How to Participate
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Energy Solutions for Business
Energy Solutions for Business Custom Projects
Start by having your contractor, distributor, or internal staff estimate the total incentive amount for your equipment.
Determine if pre-approval is required. If total incentives are less than $5,000, then pre-approval is NOT required.
Follow these simple steps to receive your rebate:
For projects where pre-approval is NOT required:
1. Purchase and install the new equipment.
2. Complete and submit the appropriate application with authorized signature and include all detailed invoices.
3. You’ll receive your incentive check within 4–6 weeks after verification of the approved project.
For projects where pre-approval is required:
1. Please submit an un-signed application. Please wait for pre-approval before proceeding. Include the following supporting information:
- Inventory worksheets for lighting and controls
- Manufacturer’s data sheets
(Note: Project expenditures made by the customer prior to the customer receiving approval of an application will not be eligible for incentives.)
2. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment. (Note: A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process)
3. Purchase and install the new equipment. Notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope
4. Sign and submit your application with authorized signature and supporting documentation including detailed invoices. If pre-approval was required be sure the final equipment is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application.
(Note: A post installation inspection may be required to verify the project is installed as proposed. You will be notified when your project has been approved for payment. .)
5. You’ll receive your incentive check within 4–6 weeks after verification of the approved project. If pre-approval was required be sure to notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope.
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Energy Solutions for Business Custom Projects
Develop the scope of your project either by contacting a contractor of your choice or by working with your internal staff. Then follow these simple steps to receive your rebate:
1. Contact a BGE Energy Solutions for Business representative to determine the projects eligibility.
2. Submit the Custom Application for approval prior to starting the project, along with the following supporting information:
- Project overview
- Existing and proposed system descriptions
- Energy impact and cost calculations
- Manufacturer’s data sheets
(Note: Project expenditures made by the customer prior to the customer receiving approval of an application will not be eligible for incentives.)
(Note: A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process. You will learn the minimum operation requirements.)
3. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment and what the operational requirements will be. After you receive approval, purchase and install the new equipment. Be sure to notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope. (Note: There is a time limit for installation—typically within 6 months of approval for retrofit projects and within 1 year of approval for new construction.)
4. Once your installation is complete, sign and resubmit your application with authorized signature and supporting documentation including detailed invoices. Be sure the final equipment is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application.
(Note: A post installation inspection may be required to verify the project is installed as proposed. You will be notified in writing when your project has been approved for payment.)
5. You will receive your incentive check within 4–6 weeks after verification of the approved project.