Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much energy will I save by switching to your light fixtures?
A: On average, IntellEnergy's lighting fixtures save our clients up to 50% or more off of their energy bill.
Q: Do I have to shut my parking garage down for installation?
A: No. We can install your new lighting fixtures while only closing a few parking spaces at a time.
Q: How long does it take to install?
A: From the time a purchase order is submitted, we can usually have your lighting fixtures ordered and installed within 30 days.
Q: Are there any payback incentives from my state?
A: Depending on which state your facilities are located, there are many state and federal incentives available.
Q: Why should I choose your lighting fixture over another?
A: IntellEnergy's unique fixtures were designed by lighting engineers to maximize brightness while reducing energy costs. Our fixtures have several features that other fixtures do not. Click here for more info
Q: What is the Energy Policy Act of 2005?
A: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) offers businesses federal tax deductions, through December 2013, for purchasing energy-efficient lighting systems that provide lower energy bills and meet certain criteria.
Q: What are the EPAct requirements and who qualifies?
A: Commercial property owners or system designers are allowed a one time tax deduction for energy-efficient lighting systems that are installed during construction or as a retrofit (lighting upgrade) into existing structures. The systems must reduce annual energy and power consumption by a minimum of 25% (=0.225 watts / sq. ft.) to maximum 40% (=0.18 watts / sq. ft.) as compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2001 standard (0.30 watts / sq. ft.)
Q: How much would all our projects qualify for maximum deduction?
A: The deduction would equal the cost of the entire system installed during new construction, with a maximum deduction of 60 cents per square foot of the building or allows for a deduction in existing building retrofits of 60 cents per square foot or the total net project cost, whichever is the lesser of the two amounts.