Project Eligibility
A project is eligible to participate in LIGHTENUP if all of the following
are true:
· Project site is served by one of the four following electric utilities:
Town of Estes Park Light & Power Department (970-577-3583), Fort Collins Utilities (970-221-6700),
Longmont Power & Communications (303-651-8386), Loveland Water & Power
(970-962-3000).
· New energy-efficient lighting equipment is installed in a commercial
building or site. Retrofit projects require existing equipment to be
replaced in an existing building or site. Contact Platte River Energy
Services for new construction or major renovation projects.
· All
new T8 electronic ballasts are "high efficiency"
and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor as described for ballasts
by CEE High Performance T8 Specification.
· If
the customer is an individual or sole proprietor applying for incentives
can prove their lawful presence in the United States (Colorado House
Bill 06S-1023). Corporation or partnership is not required as proof.
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How to Participate
1.
Identify a project with help from a lighting contractor,
vendor or electrician, or the LIGHTENUP manager.
2. Complete the appropriate lighting application to determine the incentive
amount. Receive approval and an approval code by faxing or mailing the
application to Platte River Energy Services*.
3. Complete the lighting retrofit.
4. Update the application to reflect changes to the material specifications
or quantities (if any), sign the Request for Payment portion of the application
and mail or fax the entire application to Platte River Energy Services.
Include copies of any project-related invoices*.
5. Receive incentive check in four to six weeks.
*Platte River Energy Services may request a site visit at this time to
verify the accuracy of the application.
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Applications
· Simple
Lighting Application: (Acrobat
format)
The
NEW Simple Lighting Application is available for contractors and
customers, who want to streamline the application process
for common,
one-for-one, retrofit projects. Retrofit projects that have a
potential incentive greater than $1,000, require pre- approval to
qualify for
an incentive.
All
new T8 electronic ballasts are required to be "high
efficiency" and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor
as described for ballasts by
CEE High Performance T8 Specification.
· Custom
Lighting Application: (Excel format)
This original application is great for optimizing Watt reduction
savings and incentives. It offers more options and flexibility
for a custom lighting
retrofit project, including examples like: de-lamping, adding
or removing fixtures, occupancy sensors, new technology, etc.
Retrofit
projects that
have a potential incentive greater than $1,000 require pre-approval
to qualify for an incentive.
All
new T8 electronic ballasts are required to be "high
efficiency" and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor
as described for ballasts by
CEE High Performance T8 Specification.
· New
Construction Lighting Application:
Incentives
are available under the Electric
Efficiency Program for energy efficient
lighting systems designed and installed in new buildings or for major
renovations of existing buildings. This lighting application is intended
for submitting your new energy efficient lighting design(s) for a
rebate and to calculate energy savings. Qualifying
new lighting systems must be designed to have a Watts per square foot
that is 80% less than the required Watts per square foot listed for
the building space type(s) in Table 9.5.1 of the ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 – 2004
Lighting Power Density standard. In addition, pre-approval is required
for all projects and that all four-foot fluorescent fixtures be equipped
with “high efficiency” electronic ballasts.
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Changes in Project
Scope after Application is Approved
Small
changes are expected and do not require any action until the project
is completed. If you find a few more or fewer fixtures than you
indicated in your application, just complete the retrofit and update
the application before submitting it for payment. The same goes
if you find a couple of different types of lighting fixtures that are
similar to those in your original application. However, if anything
changes that will significantly affect the total incentive amount (more
than 10%), you
should contact Platte River for approval.
If
you are unsure how changes to material specifications or quantities
used in your project might affect your incentive, contact Platte River
for assistance.
Common Lighting
Opportunities
| Old
Lighting |
New
Lighting |
Results |
| T12
lamps and magnetic ballasts |
T8
lamps and electronic ballasts
(retrofit
existing fixtures with new lamps and ballasts or replace
the fixtures entirely) |
20
to 35% energy savings
Equivalent
light output
Improved
lighting appearance |
| Incandescent
lamps (or "bulbs") |
Compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
(retrofit
existing fixture with a screw-in CFLs or replace fixture
with a dedicated CFL fixture) |
65
to 75% energy savings
Equivalent
light output
Lamp
life extended 5 to 10 times |
| Metal
halide, high-pressure sodium, or mercury vapor high-bay lighting |
High-bay
fluorescent
(new
fixture required) |
40
to 50% energy savings
Improved
control / instant on
Equivalent
light output
Improved
lighting appearance |
| Exit
signs illuminated by incandescent lamps |
Exit
signs illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs) |
90%
energy savings or more
Significantly
longer life |
De-lamping
Retrofit Kit Specifications Guide (Acrobat
format)
This
guide is for your reference when ordering and installing qualifying
retrofit kits for the bonus rebate. This is a resource to help ensure
that the light levels in a specific space are adequate when your
retrofit project is complete.
Incentive
Information
(See
What’s New for 2011)
Important
notes:
· Incentive
funding is limited by annual budget and is available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Contact the LIGHTENUP manager
to ensure funding availability.
· Funding
is assured only after your application has been submitted, approved
and an approval code issued (if applicable).
· The
maximum incentive available is from Platte River is $50,000 per
customer per year. Funding beyond this maximum may be available on
a case-by-case
basis. Contact the LIGHTENUP manager
for more information.
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Finding
a lighting vendor or contractor:
Need help finding a lighting vendor or contractor? This list shows vendors and
contractors who have helped other Platte River customers by providing materials
and/or labor for their lighting retrofit projects. Many can also help you
complete the Lighting Project Funding Application. You are free to use any
vendor or contractor for your lighting retrofit; you are not limited to
those on the list.
Vendor and contractor list (Acrobat
format)
Contact Platte
River LIGHTENUP Services
Platte River Power Authority
2000 E. Horsetooth Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80525-5721
(970) 226-4000
fax: (970) 229-5244
lightenup@prpa.org
Be
sure to mark all correspondence Attn: LIGHTENUP or
ask to speak with the LIGHTENUP manager.
