Month: October 2024

Don’t wait to earn vendor incentives

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Deadlines for 2024 incentives are almost here!

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Washington

As mentioned in a previous newsletter,  Washington lighting vendor incentives for 2024 stayed at the higher levels announced in mid-2023 to continue the program’s momentum. This means:
  • $0.05 per kilowatt-hour saved cash vendor incentive forTypical lighting retrofits and Midstream (Lighting Instant Incentive) projects.
  • $50 per fixture forAdvanced Networked Lighting Controls.
  • $300 for Small Business Lighting projects.
  • $500 for Very Small Business or Named Community Small Business Lighting projects.
Typical Lighting Retrofits and Midstream (Lighting Instant Incentive) Projects

Eligibility Timeline

Typical lighting retrofit projects:

  • Must have an incentive offer issued between January 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024.
  • All projects must be complete, and all project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2024.

Post-purchase or Lighting Instant Incentive projects:

  • Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by November 30, 2024, to receive the vendor incentive.

BONUS incentives for installing Advanced Networked Lighting Controls

Receive a cash vendor incentive of $50 per fixture for helping Pacific Power business customers save money on their energy improvements with a qualifying ANLC retrofit, including Luminaire Level Lighting Controls or LLLC .* This offer is available for incentive offers issued starting July 1, 2023, and through November 30, 2024. All project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2024.

Small Business Lighting or Projects

Receive a cash incentive of $300 for regular SBL projects and $500 for Very Small Business/Named Community SBL projects. This vendor incentive offer is for approved Wattsmart SBL vendors submitting the project and is in addition to customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business. Eligibility timeline For SBL projects, vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program between January 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024, to receive the vendor incentive.

California

Approved Wattsmart Business Lighting Vendors in California; we are excited to inform you that Pacific Power is offering the following vendor incentives!
  • $0.05 per kilowatt-hour saved cash Vendor incentive for Typical lighting retrofit projects.
  • $300 per customer location for Small Business Lighting projects.
 

Typical Lighting Retrofit Projects

  Eligibility timeline An incentive offer must be issued between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. All projects must be completed. For post-purchase projects with invoices dated September 1, 2024, and after, vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by December 31, 2024, to receive the vendor incentive.  

Small Business Lighting Projects

  Eligibility timeline New projects submitted between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, are eligible to receive the vendor incentive.  Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program within this timeframe.  All project-related invoice dates must be September 1, 2024, or later. Further details are found here.

California Program changes in effect September 1, 2024

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Pacific Power has recently implemented several program changes for Wattsmart Business in California. For an in-depth look at these program changes, please review the program website announcement, summary of changes and redlined incentive tables.

Below are some of the more significant changes:

  • Revised eligibility for T8 TLED Lamp from UL A/B dual mode to UL Type A.
  • New Advanced Lighting Control measure with higher incentive than previous control offerings.
  • Incentive increase for Interior Lighting (site-specific).
  • Advanced Lighting Controls measure (site-specific).
  • New Exterior Lighting measure offerings.
  • Heating mode requirements added to Packaged Terminal Heat Pump measure offerings.
  • Revised eligibility requirements for Heat Pumps, Air Cooled Heat Pumps, replacement of electric resistance heating (retrofit-only) and Heat Pump Water Heaters.
  • New vendor incentives for lighting (see Don’t wait to earn vendor incentives article.)
  • Incentive calculator tools have been updated to reflect the revised offerings. The tools are available to all approved Wattsmart Business Vendors on the Wattsmart Business Vendor Portal.

Important

For all other lighting and non-lighting equipment purchases that do not require pre-approval, the program updates apply to all equipment purchased on or after September 1, 2024. Equipment purchased before September 1, 2024, may qualify for incentives that were available under the previous incentive structure, and applications with accompanying invoices must be submitted within six months of the purchase date. For projects that require pre-approval, incentive offer letters issued on or after September 1, 2024, will be based on the new incentive structure.

California Summary of Changes

California Incentives

Your new Wattsmart® Portal has everything you need

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COMING SOON – Faster Payment | Easy Application | Prizes!

Visit the new portal and complete an online application for a chance to win a prize. We are offering this gift to encourage vendors to check it out and because we know you will benefit from having everything in one place.

The first benefit is faster application processing. You can view the status of your application and payment as it goes through the approval process. It’s EASY, too.

What else is on the portal?

  • Short videos demonstrating how to apply online
  • The Find-a-Vendor tool
  • Incentives and Qualified Product Lists
  • Energy specialists by area of expertise
  • News about the positive impact of Wattsmart programs
  • Resources to share with your customers
  • Wattsmart vendor benefits list

Be sure to check back soon at wattsmartincentives.com. Visit the new portal, enter the contest, and let us know if there is anything else you would like to see included—just email wattsmartbusiness@evergreen.energy.

Creative ideas to close more sales

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Selling the value: Delivering success in a challenging market
In today’s economy, inflation has touched nearly every aspect of life—from everyday items to specialized equipment. As prices rise, convincing customers to invest in energy-efficient upgrades can be increasingly difficult. Projects can no longer rely solely on energy savings or payback periods to make the sale. It is essential to also focus on communicating the overall value proposition of their offerings. To do this effectively, it’s crucial to highlight the reduced operational costs that come with energy savings, the potential for utility incentives, and the return on investment. However, perhaps the most compelling points to emphasize are the non-energy benefits. These include:
  • Positive effects on a building’s value
  • Occupant safety
  • Occupant comfort
Each project comes with unique benefits that go beyond energy savings, and understanding these customer-specific advantages and communicating their value will help offset concerns about rising project costs and market uncertainties. Remember to position yourself as a knowledgeable partner who delivers solutions that address both the immediate needs and long-term goals of your customers. These strategies can help you overcome current market challenges and build stronger relationships while growing your business.

Unlock exceptional savings with ANLC

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Imagine transforming your customer’s facility with cutting-edge lighting technology that not only enhances efficiency but also saves them money. That’s precisely what we delivered to Naches Valley Middle School in Naches, Washington.

Our expert field specialist, Lance Benedict, partnered with premium lighting vendor ecomodus. Together, they conducted a thorough assessment of the school’s lighting needs, including essential areas like hallways, open offices and classrooms.

By recommending the addition of Advanced Networked Lighting Controls or ANLC to classrooms, common areas, locker rooms, and custodial spaces, they maximized the benefits for the school. In addition, they pinpointed areas in the cafeteria, lunch rooms, and locker areas that needed fixture upgrades.

The result? The school district approved these enhancements, which led to an impressive increase in energy savings. In total, the upgraded system is projected to save around 235,000 kilowatt-hours annually. Don’t miss out on the chance to revolutionize your customer’s lighting with Advanced Networked Lighting Controls and help them enjoy substantial savings. Let us help your customers achieve the same remarkable results!

For more ways your team can help your customers save with Advanced Networked Lighting Controls, contact Lance Benedict today. See an industry example here: https://betterbricks.com/resources/betterbricks-industry-voices-chris-gilmore

Wattsmart Premium Vendor Online Store

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Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo

  • Black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL & Tall Sizes: LT–4XLT
  • Made of 4.3-ounce, 100% polyester Dri-FIT fabric
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $40

Port Authority® Collective Smooth Fleece Vest

  • Deep black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 5.9-ounce, 100% polyester fleece
  • Slightly longer length
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power and your logo on each side of the chest
  • $40

Port Authority® Long Sleeve Chambray Easy Care Shirt

  • Deep black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 2.9-ounce, 60/40 cotton/polyester chambray
  • Button-down collar
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $40

Carhartt® Rugged Professional™ Series Cap

  • Black
  • Adjustable fit with plastic closure
  • 59/39/2 cotton/poly/spandex with 100% polyester mesh back
  • Carhartt Force® sweatband fights odors; FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort
  • Structured
  • Mid profile
  • Pre-curved visor
  • Wattsmart logo
  • $25

OGIO ® Caliber2.0 Long Sleeve

  • Black
  • Adult Sizes: XS–4XL
  • 5-ounce, 100% poly pique with stay-cool wicking technology
  • Heat transfer label for tag-free comfort
  • Flat knit collar
  • Co-branded with Wattsmart | Pacific Power on the chest and your logo on the sleeve
  • $45

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Click the button on the right to send an email. Be sure to indicate the items you want and the corresponding size and quantity, your name, business name and address and phone number. Also, attach your logo for cobranding. 

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