Utility Rebates

Hubbell Industrial Lighting has partnered with dsireusa.org in an effort to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Utility rebates are offered on a federal and state level with savings and incentives for energy efficient lighting. The example below is one of many programs that can provide financial savings for lighting projects with Hubbell Industrial Lighting fixtures. Start saving today by following the 5 easy steps below to research and utilize available rebates and incentives!

5 Simple Steps For Rebates And Incentives Available Now!

  1. Click on Link: Utility Rebates
  2. Either perform a refined "Search" on the left hand toolbar, or select your state on the map.
  3. A list of financial incentive opportunities will appear. Select from the list of Utility Rebate Programs that offer the best savings opportunities.
  4. Find and select the appropriate energy provider. A brief summary of the rebate opportunities will appear.
  5. Finally, click on the link to visit the specific site and apply for the rebates!

Electronic HID Savings Example

The below example with Southern California Edison (SCE) shows a rebate and incentive program that saved $4,704 with a 8.2 month payback period, and a return on investment of 32% in the first year!

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400W CWA high-bay with 19" Aluminum Optics

Electronic HID - EL-SU

400W Electronic high-bay, 19" Aluminum Optics

Fixture Watts

460

Fixture Watts

430

Number of Fixtures

64

Number of Fixtures

32

Total Wattage

29,440

Total Wattage

13,760

Annual Operating Hours

6,000

Annual Operating Hours

6,000

Annual KWH

176,640

Annual KWH

82,560

Cost per KWH

$0.10

Cost per KWH

$0.10

Annual Energy Costs

$17,664

Annual Energy Costs

$8,256

Installation Costs

$14,400

Installation Costs

$12,160

Installation Savings

 

Installation Savings

$2,240

Annual Re-Lamping Costs

$2,286

Annual Re-Lamping Costs

$759

Annual Re-Lamping Savings

 

Anual Re-Lamping Savings

$1,527


Southern California Edison (SCE)

Standard Performance Contract Energy Efficient Rebate & Incentives Program

  • The SPC program offers non-residential customers financial incentives to encourage installing more energy efficient lighting fixtures.
  • Incentives are based on the kilowatt-hour (kWh) saved/reduced over a 12-month period. Applicants are eligible to receive up to 50% of the total project cost. The incentive limitation is $2,400,000 annually, per project site.
  • SPC is open to all SCE business customers, regardless of size or energy usage, who receive services from SCE and pay the public purpose program surcharge listed on their SCE bill.
  • 2009 Incentive Rates are based on the energy savings achieved beyond Title 24 or minimum industry standards in addition to the possible amount of peak demand reduction.
  • Annual Energy Savings Incentive Rate (kWh): $0.05 per kWh saved
  • Peak Demand Reduction Incentive Rate (kW): $100 / kW
  • The SPC Program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) discontinues the program. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SCE under the auspices of the CPUC.

SCE Rebate Incentive

Annual KWH Savings

94,080

Total First Year Cost

$34,350

$16,471

Annual Energy Cost Savings

$9,408

Total First Year Savings

 

$17,879

REBATE

$.05 per KWH saved

Total Five Year Cost

$114,150

$52,531

First Year Energy Cost After Rebate

$3,552

Total Five Year Savings

 

$61,619

First Year Energy Savings After Rebate

$12,960

 

 

 



PayBack Period With Electronic HID

Reinvesting Electronic HID Savings

Investment Cost (Installation):

$12,160

5-Year Future Value of First Year Savings

First Year Return (first Year Savings):

$17,879

(Los Angeles 5-Yr. Interest Rate: 2.27%)

$20,002

Payback Period (Months):

8.2

5-Year Future Value of Five Year Savings

First Year Return on Investment (ROI):

31.99%

(Los Angeles 5-Yr Interest Rate:2.27% PMT yr 2-5 = $10.935 Annual Savings)

$67,739