Lighting upgrades save energy and improve light quality.

Lighting Efficiency

Cash incentives for energy-efficient lighting

Receive cash incentives for lighting retrofits in existing buildings, helping reduce electric bills and improve lighting quality.

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Two applications are available, including:

Simple Lighting Application (PDF 266KB)
calculates incentives on a per-fixture basis for many typical upgrades; and
Custom Lighting Application (XLS 609KB)
provides a range of choices for customized projects.

Incentives are based on the wattage reduction from the new to old lighting equipment and typically cover 25-50% of the project cost.

Fixture type		$./Watt prior to 10/1/09	$./Watt on/after 10/1/09
4 ft linear, 1 to 4 lamp, T12 /magnetic ballast	4 lamp	$0.50	$0.45
	3 lamp		$0.50
	1, 2 lamp		$0.55
8 ft linear, 1 to 4 lamp, T12 /magnetic ballast		$0.60	$0.60
Screw-in CFLs		$0.10	$0.05
LED replacement lamps ENERGY STAR or LM 79/80		$0.10	$0.30
GU24 based CFLs with med base socket conversion kit		$0.50	$0.30
All other retrofits and replacements		$0.50	$0.50

Incentives available until funds are expended
Pre-approval required for projects with incentives estimated to be greater than $1,000
High-efficiency ballasts are required
Available for Fort Collins Utilities commercial electric customers
Wattage reductions are calculated based on standard program equipment values (see applications)
All indoor and outdoor lighting is eligible
Payment made upon project completion after submission of a signed application and copies of project-related invoices
This program is a collaboration between Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River Power Authority