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Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Lighting Energy Efficiency Program   

Last DSIRE Review: 12/04/2012
Program Overview:
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Led Exit Signs, LED Lighting
Applicable Sectors: Commercial
Amount:Custom Incentive: $0.08-$0.20 /first year kWh saved

T12 Conversion Incentives
T8 Fluorescent Fixtures: $16 - $128
T5 High Output Fluorescent Fixtures: $32
LED 2x4 Fixture: $16 - $64
Fixtures with Built-In Occupancy Sensors: $35

Interior Lighting
T5/T8 Fixtures (HID Replacement): $55 - $105
CFL Fixture (Incandescent Replacement): $10 - $25
LED/CFL/Cold Cathode Fixture (Incandescent Replacement): $10 - $40
Ceramic Metal Halide (Incandescent Replacement): $30
LED Exit Sign (Incandescent Replacement): $25
Fixtures with Built-In Occupancy Sensors: $35

Exterior Lighting
LED Fixtures (HID Replacement): $75 - $200
Induction Fluorescent Fixtures (HID Replacement): $100 - $150
Digital HID Fixture (HID Replacement): $200 - $500
LED/Low-Wattage Lamp (Incandescent Replacement): $10
Cold Cathode (Incandescent Replacement): $10
Equipment Requirements:Eligibility for lighting products not listed in the T12 Conversion Form or Interior/Exterior Non-T12 Form (available on the program web site) will be handled on a site-specific basis.
Installation Requirements:Incentives are for Avista customers of rate schedules 11 or above.
Web Site: http://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/...
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:

  • T12 fluorescents to T8 fluorescents
  • High bay HID lighting to T5 or T8 fluorescents
  • High bay HID lighting to pulse-start metal halide lighting
  • Incandescent to compact fluorescents or cold cathode fluorescents
  • Incandescent to LED
  • Incandescent exit signs to LED exit signs

For more information regarding lighting requirements, incentive amounts, and program guidelines, visit Avista's web site or contact the utility directly.


 
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: camille.martin@avistacorp.com
Web Site: http://www.avistautilities.com/business/rebates/washington_idaho/Pages/incentive_6.aspx
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