Program Overview

Lighting retrofit rebates are already available and have proven successful in the USA and Canada. However, many businesses still face challenges in adopting energy-efficient equipment due to the financial burden of the customer co-pay. To ease this burden, we’re introducing the Customer Contribution Rebate Program which covers the customer contribution or co-pay portion.

With this new program, your business can upgrade its equipment with just a US $1 co-pay to cover the original upgrade co-pay, up to $10,000.

This Program Is Available In The USA:

• Industrial and commercial locations
• All schools (public and private)
• Hospitals and medical facilities, including medical practice offices
• Police, fire, and emergency medical service stations

Program Timeline

• Program Launch: 02/01/2025
• Pre-Registration: 11/01/2024
• Program Expiry: 03/31/2028

Program Inquiries

• Program Manager: Michael Hancock | MHancock@naece.org

Who Can Apply

• Commercial, industrial  or non-residential end-users.
• Has applied for a Utility energy efficiency upgrade rebate.
• Contractors that performed the upgrade (Note: an assignment letter is required)

What Business Locations Are Not Eligible

• Reservations and Indigenous Lands
• Territories, Puerto Rico, US Somalia
• Business located in Canada (see Customer Contribution Assistance Grant Canada: Coming Soon)
• Business located in Mexico (see Mexico E.E. Manufacturing Equipment Rebate: Coming Soon)

What Projects Qualify

Commercial/Industrial equipment upgrades to energy-efficient products, such as:

• HVAC upgrades
• Lighting upgrades
• Refrigeration upgrades

Original Customer Contribution (Co-Pay) Amount

• Amount Min: $500 – Max: $10,000

Example:

• The original customer contribution was $2,000.00: Yes
• The original customer contribution was less than $500.00: Not eligible
• The original customer contribution was more than $10,000.00: Not eligible.

Review Process

• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
• Digital applications take priority over mailed applications.
• We strive for 60-90 days after the application is filed.
• We may ask for additional information from the consumer, contractor, or the rebate issuer.

Inspection

• NAECE.Org has the right to inspect and confirm the reported products are installed and are in working order.
• A fourteen (14) day grace period will be granted to rectify non-working issue(s).
• If issues are not rectified within the grace period, the rebate application will be disqualified.
• Contractors and end-users must provide access to the project site if requested.

Grant Payment

Payment by Check

• All check payments will be mailed via the US Postal Office.
• Each check payment is subject to a US $20 fee.
• We are not responsible for the delivery time.
• All replacement checks are subject to a US $50.00 check replacement fee.
• Please allow more than 21 days after issuance before requesting a replacement.
• ACH payment notifications will be sent to your registered account email
• Please keep your account updated.

Terms and Conditions

Naece.Org may change the program and the Terms & Conditions at any time without notice. Naece.Org, however, will process pre-approved applications to completion under the Terms & Conditions in effect at the time of the pre-approval. Naece.Org reserves the right, for any reason, to stop processing applications at any time without notice. In particular, Naece.Org is not obligated to pre-approve or approve any application for a rebate that may result in Naece.Org exceeding its program budget.

The Program described in the application may be altered, suspended, or canceled by Naece.Org at any time without prior notice. Under such circumstances, the Customer/Contractor is not entitled to any program benefits in excess of those approved prior to such action by Naece.Org. Submission of a completed application does not entitle the Customer/Contractor to participate in the program. Entitlement to Program participation can only occur after Naece.Org has signed a copy of the application and granted approval.

By providing a telephone number, you are giving consent to be contacted at that number about matters that are closely related to Naece.org.These Terms and Conditions and program requirements outline the conditions under which Naece.Org will pay rebates. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change at Naece.Org’s discretion.

If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid by any court or administrative body having jurisdiction, such ruling shall not invalidate any other provision, and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms.