New Construction Performance Lighting Get incentives for reducing the Lighting Power Density (LPD) when compared to Code. Imagen
We offer financial incentives for new construction and major renovation projects that use energy-efficient lighting.Measure CodeMinimum Watts ReducedIncentive/UnitTier 1>10% Below Base LPD$0.40 per wattTier 2>20% Below Base LPD$0.80 per watt Eligibility RequirementsIncentives are available to nonresidential customers in the BGE service territory (rate schedules GL, P and T), regardless of your electricity or gas supplier.New construction is defined as a new building, or space within a new building, where a licensed professional architect or engineer is preparing and certifying building plans. Major renovation projects, those for which a licensed professional architect or engineer is preparing and certifying building plans for the reconstruction of an existing space, also will be considered under this application.All projects need to meet the following requirements to qualify for performance-based lighting incentives. Projects must:Reduce the lighting power density in watts per square foot from the baseline lighting design that complies with the Interior Power Lighting Allowance obtained from current Maryland code. Wattage reduction must be at least 10% more efficient than the code requirements to qualify for incentives.Provide maintained lighting levels in accordance with the recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.Provide high-quality lighting achieving appropriate levels of glare control, color rendering, lighting uniformity and other lighting quality parameters deemed necessary by BGE.For questions about eligibility, contact us at 410.290.1202.Preapproval from BGE is required before design, purchase or installation of equipment. Quick Actions How to Participate How to Participate Complete the appropriate application via the Application Center. Await preapproval before proceeding. Be sure to include all the required supporting information along with your application.Select your preferred Service Provider or engineering firm to assist in development of your energy model or energy-savings calculation. Notify BGE once a Service Provider is selected and before finalizing the design and project scope.Receive notice that your project has been preapproved.Sign and return your preapproval letter, final energy model and invoice once the design phase is completed. BGE will review the model’s compliance with energy code and the scope of work. You’ll be notified when your project has been approved for payment.Receive your incentive check within 6 to 8 weeks after the project’s completion and payment approval. Cómo empezar ¿Listo para comenzar su proyecto? Llame al 410.290.1202, envíe un correo electrónico a Business@BGESmartEnergy.com o presente su solicitud ahora. Más información