Instant or Midstream Rebates
Instant (or midstream) rebate programs are designed to encourage lighting manufacturers to develop energy-efficient LED lighting solutions and encourage distributors to keep them in stock. These programs allow distributors to provide discounts on qualifying products upfront, allowing immediate savings to be passed along to end users at the time of purchase. The utilities reimburse distributors for the instant rebates provided at the sale.
Prescriptive Rebates
Utilities offering a prescriptive rebate have specific guidelines about energy-efficient lighting upgrades and have predetermined amounts associated with each measure installed that meets those guidelines. Depending on project scope, the utility may need to pre-approve the estimated rebate amount and conduct a post-installation inspection before funds are awarded.
Custom Rebates
A custom rebate is designed to incentivize unusual equipment or process changes that will ultimately reduce energy consumption and demand. These types of rebates are usually on equipment that isn’t covered by instant or prescriptive programs. Instead of specific guidelines for energy-saving upgrades, a customer must prove that a project will save energy and the amount will vary depending on the kWh and KW saved.
End-To-End Rebate Management
Thanks to decades of lighting expertise and modern reporting technology, US LED has streamlined the rebate management process for lighting projects so that they are completed more quickly and efficiently. The Project Management Team monitors the end-to-end procedure from specification to documentation to ensure rebate qualification goes as planned. Having worked with every major utility in the United States, US LED lighting experts will ensure that your project takes advantage of every incentive available and that no money gets left on the table.
Scaling The Process With National Programs
If your business has multiple locations across the United States, US LED offers national program rollout services to assist with rebate harvesting. The US LED Project Management Team will analyze your real estate portfolio and develop a plan for prioritizing installations that capitalize on the largest rebates first to facilitate quicker project payback. Furthermore, the team will document progress and assist with corporate reporting for LED lighting upgrades.
Use our product catalog tool to find available utility rebates in your area in real-time, along with links to the relevant product pages and datasheets. The tool can be filtered by category, or you can search by the specific catalog number.
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