The Lighting For Business Program is designed to support equipment and controls that can save energy (kWh). Incentives are based on kWh saved, regardless of what lighting products or technologies are used. Equipment must be code compliant.

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Participants must submit a complete application package that includes a completed and signed application form, a completed Lighting for Business Lighting Calculator spreadsheet and equipment specification cut sheets to verify the energy use of the proposed equipment. Program staff conducts a technical review of the application package and, if needed, contacts the participant with any questions. Upon completion of technical review, the participant is issued a pre-approval letter. Upon receipt of the pre-approval letter, the participant may purchase and install their energy efficient equipment. Equipment purchased prior to pre-approval is not eligible for incentives.

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We have a weekly Application Assistance Webinar during which our staff can help you with questions. For more information, visit our website at energysaveWV.com. You also can contact a program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com .

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Please revise the Lighting Calculator Spreadsheet to reflect the actual equipment that was installed and send that to us with an itemized invoice reflecting what was installed.

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West Virginia applicants with total change in connected load of more than 50 kW should see the detailed lighting hours of use table provided in the Non-Standard Lighting calculator on the instructions page, and choose the space types and hours that best represent their project. If an applicant can document measured lighting wattage that is on during the time periods of 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 1 - September 30, as a percent of maximum lighting wattage, they may enter that percent as their "Applicant Coincidence Factor (CF) Estimate". Otherwise, the calculator will provide a default coincidence factor for that applicant's chosen space type. For more information, contact a program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com .

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No, the CFL does not need to be ENERGY STAR® to receive incentives.

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Commercial, industrial and governmental customers of Mon Power and Potomac Edison are eligible to receive incentives through the Lighting For Business Program.

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Yes.

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The incentive programs are scheduled to continue until December 31, 2014, or until funds run out, whichever happens first.

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No, incentives are for electricity savings only.

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Incentives are limited to the total cost of the new equipment.

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Program eligibility for mixed use buildings depends on the meter set-up. For instance, if a multifamily building with a first-floor commercial retail space has a commercial meter, then that retail space as well as the building’s common areas would be eligible for program incentives.

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Yes. The program is open to all commercial, industrial, non-profit, and government retail customers of Mon Power and Potomac Edison in the state of West Virginia.

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Commercial, industrial, and government customers of FirstEnergy’s West Virginia utilities (Mon Power and Potomac Edison) in the state of West Virginia can still receive incentives, even if their projects were funded by a grant source.

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Consult your tax advisor. Incentives received by the participant may be taxable at the federal, state or local level. Participants are responsible for declaring and paying any taxes.

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Payment will be made to the participant listed on the application unless the participant elects to assign their program incentive to a third party by filling out and signing the "Authorization for Incentive Payment to Third Party" section of the program application form or completing the Dual Incentive Payment Form.

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The first thing to do when applying for incentives is to thoroughly read through the application. Applicants should also become familiar with the website, as there are many resources explaining how to fill out the application. Customers should work with their design team and contractors to ascertain whether equipment meets the requirements of the program. For specific project-related questions, contact a program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com.

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To apply for incentives, complete the application(s) and attach supplemental forms (if applicable) on the website. Fill out the entire form, including your Mon Power or Potomac Edison utility account number. Submit the completed forms, along with the manufacturer’s cut sheets for the proposed equipment by following the instructions on the application form.

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On your utility bill, near the top left side. The account number will have 14 digits.

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Please refer to the application form for the program terms and conditions. You may contact a program representative at any time for clarification or with questions at energysaveWV@saic.com.

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Yes, a single account number can have multiple applications in a single program if the project associated with that account number is undertaking several phases of equipment installation.

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For large, multi-phase projects, you may submit an application for each phase of the project. All incentives are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The project approval letter defines terms for incentive payment and a commitment expiration date unless an extension is granted by the program manager.

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A complete application package includes the following:

1. A completed, signed application form listing the quantities of qualifying
   equipment included in your project.
2. Manufacturer’s specification (“cut”) sheets for each equipment type to verify
   that the proposed equipment meets the program requirements and is eligible for
   incentives. The relevant efficience levels should be clearly indicated on the cut
   sheets. Please circle and/or highlight the information for each type of equipment.
3. Any supplementary forms (Non-Standard Lighting Calculator Spreadsheet, etc.)

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All projects applying for incentives require pre-approval from the program before purchasing and installing equipment.

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Project pre-approval is estimated to take 30 days after a complete application package is received by the program. Applications are acknowledged upon receipt with an email response. If the participant has not received an acknowledgment of application receipt within five business days of submission, contact a program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com. Once a project is installed, a complete application package with proof of purchase is received by the program, and final approval is granted, a check will be issued within approximately 90 business days.

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Applicants have 90 days (see installation schedule requirements in the program terms and conditions) to complete the installation from the pre-approval date, as noted on the pre-approval letter. However, if installation schedules are delayed, please contact your program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com to request a project extension.

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To complete the processing of your incentive, submit invoices or proofs of purchase for all proposed equipment, with the following information:

• Quantities
• Model numbers
• Installation address
• Purchase date

You must also submit a completed IRS W-9 form for the incentive recipient(s). You can download a blank W-9 here.

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Project scope often changes during installation. If changes occur after pre-approval, contact your program representative at energysaveWV@saic.com. If the installed equipment meets the program requirements, the incentive will be paid. If the installed equipment does not meet the program requirements, no incentive will be paid. Final incentive payment will be based on the "as-built" documentation provided with the final application. If your project scope increases during construction, your incentive may increase if additional funding is available. There is no guarantee of additional funds for projects that increase in size after pre-approval.

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The project does not need to be paid in full by any specific date, but a dated invoice that falls within the date range of the program is required.

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We encourage participants to apply online using the “Submit” button on the last page of the application forms whenever possible. This results in faster processing. Otherwise, send all forms and documentation through the following contact points:

• Fax: 304-699-0056


• Email: energysaveWV@saic.com


• Mail: FirstEnergy Lighting Incentives for Business Program
  104 Lakeview Center, #350, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Applications may not be submitted to an individual program representative.

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If a participant receives an application acknowledgement, their place in the queue will be saved. However, if a participant does not respond within ten business days to requests for additional information, their application may be voided or moved to the back of the processing queue.

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A random sample of project sites will be surveyed by program staff to verify pre- and/or post-installation conditions or to verify documentation prior to incentive payment. Any equipment on the final application form that qualifies for incentive payment may be subject to on-site inspection. Typically, these site visits include visual inspection of the qualifying equipment, including lighting fixture counts and confirmation of nameplate data, etc. As described in the program terms and conditions, the participant is asked to provide reasonable access to the facility, the qualifying equipment, and related documentation and data. Every effort will be made by the program staff to schedule these surveys at a mutually convenient time to avoid a delaying incentive processing.

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Please send your company information to energysaveWV@saic.com and indicate that you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive program updates. Please visit our website at energysaveWV.com for more information.

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