The following guidelines must be met before a CPS Energy rebate can be approved and processed:

1. All rebate applications are subject to the general provisions including a site visit from CPS Energy personnel both before start and after completion of the project.
2. Lighting eligible for the rebate includes: T8 with an electronic ballast of 28 watts or less, compact fluorescent lamps with installed locking disks, LED Lamps and Fixtures and LED Exit Signs. 
3. High efficiency electronic ballast must be used. 
4. Base lighting use is calculated by determining the number and type of lights existing prior to the change-out.
5. Rebate is based on the difference in KW between existing and installed lights.
6. Rebates are calculated individually for each project.
7. Total rebate will not exceed 75% of the total cost of the retrofit project as defined by the contractor invoice price.
8. The contractor must submit a detailed Lighting Economic Analysis work sheet to the facility owner that details the quantity and type of existing lights, the proposed quantity and type of lights to be installed, kW and kWH savings, estimated energy cost savings and the proposed cost of the retrofit work.
9. The contractor will furnish to the owner a written one-year guarantee on work and materials provided. The contractor supplies manufacturer’s written warranty on the materials if applicable. The guarantee should be effective from the date.
10. Lighting Ballasts that are accepted are GE Ultramax, Advance Optima, GE Proline or a product with equivalent specifications.
11. Bulbs must meet the following specifications:
    a. T8 bulbs must be 28 watts or less. Exceptions can be made if other bulbs actually reduce amount of energy required.
    b. T5HO bulbs must be 54 watts or less.
    c. Compact fluorescent bulbs must have locking discs and must meet the requirements below:
    • 40 watt - 9 watt or less
    • 60 watt - 13 watt or less
    • 75 watt - 18 watt or less
    • 100 watt - 23 watt or less
12. A refund shall become due and payable to CPS Energy if the customer fails to ensure CPS Energy that the rebated lighting equipment will be properly maintained for at least 7 years from the time of rebate.
13. CPS Energy or its designated agent will perform a pre-inspection of the site; results of the pre-inspection and proposed retrofit will determine rebate eligibility and provide/confirm the data for incentive calculation.
14. New construction projects are ineligible for this program.  Please refer to the New Commercial Building Construction guidelines.