Lighting to Go
Have questions or need training support?
Contact the Pacific Northwest Lighting to Go team with questions.
503-914-0008 | [email protected]
Mercury containing lamps, including fluorescent and HID, will
no longer be available for sale in Washington starting in 2029. Upgrade your lighting now before the LED fixture and lamp discounts head off into the sunset.
Discounts available January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Lighting to Go is an energy program designed to:
Help sell high-efficiency lighting and controls equipment that can reduce customer utility bills and benefit the environment.
Increase sales of high-efficiency lighting and controls equipment by reducing upfront costs and improving your bottom line.
Increase stocking of high-efficiency lighting and controls equipment at the distributor to provide a streamlined energy efficiency program experience for smaller projects and quick turnaround maintenance projects.
Program Information and Resources
Marketing
Equipment
All lamps, fixtures, and LLLC controls must be DLC listed
Recessed downlights must be ENERGY STAR listed
Utility Links
Distributor Resources
Distributor login page for Iris claims
Distributor Iris system and claim submission educational materials (coming soon!)
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m a contractor, and I don’t know if my distributor participates in this program. Who can I contact to find out?
Contractors installing qualified efficient lighting for any Seattle City Light and Snohomish County PUD commercial customer can find a list of participating distributors below. These distributors can help you access incentives that may be right for your project.
To access program discounts, contractors completing projects for commercial customers should mention to the distributor that their customer is a commercial Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, or Snohomish County PUD customer. We encourage contractors to work with their distributors to see what options for competitive pricing may be available, and potentially shop around.
Can I combine discounts from the Lighting to Go program and the other lighting programs?
Equipment purchased using the Lighting to Go program is not eligible to receive incentives or rebates through any other utility program.
How do I find a distributor that participates in the Lighting to Go program?
A list of distributors participating in the Lighting to Go program is linked below. They can help find qualified efficient lighting for any Seattle City Light and Snohomish County PUD commercial customer. These distributors can help you access incentives that may be right for your project.
To access program discounts, mention to the distributor that the customer is a commercial Seattle City Light or Snohomish County PUD customer and would like to receive Lighting to Go discounts for efficient lighting purchases.
My distributor is not currently participating in the program. What can I do?
If your distributor is not currently participating in the program, please encourage them to contact the program implementer, Energy Solutions, at [email protected] or (503) 914-0008 for more information. Program enrollment is a simple process and can be beneficial for distributors, contractors, and customers.
How will contractors receive incentives and engage with the program if distributors are responsible for participating? Will we be paid the full amount of the discount?
Participating distributors pass the discount through to the purchaser. Distributors and installation contractors display the discount appropriately on invoices and sales receipts. The discount will generally be passed through at the point of sale. Additional information, such as correct installation address and purchaser contact information, will be needed. The discount will either be provided at the time of sale or as a credit on the contractor’s account.
Does Lighting to Go offer additional discounts for lights with controls?
Yes! Lighting to Go offers additional discounts for fixtures with controls, including increased incentives for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). Download the Lighting to Go discount sheet and refer to the next question in this FAQ for details.
How do I learn more about integrated lighting controls and Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) so I can take advantage of the higher discounts?
We are glad you are interested in gaining more knowledge about controls and LLLC. While simple, non-networked lighting controls are now commonplace in the industry and installation contractors and distribution partners are typically well versed in them, LLLC incorporates networking and additional capabilities that require additional training and set-up to achieve the best results. High-level LLLC trainings are available from many sources to get you started and LLLC systems have become much more user-friendly to set up. However, LLLC controls are more complex than non-networked controls and have many nuances that differ by manufacturer. We highly recommend that distributors and installers obtain training from the specific manufacturer of the LLLC products they plan to sell and install. Here are a few industry resources for learning more about them.
As a contractor, am I required to pass through the discount I received from the distributor to the end-use customer?
End-use customers may be aware of the specific discount amount as program rebate tables are published in several locations. Please refer to the most recent program instant discount tables for pass through values. It is highly encouraged that you pass through other midstream discounts as a discount to end-use customers. However, the program does not dictate the final pricing for the Lighting to Go program.
If I choose to provide discounts to the end-use customer, how should discounts be displayed on invoices?
Discounts should be itemized on distributor and installation contractor invoices.
Will distributors require documentation from contractors for installation?
Distributors are required to ensure that customers meet certain criteria before providing a discount. For instance, the installation site address must be provided to verify an active electrical service account with Seattle City Light or Snohomish County PUD. The process varies by distributor, and we encourage you to work with your distributor to identify the necessary information and documentation.
Are sales made previously eligible for discounts?
Discounts must be applied at the time equipment is purchased from a participating distributor and cannot be applied retroactively. We encourage the individual making the efficient lighting equipment purchase to discuss discounts with their distributors before making any lighting purchase.
Should the discount be applied before or after tax? Will the customer be taxed?
We encourage all customers to consult with their tax accountant to confirm the appropriate way of handling Lighting to Go discounts.
