Express Incentives: Lighting

Following is a list of measures offered and the corresponding incentive rate on a per unit basis. Please refer to the terms and conditions for specific requirements of each measure.

Exit Signs
Only new Light Emitting Diode (LED), Electroluminescent, or Photoluminescent exit signs that replace incandescent or compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) qualify. All new exit signs must meet UL‑924 requirements. Exit signs must have a usage level ≤5 watts and a minimum product life of 10 years or be listed as ENERGY STAR® qualified. Manufacturer's information stating the model number and ENERGY STAR® qualification or other qualifying specification sheet must be submitted with each application form. New exit signs must meet local fire codes. Retrofit kits are not eligible.

Definitions:

Basecase - Refers to the existing lighting equipment, prior to retrofitting, based on lamp bulb wattage.

Electroluminescent Exit Sign - Exit sign using materials containing phosphors that light a when voltage is applied.

Photoluminescent Exit Sign - Non-electrified exit sign containing materials that absorb and reradiate light.

Controls and Sensors
This incentive applies to hardwired passive infrared and/or ultrasonic detectors that control interior lighting fixtures only. Self‑contained wall‑box lighting sensors are defined as units without an exterior switch pack or relay that are designed to replace a standard wall switch. Fixture‑integrated sensors are defined as units that are factory­ installed in a lighting fixture and used in interior installations and must control all lamps in the fixture. Wattage controlled requirements are listed in the table below where applicable. For fluorescent lamps, programmed rapid start ballasts are generally recommended for use with occupancy sensors. Customers shall ensure that the appropriate ballast is in use for the installation.

Display and Accent Lighting
Must replace existing reflector‑type incandescent, PAR halogen, or PAR halogen IR lamps or fixtures. Accent lighting, flood lighting, or down lighting in interior installations do qualify.

Integrated Ballast Ceramic Metal Halide PAR Lamps
Only 25 Watt integrated ballast ceramic metal halide PAR lamps with a rated lamp life of 10,500 hours or greater are eligible. Customers are responsible for determining if the lamp will fit in their existing equipment and for verifying compatibility with existing lighting controls.

Ceramic Metal Halide Directional Lighting Fixtures
Only Ceramic Metal Halide directional light fixtures with a nominal lamp wattage of 39 watts or lower qualify. Customers are responsible for verifying compatibility with existing lighting controls.

Channel Signs (Red LED)
This measure must replace incandescent-lighted or neon-lighted channel letter signs.  Retrofit kits or complete replacement Red LED signs are eligible.  Replacement signs cannot use more than 20% of the actual input power of the sign that is replaced.  Measure the length of the sign as follows:

1. Measure the length of each individual letter at the centerline.  Do not measure the distance between letters.
2. Add up the measurements of each individual letter to get the length of the entire sign being replaced.

Bi-Level Stairwell/Hall/Garage Fixtures
Eligible units shall be hardwired fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballasts and manufacturer integrated occupancy sensors. All lamps shall be pin-based. Each unit shall contain a passive infrared and/or ultrasonic occupancy sensor that controls the individual fixture. Fixtures controlled by “manual on” overrides are not eligible. During occupied periods the fixture shall operate at full output, and during unoccupied periods the fixture shall operate at reduced light output and Wattage. This measure is not eligible for additional incentives under the Occupancy Sensor category.

Download the application for express incentives (pdf)

Contact information

Call SMUD Commercial Services at 1-877-622-SMUD (7683) for eligibility verification and/or additional information.

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