LED Traffic Signal Rebate

You can save 80 to 90 percent on energy costs, and save on labor costs as well. When you retrofit existing green and red incandescent traffic signal bulbs with ENERGY STAR® qualified Light Emitting Diode (LED) traffic signals, you will have a product that will last three to ten times longer and will help conserve energy at the same time.

Since traffic signals operate 24 hours a day, there is a large opportunity for electricity savings. Business customers on the traffic signal rate are eligible for this rebate which is intended to help recover the cost of retrofitting traditional incandescent bulbs with green and red LED traffic signals.

*The following types of LED signal modules (balls) will be rebated at the following rates:

• Red Ball 8’’ – $10
• Red Ball 12” – $11
• Red Arrow 12” – $10
• Green Ball 8” – $15
• Green Ball 12” – $22
• Pedestrian/hand signal 16" - $26
• Green Arrow 12” – $15

*Modules are standard 8 inch or 12 inch round traffic signal indications (balls). They consist of the LED light source and the lens.

All LEDs must be ENERGY STAR rated.

Yellow lights, pedestrian signals, installation costs, taxes, and delivery etc. will not be rebated. Entire traffic signal heads will not be rebated. Traffic signal head is the combination of the traffic signal housing with the modules (red, yellow, and green) installed in it.

Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to eligibility and availability of funds. Certain other conditions and restrictions apply.

Program Rules and General Requirements

1. Applicants must be a Colorado Springs Utilities business electric customer, paying traffic signal rate (tariff description: Contract Service – Traffic Signals, Electric Rate Schedule Volume 4, Sheet 20).
2. Equipment must be installed in the Colorado Springs Utilities electric service area.
3. Account must be in applicant’s name and applicant's Colorado Springs Utilities account(s) must be current (i.e. no past due balance) at the time the rebate application is processed.
4. All LEDs must be ENERGY STAR qualified.
5. LEDs must be installed between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008.
6. Yellow lights, entire traffic signal heads, installation costs, taxes, delivery fees etc. are not rebated.
7. Rebate application(s) must be postmarked by Dec. 30, 2008.
8. Purchase receipt(s) must clearly identify the LED signals by the brand name, model number, unit price, quantity purchased, and total cost. Information on purchase receipt must match equipment worksheet.
9. Incomplete applications, worksheets and/or those lacking a copy of the purchase receipt(s) will be denied.
10. Approved applicants MAY apply again for further rebates at additional intersections. There is no limit to the number of rebates applicants may receive, provided that all program requirements are met.
11. Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to call their Colorado Springs Utilities’ account manager and verify availability of funds prior to purchasing LEDs.
12. All installation sites are subject to inspection by Colorado Springs Utilities staff, and if such site does not have the qualifying LED signal modules (balls), the amount rebated will be charged back to the electric account.