Products and Services>
LIGHTENUP

LIGHTENUP at a glance: ·   Provides funding for energy-efficient lighting retrofits at commercial and industrial facilities ·   Energy used by electric lighting constitutes 20 to 40 percent of a typical business’s electric bill. The value of effective lighting can exceed this many times over because effective lighting is essential for most business operations. ·   LIGHTENUP can help you maximize the value and minimize the electricity cost of your lighting by providing funding and technical assistance to upgrade old, inefficient lighting technology with modern, efficient technology.

Project Eligibility	ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. Platte River Power Authority proudly promotes ENERGY STAR.
How to Participate
Applications
Common Lighting Opportunities
Qualifying High Performance T8 System (Outside link - will open in a new window).
Qualifying High Efficiency T8 Ballasts (Outside link - will open in a new window).
Contractor/Vendor List
What’s New for LIGHTENUP in 2008

Project Eligibility

A project is eligible to participate in LIGHTENUP if all of the following are true:

·   Project site is served by one of the four following electric utilities: Estes Park Light & Power (970-577-3583), Fort Collins Utilities (970-221-6700), Longmont Power & Communications (303-651-8386), Loveland Water & Power (970-962-3000).
·   New energy-efficient lighting equipment is installed in a commercial building or site. Retrofit projects require existing equipment to be replaced in an existing building or site. Contact Platte River Energy Services for new construction or major renovation projects.
·   As of 1/1/08, all new T8 electronic ballasts are required to be "high efficiency" and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor as described for ballasts by CEE High Performance T8 Specification. Click here for a list of qualifying ballasts (Outside link - will open in a new window).
·   Customer who is an individual or sole proprietor (i.e., not corporation or partnership) applying for incentives, can prove their lawful presence in the United States (Colorado House Bill 06S-1023).

Top of Page

How to Participate

1. Identify a project with help from a lighting contractor, vendor or electrician, or the LIGHTENUP manager.
2. Complete the appropriate lighting application to determine the incentive amount. Receive approval and an approval code by faxing or mailing the application to Platte River Energy Services*.
3. Complete the lighting retrofit.
4. Update the application to reflect changes to the material specifications or quantities (if any), sign the Request for Payment portion of the application and mail or fax the entire application to Platte River Energy Services. Include copies of any project-related invoices*.
5. Receive incentive check in four to six weeks.

*Platte River Energy Services may request a site visit at this time to verify the accuracy of the application.

Top of Page

Applications

·   Simple Lighting Application: (Acrobat format, Excel format)

The NEW Simple Lighting Application is available for contractors and customers, who want to streamline the application process for common, one-for-one, retrofit projects. Retrofit projects that have a potential incentive greater than $1,000, require pre- approval to qualify for an incentive.

As of 1/1/08, all new T8 electronic ballasts are required to be "high efficiency" and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor as described for ballasts by CEE High Performance T8 Specification. Click here for a list of qualifying ballasts (Outside link - will open in a new window).

·   Custom Lighting Application: (Excel format)

This original application is great for optimizing Watt reduction savings and incentives. It offers more options and flexibility for a custom lighting retrofit project, including examples like: de-lamping, adding or removing fixtures, occupancy sensors, new technology, etc. Retrofit projects that have a potential incentive greater than $1,000 require pre-approval to qualify for an incentive.

As of 1/1/08, all new T8 electronic ballasts are required to be "high efficiency" and meet or exceed the Ballast Efficacy Factor as described for ballasts by CEE High Performance T8 Specification. Click here for a list of qualifying ballasts (Outside link - will open in a new window).

·   New Construction Lighting Application: (Excel format)

Incentives are available under LIGHTENUP for new energy efficient lighting systems designed and installed in new buildings or for major renovations of existing buildings. This new construction lighting application is intended for submitting your new energy efficient lighting design(s) for a rebate and to calculate energy savings. Qualifying new lighting systems must be designed to have a Watts per square foot less than the required Watts per square foot listed for the building space type(s) in Table 9.5.1 of the ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 – 2004 Lighting Power Density standard. In addition, pre-approval is required for all projects and that all four-foot fluorescent fixtures be equipped with “high efficiency” electronic ballasts. Click here for a list of qualifying ballasts.

Top of Page

Changes in Project Scope after Application is Approved

Small changes are expected and do not require any action until the project is completed.  If you find a few more or fewer fixtures than you indicated in your application, just complete the retrofit and update the application before submitting it for payment.  The same goes if you find a couple of different types of lighting fixtures that are similar to those in your original application.  However, if anything changes that will significantly affect the total incentive amount (more than 10%), you should contact Platte River for approval.

If you are unsure how changes to material specifications or quantities used in your project might affect your incentive, contact Platte River for assistance.

Common Lighting Opportunities

Old Lighting	New Lighting	Results
T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts	T8 lamps and electronic ballasts (retrofit existing fixtures with new lamps and ballasts or replace the fixtures entirely)	20 to 35% energy savings Equivalent light output Improved lighting appearance
Incandescent lamps (or "bulbs")	Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) (retrofit existing fixture with a screw-in CFLs or replace fixture with a dedicated CFL fixture)	65 to 75% energy savings Equivalent light output Lamp life extended 5 to 10 times
Metal halide, high-pressure sodium, or mercury vapor high-bay lighting	High-bay fluorescent (new fixture required)	40 to 50% energy savings Improved control / instant on Equivalent light output Improved lighting appearance
Exit signs illuminated by incandescent lamps	Exit signs illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs)	90% energy savings or more Significantly longer life

Incentive Information

Lighting Equipment	Incentive Amount		Notes
	Retrofit	New Construction
Re-Lamp & re-ballast	$500 / kilowatt	N/A	Requires high efficiency ballast
New Fixture	$500 / kilowatt	$0.05 / 0.01 Watt per sq ft reduction	Based on Table 9.5.1 ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 - 2004, requires high efficiency ballast
High Performance T8 System*	$550 / kilowatt	$0.05 / 0.01 Watt per sq ft reduction	Must meet High Performance T8 lamps and ballasts specifications*
"High Performance T8 System specifications are based on "CEE (Consortium for Energy Efficiency) High Performance T8 Specification" and are specifications for use in voluntary energy-efficiency programs. For the most recent revised voluntary specifications and a complete list of qualifying High Performance T8 4' lamps & ballast combinations, visit www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/com-lt-main.php3

Top of Page

Important notes:

·   Incentive funding is limited by annual budget and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the LIGHTENUP manager to ensure funding availability.

·   Funding is assured only after your application has been submitted, approved and an approval code issued (if applicable).

·   The maximum incentive available is from Platte River is $100,000 per customer per year. Funding beyond this maximum may be available on a case-by-case basis. Contact the LIGHTENUP manager for more information.

Top of Page

Finding a lighting vendor or contractor:

Need help finding a lighting vendor or contractor?  This list shows vendors and contractors who have helped other Platte River customers by providing materials and/or labor for their lighting retrofit projects.  Many can also help you complete the Lighting Project Funding Application.  You are free to use any vendor or contractor for your lighting retrofit; you are not limited to those on the list.

Vendor and contractor list (Acrobat format)

Contact Platte River LIGHTENUP manager

Platte River Power Authority
2000 E. Horsetooth Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80525-5721
(970) 226-4000
fax: (970) 229-5244
lightenup@prpa.org

Be sure to mark all correspondence Attn: LIGHTENUP or ask to speak with the LIGHTENUP manager.

Top of Page

Who we are | Daily Load (password needed) | OASIS Jobs | Contact us | Pressroom | Energy Tips | Learn More Energy Sources | Finance | Products and Services Questions? Contact the Webmaster - webmaster@prpa.org Copyright © 1998-2007 by Platte River Power Authority. All rights reserved.

Providing wholesale electricity and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.