Lighting Retrofits

Upgrading the lighting at your business can improve employee productivity, increase sales and reduce safety hazards. Energy-efficient lighting can also reduce operating costs and increase the value of your facility.

This program helps owners and leaseholders of commercial and industrial facilities upgrade lighting and controls to more efficient technologies. This program offers cash incentives for installing approved energy-saving upgrades.

Material specifications and requirements are provided to help ensure quality work. Participants are responsible for properly disposing of removed materials, such as fluorescent tubes and ballasts, in a manner that complies with all regulations. Some lighting contractors offer such disposal service. Learn more by reading our Lighting Retrofits Flyer (PDF).

Eligible Customers

Commercial and industrial facilities served by the district are eligible for this rebate program. To participate, the district must complete a site visit and sign an agreement with the customer before the project begins. All newly installed equipment must meet the requirements of the program.

Recycling Information

Fluorescent and High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting contain trace amounts of mercury and other toxic materials. Lamps and ballasts should always be disposed of properly. For more information, contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Hazardous Waste Program at (503) 223-5913 or Total Reclaim Environmental Services at (503) 281-1899.

Lighting Tips

• Upgrade fluorescent T-12 lights with magnetic ballasts to fluorescent T-8 or LED lights.
• Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR LED bulbs.
• Replace incandescent or fluorescent exit signs with long-lasting, low energy LED exit signs.
• Upgrade incandescent security and parking lot lighting to LED fixtures.
• Install time clocks or photoelectric cells to control exterior lighting.
• Consider removing excess fluorescent lamps and installing reflectors.
• Clean diffusers and lamps every 6-12 months for improved light output.
• Paint dark walls and ceiling with lighter colors to maximize the effect of existing light sources.
• Don’t use it when you don’t need it! The most efficient light is one that is turned off when it isn’t needed.

Rebate Application

We partner with Efficiency Services Group (ESG) to bring you this rebate program. To learn more about our lighting rebate program or for a free energy use assessment, please call ESG at (888) 883-9879 or email ESG.