T12 retirement incentives

Reduce your bill with energy efficient lighting

Interior lighting can account for up to 40 percent of your business's electric bill. By replacing T12 fluorescent lamps with higher efficiency T8 lamps and ballasts, you can reduce your lighting load by an estimated minimum of 30 percent.

Let SMUD pay a portion of the costs

SMUD is partnering with participating lighting contractors to bring you energy efficient lighting at reduced prices. To minimize the cost of your interior lighting retrofit, SMUD will pay for a significant portion of the materials by rebating the contractor directly. You'll use less energy and save money on your monthly electric bills.

Who's eligible?

Funding for this program is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a limited time and is available only to customers whose monthly account size exceeds 300 kilowatts per location.

How to get started

Choose a contractor from SMUD's referral contractors list or call SMUD at 1.877.622. SMUD (7683) More.

Get at least three bids to ensure you are getting the best installation fee and highest quality service.
Determine (with contractor's assistance) the lamps, ballasts and fixtures that need to be replaced with products that meet SMUD's energy efficient specifications.
Upon SMUD approval, the contractor will install new T-8 fluorescent tube lamps (one-inch diameter) and electronic ballasts that meet SMUD's energy efficient specifications.
SMUD rebates lighting contractors for SMUD-approved lighting products based on a pre-set estimated average price.
You pay your contractor for the remainder of the project costs after SMUD contractor rebates have been applied. SMUD offers low interest financing upon approval.
Funding for this program is available for a limited time.

Application for T12 retirement incentive (PDF)