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Lighting rebates are a way for utilities to reduce electric demand and increase energy efficiency across North America. More generally known as demand side management programs, they have been around for the past 40 years but have really gained more…
Rebates for LEDs Are Available Across the Country
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for a sizeable rebate when installing LED solutions in your existing facility or new construction project. Rebate programs often have requirements products must meet in order to qualify. They may require a…
Where Are the Best Areas for Lighting Rebates?
Customers with multiple locations, nationwide distributors and contractors all want to focus on those regions with the highest rebates. Unfortunately, it’s not an easy question to answer because rebates can vary so much. While there’s no clear-cut answer, BriteSwitch can…
8’ DLC Tube Category Brings New Rebate Options
While 4’ fixtures represent a large portion of the commercial market, many people don’t realize there are many 8′ fixtures out there. In industrial, education and retail applications, 8’ fixtures are fairly common with some of them still being T12.…
LED Rebate Amounts Start to Level Out
Historically, rebates for LED lighting have decreased 10 – 20% every year. This year, the rebate amounts have started to level out; the average prescriptive rebate for LED only went down 1% across all product lines. That being said, some…
2018 LED Rebate Amounts Start to Level Out
Historically, rebates for LED lighting have decreased 10 – 20% every year. This year, the rebate amounts have started to level out; the average prescriptive rebate for LED only went down 1% across all product lines. That being said, some…
How is DLC 4.2 Affecting Rebates?
Earlier this year, Design Lights Consortium (or “DLC”) implemented a new version of their LED specifications. They were meant to further advance LED technology in the marketplace and, for most LED products, it required improved efficacy (increased lumens per watt).…
Rebate Coverage in US Hits Record High
Over the past few months, rebate organizations across the country have been busy updating their 2017 programs. According to our North American Rebate and Incentive database, 79% of the US is covered by an active commercial lighting rebate program, the…
Where Are the Best Areas for Lighting Rebates?
Customers with multiple locations, nationwide distributors and contractors all want to focus on those regions with the highest rebates. Unfortunately it’s not an easy question to answer because rebates can vary so much. • The 3 States with the Highest…
Rebates for LED Tubes: Huge Opportunity But Hard to Get
As the efficiency of LED tubes has increased, and prices have come down considerably, we see an enormous amount of projects where T12 and T8 solutions are being replaced by LED tubes. There are 3 different types of LED tube…
Lighting Control Rebates Going Strong
About two-thirds (64%) of the United States is covered by prescriptive lighting rebates, according to BriteSwitch, http://briteswitch.com/index.html a rebate fulfillment company. These rebates can significantly reduce the installed cost of new lighting in existing buildings and improve payback by 20-25%,…
Rebate Trends for 2016 by BriteSwitch
Over the past few months, organizations across the country have been busy updating their 2016 rebate programs. Right now, 64% of the country is covered by an active commercial lighting rebate program. We’ve noticed the following trends: • Record Number…
5 Things You Should Know About Commercial Lighting Rebates
http://www.briteswitch.com 1) Wait for the green light – A majority of rebate programs require pre-approval before new materials are purchased and it may take 29 days on average. 2) Not all products are the same – Rebate programs usually have…
Illuminating Outdoor Rebates by BriteSwitch
LED outdoor lighting is rapidly gaining in popularity due to tremendous energy and maintenance savings and significant rebates are available. More than 3,000 electric utilities span the country, each potentially with different rebate programs and eligibility requirements. BriteSwitch specializes in…
Making Rebates Simple
BriteSwitch can help you with the rebate process, from identifying if your locations qualify for rebates to getting the final rebate check. More than 3,000 electric utilities span the country, each potentially with different rebate programs and eligibility requirements. Even…
Rebates for LED T8 Replacements by BriteSwitch
At Lightfair last week, many manufacturers showcased new LED solutions to upgrade from T12 or T8 to LED solutions, whether new fixtures, retrofit kits or replacement lamps. The rebates for these solutions are off to a very strong start, but…
