Lighting for Business

Modernize your business with new lighting and controls, and Chelan PUD will help you pay for it. Incentives are available for indoor and outdoor lighting upgrades.

LED lighting uses less energy, operates at lower temperatures so your cooling costs are reduced, is long lasting, and requires less maintenance—often the biggest source of savings for businesses.

LEDs also provide better quality light. Gone are the days of the yellow haze!

Benefits

Better quality light, improved ambiance

Long lasting, less maintenance, break resistant

Save money now and for years

Incentives

Chelan PUD will help pay for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient lighting and controls.

Existing Buildings

$0.30 per kWh saved

You're upgrading lighting in an existing building

Existing Local Government

$0.40 per kWh saved

You're upgrading lighting in an existing building for local government agencies

New Construction

$0.06 per kWh saved

You're adding efficient lighting to a new space or addition

Incentives are based on kWh savings determined using the Lighting Calculator and are capped at 100% of project costs. Calculated savings depend on your existing and proposed lighting energy use and the actual operating hours.

Ask your lighting contractor or Drew Thompson, our commercial energy advisor, about incentive calculations for your project.

Outdoor Lighting Requirements

Light must be “Dark Sky Compliant” with full cutoff (no up-lighting)
3000K or lower color temperature
Photocell control (no timer)
Lighting shall have controls configured so that the total wattage of such lighting automatically reduces the connected lighting power by at least not less than 80% by selectively switching off or dimming luminaires at one of the following times:

From not later than 12 midnight to 6 a.m.
From not later than one hour after business closing to not earlier than one hour before business opening
or during any period when no activity has been detected for a time of no longer than 15 minutes or more.

Yes! Any upgrade costs beyond PUD incentives qualify for low-rate EnergySmart financing.

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Commercial Rebate Exclusions

The following properties are not eligible for the commercial rebate program, regardless of meter type:
❌ Short-term rentals (e.g., vacation rentals, Airbnb, VRBO)
❌ Long-term rental properties
❌ Condos and townhomes
❌ Cabins and other residential-style lodging

However, these properties may qualify for rebates through the residential rebate program. Please visit the Residential Rebates page more information.

0. Confirm Pre-Approval for Incentives Over $25,000

Pre-approval by Chelan PUD is required for projects with incentive amounts over $25,000. Projects with incentives over $25,000 without pre-approval are subject to availability of incentive dollars budgeted.

No pre-approval is needed for incentives of $25,000 and under.

1. Fill Out the Lighting Calculator (or Worksheet)

Complete the 2024 Lighting Calculator. (Alternatively, you can complete a Lighting Worksheet and email to conservation@chelanpud.org.) Contractors can complete these forms, or contact Drew for help.

2. Submit a Lighting Application

Complete the Online Lighting Application and attach your Lighting Calculator and a copy of your invoice or receipt showing the total project costs for lighting equipment purchase and installation.

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Optionally, include a completed form for Assignment of Rebate to Contractor or Pay-It-Forward. The Pay-It-Forward Program allows you to donate a portion (or all) of your incentive to the local nonprofits of your choosing.