Pacific Northwest Midstream Lighting to Go Program
Actively upselling high-efficiency lighting equipment can improve your bottom line, reduce customer utility bills, and benefit the environment.
The Lighting to Go PNW Midstream Program is designed to:
- Increase sales of high-efficiency lighting equipment by reducing upfront costs.
- Increase stocking of high-efficiency lighting equipment at the distributor so it is readily available to contractors and customers in emergency replacement situations.
Check your eligibility by location by downloading the ZIP CODE LOOKUP TOOL here.
Download program information
Instant Discounts:
Qualified Product List Requirements:
- All lamps must be DLC listed
- Recessed downlights must be ENERGY STAR® listed
- All other fixtures must be DLC listed.
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 Puget Sound Energy, 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.
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 Puget Sound Energy, 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.
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 through the discount to the contractor and display the discount appropriately on contractor invoices or sales receipts. The discount will generally be passed through at the point of sale, but in some cases, additional information may be needed (for instance, the correct installation address). The discount will either be provided at the time of sale or as a credit on the contractor’s account.
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 contractor or customer 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, installation site address must be provided to verify an active electrical service account with Puget Sound Energy, 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 contractors to discuss discounts with their distributors before making any lighting purchase.
If I choose to pass on the discount to my customer, should the discount be applied before or after tax? Will my customer be taxed?
Please encourage your customer to consult with their tax accountant to confirm the appropriate way of handling the midstream discount.
Can I combine discounts from the Lighting to Go program and the other Business Lighting Programs?
Equipment purchased using the Lighting to Go program is not eligible to receive incentives or rebates through any other utility program.
Have questions or need training support?
Contact the Pacific Northwest Lighting to Go team with questions.
503-914-0008| | [email protected]