Beginning Sept. 5, 2023, the Pepco Energy Savings for Business program has increased incentives on many lighting products, such as the ones listed below. These new incentive levels will be effective through Nov. 30, 2023.

• Linear ambient luminaires, $14–$18/foot (was $12–$15) 
• High/Low bay luminaires, $200–$600/fixture (was $85–$350)
• Exterior (site) luminaires, $150–$600/fixture (was $55–$300)
• Integrated retrofit kits, $45-$100/kit (was $10–$60)
• Linear retrofit kits, $25-$45/kit (was $5)
• Controls, $15-$60/fixture (was $15–$50)

View the list of all High-Efficiency Equipment Incentives for more information or contact the Pepco Energy Savings for Business program at 866-353-5798, pepcobusiness@icf.com.

After you maximize your lighting discounts, join Pepco for a webinar on September 19 at 11 am to learn about incentives other than lighting that can save energy and reduce your company's electricity bills. Register today. 

If you manage commercial property, attend Pepco's upcoming workshop on financial resources to comply with Building Energy Performance Standards on Sept. 26, from 9:45 to 11:15 am at 530 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850.

This workshop will focus on available resources to meet BEPS goals that are increasingly affecting customers in Maryland. Guest speakers will leverage their collective expertise to share information about EmPOWER Maryland, the Montgomery County Green Bank, the federal 179D deduction, and energy as a service. 

Register here for the event. 

If you still need help with energy benchmarking or having data verified, please contact the Montgomery County Green Bank's Technical Assistance experts at ta@mcgreenbank.org or submit an application form today. The Green Bank partners with benchmarking experts and helps to defray the cost of these services. 

The Green Bank's Technical Assistance Program also helps you define a business case for energy conservation measures on your commercial properties in Montgomery County. For a great start for your retrofitting and renovation initiatives, they can cover a portion of the cost of ASHRAE Level I, Level II, Level III/ Investment Grade Audits, plus feasibility analyses—and show you how you can ultimately save time and money!

Learn more here.

Check out DEP’s Green Job Portal for open positions in climate and sustainability jobs! 

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