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Visit a participating distributor for instant discounts at checkout when you buy qualifying energy-efficient lighting, commercial food service, and HVAC solutions. You’ll lower your energy use and save on energy costs, while improving the comfort and ambiance in your space for employees and customers.

Lighting Discounts

Fixtures
FIXTURES INSTANT DISCOUNT MINIMUM CUSTOMER CONTRIBUTION
New LED exterior luminaire – 4,999 lumens (lm) or less* $40 $10
New LED exterior luminaire – 5,000 lm–9,999 lm* $60 $15
New LED exterior luminaire – 10,000 lm–19,999 lm* $75 $20
New LED exterior luminaire – 20,000 lm–29,999 lm* $110 $25
New LED exterior luminaire – 30,000 lm–39,999 lm* $140 $30
Exit signs – single or double face** $5 $2
New LED ENERGY STAR® fixture – 1,499 lm or less $13 $0.50
New LED ENERGY STAR fixture – 1,500 lm or more $17 $1
New LED troffer 2x2 and 1x4 luminaire* $30 $10
New LED troffer 2x4 luminaire* $45 $10
New LED flat panel 2x2 and 1x4 luminaire* $12 $10
New LED flat panel 2x4 luminaire* $25 $10
New LED linear ambient luminaire – 4 ft. strip, wrap, or vapor tight luminaire* $25 $10
New LED high/low bay luminaire – 5,000 lm–9,999 lm* $60 $15
New LED high/low bay luminaire – 10,000 lm–19,999 lm* $75 $20
New LED high/low bay luminaire – 20,000 lm–29,999 lm* $120 $25
New LED high/low bay luminaire – 30,000 lm–39,999 lm* $150 $30

*Maximum quantity of 250 fixtures per fixture type per 30 days per address/account number.
**Must be 3 watts or less with battery backup.
†ENERGY STAR® certified fixtures must either be inseparable or be packaged with an ENERGY STAR qualifying lamp from the manufacturer. Screw- or plug-in-based recessed trim kits are not eligible for this measure.

Lamps
LAMPS INSTANT DISCOUNT MINIMUM CUSTOMER CONTRIBUTION
HLED (Type A and Type B) $60 to $80 $2
Type B TLED (T8 and T5/T5HO) $5 $2
Type A TLED (T8 and T5/T5HO) $5 $2
LED CFL replacement lamps (CFLEDs) $9 $1

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Energy-Efficient HVAC Discounts

UNIT TYPE INSTANT DISCOUNT
Air conditioners (including rooftop)
Packaged or split systems
$263 per ton
Air source heat pumps (including rooftop)
Packaged or split systems
$300 per ton
PTAC or PTHP
Single package < 8,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h)
$56 per unit
PTAC or PTHP
Single package > 8,000 and < 11,000 Btu/h
$71 per unit
PTAC or PTHP
Single package > 11,000 and < 14,000 Btu/h
$86 per unit
PTAC or PTHP
Single package ≥ 14,000 Btu/h
$101 per unit
Ductless Mini-split
Air conditioner and heat pump
$169 per ton
Heat Pump Water Heaters $1,200 per unit
Smart Thermostat

$75 per unit

Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump
All
$300 per ton

Electrification/Fuel Switching HVAC Discounts

Electrification or fuel switching refers to transitioning from fossil-fueled equipment, such as gas, oil, and propane, to electric equipment.

UNIT TYPE INSTANT DISCOUNT
Air source heat pumps (including rooftop)
Packaged or split systems
$750 per ton
Ductless Mini-split $300 per ton
Heat Pump Water Heaters $1,500 per unit
Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump
All
$300 per ton

HVAC equipment must be listed with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Also, you’ll need to pay sales tax on the pre-incentive prices.

One incentive per measure. If a member receives an incentive on an equipment purchase, they cannot claim a second incentive on that same piece of equipment through any other SMECO Business Solutions Program application.

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Commercial Food Discounts

Refrigerators and Freezers

UNIT TYPE SIZE – SQ FT DOOR TYPE INCENTIVE
Vertical Reach In Refrigerator <15 (Small) N/A $30.00
≥15, <50 (Medium) N/A $60.00
≥50 (Large) N/A $90.00
Vertical Reach In Freezer <15 (Small) Solid Door $30.00
<15 (Small) Transparent Door $60.00
≥15, <50 (Medium) Solid Door $90.00
≥15, <50 (Medium) Transparent Door $120.00
≥50 (Large) Solid Door $120.00
≥50 (Large) Transparent Door $180.00
Horizontal (Chest) Refrigerator N/A N/A $30.00
Horizontal (Chest) Freezer N/A N/A $30.00

Dishwashers

UNIT TYPE INCENTIVE
Commercial Dishwasher $300.00

Ice Machines

Unit type Type Harvest Rate Incentive
Ice-Making Head Batch <500 (Small) $39.00
Batch ≥500, <1500 (Medium) $78.00
Batch ≥1500 (Large) $120.00
Continuous <500 (Small) $78.00
Continuous ≥500 (Large) $120.00
Remote Condensing Batch <900 (Small) $78.00
Batch ≥900 (Large) $180.00
Continuous <900 (Small) $150.00
Continuous ≥900 (Large) $300.00
Self-Contained Batch or Continuous <200 (Small) $30.00
Batch or Continuous ≥200 (Large) $120.00

Cooking Equipment

UNIT TYPE INCENTIVE
Convection Ovens $360.00
Combination Ovens $1,500.00
Steam Cookers $1,200.00
Hot Food Holding Cabinets $300.00
Fryers $300.00

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