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The following lighting policies apply to all lighting projects. PROJECT AND MEASURE DEFINITION Rebates are for 1-for-1 upgrades and retrofits of existing equipment, unless applying for General Watts Reduced measure or new construction eligible. PRIVATE LABELING GUIDANCE Focus on Energy requires lighting products to have the brand, model/catalog number(s), specification sheet(s), and invoicing match their respective DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) product listing when the DLC logo appears after the section header. For privately labeled products, this means the manufacturer, brand, and model under which the product is being sold must have its own DLC listing separate from any other DLC listing(s) for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Should a separate listing for the privately labeled equipment not exist on DLC, the General Watts Reduced measure may be used. NOTE : Omnidirectional, Directional, and Decorative Lamps are ineligible for rebates. Focus on Energy is a DLC member utility and therefore adheres to DLC’s private label policy. Why? With LED technology advancements and product choices, it has become increasingly common for LED equipment to be rebranded and sold under another manufacturer, model, and/or brand. This presents challenges for Utility Programs to verify equipment performance and eligibility as the relationship between the OEM and private labeling entity is not always known. The Program relies solely on DLC to validate equipment performance. DLC listed performance data (tested and reported) is exclusive to the product listed, including the specific manufacturer, and model of the product listed on DLC. The challenges in managing the large number of rebranded products available and the OEM they correspond with has resulted in the Program needing to rely solely on DLC to verify equipment performance. Any product being rebranded will be required to be DLC listed under the rebranded manufacturer and model to prove equipment performance and to be considered for any rebates. It is strongly advised Trade Allies and customers independently verify equipment is DLC listed under the manufacturer and model for which it is being bought/sold under. Focus on Energy will not be liable for products which are misrepresented as being DLC listed and/or qualifying for a rebate from Focus on Energy. Please contact your Energy Advisor or Focus on Energy if you need assistance in verifying equipment eligibility. PRODUCT EQUIVALENCY Product categories presented in this catalog do not imply equivalency. All installations are expected to meet current IESNA recommendations for delivered light level and uniformity. Compliance is the responsibility of the installer.
FIELD ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING OUTPUT GUIDANCE Field adjustable products allow for the wattage, light level output, or color temperature of the fixture to be modified by means of a switch or fixture setting. Field adjustable products are most common in downlights and troffers. DLC and ENERGY STAR® lists the highest wattage in their technical specifications for field adjustable products. For measures requiring adherence to a specific wattage limit, Focus on Energy will base equipment eligibility on the wattage stated on the DLC listing, ENERGY STAR listing, or specification sheet. Field adjustable fixtures where the wattage has been adjusted to be within a qualifying wattage limit for a Focus on Energy rebate, may be accepted should a separate written statement from the customer or Trade Ally be provided with the rebate application. The written statement must clearly identify the quantity of fixtures being applied for where the settings have been adjusted accordingly. This statement must specify which setting is used (by referencing room types or fixture code on the drawings). Failing to provide this documentation will result in Focus on Energy referencing the DLC listing, ENERGY STAR listing, or specification sheet wattage for the purpose of determining equipment eligibility. MUNICIPAL ROADWAY LIGHTING Customers applying for municipal roadway lighting must submit a copy of utility bill verifying customer is on a utility rate for customer owned streetlights. Utility owned streetlights are not eligible for rebates. UL TYPE B PRODUCTS By signing the application, customers agree that necessary steps have been taken to ensure product, luminaire, and maintenance safety when directly wiring UL Type B products to line voltage.
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