One POCO here(NJ) had 'lighting rebates' and retro deals way back in the early/mid '80s.
Jobs were mostly 'sold' by ECs, work performed by ECs, paid by customer, who received the rebate from POCO.
One of the deals was 'cash back' after an 'auditor' from the POCO checked the install. $$$ in a check, plus the reduction in the monthly bill.
One I remember a few details, F40-T12 lamps to F32/34 T12 with a watt miser ballast. Did about 900 fixtures in a catholic school which got about $3-$4K. Also, replaced incandescent fixtures in the church with MH uplights, for another $4-$5K.
They also had $$ for efficient motors, VFDs, furnaces, water heaters, and appliances.
I do not know if there are any active rebates now.
Last edited by HotLine1; 12/17/13 11:54 PM. Reason: added additional text
