We offer rebates for energy-efficient lighting projects in buildings and their common areas. More than 30 cost-effective lighting retrofit options are currently available, including:
- Replacing incandescent lighting with Energy Star self-ballasted screw-in lamps, screw-in fluorescents, compact fluorescent fixtures or other energy-efficient lighting.
- Switching from high intensity discharge lighting.
- Replacing T12 fluorescent lighting with energy-saving T8 or T5 lighting.
Amount of rebate?
The maximum amount of the rebate is 70 percent of the project cost (100 percent of the material cost if the project is self-installed), up to $15,000.
Why participate?
- Lower energy bills and operating costs
- Better lighting quality
- More comfortable work environment
- Reduced environmental impact
Eligibility?
Business customers can qualify for lighting retrofit projects in existing buildings. Common areas of multi-unit residential housing or multi-tenant buildings may also qualify. Extensive tenant improvements, build-outs and remodeling projects that trigger the Washington State Energy Code will not qualify for rebates under this program, but may qualify for payments by the PUD for conservation measures associated with new construction activities.
Pre-Approval: Customers must submit rebate requests and obtain project authorization from the PUD prior to beginning the project. Pre-approval establishes that the project will be cost-effective in order to qualify for the rebate.
Qualifying Projects
For fixtures, the rebate approval form includes a complete list of qualifying improvements and lists the fixed rebate amount associated with each option. The PUD will assess other lighting measures not listed to determine individual rebate amounts. For more complex projects, the customer needs to provide a detailed survey that shows fixture counts, existing and proposed fixture types and wattages, the hours of lighting use and the project cost.
Who does the work?
We strongly recommend that customers hire a licensed lighting or electrical contractor who is experienced with these types of lighting work. The Guidelines and Requirements (see link below) are not intended to substitute for qualified professionals.
Property owners, or their employees, may legally perform the work themselves. We caution that, for the most part, lighting conversions require the specialized knowledge, skills and tools possessed by lighting or electrical contractors.
If you self-install projects, consider doing what many professionals do - make a trial installation! The Lighting Design Lab in Seattle is a valuable resource for mock-ups, fixture demonstrations and consultations (see www.lightingdesignlab.com)
For Program Guidelines and Requirements, see information to the right.
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1