Small-business lighting rebate
The small-business lighting rebate applies to a broad range of efficient lighting conversion opportunities . Review the conversion guidelines (30 KB PDF) for detailed information about each section.
Section I: Incandescent conversions
- Compact fluorescent bulbs– screw base CFL bulbs substitute for screw base incandescent bulbs: $3 - $12
- New compact fluorescent fixtures: $35 - $55
- New 4-FT fluorescent lamp fixture: $70
- New LED exit signs: $50
Section II: Higher wattage incandescent and HID conversions
- Higher efficiency HID light sources (metal halide and HPS): $90- $125
- T8 or T5 fluorescent warehouse lighting: $110- $225
- CFL higher-wattage wall packs: $110- $130
Section III: T12 fluorescent lamp and ballast (only) conversions
- "Lamp for lamp," using T8 lamps and electronic ballasts: $50- $55
- T8 lamps and electronic ballasts, but with fewer lamps: $60
Section IV: Linear fluorescent conversion hardware kits and new replacement fixtures
- Rebate options for linear-tube fluorescent lighting include incentives for reducing lamp count (or lamp lineal footage): $50-$95
Lighting Controls
- Applies to occupancy sensor or timer controls. The rebate amount depends on the wattage controlled: $40-$80
Lighting upgrades not listed on the small-business lighting pre-approval form may be eligible for custom incentives. Call a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482 for details.
Eligibility guidelines
Your business can benefit from this rebate by meeting the following requirements for eligibility:
- PSE electric customer served by commercial rate schedule 24 or 08
- Obtained pre-approval prior to ordering or installing materials
All other non-residential customers can apply for funding for lighting upgrades via our custom grant program.
Eligible business lighting rebate measures provide several avenues for converting older commercial lighting to more efficient lighting. Lighting hardware covered by the rebates includes lamps, lamp and ballast combinations, fixture conversion kits, new fixtures, and lighting controls. Each basic way of upgrading lighting - five in all - is listed, in individual sections, on the rebate pre-approval form (127 KB MS Excel).
How to participate
Step 1. Obtain PSE pre-authorization
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- Make a copy for your records.
- Mail the completed and signed application to PSE.
- PSE will process your application as soon as possible, usually within 10 days.
- Authorizations are noted at the bottom of the application on the copy returned to you.
Step 2. Complete the installation within 60 days of authorization
Step 3. Submit your application for payment
- Sign material receipts or contractor invoices to indicate your approval and acceptance of the installation, or material purchases if your in-house project was not billed for labor. Please circle rebate-eligible items, item quantities and note which measure code from the PSE application applies.
- Return the PSE-authorized copy of your application to PSE, along with signed and dated invoices/receipts.
- Include a copy of your lighting waste disposal certificate (33 KB MS Word), if applicable.
- Allow four to six weeks for processing. Funding availability is subject to annual program budgets. However, payment is guaranteed for pre-authorized projects .
PSE reserves the right to inspect installations for compliance prior to payment.
Apply now
The application (127 KB MS Excel), fill out completely, sign and date the application, and fax to: 425.456.2731 or mail the completed form to:
Puget Sound Energy
Small Commercial Lighting Program, EST-10W
P.O. Box 90868
Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
Rebate application forms
To apply, download these forms and follow our application instructions.
Qualifications and guidelines (55 KB PDF)
Pre-approval application (127 KB MS Excel)
Waste disposal certificate (55 KB MS Word)
W-9 federal tax form (33 KB MS Word)
More information
For more information on PSE's small business lighting rebate program contact a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482.
For more information and ideas, visit the Lighting Design Lab Web site at lightingdesignlab.com
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