Furthermore, it empowers facilities managers to internally advocate for lighting efficiency upgrades. PELP reduces price and consumer awareness barriers through financial incentives and public education.
Partners appoint implementation managers and submit annual progress reports.
GL also recruits utilities and lighting companies to become certified Allies. U.S. EPA agrees to provide both Partners and Allies with efficient lighting technology workshops, objective information about efficient lighting technology and financing, and assistance publicising Partners' successes. PELP selected a manufacturer wholesale price reduction approach because it promised the largest increase in CFL sales at the lowest cost. When the subsidy is given to the manufacturer, the sales tax and distribution chain markups are also proportionately reduced. Careful monitoring ensured that subsidies passed down the distribution chain to the retail level.