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We only write about things that change a decision: what a project costs, what a program may pay, and what goes wrong when the order of steps is wrong.

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Lighting

How Much Does a Commercial LED Retrofit Cost?

Most commercial LED projects are priced per fixture. The price depends on the fixture type, how high it is mounted, wiring work, and labor. The way to compare quotes is cost per fixture, not the total at the bottom of the page.

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Commercial Energy

How Do Commercial Energy Rebates Work?

A utility or program pays part of the cost of qualifying energy-saving equipment. You usually apply, get approval, do the work with qualifying equipment, then send proof. The program makes the final decision.

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Money + Property

How Do I Calculate Energy Project Payback?

Take the project cost, subtract confirmed incentives to get your net cost, then divide the net cost by your estimated yearly savings. The answer is your simple payback in years.

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We publish when we can source the answer. We do not invent rebate amounts to fill a page.

Lighting

What Commercial LED Rebates Are Available in Colorado?
How Do Xcel Commercial Lighting Rebates Work?
How Much Does a Warehouse LED Retrofit Cost?
How Much Can LED Lighting Save a Warehouse?
Can My Business Get Free LED Lights?
How Much Are Commercial LED Rebates?
How Long Is the Payback on Commercial LED Lighting?
LED Retrofit vs New Fixtures: Which Is Better?
Should I Replace T8 Lights With LED?
Should I Replace T12 Lights With LED?
Metal Halide vs LED: Which Costs Less?
How Much Does Parking Lot LED Conversion Cost?
How Much Energy Do Warehouse Lights Use?
What Happens if I Install Before Applying for a Rebate?

Commercial Energy

What Energy Rebates Are Available for Colorado Businesses?
What Energy Rebates Are Available in Denver?
Can Businesses Combine Energy Rebates?
What Is a Commercial Energy Audit?
Is a Commercial Energy Audit Worth It?
How Do I Lower Energy Costs in a Warehouse?
What Uses the Most Energy in a Commercial Building?
What Commercial Building Upgrade Has the Fastest Payback?
How Do I Know if an Energy Project Is Worth It?

Money + Property

How Much Does My Commercial Building Spend on Lighting?
What Is a Good Payback Period for an Energy Upgrade?
How Do Energy Upgrades Affect Commercial Property Value?
What Should I Upgrade First in an Older Commercial Building?