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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:

  1. Simple Lighting Application (PDF 311KB)
    Calculates incentives on a per-fixture basis for many typical upgrades.
  2. Custom Lighting Application (XLS 1.6MB)
    Provides a range of choices for customized projects.

Check out the quick reference guide (PDF 428KB) for federal light bulb legislation.

Incentives

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 $/Watt with
Retrofit Bonus
4 ft linear, 1 to 4 lamp, T12 /magnetic ballast 4 lamp

$0.35

$0.45
3 lamp $0.40 $0.40
1, 2 lamp $0.45 $0.45
8 ft linear, 1 to 4 lamp, T12 /magnetic ballast $0.50 $0.60
2, 4, to 8 ft linear, 1 to 4 lamp, T8 /standard
electronic ballast 		$0.55 $0.65
Screw-in CFLs $0.05 $0.05
GU24 CFLs with conversion kit $0.20 $0.20
Automatic Controls $0.50
 $0.50
LED replacement lamps $0.30
 $0.30
LED hardwire fixtures $0.50 $0.50

Program Details

  • 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.
  • Follow the specifications guide (PDF 583KB) for de-lamping retrofit projects.
  • 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.

Need help finding a contractor? The lighting contractor list (PDF 134KB) can help you get started.