NorthWestern Energy has a bright new way to help you save money and energy by switching to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) through the E+ Home Lighting Rebate Program.
Customers receive a rebate on qualified ENERGY STAR® CFL purchases when they submit a rebate request for a minimum of five CFLs or one light fixture. Rebates are limited to a maximum of fifteen CFLs and five lighting fixtures in one calendar year.
Indoor fixtures must meet ENERGY STAR eligibility criteria, Version 4.0, which states that indoor fixtures must have electronic ballasts. ENERGY STAR indoor fixtures manufactured after October 1, 2005, have electronic ballasts. Eligible ENERGY STAR exterior fixtures may include magnetic ballasts.
Eligibility: NorthWestern Energy electric supply residential customers are eligible for this program.
How To Apply for the Rebate:
Download the Mail-In Rebate Application Form, complete the form, and return it to the address on the form. Customers must provide a proof of purchase (sales receipt and UPC bar code for each CFL) with their completed form to receive the rebate.
Contact: For more information about this program, call (800) 823-5995.
More Energy Efficiency Programs: Download the brochure that explains all of the E+ program rebates and incentives that help our Montana customers better manage energy costs.
Funding Source
Funding for this CFL offer is provided through NorthWestern Energy's electric supply rates.
More Information About Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
The new generation of ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lighting is longer lasting, brighter, and much more efficient than lighting of the past. New compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) cast a warm and inviting glow without the flickering and humming of previous generations. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting is diverse, versatile and elegant, with an energy-efficient solution for almost every lighting fixture type and any design need.
- ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs save up to 75 percent in energy consumption compared to standard bulbs.
- ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs last as much as 10 to 12 times longer than traditional lighting.
- ENERGY STAR CFLs are ideal for places where the lights are on for at least three hours a day or for difficult to reach areas.
When shopping for CFLs, keep the following in mind.
- Check to see if the product will provide the comparable or greater light output, or number of lumens to the product you are replacing.
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To Replace Incandescent Bulb Rated At
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Necessary Light Output (Lumens)
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Typical CFL Replacement Wattage
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40 watts
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450 or more
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9 to 13 watts
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60 watts
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800 or more
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13 to 15 watts
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75 watts
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1100 or more
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18 to 25 watts
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100 watts
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1600 or more
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23 to 30 watts
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150 watts
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2600 or more
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30 to 52 watts
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- Check the package to see if the product is appropriate for your use — table lamps, enclosed fixtures, recessed cans, bathroom light bars, or outdoor fixtures.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR label.
Other ENERGY STAR lighting products to consider include:
- Hard-Wired Fixtures for ceiling rounds, pendants, wall sconces, under-cabinet lighting, chandeliers, bathroom light bars, and outdoor applications.
- Portable Fixtures especially to replace standard torchieres for about the same purchase price with huge energy savings over the life of the fixture.
- Recessed-Can Fixtures in particular in new construction or remodeling as you may be able to produce the same light level with fewer cans.
- Ceiling Fans with the ENERGY STAR label use energy efficient motors and advanced blade design to circulate air using less energy and may include CFL light kits.
Proper Disposal of CFLs
Because CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury, make sure you dispose of them properly. To learn more about CFL disposal, click here.
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