Ineligible Measures

Measures that do not qualify for program incentives at this time.

SMUD reserves the right to add or delete measures from this list as needed.

Power correction or power conditioning equipment
Duty cyclers
T8 and T5 fluorescent lighting retrofits where the proposed equipment does not met the CRI and Lamp Life requirements. Click here for a table showing Eligible Fluorescent Lamp Characteristics
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) not equipped with electronic ballasts.
Screw-In CFLs
Incandescent to incandescent retrofits (including halogen incandescent)
Measures that are installed before the project is approved
Technologies that fail to meet or exceed federal and state minimum standards
Technologies not approved by SMUD
Technologies where there is no significant replacement/installation of equipment or modification to existing equipment
Measures that are not permanently installed and can be easily removed, such as:
- Refrigerant Additives
- High performance hydraulic fluid
Measures that save energy because of operational changes
Cool roof systems
Fuel-switching measures
Self-generation or cogeneration projects
Repair or maintenance of existing equipment
Re-commissioning activities
Pre-owned equipment

Application for both customized and prescriptive lighting incentives (pdf)
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Call SMUD Commercial Services at1-877-622-SMUD (7683) for eligibility verification and/or additional information.