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This Agricultural Lighting and Equipment Rebate Form is only valid for projects with 75 items or fewer. Custom rebates may be available for projects with over 75 items. Please contact Efficiency Vermont Customer Support for additional information.
� Read the Terms and Conditions to determine if you are eligible for a rebate.
� Verify that the product(s) you are going to purchase and install meet the eligibility requirements listed in the corresponding product section, or contact us.
� Purchase and install qualifying product(s) during the rebate eligibility term (January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017).
� Complete and sign the application.
� Include a copy of your invoice(s) as proof of purchase.
� Submit completed application form and invoice(s).
Need help?For more information or to confirm
eligibility, call 888-921-5990 or email
Efficiency Vermont and Burlington
Electric Department can help finance
your project at a low rate with no
collateral down. Please call us for
more information.
New in 2017:Starting in July of 2017,
this rebate form will no
longer be applicable for
new construction projects.
Contact us today to enroll
your project and maximize
impact and incentives.
In this form, you can find rebate information for:
› LED Lighting
› Fluorescent Lighting
› Plate Coolers
› Variable Speed Milk Transfer Systems
› Heat Recovery Units
› Variable Frequency Drives
› Agricultural Energy Efficiency Loans
› Efficient Ventilation Fans
Efficiency Vermont and Burlington Electric Department offer technical assistance and rebates to help businesses make cost-effective improvements. We also partner with distributors to offer discounted products in their stores. Please contact us with any questions or for additional assistance.
Agricultural Lighting and Equipment Rebate FormValid January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Rebate Payee InformationStep 2
Customer Information & AgreementStep 1
Don’t forget to include a copy of your invoice(s)
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form
I certify that the “Payee Information” above, including Federal Tax ID Number, is correct to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that as Payee I am responsible for any tax liability associated with my receipt of the rebate payment.
Project # PAYEE SIGNATURE (if different from customer)
Payee’s Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) — check one and provide EIN/TIN or SSN:
Corporation or Tax-Exempt Organization (provide TIN) City, County, or State Dept., Govt. or Agency (provide TIN) Other (provide EIN/TIN or SSN)
Employer Identification Number
or
Social Security Number
Rebate check payable to (must match EIN/TIN or SSN below):
Contact information same as above
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
City/Town: State: Zip:
I certify that all equipment for which I am requesting a rebate has been installed, that I meet the eligibility requirements of this rebate program, and that all information submitted as part of this application, including proof of purchase and Federal Tax ID Number, is correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to the terms and conditions listed on the back of this form.
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (required even if rebate is going to vendor) Date
Business Name: Contact Name/Title:
Installation Address: City/Town: State: Zip:
Mailing Address (if different): City/Town: State: Zip:
E-mail Address: Telephone #:
Check to receive energy-saving offers and updates via e-mail.
Is equipment installed in a new construction building? Yes No
Electric Utility Account # (of installation location)Electric Utility Company
For Internal Use W
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 2
LED Lighting1Eligibility Requirements• LED fixtures must be new and listed on the DesignLights
Consortium® (DLC) qualified product list. For qualifying products, visit: www.designlights.org/QPL.
• This rebate form should be used for fixtures being installed INSIDE an agricultural facility EXCEPT in the following situations:
∞ For LED fixtures to be installed in exterior locations, please utilize the Efficiency Vermont Commercial Lighting Rebate form at www.efficiencyvermont.com/commerciallightingform.
∞ For Mogul Screw-Base Replacements for HID Lamps, please call to inquire about potential custom incentives.
∞ For LED products to be installed for plant growing applications, please contact Efficiency Vermont to inquire about potential custom incentives.
• Products should be appropriately rated for the application in which they are going to be installed. Consult with manufacturer specification sheet for warranty applicability.
Fill Out Below
LED Installation Location*
LED Manufacturer
LED Model #
Fixture Lumen Output
# of Hours
Lights are on per
Day
Installation Date
A =Quantity of New Fixtures
B = Rebate/ Fixture
A x B = Rebate
Amount
*e.g., milking parlor
Total Rebate Section 1 $
Fixture Lumen Output
Previous Rebate
New 2017 Rebate
<6,000 lumens $20-40 $50
6,001 - 16,000 lumens $50-75 $125
>16,000 lumens $100-150 $200
*Lumens are based on the values reported by DLC.
Product and Rebate InformationStep 3
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 3
Linear Fluorescent Lighting 2 1.1 High-Performance T8 (HPT8) Linear Fluorescent Fixtures
Eligibility Requirements• Fixtures must be vapor proof and use electronic ballasts.
• HPT8 system = high-lumen or reduced-wattage lamp(s) + low ballast factor (BF) ballast (high ballast factor permitted with 6 bulbs only).
• Fluorescent lamps must be listed on the Consortium for Energy Efficiency’s (CEE) Qualifying Products list available at www.efficiencyvermont.com/HPT8products. LED lamps are not eligible.
• Bulb and ballast replacement kits are eligible for rebates.
1.2 T5 High-Output Linear Fluorescent Fixtures
Eligibility Requirements• Fixtures must be vapor proof and use electronic ballasts.
• Fixtures must use a F54T5HO bulb/ballast system.
Fill Out Below
# of Bulbs/Fixture
HPT8 or T5HO
Installation Date
# of hours lights are on per day
A =Quantity of
New Fixtures
B = Rebate/ Fixture
A x B = Rebate
Amount
1 bulb $25
2 bulbs $25
3 bulbs $25
4 bulbs $75
6 bulbs $75
Total Rebate Section 2 $
Plate Coolers
Eligibility Requirements• Farm must milk at least 75 cows.
• If you milk goats, contact Efficiency Vermont to inquire about custom rebates.
Fill Out Below
# of Cows Milked per
Plate Cooler
Pounds of Milk Shipped/Year
BUlk TANk COMPRESSOR
Installation Date
A =Quantity of New
Plate Coolers
B =Rebate/Plate
Cooler(see table above)
A x B =Rebate
AmountCompressor
QuantityType
(reciprocating, scroll, etc.)Horsepower
Each
Total Rebate Section 3 $
3Number of Cows per Plate Cooler
Rebate per Plate Cooler
75 - 139 $1,000
140 - 349 $2,000
350+ $3,000
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 4
4 Variable Speed Milk Transfer Systems (VSMT)
Eligibility Requirements• Farm must milk at least 75 cows.
• If you milk goats, contact Efficiency Vermont to inquire about custom rebates.
Fill Out Below
# of Cows Milked
Pounds of Milk Shipped/Year
Installation Date
A =Quantity of New VSMTs
B = Rebate/VSMT
A x B = Rebate
Amount
$1,000
$1,000
Total Rebate Section 4 $
Eligibility Requirements• Also known as a Fre-Heater®, pre-heater, or Therma-Stor® for the hot water system.
• Farm must milk at least 35 cows.
• Please contact Vermont Gas for natural gas-fired hot water systems.
• Please contact Efficiency Vermont for biomass-fired hot water systems or for heat recovery units for farm types other than dairy.
Fill Out Below
# of Cows Milked
How Often is Milk Picked up?
(daily or every other day)
Total Bulk Tank Capacity
(gallons)
Type of Hot Water
System
Gallons of water
used/ wash cycle
Installation Date
A =Quantity
of New HRUs
B = Rebate/HRU
A x B = Rebate
Amount
n oiln propane
n kerosenen electric $1,250
n oiln propane
n kerosenen electric $1,250
Total Rebate Section 5 $
5 Heat Recovery Units (HRU)
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 5
Agricultural Energy Efficiency LoanEfficiency Vermont is proud to partner with VSECU to provide loans to Vermont farmers for qualifying energy efficiency improvements. If you would like to participate in the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Loan Program, please contact Efficiency Vermont for loan information before starting your project. Please note: A loan cannot be provided if equipment has already been purchased.
Efficient Ventilation FansRebates are available for select, qualifying fans purchased and installed on dairy farms between 1/1/2017 and 8/31/2017. An Agricultural Ventilation Pre-Qualification Form must be completed and submitted to Efficiency Vermont for pre-approval to verify project eligibility, cost-effectiveness, and rebate amounts.
The Agricultural Ventilation Pre-Qualification Form and more information about project eligibility requirements can be found here: www.efficiencyvermont.com/agventilationform.
Custom rebates may be available for ventilation in other agricultural facilities besides dairy farms. Contact Efficiency Vermont for more information.
7 Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on Maple Sap Vacuum Pump
Eligibility Requirements• Sap Vacuum Pump must run 24 hours per day during maple sugaring season.
• Pump motor must be 7.5 HP or greater.
Fill Out Below
Hours/Day Pump Runs
(during sugaring season)
Days/Year Pump Runs
(on average)
Pump Motor
HP
Installation Date
A =Quantity of New VFDs
B = Rebate/VFD
A x B = Rebate
Amount
$300
$300
Total Rebate Section 7 $
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on Milk Vacuum Pump
Eligibility Requirements• Farm must milk at least 50 cows.
• Pump motor must be 5 Horsepower (HP) or greater.
• If you milk goats, contact Efficiency Vermont to inquire about custom rebates.
Fill Out Below
# of Cows Milked
Milking Setup(parlor, tie stall, or robot)
Pump Motor
HP
Installation Date
A =Quantity of New VFDs
B = Rebate/VFD
A x B = Rebate Amount
$1,125
$1,125
Total Rebate Section 6 $
6
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 6
Submit Form and InvoiceStep 4
Mail to:Mail: Efficiency Vermont c/o Rebate Coordinator 128 Lakeside Ave., Suite 401 Burlington, VT 05401
Fax: 802-658-1643
E-mail: [email protected]
Burlington projects, submit form to:
Mail: Burlington Electric Department c/o Energy Services Area 585 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401
Fax: 802-865-7500
E-mail: [email protected]
Burlington Electric Department (BED) administers efficiency programs for the City of Burlington, including the rebates listed on this form. For more information, call 802-865-7342.
Need help?For more information or to confirm eligibility, visit
www.efficiencyvermont.com or call 888-921-5990.
Please note: Equipment must be installed in an agricultural building that has active service from the electric utility grid. Rebates listed on this form are NOT available if the agricultural building is powered by a generator or off-grid. The Electric Utility Account in which the equipment is connected must be provided in Step 1: Customer Information & Agreement.
Agricultural Lighting & Equipment Rebate Form: January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017 Page 7
1. REBATE is for new equipment purchased and installed between January 1,2017 and June 30, 2017 by agricultural customers of Vermont electric utilities, except that rebates are not available to the following customers: IBM, GlobalFoundries, Omya, and electric utility companies. Equipment must be installed within the state of Vermont in an agricultural facility. Rebate forms must be postmarked or received by July 31, 2017. Rebate off er is subject to change without notice and may not be combined with any other off er.
2. lIMITATIONS: This form cannot be used for any project involving more than 75 items for which rebates are sought; for information on such projects, please call Effi ciency Vermont (or Burlington Electric Department for projects within the City of Burlington). This form also cannot be used for any project involving new construction within the City of Burlington, please call Burlington Electric Department for information on such projects.
3. PROOF OF PURCHASE: Invoice(s) must include the quantity, size, type, manufacturer, model or part number, purchase date, and vendor of the effi cient equipment. All sales transactions and installations are subject to verifi cation and inspection. By signing this form, the customer consents to allow Effi ciency Vermont (or, within the City of Burlington, Burlington Electric Department) 1.) to access the equipment for purposes of verifi cation and inspection, and 2.) to disclose the customer’s information (including but not limited to the customer’s information included on this form and information on the invoices(s)) to the vendor and/or contractor who sold or installed the equipment to verify equipment purchase/installation and to collect additional information about the equipment and its installation.
4. lIMITATION OF lIABIlITY: Performance of installed equipment is not guaranteed expressly or implicitly.
5. ENDORSEMENT: No particular manufacturers, products, or system designs are endorsed through this program.
6. PAYMENT: Allow 60 calendar days for delivery of payment. Incomplete or missing information will delay processing of rebate form and payment.
7. MAXIMUM PAYMENT For lighting equipment listed in Sections 1 and 2 of this form, maximum payment will not exceed 100% of the equipment purchase price, and customer is responsible for all other costs including sales tax, installation, disposal/recycling, and any tax liability associated with the rebate payment. For agricultural equipment listed in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this form, maximum payment will not exceed 100% of the equipment purchase price, installation cost, and freight cost; customer is responsible for all other costs including sales tax, disposal/recycling, and any tax liability associated with the rebate payment.
8. CAPACITY CREDITS/ENVIRONMENTAl CREDITS: In accepting these fi nancial incentives, the customer agrees that Effi ciency Vermont (or, for customers within its service territory, Burlington Electric Department) holds the sole rights to any electric system capacity credits and environmental credits associated with the energy effi ciency measures for which incentives have been received.
Terms & Conditions
www.efficiencyvermont.com128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 401Burlington, VT 05401888-921-5990© 2017 Effi ciency Vermont
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We recommend either making a copy of this form for your records, or noting your rebate total and date submitted below.