandescent technology. A 

lamp/ballast system efficacy of 45 LPW for sources under 100W and a 55 LPW for sources 

greater than 100W is required. There are no restrictions on ballast type. $100 to $36 per fixture is 

available for HID exterior fixtures ranging in power from 1W to 175W. No specific information 

is provided for the exterior HID exterior fixtures, but it should be assumed that the requirements 

are the same or similar to the interior PMH requirements. PMHde lamp/ballasts less than 350 

replacing 400W or greater systems have a $45 per lamp rebate. CMH fixtures replacing 

incandescent or halogen fixtures have a $25 per fixture rebate. The lamp must be less than 75W 

and the mean lamp/ballast efficact must exceed 55 LPW. 

More information: http://www.siliconvalleypower.com/bus/?sub=rebatelight. 

A.2 COLORADO INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Longmont Power and communication in collaboration with Platte River 

PowerAuthority’s offers the LightenUP program. Loveland Water & Power also collaborates 

with Platte River PowerAuthority’s to offer the same program. The program recommends 

replacing HPS, MV, and MH with fluorescent fixtures. Incentive amounts for retrofit of high 

performance T8 system is $500/kilowatt and of 8 ft. fluorescent retrofit or replacement is 

$600/kilowatt

For more information, http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc/bus/eep_homepage.htm

Specifically for the LightenUP program, 

http://www.prpa.org/productservices/eeservicesbus/i/lightenup2009whatsnew.pdf

Xcel EnergySM offers a variety of technology specific rebate incentives. The following 

rebates are offered: 

• $ 85 - $210 / unit per fixture for replacing 250W – 1000 W HID (HPS, MH, MV) 

with multi-lamp HIF. 

• $30 is available per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, or MV with 151W to 

250W PMH. 

• $45 per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, or MV with 251 W or more PMH. 

• $25 per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with 175W or less PMH

system.

• $50 per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with 176W to 319W 

PMH system.
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• $45 per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with 320W to 749W 

PMH system.

• $140 per fixture for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with 750W or more 

PMH system.

• $55 per fixture for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID systems with 150W or less 

CMH fixtures.

• $60 per fixture for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID systems with 151W to 

250W or less CMH fixtures.

• $75 per fixture for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID systems with 251W or 

more CMH fixtures.

• $25 per lumianire for replacing 75W or greater incandescent or halogens with 25W 

integrated CMH lamps. 

More information: 

http://www.xcelenergy.com/Business/Programs_Resources/ConservationRebates_Incentives_Bu

siness/Pages/Lighting_Efficiency.aspx

A.3 CONNECTICUT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Connecticut Light and Power (part of Northeast Utilities) sponsors an Express Service 

Lighting Rebate program. The rebate works to promote energy-efficient lighting in retrofit 

applications. Incentive of $30 per fixture is offered for upgrading from MV, HPS, and MH to 

PMH. 

More information: http://www.cl-p.com/Business/SaveEnergy/BusinessRebates.aspx. 

Groton Utilities’ lighting efficiency program cash incentives for new fixture installation 

or retrofits of old lighting fixtures to energy efficient systems. Groton Utilities’ lighting 

efficiency program also provides rebates for installation of lighting occupancy controls and 

daylight harvesting and dimming controls. $20 rebate per fixture is offered for installing new 

PMH fixture. 

More information: http://www.grotonutilities.com/elec_conserv_comm_light.asp. 

United Illuminating manages three programs promoting energy-efficiency lighting that 

applies to HID lighting. Energy Blueprint Program focuses on reducing energy consumption in a 

building. This program offers incentives on both a lighting power density basis, as well as, a 

technology basis. Outdoor Lighting, Lite the NiteSM provides commercial customers with 

exterior lighting design services, the ability to have equipment purchased, installed, and 

maintained for a monthly fee. The program offers a variety of fixture types with HPS and MH 

lamps available in a variety of wattages. Finally, United Illuminating also participates in the 

Express Service that Connecticut Light and Power also promotes. 

More information: 

http://www.uinet.com/uinet/connect/UINet/Top+Navigator/Your+Business/UI+Products+%26+

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A.4 FLORIDA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Florida Power and Light (FP&L) manages a Business Lighting Program that works to 

reduce the utility’s peak demand from 3 pm to 6 pm during summertime weekdays. Installation 

of PMH and electronic ballasts in MH fixtures and CMH in hard wired fixtures qualify for 

lighting incentives. The incentive is an upfront discount for the work performed by an 

independent contractor. 

More information: http://www.fpl.com/business/savings/lighting.shtml. 

Progress Energy will pay between $1 and $5 per fixture replaced in a retrofit (for new 

construction, the space must exceed code by 15% to be eligible for incentives). CMH technology 

is eligible. 

More information: http://progressenergy.com/custservice/flabusiness/efficiency/efficiencyservices.asp. 

A.5 IDAHO INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Avista Utilities Commercial Lighting Incentives offers incentives for HID interior and 

exterior fixtures. When replacing 400W MH high bay with multi-lamp fluorescent high bay,

$125-$460 per fixture is available. Incandescent flood of 100 W or more replaced with CMH are 

eligible for $35 rebate per fixture. Avista’s incentives are also available for new construction on 

a case-by-case basis. 

More information: 

https://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/Documents/Lighting%20We

b.pdf

Idaho Power offers a series of incentives related to HID lighting. MH lighting is 

specifically identified. These incentives only apply to lighting upgrades for interior lighting 

(street, area, and parking lot lighting is excluded). Eligible metal halide fixtures include PMH or 

CMH are replacing higher wattage MH, MV, or other sources. The incentives are the following: 

• $18.00 for PMH fixtures between 30W to 70W when replacing a fixture drawing 20W 

more than the MH wattage. 

• $22.00 for PMH fixtures between 70W to 150W when replacing a fixture drawing 25W 

more than the MH wattage. 

• $26.00 for PMH fixtures between 150W to 250W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 40W more than the MH wattage.

• $55.00 for PMH fixtures between 250W to 360W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 80W more than the MH wattage.

• $75.00 for PMH fixtures between 360W to 500W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 120W more than the MH wattage.

• $105.00 for PMH fixtures for 500W and more when replacing a fixture drawing at least 

200W more than the MH wattage.
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More information: 

http://www.idahopower.com/EnergyEfficiency/Business/Programs/EasyUpgrades/default.cfm. 

A.6 INDIANA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Duke Energy offers $25 per fixture for replacing 400W MH with 320W PMH (if the 

fixture operates a minimum of 1800 hours per year). 

More information: http://www.duke-energy.com/indiana-business/energy-management/energyefficiency-incentives.asp. 

A.7 IOWA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Ames Electric Department manages the Commercial High efficiency Lighting Program 

offers only a handful of rebates for select technologies and power ranges. The incentives are 

available for replacing existing or for new equipment: 

• $15 per fixture is available for MH fixtures with lamps rated under 250W 

• $25 per fixture is available for PMH fixtures with lamps in the range of 250W-350W 

• $20 per fixture is available for HPS fixtures with lamps under 250W 

• $25 per fixture is available for HPS fixtures with lamps in the range of 250W-400W 

More information: http://www.cityofames.org/SmartEnergy/ 

MidAmerican Energy Company’s EnergyAdvantage offers rebates for some fixture

technologies, but also for specific HID lamps. $ 25 per fixture is available for 320W or less and 

$50 per fixture for greater than 320W PMH fixtures. MidAmerican also provides a rebate of $3 

per lamp for the 360W MH lamps. This lamp is for reduced wattage replacements. The 

incentives are available for replacing existing or for new equipment. 

More information: http://midamericanenergy.com/html/energy6b.asp. 

A.8 KANSAS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Kansas City Light & Power only focuses on PMH technology. $50 per fixture is avaible 

for 320W and 360W PMH replacing 400W MH and HPS fixtures. 

More information: http://www.kcplprograms.com/content/prescriptiverebates. 

A.9 KENTUCKY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Duke Energy offers $25 per fixture for replacing 400W MH with 320W PMH (if the 

fixture operates a minimum of 1800 hours per year). It also offers rebates of $30 - $75 for 

replacing HID lamps with T5 HO High Bay (2 -8) lamp. 

More information: http://www.duke-energy.com/kentucky-business/energymanagement/lighting-incentive.asp. 
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A.10 MAINE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Comission, does not offer a 

rebate for HID fixtures. However, the program offers $ 65 (retrofit fixtures) and $35 (new 

construction) for High Intensity Fluorescent technology. No specific requirements were 

mentioned. 

More information: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/business_programs.htm. 

A.11 MASSACHUSETTS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

National Grid offers incentives for new equipment as well as replacing existing 

equipment. The Energy Initiative for existing facilities offers rebates for both fixtures and 

lamp/ballast systems. For existing metal halide systems, National Grid offers $45 per 

lamp/ballast kit. No specific wattage requirement is listed, but a minimum savings of 13W is 

required. The incentive is only available for interior fixtures. Besides replacing the lamp/ballast 

system, National Grid offers $70 per fixture for completely replacing an existing MH fixture

with a new PMH fixture. Again, the program does not list any specific wattage requirements for 

the existing or new fixture, but a saving of 20W is required. $100 per fixture is available for 

replacing a MH fixture with an HPS fixture. The program states that HPS is more energy 

efficient than MH. No specific fixture wattages are listed, but a minimum savings of 29 watts is 

required. No incentives specifically for HID fixtures are listed in National Grid’s new 

constrcuction program. However, the program offers $30 to $40 per fixture for HIF. The 

applications recommended for these fixtures are some of the typical locations for HID fixtures. 

More information: https://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/business/energyeff/3_large.asp. 

Nstar manages a Construction Solution and Business Solutions program that aims to 

promote energy-efficient lighting in renovations and new construction projects. The Commercial 

Section of the program provides $70 for MH speciality fixture for a minimum of 55 wattage 

reduction per fixture. The Industrial Lighting section of solutions program offers the following

incentives for HID or rival technology. 

• $45 for a PMH kit with electronic ballast for a minimum of 37 wattage reduction 

per fixture.

• $60 for a PMH fixture with electronic ballast for a minimum of 37 wattage 

reduction per fixture. 

More information: 

http://www.nstaronline.com/business/energy_efficiency/electric_programs/business_solutions.as

p. 

Reading Municipal Lighting Department offers incentives to replace existing HID

fixtures with new T5 or T8 HO fixtures. The program offers $100 per fixture and no other 

requirements are listed. For more information, 

http://www.rmld.com/from_priscilla/programs/light_rebate_08.pdf

Western Massachusetts Electric (WMECO) offers rebates to commercial customers for 

lighting. New construction projects are not eligible for this program. $25 incentive is offered for 
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replacing MH, MV or HPS fixtures with PMH fixtures. It offers rebate of $150 for replacing 

250W MH to 54T5Ho (2/3 lamp) (117/176 W) and for replacing 400W MH to 54T5HO (4 lamp) 

(234 W). It offers rebate of $150 for replacing 250 W/400 W MH to high performance 4’ 4- 

lamp/6- lamp T8 with electronic ballast and reflector. 

More information: 

http://www.wmeco.com/business/saveenergy/EnergyEfficiencyPrograms/Lighting.aspx. 

A.12 MINNESOTA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Alexandria Light and Power – Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program offers the 

Bright Energy Solution. The following incentives are offered:

• $75 incentive per fixture for replacing 100W or larger incandescent with 20W CMH. 

• $75 incentive per fixture for replacing 150W or larger incandescent with 39W CMH. 

• $75 incentive per fixture for replacing 500W or larger incandescent with 150W CMH. 

• $20 incentive per fixture for replacing 400W or larger HID or incandescent with 320W 

PMH fixture.

• $30 incentive per fixture for replacing 1000W or larger HID or incandescent with 750W 

PMH fixture.

There are 23 Utilities participate in this program. 

More information: 

http://www.brightenergysolutions.org/municipalities/?category=business&state=mn

Anoka Municipal Utility has a Commercial Lighting Rebate program that includes both 

retrofit and new construction applications. Within their Lighting Rebate Guide, the utility 

recommends replacing MV with MH or HPS, MH or T12 fluorescent with high-bay multilamp 

CFL fixtures, MH or HPS with linear fluorescent, and MH or HPS with PMH. For retrofit 

applications, $33-$80 per fixture is available for replacing the existing 400W or MH fixture with 

a multi-lamp linear or CFL fixture. $25 to $80 per fixture is available for replacing standard MH 

or HPS with PMH. New construction has similar incentives. $15.40-$37.50 per fixture is 

available for using multi-lamp linear or CFL fixtures where HID high bay fixtures could also be 

used. $11 to $18.50 per fixture is available for using PMH rather than just installing standard 

MH or HPS. 

More information: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={F366614A5300-4465-BC0D-279ADDD33B82}

Austin Utilities offers incentives to its commercial and industrial customers to install 

energy-efficient equipment in their facilities. The incentives offered on HID lamps are as 

follows: 

• $7.5 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH fixture of 32W, 50W, 70W and 100W. 

• $6 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH of 150W and 175W 
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• $8 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH of 200Wand 250W. 

• $12 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH fixture of 320W, 350W and 400W. 

• $24 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH fixture of 400W with two lamps. 

• $20 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH fixture of 575W. 

• $15 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH fixture of 750W. 

• $15, $30 and $45 rebate per fixture for installing new PMH of 875W with 1, 2 and 3 

lamps respectively. 

• $8 rebate per fixture for installing 25W Integrated CMH. 

• $20 rebate per fixture for installing 150W or less CMH. 

• $10 rebate per fixture for installing 151W-250W CMH.

• $15 rebate per fixture for installing 251W or more CMH. 

• $7.5 rebate per fixture for installing new HPS fixture of 35W, 50W, 70W, 100W and 

150W. 

• $15 rebate per fixture for installing new HPS fixture of 200W, 250W, 310W, 400W, 

600W and 750W. 

More information: http://www.austinutilities.com/pages/business_conserve.asp. 

City of North St. Paul (Rebates on hold till Jan 2010). HPS, PMH and CMH are eligible 

for incentives. The incentives are as follows:

• $28 and $45 for replacing incandescent, HPS or MV with MH with 151 to 250W and 

251W or more repectively. 

• $28 and $45 for replacing incandescent or MV with HPS with 151 to 250W and 

251W or more repectively. 

• $50 for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID with CMH fixtures of 150W or less. 

• $45 for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID with CMH fixtures of 151 to 250W 

or less.

• $60 for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID with CMH fixtures of 251W or 

higher. 

• $20 for replacing incandescent, halogen or HID with integrated CMH fixtures of 

25W. 

• $25 for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with PMH of 175W or less. 

• $40 for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with PMH of 176 to 319W. 

• $55 for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with PMH of 320 to 749W. 

• $65 for replacing incandescent, HPS, MV or MH with PMH of 750W or higher. 

• $50, $75, $100 and $125 for replacing HID lamps of 250W, 310- 400W, 750Wand 

1000W with high bay fluorescent fixtures (T5HO) with electronic ballast having 2-3, 

4-6, 8 and 10 lamps respectively. 

• $50, $75, $100 and $125 for replacing HID lamps of 250W, 310- 400W, 750Wand 

1000W with high bay fluorescent fixtures (T8) with electronic ballast having 4, 6- 8, 

12-16, and 18-20 lamps respectively.
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More information: http://www.ci.north-saintpaul.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={F5C1E5FE-1ADD-49AF-ACD8-

59C3FB4192FF}

Connexus® Energy, along with the Dakota Electric Association (East Central Energy, 

Elk River Municipal Utilities, Minnesota Valley Electric cooperative, Shakopee Public Utilities, 

Stearns Electric Association) offers rebates for both retrofit applications and new construction. 

Connexus recommends replacing T12 or metalide systems with MH and HPS fixtures. $25 per 

fixture rated 150W and under, $35 per fixture rated between 151W to 250W, and $55 per fixture

rated over 251W. 

Incentives also exist for the installation of new PMH over older less efficient technology. 

• Fixtures ≤175W are eligible for $35 per fixture, 

• fixtures in the range of 176W to 319W are eligible for $55 per fixture, 

• fixtures between 320W to 749W have a $70 per fixture rebate, and 

• fixtures over 750W have a rebate of $80 per fixture. 

CMH technology is also included in the retrofit program. 

• $35 per fixture ≤150W 

• $50 per fixture that draws power in the range of 151W to 250W 

• $75 per fixture that draws more than 251W 

Connexus’s new construction program is similar. MH or HPS fixtures rated at less than 

151W are eligible for a $6.60 per fixture rebate. 

PMH fixtures have the following incentives: 

• $6.50 per fixture ≤175W 

• $8.80 per fixture in the range of 176W to 319W 

• $13.20 per fixture in the 320W to 749W range 

• $19.80 per fixture rated over 749W 

CMH technology rebates are as follows: 

• $22 per fixture ≤150W, 

• $11 per fixture that draws power in the range of 151W to 250W 

• $16.50 per fixture that draws more than 250W 

More information: 

• http://www.connexusenergy.com/busrebates.htm

• http://www.dakotaelectric.com/cirebate.asp. 

• https://www.eastcentralenergy.com/rebatesbusiness.aspx

• http://www.elkriverutilities.com/cipeleccomm.php

• http://www.mvec.net/business/grants_rebates.asp

• http://www.shakopeeutilities.com/commrebates.htm

• http://www.stearnselectric.org/grantsbus.htm
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Otter Tail Power Company focuses on demand reduction with incentives based on a kW 

savings. Though, their program specifically addresses HID technology by including in their 

definition of eligible fixtures, efficient HID lighting. Rebates of 20¢/KWh saved is offered when 

MV lamps are replaced with HPV or high efficiency PMH. 

More information: http://www.otpco.com/SaveEnergyMoney/Rebates.asp. 

A.13 MISSOURI INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Empire District Electric Company offers rebates to certain commercial and industrial 

customers for the installation of energy efficiency equipment. They provide a rebate of 

$50/fixture for installing a PMH. The lamp wattage must be either 320 or 360W as a replacement 

for 400W MH or HPS. $50 rebate on replacing high intensity HID with T5 or T5HO lamps with 

electronic ballast. 

More information: http://empire.programprocessing.com/content/Home. 

Kansas City Light & Power only focuses on PMH technology. $50 per fixture is avaible 

for 320W and 360W PMH replacing 400W MH and HPS fixtures. $50 rebate on replacing high 

intensity HID with T5 or T5HO lamps with electronic ballast. 

More information: http://www.kcplprograms.com/content/prescriptiverebates. 

A.14 MONTANA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Flathead Electric Cooperative offers a variety of incentives for new and existing 

equioment in their Commercial Lighting Rebate Program. 

For new construction projects: 

• $40 per CMH fixture ranging in wattage from 20W to 100W 

• $50 per CMH fixture ranging in wattage from 101 to 400W 

• $50 per HIF fixture

For retrofit applications: 

• $80 per CMH fixture in wattage range of 99W or less

• $150 per CMH fixture for wattages 100W or more 

• $150 per PMH fixture in wattage range of 200W to 399W 

• $200 per PMH fixture in wattage range of 400W to 750W 

• $80 to $140 per HIF fixtures ranging in wattage from 85W to 600W 

• Finally, there are other incentives for replacing incandescent and MV sources with 

LEDs, fluorescent, or compact fluorescent. 

More information: http://www.flatheadelectric.com/energy/Rebates.html. 
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A.15 NEW HAMPSHIRE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

National Grid offers incentives for new equipment as well as replacing existing 

equipment. For new construction, $15 per new PMH fixtures is available if lamps are greater 

than 150W with linear ballasts or 250W with CWA ballasts. HIF fixtures incentives include $30 

for low-bay fixtures in the 125W to 219W range and $50 for high-bay fixtures greater than 

219W. $90 for new low-wattage MH fixtures for retail or display lighting exists. Fixtures must 

be from 20W to 100W and may be track, recessed, or surface mounted and used for high quality 

display type lighting. $90 per HID fixture exists for HID controls. Either occupancy controlled 

hi-low systems or daylight dimming systems. For existing facilities, $40 per fixture is offered for 

new PMH lamp and ballast installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and applicable codes. 

$60 per fixture is offered for an entirely new PMH. $70 per fixture is offered for new HPS. They 

consider HPS more efficient than MH. 

More information: https://www.nationalgridus.com/granitestate/business/energyeff/5_light.asp

The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative has quite a comprehensive incentive program 

for lighting. $15 per new PMH fixtures is available if lamps are greater than 150W with linear 

ballasts or 250W with CWA ballasts. HIF fixtures incentives include $30 for low-bay fixtures in 

the 125W to 219W range and $50 for high-bay fixtures greater than 219W. $90 for new lowwattage MH fixtures for retail or display lighting exists. Fixtures must be from 20W to 100W 

and may be track, recessed, or surface mounted and used for high quality display type lighting. 

$90 per HID fixture exists for HID controls. Either occupancy controlled hi-low systems or 

daylight dimming systems. 

More information: http://www.nhec.com/business_energysolutions_newbusiness.php. 

The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative also offers incentives for its large businesses. 

HID interior fixtures are eligible for rebates. $40 per fixture is offered for new PMH lamp and 

ballast installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and applicable codes. $60 per fixture is 

offered for an entirely new PMH. $70 per fixture is offered for new HPS. They consider HPS 

more efficient than MH. 

More information: http://www.nhec.com/business_energysolutions_largebusiness.php. 

A.16 NEW JERSEY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

New Jersey Clean Energy is a statewide program that promotes energy efficiency and 

renewable energy. The specific program with HID rebates is the New Jersey SmartStart 

Buildings® and offers the following incentives: 

• $25 per PMH fixture rated at 150W or more 

• $75 per HID fixture controlled via Hi-Low or dimming ballasts

• $284 per T5 or T8 fixture replacing an HID, T12, or incandescent fixture rated at 

1000 W 

• $16 per T5 or T8 fixture for replacing HID lumainires rated between 75-99W 

• $30 per T5 or T8 fixture for replacing HID fixtures rated between 100-175W 

• $43 per T5 or T8 fixture for replacing HID fixtures rated between 175-249W 

• $50 per T5 or T8 fixture for replacing HID fixtures rated between 250-399W 
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• $100 per T5 or T8 fixture for replacing HID fixtures rated between 400-499W 

More information: http://www.njcleanenergy.com/

A.17 NEW YORK INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

The Long Island Power Authority manages a Commercial Construction Program to 

promote energy-efficient lighting in new construction projects. Applicable incentives are as 

follows: 

• $45 per CMH fixture replacing one-for-one incandescent, halogen, MV, and HPS 

fixtures 

• $35 per T5 or T8 high-bay fixture

• $40 per multi-lamp CFL high-bay fixture

• $20 per integrated ballast CMH PAR lamp 

• $20 per PMH fixture with electronic ballast

• $75 per HID fixture controlled via Hi-Low occupancy sensor or daylight controls 

More information: http://www.lipower.org/cei/commercial.pre.html. 

A.18 OHIO INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Dayton Power and Light offers the following incentives: 

• $35 for PMH or CMH rated between 0-100 W 

• $40 for PMH or CMH rated between 100-250W 

• $50 for PMH or CMH rated above 250W 

• $75 for MH track lighting 

It offers rebates for replacing HID systems with the following T5 HO lamps:

• $30 per T5 HO High-Bay 2-lamp fixture replacing HID fixtures 

• $40 per T5 HO High-Bay 3-lamp fixture replacing HID fixtures 

• $50 per T5 HO High-Bay 4-lamp fixture replacing HID fixtures 

• $60 per T5 HO High-Bay 6-lamp fixture replacing HID fixtures 

• $75 per T5 HO High-Bay 8-lamp fixture replacing HID fixtures 

More information: http://www.dpandl.com/bizprograms.php. 

Duke Energy offers $25 per fixture for replacing 400W MH with 320W PMH (if the 

fixture operates a minimum of 1800 hours per year). 

More information: http://www.duke-energy.com/indiana-business/energy-management/energyefficiency-incentives.asp. 

A.19 OREGON INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Columbia River Public Utility District sponsors a Business LightingRetrofit program. 

MV, HPS, and MH are listed as existing equipment with recommended replacement technology. 
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Columbia River PUD recommends and offers rebates for replacing incandescent, T12 and MV 

with new fluorescent fixtures.

In a separate section, rebates are offered for specific HID technology to replace 

incandescent and MV lamps. 

• $80 per new CMH fixture ranging from 20W to 100W 

• $150 per new CMH fixture ranging from 101W to 250W 

For high bay or industrial applications, the program recommends replacing T12, MV, 

HPS, incandescent or MH with either high output fluorescent or PMH. The following incentives 

exist:

• $80 to $140 per fluorescent (T8, T5, or long biax CFL) fixture raninging in wattage 

from 85W to 600W 

• $150 per PMH fixture in the 300W to 399W range 

• $200 per PMH fixture in the 400W to 750W range 

More information: http://www.crpud.net/business/lighting. 

Emerald People’s Utility District previously sponsored a Lighting Retrofit Rebate 

Program. This program has changed to the Commercial Energy Program. EPUD will perform 

lighting audits of existing buildings. Recommnedations will be made for improvements. EPUD 

will estimate the possible rebates and perform economic analysis. If the project moves forward, 

EPUD can help with construction management assistance. EPUD’s website about the progam 

explains past projects include fluorescent lighting retrofits in offices, gyms, and retail stores-MV

replacements, to high efficiency metal halide, or HPS lights and dimming and lighting control 

upgrades. 

More information: http://www.epud.org/comnrg.aspx. 

 Eugene Power offers incentives for energy-efficient lighting design. This is a two-tiered 

program. In the first tier, the lighting power density must be reduced by 10% but the design must 

still meet the lighting requirements of the program. The only HID technology allowed is PMH, 

all other are excluded. This tier has an incentive rate of 0.420. The second tier is similar, yet, the 

lighting power savings must be a minimum of 20%. In this tier, no HID sources are allowed for 

interior applications. The incentive rate for this tier is 0.560. For replacing existing HID with 

fluorescent fixtures, the following rebates are offered: 

• $50 for 120 or less wattage T5, T5HO, or T8 high-performance fixture replacing 175 

to 250W HID 

• $130 for 260 or less wattage T5, T5HO, or T8 high-performance fixture replacing 

400W HID

• $90 for 310 or less wattage T5, T5HO, or T8 high-performance fixture replacing 

400W HID

• $60 for 370 or less wattage T5, T5HO, or T8 high-performance fixture replacing 

400W HID

• $25 per 25W integral ballast CMH PAR replacing 90W to 150W incandescent 
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More information: 

http://www.eweb.org/public/documents/energy/Commercial_Retrofit_Lighting_Catalog.pdf

The Energy Trust of Oregon manages a statewide program called the Building Efficiency 

Program. This program aims to promote energy-efficient lighting upgrades that incorporate HPS 

or MH fixtures. The Busines Energy Solutions program has rebates for replacing MV and 

incandescent lighting with HPS or MH fixtures–$25 for a HPS or MH fixture less than 175 

watts, and $30 for a HPS or MH fixture greater than 175 watts. Energy Trust also has a set of 

incentives for New Construction: $35 per T8/T5 fixture for Hi Bay applications, no specific 

wattage requirements of the fixture, but lamping requirements; $75 per HID fixtures controlled 

in Hi-Lo applications; $100 per HID fixture used for daylight dimming; $50 per ≤150W PMH, 

$60 per PMH fixture in the 150W to 400W range, and $70 for PMH fixtures 400W and greater. 

More information: http://www.energytrust.org/business/index.html. 

Idaho Power offers a series of incentives related to HID lighting. Metal Halide lighting is 

specifically identified. These incentives only apply to lighting upgrades for interior lighting 

(street, area, and parking lot lighting is excluded). Eligible metal halide fixtures include PMH or 

CMH that are replacing higher wattage MH, MV, or other sources. The incentives are the 

following: 

• $18.00 for PMH fixtures between 30W to 70W when replacing a fixture drawing 

20W more than the MH wattage. 

• $22.00 for PMH fixtures between 70W to 150W when replacing a fixture drawing 

25W more than the MH wattage. 

• $26.00 for PMH fixtures between 150W to 250W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 40W more than the MH wattage.

• $55.00 for PMH fixtures between 250W to 360W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 80W more than the MH wattage.

• $75.00 for PMH fixtures between 360W to 500W when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 120W more than the MH wattage.

• $105.00 for PMH fixtures for 500W and more when replacing a fixture drawing at 

least 200W more than the MH wattage.

More information: http://www.idahopower.com/easyupgrades/. 

Midstate Electric sponsors a Commercial & Industrial Rebate Programs. MV, HPS, and 

MH are listed as existing equipment with recommended replacement technology. Midstate 

recommends and offers rebates for replacing incandescent, T12 and MV with new fluorescent 

fixtures. 

In a separate section, rebates are offered for specific HID technology to replace 

incandescent and MV lamps. 

• $50 per new CMH fixture ranging from 20W to 100W 

• $80 per new CMH fixture ranging from 101W to 250W 
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For high bay or industrial applications, the program recommends replacing T12, MV, 

HPS, incandescent or MH with either high output fluorescent or PMH. The following incentives 

exist:

• $80 to $140 per fluorescent (T8, T5, or long biax CFL) fixture raninging in wattage 

from 85W to 600W 

• $100 per PMH fixture in the 300W to 399W range 

• $150 per PMH fixture in the 400W to 750W range 

In addition to providing information about the rebates, Midstate’s website lists local 

business that have reduced their operating expenses by using Midstate’s lighting rebates. 

More information: 

http://www.midstateelectric.coop/ProductsAndServices/CommercialIndustrial/EnergyEfficiency

Programs/default.aspx. 

A.20 TEXAS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Austin Energy sponsors a lighting rebate program, Commercial/Business Rebates and 

Incentives, with the objective of energy and demand through higher efficiency lighting systems. 

$300 per kW saved is eligible for replacing existing HID with T8 or T5 high-bay fixtures. 

More information: http://www.austinenergy.com/

A.21 VERMONT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Efficiency Vermont, a statewide non-profit organization funded out of an efficiency 

charge applied to the electricity bill, manages a program called Commercial Lighting Equipment. 

A $50 rebate per fixture is available when replacing 250W or greater MH or HPS fixtures with a 

new fixture with an electronic ballast. A caveat exists stating that additional funding is available 

if dimming controls are used. A $30 rebate per fixture is available for the installation of MH or 

HPS exterior fixtures that do not use more than 100W. CMH technology has a $75 per fixture

rebate. The incentive is directed towards trackheads or recessed downlights (“cans”), but any 

technology that uses low-wattage CMH is applicable. In addition to subsidizing equipment, a 

rebate of $20 is offered for the 25W CMH PAR38 lamp with integrated ballast. 

More information: 

http://www.efficiencyvermont.org/pages/Business/HVAC/Lighting/LightingRebates/. 

A.22 WASHINGTON INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Avista Utilities Commercial Lighting Incentives offers incentives for HID interior and 

exterior fixtures. When replacing 400W MH high bay with multi-lamp fluorescent high bay, 

$125 - $460 per fixture is available. . Incandescent flood of 100 W or more replaced with CMH

are eligible for $ 35 rebate per fixture. . Avista’s incentives are also available for new 

construction on a case-by-case basis. For replacing 400W HID fixtures with 4-lamp T5 high 

output fixture, 6 lamp T5 high output fixture, 6 lamp T8 fixture, 8 lamp T8 fixture and 200 Watt 

induction Fluorescent Fixture, rebates of $125, $90, $125, $110 and $220 are offered 
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respectively. Rebate of $1000 is offered to replace 1000 Watt HID fixture with (2) 6 lamp T5 

High output fixtures. 

More information: 

https://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/Documents/Lighting%20We

b.pdf 

Benton Public Utility District sponsors a Commercial Lighting & Special Projects 

program. MV, HPS, and MH are listed as existing equipment with recommended replacement 

technology. Benton PUD recommends and offers rebates for replacing incandescent, T12 and 

MV with new fluorescent fixtures $8 to $15 per fixture. 

In a separate section, rebates are offered for specific HID technology to replace 

incandescent and MV lamps. 

• $50 per new CMH (from 20W to 100W) fixture and 

• $80 per new CMH (from 101W to 250W) fixture for replacement of incandescent and 

MV sources. 

For high bay or industrial applications, the program recommends replacing T12, MV, 

HPS, incandescent or MH with either high output fluorescent or PMH fixtures. Rebates are as 

follows: 

• $80 to $140 per fluorescent fixture raninging in wattage from 85W to 600W range 

• $100 per PMH fixture in the 300W to 399W range 

• $150 per PMH fixture in the 400W to 750W range 

More information: http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/comm_lighting.html. 

Richland Energy Services sponsores Energy Efficient Commercial Lighting Program. 

Customers are eligible for: 

Incentives exist for replacing incandescent or MV sources as follows: 

• $80 per new CMH fixture in the 20W to 100W range 

• $150 per new CMH fixture in the 101W to 250W range 

 

For high bay or industrial applications, the program recommends replacing T12, MV, 

HPS, incandescent or MH with either high output fluorescent or PMH fixtures. Rebates are as 

follows: 

• $80 to $140 per fluorescent fixture raninging in wattage from 85W to 600W range 

• $100 per PMH fixture in the 300W to 399W range 

• $150 per PMH fixture in the 400W to 750W range 

More information: http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Electric/docs/86/docs/EECLPRebates.pdf?CFID=2222963&CFTOKEN=84833416

Puget Sound Energy has rebates for lighting improvements for small business. The 

program has subsets for different technology conversions. The subset that applied to HID 

technology is Section II: Higher Wattage Incandescent & HID Conversions. Few parameters 
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exist for the equipment with the rebates. $90 to $125 per fixture is available for higher efficiency 

HPS/MH fixtures. T8/T5 fixtures for fluorescent warehouse lighting are eligible for $110 to $225 

per fixture. Finally, high wattage CFL wall packs, a traditional HID fixture, are listed with 

rebates in the range of $110 to $130 per fixture. 

More information: 

http://www.pse.com/solutions/forbusiness/pages/comRebates.aspx?tab=2&chapter=1

Seattle City Light manages a program called Energy Smart Services Financial Incentives 

that provides financial incentives to small businesses for replacing inefficient lighting with 

approved energy-efficient lighting equipment. This program offers incentives for specific 

technologies, but pays per kWh saved. MV is explicitly banned from being installed to receive 

rebates. In contrast, HPS and MH are specifically allowed for the incentive programs. 

More information: http://www.seattle.gov/light/conserve/business/cv5_fi.htm. 

A.23 WISCONSIN INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Baron Electric Cooperative offers $10 per MH and $10 per HPS fixture. Only retrofit 

applications are applicable. The only parameters are that the fixtures be hard-wired. 

More information: http://www.barronelectric.com/services/efficientlighting.html. 

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility offers some incentives. To be eligible, a representative 

from the organization must perform an energy audit. At the end of the audit, if potential savings 

exist, cash incentives might be provided to help reduce the cost of the equipment. Technologies 

listed specifically focus on more efficient HID technologies. 

More information: 

http://www.cedarburglightandwater.com/business_customers/participationrequest.asp?Category

Number=1&SubcategoryNumber=2. 

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative offers $10 per MH and $10 per HPS fixture. Only retrofit 

applications are applicable. The only parameters are that the fixtures be hard-wired. 

More information: http://www.ecec.com/electric/rebates/rebateslighting.htm. 

Riverland Energy Cooperative offers $10 per MH and $10 per HPS fixture. Only retrofit 

applications are applicable. The only parameters are that the fixtures be hard-wired. 

More information: 

http://www.riverlandenergy.com/RIVERLAND%20HOMEPAGE/commercial/incentives.htm.