Lighting Rebates - The Year in Review

2009 has been an incredibly good year for businesses looking to take advantage of valuable rebates for upgrading their lighting systems. Even in light of a struggling economy, utilities and governments across the country continued to invest money into conservation programs. At the beginning of the year, organizations in 36 states had a rebate program available for energy efficiency programs. Over the course of the year, another 10 states have enacted programs. Now, rebates for energy efficient lighting in non-residential applications cover over 60% of the zip codes in the US.

Click here to learn more and see a map displaying the rebate climate in the US.

Don't Miss Out On Rebates For Upgrading Your T12s

Are you still using T12 fixtures in your facilities? They are all too common in commercial lighting applications in the US. In fact, according to NEMA, 115 million 4' T12 lamps were still sold in the US last year. These systems are very inefficient; needlessly forcing customers to waste money on their utility bills.

In an effort to lower the energy demand in the US, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires manufacturers stop producing magnetic ballasts for most T12 fixtures after June 30, 2010. While these dates might seem far off, you should look to upgrade dated facilities now in order to take advantage of sizeable rebates.

Click here to find out why you should to upgrade your T12 lighting now.

It's Not Too Late To Get Your EPAct Tax Deduction for 2009

Were you involved in a large lighting project in 2009? If so, that project may still qualify for a significant tax deduction thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Any lighting upgrade job that was completed in the last year potentially qualifies for the deduction. Because the EPAct certification does not need to happen at installation, any project put into service in 2009 can still qualify for the deduction.

Click here to see how EPAct can help you.

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