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Commercial/Industrial and Area Lighting Efficiency Program Guidelines

The following guidelines will generally apply. Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.
  1. All replaced or retrofitted lighting equipment must be permanently installed.
  2. Only Commercial and Industrial customers qualify for the new energy-efficient fluorescent fixture incentives.
  3. All incentives sought that are $5,000 or greater require a pre and post installation inspection to be conducted by the utility.
  4. The 2008 Commercial/Industrial & Area Lighting Efficiency Program is a “one-to-one” program in that an equal number of lighting fixtures will be impacted when compared to the number of fixtures considered for retrofit or replacement. Only existing lighting systems qualify for the upgrade. New construction or the addition of more light fixtures in a facility or facility addition do not qualify.
  5. Area lighting may be metered or unmetered.
  6. Area lighting may be customer-owned or utility-owned (rental/lease).
  7. An incentive will be provided to the person responsible for the utility account after the equipment is installed and operating. No incentive(s) will be paid without the completion of the application form. The application form must then be signed by the owner and installing contractor (if applicable). The completed application form will then be submitted to the electric utility for processing. Sales receipt(s) or invoice(s) itemizing the new equipment and indicating the size, type, make, model, purchase date, and vendor must accompany each energy efficiency incentive application.
  8. The incentive payment or account credit to the owner will come directly from their local electric utility.
  9. NPPD reserves the right to do random spot checks of the performance verifications to ensure program compliance.
  10. Participating electric utilities are those that are wholesale customers of Nebraska Public Power District.
  11. NPPD will make final determination of program compliance decisions and reserves the right to cancel the program with 30 days notice.
For program compliance questions or concerns, contact:
Sam Reinke: Energy Efficiency Manager – Southern Power District
800-579-3019

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