January 2007 Rebate Report: Spotlight: Screwbase Lamps

Products

Not Just Residential Products

Since the early 1990s, utilities have used both financial and in-kind incentives to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient screwbase lamps in both residential and commercial settings. In the past, one of the most popular retrofits involved replacing an incandescent lamp with a selfballasted compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)—a low-cost, easyto-install and long-lived maneuver that could reduce energy use by 70% or more and reduce the heat of light to boot. From living rooms to hotel rooms, from boardrooms to boiler rooms, millions of Americans used utility rebates to install dozens of millions of CFLs, removing countless kW and kWh from the grid, and saving hundreds of millions of dollars in energy costs in the process.

Due to advances in technology, the field of viable screwbase alternatives to incandescent now extends far beyond CFLs. For example, self-ballasted ceramic metal halide lamps rival CFLs in their energy savings per socket, but have operating characteristics (such as more precise beam control) that appeal to sectors where CFLs have been less widely accepted, such as retail track lighting. As the following examples demonstrate, utilities continue to expand their screwbase rebate programs beyond CFLs to keep pace with changes in technology and the needs of their customers.

Spotlight on Business Lighting Incentives — Screwbase Lamp Rebates

Visit our Rebate Reports Page for access to archived Rebate Reports. Past reports feature a variety of incentive types and programs, and include participation details and eligibility requirements, as well as contact information, links to rebate applications, and more. Please note: Due to publication timing restrictions, data contained herein are only current through 12-1-06. While most programs will be offered again in 2007, program verification is recommmended as details are subject to change.

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE - AZ — www.aps.com

CONTACT: (866) 77-5605 or APS.solutionsforbusiness@kema.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $1.75/lamp; Energy Star-rated; must replace incandescent or high intensity discharge (HID) lamp.

PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY - CO — www.prpa.org

CONTACT: (970) 226-4000 or lightenup@prpa.org

PRPA MEMBERS: Town of Estes Park/Estes Park Light & Power (970) 577-3583; City of Longmont/Longmont Power & Communications (303) 651-8386; City of Fort Collins/Fort Collins Utilities (970) 221-6700; City of Loveland/Water and Power (970) 962-3000

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $100/kilowatt reduction during daylight hours; retrofit only; screwbase CFL must replace incandescent luminaire. City utilities contribute added incentive funding to increase rebate values. Max PRPA incentive is $100,000/year. Max city utility incentive varies by city.

ALLIANT ENERGY - IA — www.alliantenergy.com

CONTACT: (800) ALLIANT (255-4268) or customercare@alliantenergy.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $2/lamp Energy Star-rated; five-lamp minimum, 10-lamp maximum. Maximum rebate is 50% of total equipment cost.

BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT - VT — www.burlingtonelectric.com

CONTACT: (802) 658-0300 or (802) 865-7342

INCENTIVE DETAILS: SmartLight, a screwbase CFL leasing program, is highly subscribed. Customer pays a small monthly fee towards the cost of the lamp, which is offset by the energy savings (35¢/month, 3-yr lease term). Program available only in BED service territory, within the limits of the City of Burlington. Other lighting incentive options are offered, including rebates for various styles of screwbase CFLs. Contact BED for information.

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY - IA — www.midamerican.com

CONTACT: (800) 894-9599

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $2/lamp, 9 W and up, interior lighting only. Equipment must be installed and operating prior to submission of application.

AVISTA - ID & WA — www.avistautilities.com

CONTACT: (800) 227-9187, AskAvista@AvistaUtilities.com, or Catherine Bryan, catherine.bryan@avistacorp.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $3/lamp; must replace incandescent lamp. Retrofit only. New construction projects should use site-specific incentives.

PACIFICORP - WA, ID & UT — www.pacificorp.com

CONTACT: (800) 222-4335, energy.expert@pacificorp.com. PacifiCorp operates as Pacific Power in WA and Rocky Mountain Power in UI and ID.

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $4.00-5.00/lamp for one or two-piece screwbase lamps; must replace incandescent lamps; incentive capped at 50% of eligible measure cost. $0.12/kwh annual energy savings and $50/kW average monthly on-peak demand savings offered.

AUSTIN UTILITIES, OWATONNA PUBLIC UTILITIES & ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES - MN — www.austinutilities.com (Austin), www.owatonnautilities.com (Owatunna), www.rpu.org (Rochester)

CONTACT: (507) 433–8886, (507) 451–2480 or (507) 280–1500

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $4 to $12/lamp - retrofit; $2to $6/lamp - new construction. Submit application before ordering equipment.

MINNESOTA POWER - MN — www.mnpower.com

CONTACT: (800) 762-7077

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $2/lamp retrofit and new construction, Energy Star-rated only. Maximum incentive varies with average monthly demand.

ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON - OR — www.energytrust.org

CONTACT: (877) 510-6800 or building.efficiency@energytrust.org

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $2-$4/lamp for one or two-piece screwbases; must replace incandescent lamps, retrofit only. Minimum total incentive is $150 per project. Projects must save at least 30% energy compared to existing system. Maximum incentive may not exceed 10¢ per kWh saved.

AUSTIN ENERGY - TX — www.austinenergy.com

CONTACT: (512) 482-5346 or conservation@austinenergy.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: Commercial program offers $1/lamp for 20 W or less and $2/lamp over 20 W. Small business option is very varied and includes a 20% bonus encouraging participation in multiple programs. Contact the utility to maximize energy savings and incentive opportunities.

PUGET SOUND ENERGY - WA — www.pse.com

CONTACT: (888) 225-5773 or (800) 562-1482, Option 1

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $3 to $15/lamp offered to small businesses replacing incandescent lamps. Other customers may apply through custom program.

FOCUS ON ENERGY - WI — www.focusonenergy.com

CONTACT: (800) 762-7077, (888) 598-4376, or Focusinfo@focusonenergy.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: $2/lamp, up to a max of 5,000 standard lamps (=30w); $5/lamp, up to max of 2,000 high-wattage lamps (30 – 115 W). $10,000 incentive limit. Only retail electric service customers of eligible Focus on Energy member utilities may participate.

EFFICIENCY VERMONT - VT — www.efficiencyvermont.com

CONTACT: (802) 860-4095, (888) 921-5990, or info@efficiencyvermont.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: Specialty screwbase options offered. $3/lamp for halogen infrared PAR and MR16 lamps, $10/lamp for induction refl ector lamps, and $20/lamp for integrated ballast metal-halide PAR lamps. Rebates over $2,500 must be pre-approved. New construction and major renovation projects over 10,000 ft2 do not qualify; larger projects may be accommodated through the custom program option.

LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER - CA — www.ladwp.com

CONTACT: CLEO Program Manager: (213) 367-4215 or cleo@ladwp.com

INCENTIVE DETAILS: From $1.50 to $5/lamp depending on wattage and style. Retrofit only. Pre-inspection and pre-approval required. A range of specialty options offered, including a $15/lamp rebate for self-ballasted screwbase ceramic metal halide lamps.

Rebate Report is generated by the Financial Incentives National Database (F.I.N.D.) exclusively for Energy & Power Management. Copyright 2007 RealWinWin, Inc. The data contained herein are provided for information purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed as programs are subject to change. RealWinWin disclaims any liability resulting from discrepancies. Visit www.realwinwin.com for further information. Submit inquiries to info@realwinwin.com or call (866) 799-FIND.