If you are looking to grow your operation by retrofitting for LEDs, multi-tiered racking, or both, then Fluence can get you started by calculating ROI and determining the best possible financial incentives or rebates in your locality.

LEDs reduce the environmental impact of conventional electricity production and place less strain on the electrical grid. These tangible benefits have compelled governments and private organizations to offer financial assistance to those making the switch to LED lighting. Combined with Fluence’s ability to expertly navigate regulatory considerations and rebate opportunities around the world, there’s never been a better time for cultivators to start their LED transformation.

As of 2021, the dedicated Fluence Incentives and Rebate Team has saved customers more than $15 million on their LED fixtures. In the U.S. and Canada, for instance, utility companies often assist with between 25 to 30 percent of capital expenses (and, in some cases, upwards of 50 percent). These monumental savings make the upgrade to LEDs easier and more affordable than ever. Indeed, as more and more growers switch to LED systems, farmers will be forced to abandon their legacy lights just to compete with advancing technology.

Fluence works directly with you to take advantage of local programs and help you fund projects by:

  • Bestätigung der Verfügbarkeit von Finanzmitteln und der Anspruchsberechtigung der Kunden.
  • Zusammenarbeit mit Vertretern von Versorgungsunternehmen zur Festlegung von Erwartungen und zur Einhaltung von Fristen.
  • Unterstützung bei der Analyse und Dokumentation von Energieeinsparungen.
  • Aushandlung individueller Anreize mit Versorgungsunternehmen, wenn keine Programme verfügbar sind (unter bestimmten Umständen).

 

Most utility companies will offer programs based on either prescriptive rebates or custom incentives, although some will offer a mixture of the two. With prescriptive rebates, you are paid a predetermined sum to help you purchase qualified LED fixtures to replace HPS systems (fixtures that are approved by the DLC Qualified Product List).

In the case of custom incentive programs, an assessment of current energy use and lighting systems will need to be conducted to provide an accurate refund based on the savings in energy use, demand, or both.

Beginnen Sie frühzeitig mit dem Prozess!

Die Landwirte sollten sich frühzeitig mit Fluence in Verbindung setzen - auch wenn sich die Spezifikationen eines Nachrüstungsdesigns wahrscheinlich ändern werden. Letztendlich hat eine spätere Änderung des Designs keine Auswirkungen auf eine bestehende Anwendung, was die Möglichkeiten der Landwirte, Rabatte oder Subventionen zu erhalten, maximieren kann. Jährliche Fördermittel von Versorgungsunternehmen können vor Abschluss des Projekts erschöpft sein.

Wenn Sie Unterstützung brauchen, beginnen Sie noch heute.

Financial support is available for those who want to make the switch to LED systems. If you’re ready to change your lighting but need help accessing funding opportunities, contact us so we can help you get started!