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 now cover over 60% of the zip codes in the US.

 

The map below shows how the rebate climate has changed this year. Most recently, organizations in Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington DC have enacted programs offering rebates for commercial lighting. The incentives range anywhere from $.50 per lamp to $450 per fixture and include popular technologies like T8 lamps, ceramic metal halide fixtures, hardwired compact fluorescent fixtures, LED exit signs, sensors and much more.

 

 

Although there are clearly many rebate programs available, taking advantage of these programs can be difficult. What program applies to your locations? What lighting systems can you use? When do the funds expire? It can get confusing, but BriteSwitch can help you. Click here to see exactly how BriteSwitch can help.