Idaho

Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency

Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Lighting Energy Efficiency Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/07/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Idaho
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Led Exit Signs, LED Lighting
Applicable Sectors:	Commercial
Amount:	Custom: $0.08-$0.20/first year kWh saved Single Lamp T8 Fixtures: $8 - $40 4/8-Foot T5/T8 (Interior): $16 - $128 CFL Lamp/Fixture (Interior): $15 - $25 LED Lighting (Interior) $10 - $34 Linear LED/T8 Fixture: $40 Ceramic Metal Halide (25W Interior): $30 Digital HID Lighting (Exterior): $200-$500 LED Lighting (Exterior): $75 - $200 Induction Fluorescent Fixture (Exterior): $100 - $150 Cold Cathode/Low Wattage LED Lamps (Exterior): $10 Sign Lighting: $10/incandescent replaced LED Exit Signs: $25 Occupancy Sensors: $35
Maximum Incentive:	70% of cost for energy efficient lighting upgrades
Equipment Requirements:	Eligibility for lighting products not listed in the Commercial Lighting Table must be handled on a site-specific basis.
Installation Requirements:	Incentives are for Avista customers of rate schedules 11 or above.
Web Site:	https://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/Pages/IDCommerci...

Summary:

Avista Utilities' Commercial Lighting Program provides incentives for lighting upgrades. New construction projects and proved energy saving lighting measures not listed on rebate form are evaluated on a site-specific basis. Incentive amounts vary; some common lighting upgrades eligible for incentives through the program include:

High bay HID lighting to T5 or T8 fluorescents
Incandescent to CFL Lamp and Fixture
Incandescent to LED
Incandescent to LED or cold cathode fluorescents
Incandescent exit signs to LED exit signs
Installation of occupancy sensors
Installation of individually controlled daylighting ballasts

Contact:

	Avista Utilities Customer Service PO Box 3727 Spokane, WA 99220 Phone: (800) 227-9187 E-Mail: AskAvista@AvistaUtilities.com Web Site: http://www.everylittlebit.com/FindRebates.aspx

	Camille Martin Phone: (509) 495-4276 E-Mail: lighting_incentives@avistautilities.com Web Site: http://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/Pages/incentive_6.aspx

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