Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business. Lighting Rebate Catalog Saving energy for a brighter future

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1 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business Lighting Rebate Catalog Saving energy for a brighter future

2 Customers may be eligible to participate in Pacific Gas and Electric Company s (PG&E) Demand Response Incentive programs. Refer to for the requirements and guidelines of these programs or call the Business Customer Service Center at

3 Table of Contents FIXTURES Interior High Performance Linear 3 Fluorescent Fixtures High Bay Compact Fluorescent Fixtures 4 Interior High Bay Linear Fluorescent Fixtures 5 Interior Induction Fixtures 6 Exterior Induction Fixtures 7 Interior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts 8 Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts 8 Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage Fixtures 9 LAMPS Low- or Reduced-Wattage T8 Systems 9 (25 and 28 watt) ACCENT AND DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING Light Emitting Diode Accent, Surface, Pendant, 10 Track and Recessed Downlight Fixtures Screw-In Compact Fluorescent Reflector Lamps 10 CONTROLS Occupancy Sensors 11 Exterior Photocells 11 Interior Time Clocks 11 DEFINITIONS 12

4 Carefully read the specifications below to ensure that you are installing qualifying products. All PG&E incentives apply towards the purchase of new or replacement energy-efficient equipment. Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible, and customers must include proof that the appliances meet all the required energy efficiency specifications. Please note that funding for these programs is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are exhausted or the program ends, whichever comes first. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice, and additional terms and conditions apply. For our most up-to-date catalogs, please visit Please visit to get more information on all of our LED incentives. General Requirements Installation address must have a commercial electric account with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). All components must be installed and operational before a rebate application is submitted. All new lighting fixtures, retrofit kits, and components must carry the appropriate, designated Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or ETL Label. All installations must be installed in accordance with all applicable local, state and national codes and ordinances. Please attach the invoice and manufacturer s specification sheet to each application documenting the characteristics of lamps, ballasts and fixtures. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. The maximum replacement fixture wattage listed in the table for each category is typically associated with the highest lamp wattage in that particular range. Customer installations that are randomly selected for inspection may be required to provide a site map or acceptable overview of locations noting where the products are installed. 2 Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

5 Fixtures Interior High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixtures To qualify for this rebate, install a new high performance T5 or T8 linear fluorescent fixture or retrofit kit with advanced optical design and T5 ballast or high efficiency T8 ballast that meets the requirements below. Complete new fixtures or new complete retrofit kits that combine advanced optics lens with high performance lamps and ballasts. Fixture efficiency must meet or exceed 80 percent. Advanced optical design that includes nonplanar lens, such as architectural and louvered designs. Lamps: All 32-watt T8 lamps must be HPT8 or Super T8 lamps and listed on the qualified High Performance T8 lamp list at All lamps must be rated as having 20,000 hours or greater average-rated lamp life based on 3 hours per start (when operated on program rapid-start ballasts). T5 HO and T8 VHO lamps must have Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 82 or greater. Ballasts: All non-emergency T8 ballasts must be designated as Premium by NEMA, or they must be listed as a HP electronic ballast on the spreadsheet found on the CEE web site at T5 HO and T8 VHO fixtures must be program rapid-start ballasts. Fixtures may be either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2'. Only certain combinations of sizes, lamps, and ballasts are available. Please check the tables to the right for approved combinations. Fixtures may be used for new construction or for the replacement of existing fixtures (either on a one-for-one fixture replacement or for fixture redesign). For more information, please visit Additional Notes: T8 measures are based on the savings provided by utilizing a one-lamp or two-lamp fixture instead of the industrystandard three-lamp fixture. Additional savings are realized if a RLO ballast is used instead of the standard, base-case NLO ballast. Please note that savings are reduced if a HLO or VHLO ballast is used. T5 measures are based on the savings provided by utilizing a two-lamp T5 fixture instead of the industry-standard three-lamp T8 fixture. Additional savings are realized if a NLO ballast is used instead of a HLO ballast. VHLO T5 ballasts are excluded due to insufficient savings relative to the base case. High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Rebates Tables T8 FIXTURES: 2' x 2' Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate LB15 2 Fixture RLO $17.50 LB17 2 Kit RLO $17.50 LB19 2 Fixture NLO $17.50 LB23 2 Kit NLO $17.50 LB27 2 Fixture HLO $17.50 LB31 2 Kit HLO $17.50 LB35 1 Fixture NLO $20 LB37 1 Kit NLO $20 LB39 1 Fixture HLO $20 LB41 1 Kit HLO $20 LB43 1 Fixture VHLO $20 LB45 1 Kit VHLO $20 T8 FIXTURES: 2' x 4' Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate LB14 2 Fixture RLO $17.50 LB16 2 Kit RLO $17.50 LB18 2 Fixture NLO $17.50 LB22 2 Kit NLO $17.50 LB26 2 Fixture HLO $17.50 LB30 2 Kit HLO $17.50 LB34 1 Fixture NLO $20 LB36 1 Kit NLO $20 LB38 1 Fixture HLO $20 LB40 1 Kit HLO $20 LB42 1 Fixture VHLO $20 LB44 1 Kit VHLO $20 T5 FIXTURES: 2' x 2' Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate LB21 2 Fixture NLO $17.50 LB25 2 Kit NLO $17.50 LB29 2 Fixture HLO $17.50 LB33 2 Kit HLO $17.50 T5 FIXTURES: 2' x 4' Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate LB20 2 Fixture NLO $17.50 LB24 2 Kit NLO $17.50 LB28 2 Fixture HLO $17.50 LB32 2 Kit HLO $17.50 BALLAST FACTOR MAY BE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Acronym Ballast Factor Name Ballast Factor Range RLO Reduced Lighting Output BF 0.85 NLO Normal Light Output 0.85 < BF 0.95 HLO High Light Output 0.95 < BF 1.1 VHLO Very High Light Output BF > 1.1 3

6 High Bay Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Only complete, new compact fluorescent fixtures qualify. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table for each range of lamp wattage being replaced. New fixture wattage is the total system wattage (lamp and ballast). Ballasts must have a power factor greater than or equal to 0.9. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, lowpressure sodium, standard metal halide or pulse-start metal halide. Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L1022 rebate code). To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent and fluorescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on the lamp label. New exterior installations qualify if existing lamps are 100 watts or less. May qualify for an additional control(s) rebate through the Occupancy Sensor and/or Exterior Photocells category, provided all requirements are met. Other fixture configurations and exterior applications greater than 100 watts will be considered under our Customized Retrofit Incentive program. Exterior installations and applications only qualify for rebate code LA00 (see table). Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Fixture Wattage Unit Measure L1014 Interior 400 watt 244 watt (Tier 1) $60/fixture L1013 Interior 400 watt 360 watt (Tier 2) $35/fixture L1022 Interior watt 192 watt $25/fixture L1021 Interior watt 128 watt $20/fixture L962 Interior 100 watt 70 watt $15/fixture LA00 Exterior 100 watt 70 watt $10/fixture 4 Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

7 Interior High Bay Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Only complete, new, high-performance T8/T5, super T8, T8 VHO, or T5 HO interior linear fluorescent fixtures qualify. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Interior Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table to the right for each range of lamp wattage being replaced. New fixture wattage is the total combined system wattage (lamp and ballast). Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium and standard metal halide (or pulse-start metal halide). Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture equals a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L1033 rebate code). Any wattage incandescent lamp may be replaced by complete, new linear fluorescent fixtures. To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on the lamp label. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. All 32-watt T8 lamps must be HP T8 or super T8 lamps and listed on the qualified HP T8 lamp list at All lamps must be rated equal to or greater than 20,000 hours of average-rated lamp life based on 3 hours per start (when operated on program rapid-start ballasts). All lamps must have a Color Rendering Index (CRI) that is equal to or greater than 82. All T8 ballasts must be rated as NEMA premium or designated HP electronic ballast as listed on org, T5 HO must be program rapid-start ballasts. Additional Details: These retrofits may qualify for an additional controls rebate through the Occupancy Sensors category, provided all requirements are met. Example calculation: Linear fluorescent fixture plus integrated fixture sensor (rebate code L1035 for $75 and rebate code L1037 for $15). $75+ $15 = $90 total. T8 and T5: Program rapid-start ballasts are designed to provide maximum lamp life in frequent lamp starting applications such as in areas where occupancy sensor controls are used. T8 Only: Instant-start electronic ballasts are the most popular type of electronic ballast today because they provide maximum energy savings and start lamps without delay. Interior Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Fixture Wattage Unit Measure L1036 > 400 watt 600 watt $100/fixture L watt 244 watt (Tier 1) $75/fixture L watt watt (Tier 2) $45/fixture L watt 192 watt $45/fixture L watt 128 watt $25/fixture L watt 64 watt $10/fixture Exterior installations do not qualify for this rebate. If you apply for this rebate, you will not be eligible for additional rebates under the Compact Fluorescent Fixtures category. Other fixture configurations may be considered under our Customized Retrofit Incentive Program. 5

8 Interior Induction Fixtures Applies only to complete, new induction fixtures or retrofit kits, and retrofit kits must have the ballast separate from the lamp. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Interior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium and standard metal halide (or pulse-start metal halide). Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture equals a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L1025 rebate code). Any wattage incandescent lamp equal to or greater than 60 watts may be replaced by complete, new interior induction fixtures. To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on the lamp label. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. May qualify for an additional control(s) rebate through the Occupancy Sensors category, provided all requirements are met. Example calculation: Interior induction fixture plus integrated sensor (rebate code L0270 for $90 and rebate code L1037 for $15) $90 + $15 = $105 total. Exterior installations and applications are typically operating during non-peak hours and therefore do not qualify under this interior fixture category. Screw-based retrofit kits do not qualify for this rebate. Interior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Lamp Wattage Unit Measure L watt 250 watt (Tier 1) $90/fixture L watt 360 watt (Tier 2) $50/fixture L watt 180 watt $60/fixture L watt 120 watt $50/fixture L watt 70 watt $25/fixture 6 Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

9 Exterior Induction Fixtures Applies only to complete, new induction fixtures or retrofit kits, and retrofit kits must have the ballast separate from the lamp. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Exterior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table to the right for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and standard metal halide or pulse-start metal halide. Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L0267 rebate code). Any wattage incandescent lamp 60 watts or greater may be replaced by complete new exterior induction fixtures. To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on lamp label. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. May qualify for an additional controls rebate through the Exterior Photocells category, provided all requirements are met. Exterior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Lamp Wattage Unit Measure L watt 250 watt $90/fixture L watt 180 watt $40/fixture L watt 120 watt $40/fixture L watt 100 watt $35/fixture L watt 70 watt $25/fixture Street and roadway installations do not qualify; please refer to for details about PG&E s Street Light Program, or contact your PG&E Account Representative for more information. Pulse-start metal halide does not qualify for this rebate. Please refer to the Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts category. Screw-based retrofit kits do not qualify for this rebate. 7

10 Interior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Only complete, new pulse-start metal halide fixtures or retrofit kits with electronic HID ballasts qualify. Retrofit kits and new fixtures must be equipped with pulsestart metal halide or ceramic metal halide lamps and electronic ballasts that are compatible with controls and capable of dimming or bi-level functionality. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Interior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Rebate Table below for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and standard metal halide (or pulse-start metal halide). Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 400-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 400-watt base case and qualifies under the L1030 rebate code). Any wattage incandescent lamp equal to or less than 60 watts may be replaced by complete, new interior HID fixtures. Example calculation To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp. Multiply number of lamps by nominal lamp wattage as listed on lamp label. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. Exterior installations and applications that are typically operating during non-peak hours do not qualify. Please refer to the Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts category. Other fixture configurations may be considered under PG&E s Customized Retrofit Incentive Program. Interior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Lamp Wattage Unit Measure L1010 > 400 watt 600 watt (Tier 1) $20/fixture L1009 > 400 watt 750 watt (Tier 2) $15/fixture L watt 250 watt $10/fixture L watt 150 watt $10/fixture L watt 125 watt $10/fixture L watt 70 watt $5/fixture Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Only complete, new pulse-start metal halide, ceramic metal halide fixtures or retrofit kits with electronic HID ballasts qualify. Retrofit kits and new fixtures must be equipped with ceramic metal halide or pulse-start metal halide lamps and electronic ballasts that are compatible with controls, and capable of dimming or bi-level functionality. New fixtures must not exceed the maximum Replacement Fixture Wattage listed in the Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Rebate Table below for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage. Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, standard metal halide or pulse-start metal halide. Existing lamp wattage used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 400-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 400-watt base case and qualifies under the L1027 rebate code). Any wattage incandescent lamp 60 watts or greater may be replaced by complete new exterior HID fixtures. To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp. Multiply number of lamps by nominal lamp wattage as listed on lamp label. In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp. Street and roadway installations do not qualify, but other fixture configurations may be considered under PG&E s Customized Retrofit Incentive Program. Exterior HID Fixtures with Electronic Ballasts Rebate Table Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Lamp Wattage Unit Measure L1028 > 400 watt 750 watt $20/fixture L watt 250 watt $15/fixture L watt 175 watt $15/fixture L watt 125 watt $10/fixture L watt 100 watt $10/fixture L watt 70 watt $5/fixture 8 Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

11 Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage Fixtures Only complete, new fluorescent fixtures with programmedstart electronic ballasts and lamps that meet requirements in the Second Generation T8 or T5 Linear Fluorescent Lamps with Electronic Ballasts category qualify. Must be manufactured with fixture-body integrated occupancy sensors that control the individual fixture and meet UL requirements. All lamps must be pin-based fluorescent or another permanently-installed technology. Please note that screw-in lamps are not eligible for this rebate. Must include a passive infrared and/or ultrasonic occupancy sensor with a fail-safe feature in case the lamp fails due to a sensor failure. The fixture must operate at low-standby light levels during vacancy, and then switch to full light output upon occupancy. The fixture cannot exceed 35 percent of full wattage during unoccupied periods. Fixtures whose settings can be overridden are not eligible. Not eligible for additional rebates through the Occupancy Sensors rebate category. Installation Process: Low-mode setting should be chosen so that the surface illumination levels are code compliant. Rebate Rebate/ Code Description Unit Measure L733 Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage $15/fixture Lamps Low- or Reduced-Wattage T8 Systems (25 and 28 watt) Rebates are for the installation of 4-foot low-wattage T8 lamps that replace 32-watt T8 lamps. Approved lamps can be found at on the most recent spreadsheet listed as 28W & 25W Lamps & Ballasts. Replacement lamps in this rebate category are not eligible for additional rebates through the Interior High Bay Linear Fluorescent Fixture category. Additional Details: Low-wattage T8 lamps are best used to replace First Generation 700 series 32-watt T8 lamps in existing lighting systems. Care should be taken to read manufacturer recommendations for ballast requirements and use in low temperature. Rebate Existing Lamp Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Lamp Wattage Unit Measure L watt 28 watt $0.50/lamp L watt 25 watt $1/lamp 9

12 Accent and Directional Lighting Light Emitting Diode (LED) Accent, Surface, Pendant, Track and Recessed Downlight Fixtures Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or halogen fixtures up to 100 watts. The light emitting diodes (LEDs) must replace reflectortype incandescent, PAR halogen, or PAR halogen IR fixtures as a fully-integrated LED luminaire (complete retrofit kit). The LEDs must meet a minimum luminaire efficacy of 35 lm/w. All new LED fixtures must be on the list of Pre-Qualified LED Fixtures available at Customers are responsible for verifying that new fixtures work with existing lighting controls. Downlights intended for installation in insulated ceilings must meet Title 20 requirements. Please note that screw-in LED lamps are not eligible for these rebates. Rebate Existing Fixture Replacement Rebate/ Code Wattage Fixture Wattage Unit Measure LC23 66 to 100 watt > watt $25/fixture LC25 41 to 65 watt watt $20/fixture LC29 40 watt < 10 watt $15/fixture Starting in April 2013, LED directional screwin replacement lamps will be available with a PG&E incentive through participating electrical and lighting distributor partners. Please visit to get more information on this and other LED incentives. Screw-In Compact Fluorescent Reflector Lamps Replace incandescent floodlights, recessed down lights, and/or track lighting bulbs with a 14- to 28-watt compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). Screw-in compact fluorescent reflector lamps with integrated ballasts must be listed as ENERGY STARqualified. Screw-in induction reflector lamps also qualify if it can be demonstrated that lamp performance is equivalent to ENERGY STAR rating minimums. Visit for more information. Rebate Rebate/ Code Description Unit Measure L1005 Screw-in, Compact Fluorescent, $4/lamp Reflector Lamps, watt 10 Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

13 Controls Occupancy Sensors This rebate applies to hardwired or wireless, batterypowered or wireless, self-powered passive infrared and/ or ultrasonic detectors that control interior lighting fixtures only. Self-contained, wall-box lighting sensors are defined as units without an exterior switch pack or relay that are designed to replace a standard wall switch. Fixture-integrated sensors are defined as units that are factory-installed in a lighting fixture and used in interior installations and they must control all lamps in the fixture. Controlled-wattage requirements, where applicable, are listed in the Occupancy Sensors Rebate Table. Occupancy Sensors Rebate Table Rebate Rebate/ Code Description Unit Measure L82 Wired Wallbox Switch $5/sensor HA28 Wireless Wallbox Switch $5/sensor L859 Wired Sensor Controlling < 500 watt $35/sensor HA44 Wireless Sensor Controlling < 500 watt $35/sensor L860 Wired Sensor Controlling 500 watt $50/sensor HA45 Wireless Sensor Controlling 500 watt $50/sensor L1037 Fixture Integrated High-Bay $15/sensor Occupancy Sensor Fixture Wattage 150 watt L1038 Fixture Integrated Low-Bay $10/sensor Occupancy Sensor Fixture Wattage < 150 watt Sensors for exterior installations do not qualify for this rebate. Additional Process: New fixtures equipped with fixture-integrated sensors used in stairwells, hallways, or garages sometimes qualify through the Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage Fixtures rebate category and not the Occupancy Sensor category, depending on their specifications. Please be sure that your product qualifies under the correct category. Additional Details: When used in conjunction with both T8 and T5 lamps, program rapid-start ballasts are designed to provide maximum lamp life in frequent lamp applications such as in areas where occupancy sensor controls are used. When used in conjunction with T8 lamps, instant-start electronic ballasts are the most popular type of electronic ballast today because they provide maximum energy savings and start lamps without delay. Exterior Photocells Rebate applies to built-in or stand-alone twist-lock photoelectric cells that switch certain outdoor lighting loads on at dusk and off at dawn. Interior installations do not qualify for this rebate. Interior Time Clocks Must control the on and off schedule of lighting equipment. Must protect scheduled events from interruptions via back-up system during power outages. Exterior installations do not qualify for this rebate. Rebate Rebate/ Code Description Unit Measure L36 Photocells $10/photocell Exterior Rebate Rebate/ Code Description Unit Measure L31 Time Clocks $15/time clock Interior 11

14 Definitions Bi-level Stairwell/Corridor Fixture: This type of lighting fixture is designed to reduce energy consumption while still providing appropriate illumination levels during occupied periods and emergency egress. When spaces are unoccupied, the fixture operates at low light levels. Candelabra Base: A smaller screw-in base for light bulbs with a 12-millimeter diameter, also referred to as an E12 base. Edison Base: The most common screw-in base for light bulbs with a 26-millimeter diameter, also referred to as a E26 (or medium) base. ETL: ETL stands for the Electrical Testing Laboratory, which marks products of compliance to applicable electrical, gas and other safety standards. For more information, visit Fixture: Refers to new equipment being installed based on system wattage (lamp and ballast). Fixture-Integrated Sensors: Occupancy sensors that are factory- or field-installed in a lighting fixture which are intended to control the lamps within that fixture. High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixture: Includes complete fixtures or complete retrofit kits only. Fixture efficiency that meets or exceeds 80 percent with advanced optical design that includes nonplanar lens, such as architectural and louvered designs. Either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2' and can contain one or two lamps. Only certain combinations of high performance lamps and high performance ballasts are eligible. High Performance T8 Lamp: These high-performance lamps are also known as 800 series fixtures. Typically the third generation T8 lamps outperform first generation 700 series T8s in both lamp lumen output and longer lamp life. NEMA Premium Ballasts: These are the most efficient fluorescent fixed output and dimmable electronics for T8 ballasts to be recognized by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Parking Garage: A parking garage is a covered building or structure for the purpose of parking vehicles, which consists of at least a roof over the parking area enclosed with walls on all sides. Parking garages may have fences, rails, partial walls (pony wall) or other barriers in place of one or more walls. The structure has an entrance(s) and exit(s), and includes areas for vehicle maneuvering to reach the parking spaces. If the roof of the parking structure is also used for parking, the section without an overhead roof is considered parking lot instead of a parking garage. Self-Contained Wall-Switch (Wall-Box) Lighting Sensors: Line voltage units that are designed to replace a standard wall switch without an additional switch/relay pack. UL Underwriters Laboratory: An independent product safety certification organization. For more information, visit Wall- or Ceiling-Mounted Sensor: This type of sensor is generally installed to control multiple fixtures in a zone. It typically requires a low-voltage switch and a relay pack, but may include line-voltage type sensor as well. High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixture Ballasts: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Premium or CEE qualified T8 ballasts or T5 ballasts. High Performance Linear Fluorescent Lamps: Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) qualified 4-foot T8 lamps or 2-foot T8/T5 lamps with at least 20,000 hour rated life and a Color Rendering Index (CRI) that meets or exceeds Apply or check the status of your rebate online through erebates at For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit or call our Business Customer Service Center at

15 More ways for your business to save money. Looking for more information on PG&E rebates and incentives for your business? Visit to access the latest rebate information and catalogs. If you are ready to apply for a rebate, you can download an application at You may also apply online and check the status of your rebate(s) through PG&E s erebates at PG&E offers a wide range of tools and resources at energysavingsrebates that can help your business save energy and money and help the environment, such as: Sign up for Automated Benchmarking Service at so that you can use the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track and compare your facility s energy performance over time. Use PG&E s audit tools to identify options for saving energy and money at your facility, and get started on developing a comprehensive energy management plan. Find a suite of customized incentives for retrofitting outdated, inefficient equipment, as well as incentives to optimize existing equipment through retrocommissioning. Explore PG&E s Demand Response programs, which offer incentives for managing your energy use during times of peak demand. Check out PG&E s incentives for solar, wind and fuel cell self-generation equipment, if you re considering generating your own electricity. You may also learn more about these programs, tools and offers by contacting your local PG&E Account Representative or by calling our Business Customer Service Center at Ready to get started with your next project and need the help of a contractor? Find local vendors who participate in PG&E s Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business Program at PG&E refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. PG&E prints its materials with soy-based inks on recycled paper. April 2013 CSB