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2026 California vendor incentives

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2026 Wattsmart® Business Vendor incentives for installing lighting upgrades

Approved Wattsmart Business Vendors* in California: We are excited to inform you that Pacific Power is offering the following vendor incentives!

  • $0.05 per kWh saved cash vendor incentive for Calculated Lighting retrofit projects
  • $300 per customer location for Small Business Lighting (SBL) projects

Calculated Lighting retrofit projects

Receive a vendor cash incentive at a rate of $0.05 per kWh saved for helping Pacific Power business customers in California save money with qualifying lighting upgrades.

This vendor incentive offer is for the Wattsmart Business Vendor submitting the project (yes, this is for you!) and in addition to the customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business. Pacific Power offers significant cash customer incentives up to 80% of eligible costs to help with the up-front costs of your customer’s project. Get more details on our website.

How it works

For qualifying lighting projects, vendors receive the vendor incentive of $0.05 per kWh annual energy savings with a maximum vendor incentive of $5,000 per customer location in 2026. Each vendor location is eligible to receive $20,000 in total incentives in 2026.

Vendor incentives are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will email the Wattsmart Business Vendor Network if these funds are exhausted. See table for examples of vendor incentives.

Project kWh Vendor incentive
25,000 $1,250
50,000 $2,500
75,000 $3,750
100,000 & above $5,000

Eligibility timeline

Calculated Lighting retrofit projects must have an incentive offer issued between January 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026. All projects must be complete, and all project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2026.

For post-purchase projects with invoices dated January 1, 2026, and after: Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by November 30, 2026, to receive the vendor incentive.

Small Business Lighting (SBL) Projects

Receive a cash incentive of $300 per customer location for SBL projects.

This vendor incentive offer is for approved Wattsmart SBL vendors submitting the project and is in addition to available customer incentives through Wattsmart Business.

How it works

Approved SBL vendors receive a $300 vendor incentive per customer location for SBL projects. Vendor incentives for SBL projects are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will communicate with the approved SBL vendors if these funds are exhausted.

Who is eligible?

Wattsmart Business approved SBL vendors in good standing are eligible. If you are interested in participating in this program, contact your outreach coordinator.

Eligibility timeline

New projects submitted between January 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026, are eligible to receive the vendor incentive. Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program no later than November 30, 2026. All project-related invoice dates must be January 1, 2026, or later.

*If you’re not currently a Wattsmart Business Vendor, you must be a Wattsmart Business Approved Vendor prior to project closeout in order to receive these lighting upgrade vendor incentives.

2026 Washington lighting vendor incentive upgrades

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The new year is shaping up to be a great one for Washington Wattsmart® Business Vendors!

You can learn all about the vendor incentives and how they work below, but here’s a quick look at the incentives by type:

  • $0.05 per kilowatt-hour saved cash vendor incentive for Calculated Lighting retrofits and Midstream (Lighting Instant Incentive) projects.
  • $50 per fixture for Advanced Networked Lighting Controls (ANLC).
  • $300 for Small Business Lighting (SBL) projects.
  • $500 for very small business or Named Community SBL projects.

We appreciated your outstanding participation in 2025. Let’s continue the program’s momentum with these great incentives:

 

Calculated Lighting retrofits and Midstream

Wattsmart Business Vendors receive the vendor incentive at a rate of $0.05 per kilowatt-hour saved for helping Pacific Power® business customers in Washington save money with qualifying lighting upgrades. This vendor incentive offer is for the approved vendor and is in addition to the customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business. Pacific Power offers significant cash customer incentives up to 70% of eligible costs to help with the up-front expenses of your customer’s project. Get more details on our website.

How it works

For qualifying lighting projects, vendors receive the vendor incentive of $0.05 per kilowatt-hour annual energy savings, with a maximum vendor incentive of $5,000 per customer location in 2026. Each vendor location is eligible to receive $35,000 in total incentives in 2026. Vendor incentives are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline listed below if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will email the Wattsmart Business Vendor Network if the funds are exhausted.

Here are some examples of vendor incentives.

Project kWh Vendor incentive
25,000 $1,250
50,000 $2,500
75,000 $3,750

Eligibility timeline

Calculated Lighting retrofit projects: The incentive offer must be issued between January 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026. All projects must be complete, and all project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2026.

Post-purchase or Lighting Instant Incentive projects: Vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program by November 30, 2026 to receive the vendor incentive.**

Advanced Networked Lighting Controls

Wattsmart Business Vendors can receive a cash vendor incentive of $50 per fixture for helping Pacific Power business customers save money on their energy improvements with a qualifying ANLC retrofit, including Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs)*.  This offer is available for incentive offers issued starting July 1, 2023, and through November 30, 2026. All project documentation and invoices must be received no later than November 30, 2026.

How it works

Effective July 1, 2023, the ANLC vendor incentive (including Luminaire Level Lighting Controls) is $50 per fixture. There will be no cap per vendor location for 2026 ANLC vendor incentives, while funding lasts.

Why is Pacific Power offering this incentive to vendors?

Wattsmart Business Vendors have the power to take the next big thing in lighting to Pacific Power customers. The incentive is designed to help you embrace new technology and help cover the additional costs to sell, install and configure ANLC retrofit projects. Only Wattsmart Business Vendors in good standing are eligible to participate.**

*Project requires pre-approval. The system must be DLC-listed and meet program performance requirements. The vendor may receive both the ANLC vendor incentive and the lighting retrofit vendor incentive for a project with ANLC.

Small Business Lighting projects

Wattsmart Business approved SBL vendors in good standing can receive a cash incentive of $300 for regular SBL projects and $500 for very small business/Named Community SBL projects. This vendor incentive offer is for the approved Wattsmart SBL vendors submitting the project and is in addition to customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business.

How it works

Approved SBL vendors receive a vendor incentive of $300 per customer location for regular SBL projects and $500 per customer location for very small business/Named Community SBL projects. Vendor incentives for SBL projects are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline below if allocated funding is exhausted. The program will communicate with the approved SBL vendors if these funds are exhausted.

Eligibility timeline

For SBL projects, vendors must submit all project documentation and invoices to the program between January 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026, to receive the vendor incentive.**

**You must be a Wattsmart Business Approved Vendor prior to project closeout in order to receive these lighting upgrade vendor incentives. Not a Wattsmart Business Vendor? Contact your outreach coordinator or call  1-509-210-5011.

 

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

1

Follow required processes for participating in the various lighting offerings, including project pre-approval and the incentive offer as required. Purchase and install energy-efficient lighting at your Pacific Power customer location in Washington and submit all required project documentation to the program. Participate in any required post-installation inspections.

2

Contact your outreach coordinator and provide a copy of your company’s W-9 tax information so we can prepare a 1099-Misc. following the vendor incentive payment.

3

Receive a vendor incentive check in the mail. Incentive checks will be issued to the Wattsmart Business Vendor and mailed to the primary contact.

Visit the Pacific Power website for more details on energy-efficient upgrades. These vendor incentives will only be available for a limited time, so act now! For additional questions or information, contact your outreach coordinator.

Get ready to make 2026 a prosperous year!

2026 Washington Wattsmart® Business Vendor incentives for non-lighting upgrades

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Help Pacific Power Washington business customers save money with qualifying upgrades and receive cash vendor incentives.

  • Vendor incentives are available for many HVAC equipment projects.
  • Vendor incentives for small business non-lighting projects are back.

Vendor incentives for HVAC projects

Wattsmart Business Vendors in good standing are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in vendor incentives for projects installed in 2026.

Eligibility timeline: This limited-time vendor incentive offer is for select HVAC projects purchased and submitted to Wattsmart Business by November 30, 2026.

How it works: A vendor incentive will be paid for each eligible unit installed, as shown in the table below. Other terms and conditions apply.

Measure* Vendor incentive
Advanced Rooftop Unit Controls (ARC) ≥ 5 ton $500 per rooftop unit
Advanced Rooftop Unit Controls (ARC) < 5 ton $200 per rooftop unit
Heat Pumps replacing electric resistance $500 per heat pump
Heat Pumps (Variable Refrigerant Flow [VRF] and unitary) ** $200 per heat pump
Unitary Commercial Air Conditioners*** $50 per air conditioner

*For more detail on HVAC equipment eligible for this vendor incentive, visit the HVAC equipment incentives list.

**Not available for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)

***Not available for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC)

 

Vendor incentives for small business customer non-lighting projects

Vendor incentive offers are for approved Wattsmart Business Vendors submitting the project and are in addition to customer incentives available through Wattsmart Business.

Eligibility timeline: This limited-time offer is for completed non-lighting projects purchased after January 1, 2026, for eligible small businesses and submitted to Wattsmart Business by November 30, 2026.

How it works:  Once the small business project is approved for a customer incentive payment, eligible Wattsmart Business Vendors receive a vendor incentive for each approved measure listed below, per customer location.

Measure Vendor incentive
Engine Block Heater Controller $40 per unit
Ductless Heat Pump $400 per unit
Thermostat $60 per unit*
Anti-sweat Heater Controls (Retrofit only), Low or Med-Temp $16 per linear foot
Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) for Display Case or Walk-In Refrigerator or Freezer $40 per unit
Heat Pump Water Heater $40 per unit

*For qualifying Thermostat projects, the amount each vendor location is eligible to receive will be up to $10,000 in vendor incentives while funding lasts during 2026.

 

STEPS TO PARTICIPATE

1

Contact your outreach coordinator to verify project eligibility and confirm vendor participation in the promotion. Provide a copy of your company’s W-9 tax information so we can prepare a 1099-MISC following the vendor incentive payment.

2

Install qualified measures at eligible customer location.

3

Submit an application for a completed HVAC or small business non-lighting project to Wattsmart Business by November 30, 2026.

4

Receive a vendor incentive check in the mail. Incentive checks will be issued to the Wattsmart Business Vendor and mailed to the primary contact.

Visit the Pacific Power website for more details on energy-efficient non-lighting upgrades.

These vendor incentives will only be available for a limited time, so act now!

For additional questions or information, contact your outreach coordinator.

General Terms and Conditions: Wattsmart Business Vendors in good standing are eligible to participate. If you are not currently a Wattsmart Business Vendor, you must be approved at the time of application submission. Only one vendor incentive per qualifying project. This limited-time offer is for completed non-lighting projects purchased after January 1, 2026, for eligible businesses and submitted to Wattsmart Business by November 30, 2026. Vendor incentives are first come, first served, and the vendor incentive offer may terminate earlier than the eligibility timeline if allocated funding is exhausted.

Wattsmart® Business ¡Financiamiento en Washington!

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Financiamiento tan bajo como 1.99% por 24 meses.*

Pacific Power está ofreciendo a los clientes comerciales de Washington una solución económica para realizar mejoras de eficiencia energética con financiamiento a un precio bajo al reducir la tasa de interés.

Estamos facilitando el pago de mejoras en eficiencia energética al asociarnos con Verdant Commercial Capital.

Los beneficios incluyen:
  • Puede hacer actualizaciones sin un pago inicial**
  • Mayor seguridad, productividad y moral de los empleados debido a una mejor iluminación
  • Pagos mensuales más bajos e intereses reducidos  
  • Conserve el capital líquido para sus otras necesidades comerciales
  • Potencialmente en flujo de efectivo puede ser neutral o positivo 
  • Los ahorros mensuales de energía ayudan a realizar los pagos

**Combine un incentivo de Wattsmart® Business con el financiamiento a un precio bajo para completar su actualización de iluminación sin un pago inicial.

Elegibilidad
  • El proyecto debe estar instalado y las entregas finales del proyecto deben ser entregadas antes del dia 30 de Noviembre del 2025
  • Sujeto a la aprobación de crédito del cliente  
  • Se aplican términos y condiciones
  • El ahorro anual mínimo y máximo del proyecto en kWh es: 50,000 – 1,000,000 kWh
  • El costo mínimo del proyecto antes de los incentivos es ($): $25,000

Mire la Tabla de Incentivos para Revonaciones de Sistemas de Iluminación

Para el plazo de 48 meses, el ahorro mensual estimado de energía cubre el pago mensual del préstamo.

Ejemplo de un Proyecto:  

  • Precio del Proyecto (antes del incentivo) = $150,000
  • Cantidad del Incentivo = $50,000
  • Cantidad Financiada = $100,000
  • Ahorro Energético Anual Estimado del Proyecto (kWh/año): 421,000 ($28,800/año o $2,400/mes)

Para proveedores de Wattsmart Business

Pasos

1

Conviértase en un contratista aprobado por Verdant.
Contacte a Joshua Patton.

2

Consulte la herramienta calculadora para estimaciones de financiamiento.

3

¡Ofrezca a sus clientes excelentes opciones de financiamiento!

*Las decisiones de solicitud de financiamiento están sujetas a parámetros crediticios. Las tasas y las cantidades de reducción están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. Ni Verdant Commercial Capital ni Pacific Power son agentes el uno del otro. Verdant Commercial Capital, al no ser el fabricante, vendedor o distribuidor de la propiedad que se está financiando, no hace ninguna representación o garantía sobre la misma, incluida cualquier representación o garantía relacionada con la eficiencia energética, el ahorro de costos o el flujo de caja positivo relacionado con ella. El financiamiento descrito en este documento está disponible únicamente para el proyecto de los clientes de Pacific Power para comprar medidas de iluminación energéticamente eficientes que califiquen. Todos los proyectos deben recibir la aprobación previa de Pacific Power. La financiación para la oferta de financiamiento por tiempo limitado de Pacific Power está sujeta a la disponibilidad de fondos – la financiación en 2025 es limitada.

Seasonal Tips Summer Calendar Winner

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Thank you to everyone who visited our Wattsmart Homes website and subscribed to receive summer household tips. Congratulations to our latest winner, Caroline from Holladay, Utah, for entering our Seasonal Tips Calendar promotion. She selected a $100 VISA gift card being this season’s winner!

Good news for those who didn’t win – you can still subscribe and receive fall season tips on WattsmartHomes.com. Don’t miss this helpful calendar because, according to a previous winner:  “I have found the tips extremely helpful, especially as a first-time home buyer.”

If you haven’t subscribed yet, do so today and learn how to keep your home healthy while saving money and energy.

For more information on rebates available to help you save money and energy on your home, visit our main page at WattsmartHomes.com.

Seasonal Tips Spring Calendar Winner

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Thank you to everyone who visited our Wattsmart Homes website and subscribed to receive spring household tips. Congratulations to the winning family from Idaho Falls, ID, for entering our Seasonal Tips Calendar promotion. They also selected a $100 gift card to Home Depot for being this season’s winner!

Good news for those who didn’t win – you can still subscribe and receive summer season tips on WattsmartHomes.com. Don’t miss this helpful calendar because, according to a previous winner:  “I have found the tips extremely helpful, especially as a first-time home buyer.”

If you haven’t subscribed yet, do so today and learn how to keep your home healthy while saving money and energy.

For more information on rebates available to help you save money and energy on your home, visit our main page at WattsmartHomes.com.

Saving Energy in Rental Properties

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FOR RENTERS:

You can take charge of your electric bill, even if you don’t own your living space. It’s about making small, manageable steps to reduce energy consumption that add up to significant savings. Let’s look at ways you can make a positive impact.

Simple changes in your daily habits

Some of the easiest things you can do are free. For example, turn off lights when you leave a room and unplug appliances when they’re not in use. We’ve collected valuable tips for you that don’t cost a cent! Check out our downloadable tip sheet, Power Up Your Savings: Energy Efficiency Tips for Renters.

Make wise purchases with rebates

Wattsmart® Homes is Rocky Mountain Power’s rebate program, through which you can receive cash back for qualifying products. For example, there are rebates on smart plugs that allow you to easily control your energy usage. If you’d like to install a smart thermostat or smart switch, reach out to your landlord first, and then take advantage of available rebates. Wattsmart Homes also offers rebates on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances, so if you install your own washer and dryer, be sure to purchase models with the ENERGY STAR label.

Work with your landlord

Notice cracks in seals around your window or drafts coming in under your doors? Contact your landlord to install weatherization to keep your warmed or cooled air from escaping. Customer-driven changes are an empowering way to lower your utility bills! Talk to your landlord about your energy efficiency concerns to help shape energy savings in potential renovations. When it’s time for an upgrade, they’ll know you care. Let them know Wattsmart Homes has rebates for heating and cooling, weatherization and appliances.

Don’t forget to view and download the tips on how to become an energy-saving master!

 

FOR LANDLORDS & PROPERTY OWNERS:

Great Opportunities

Upgrades and renovations offer building owners and landlords opportunities for greater energy efficiency and resulting cost savings. If your property has electric baseboard heat, high electric bills are likely your renters’ biggest complaints. Being proactive is key when it comes to energy efficiency. Waiting until systems fail or energy bills skyrocket can result in unnecessary expenses and disruptions to renters. Look into Wattsmart Homes’ rebates for a full range of systems and appliances. With rebates, you can maximize your return on investment and reduce energy costs for renters for years to come.

Peace of mind

Energy-saving upgrades can also save time and reduce hassle. Advanced HVAC systems equipped with remote monitoring and control capabilities let landlords troubleshoot issues from anywhere. You can check such a system and adjust temperature settings remotely to save time and reduce on-site visits on nights and weekends. If you have a furnace, a dual fuel heat pump offers a potential backup heat source in harsh winters if something goes awry. The system will run your furnace less often, extending its lifespan, and provide central air conditioning in the summer months. If your property uses baseboard heating, ductless heat pumps provide heating and cooling for individual units with no invasive ductwork or insulation.

For more information on different types of heat pumps and what would work best for your property, visit https://wattsmarthomes.com/heat-pump-comfort/

Renter retention

In today’s competitive real estate market, renters are increasingly looking for properties that offer modern amenities. By investing in energy-saving technologies such as heat pumps, smart thermostats and energy-efficient appliances, landlords can attract and retain renters who want to save money on their power bills. The right heating upgrade could save renters up to 50% on their bill – and that will inspire them to spread the word about renting from you.

Be proactive and invest in energy-saving technologies. You’ll reduce operating costs and enjoy greater convenience while attracting and retaining renters. Visit WattsmartHomes.com to learn more.

Share our renter tip sheet with your renters to help them save money in their living space!

Seasonal Tips Winter Calendar Winner

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Thank you to all 500+ people who visited our Wattsmart Homes website and subscribed to receive winter household tips. Congratulations to Thomas from West Jordan, UT, for entering our Seasonal Tips Calendar promotion and winning a $100 gift card to Home Depot!

Good news for those who didn’t win – you can still subscribe and receive spring season tips on WattsmartHomes.com. Don’t miss this useful calendar because, according to Thomas:  “I have found the tips extremely helpful, especially as a first-time home buyer.”

If you haven’t subscribed yet, do so today and learn how to keep your home healthy while saving money and energy.

For more information on rebates available to help you save money and energy on your home visit our main page at WattsmartHomes.com.

Easily Defy Winter Damage With Rooftop Heat Tape

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Winter can be harsh on your home – especially on your roof. If you’ve ever had ice dams, you know they can result in water damage to walls, ceilings, and/or insulation and ruin areas of your roof. Sure, you can go out there with a roof rake after each storm to avoid damage. Or, you can install rooftop heat tape with a timer and let the gear do the work!

What is rooftop heat tape?

heat tape on a snowy roof
Heat tape melting snow

Also known as rooftop heat cables, it is equipment attached to areas of your roof to melt and remove snow before it has a chance to freeze, melt and seep in. The tape or cables can be plugged and unplugged as needed.

Why install a rooftop heat tape timer?

1. The timer automatically turns off the rooftop tape when it’s no longer needed, saving you energy.
2. You don’t have to remember to shut it off.
3. Rebates* are available in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.

ice dam
Icicles

Icicles are lovely and a true sign of winter. It’s the melting and refreezing that isn’t pretty. So ask your favorite participating contractor about rooftop heat tape and a timer before winter wreaks havoc on your home.

*Note: To earn a rebate, the equipment must be installed by a program participating contractor.