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[Rachel Bromley](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/rachel-bromley) May 20, 2026 ## [Q+A Session Recording: 2026 Utility Business, Commercial & Industrial Rebate Trends for LED & HVAC](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2026-qa-session-recording) Our annual rebate analysis remains one of our most popular reports. In the past, we have reviewed re... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) May 18, 2026 ## [Utility Rebate Programs for Lighting Controls in 2026](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utility-rebate-programs-for-lighting-controls-2026) Key Takeaways As a building manager in 2026, you have a golden opportunity to cut costs and boost en... [Rachel Bromley](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/rachel-bromley) May 11, 2026 ## [Analysis: 2026 Utility Business, Commercial & Industrial Rebate Trends for LED & HVAC](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-2026-utility-rebate-trends-for-led-hvac) Our annual rebate analysis remains one of our most popular reports. In the past, we have reviewed re... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) March 30, 2026 ## [The Quiet Decline of DLC® Premium](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/the-quiet-decline-of-dlc-premium) Updated March 2026 | Mike Cham, CTO, Encentiv Energy [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) March 24, 2026 ## [UtilityGenius: A Guide to Implementing Energy Efficiency Improvements](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/centralized-database-of-fun-mechanisms-for-energy-efficiency-projects-utility-rebates-state-incentives-and-federal-programs) Key Takeaways Energy professionals seeking to reduce upfront project costs while enhancing customer ... [Rachel Bromley](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/rachel-bromley) March 23, 2026 ## [How to Lower Business Energy Bills With Utility Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/how-to-lower-business-energy-bills-with-utility-rebates) Key Takeaways - Utilize UtilityGenius : Quickly find and compare utility rebate programs across Nort... [Rachel Bromley](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/rachel-bromley) March 17, 2026 ## [2025 Manufacturer Data Analysis](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2025-manufacturer-data-analysis) An aggregate look at Encentiv usage data from January to December 2025 Each quarter, our Customer Su... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) January 19, 2026 ## [Why Electric Utilities Still Offer LED Rebates After Fluorescent Bans](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/why-electric-utilities-still-offer-led-rebates-after-fluorescent-bans) The lighting industry has reached a curious paradox: fluorescent tube sales are being banned in 10 s... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) October 6, 2025 ## [Smart Building Utility Rebates: Transform Your Upgrade Strategy](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/smart-building-utility-rebates-transform-your-upgrade-strategy) The transition to smart building technology represents one of the most significant opportunities for... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) July 30, 2025 ## [After the OBBBA: Utility rebates are still open for business with no end in sight](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/after-the-obbba-utility-rebates-are-still-open-for-business-with-no-end-in-sight) The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025 has sent shockwaves through the c... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) July 14, 2025 ## [EV Charger Rebates and Eligibility Lists For Utilities](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/ev-charger-rebates-qpl-0) Utility incentives for commercial Electric Vehicle Chargers(EVC or EVSE), are an important part of t... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) April 1, 2025 ## [Analysis: 2025 Utility Business, Commercial & Industrial Rebate Trends for LED](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-2025-utility-rebate-trends-led) Our annual rebate analysis remains one of our most popular reports. In the past, we have reviewed re... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) March 14, 2025 ## [PJM, Energy Efficiency & Utility Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/pjm-utility-rebates) \[Background: We are publishing the contents of a letter that we recently sent to PJM about how energ... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) September 27, 2024 ## [2024 Midyear Utility Commercial Rebate Trends](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2024-midyear-utility-commercial-rebate-trends-) We are supplementing our Annual Rebate Trend Analysis and webinar with a midyear look at changes in ... [Encentiv Energy Team](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/encentiv-energy-team) September 4, 2024 ## [2024 Q2 Manufacturer Data Analysis](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/24q2-mfg-data-analysis) An aggregate look at Encentiv usage data from April to June 2024 Each quarter, our Customer Success ... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) July 17, 2024 ## [2024 Q1 Manufacturer Data Analysis](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/24q1-mfg-data-analysis) An aggregate look at Encentiv usage data from January to March 2024 Each quarter, our Customer Succe... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) April 4, 2024 ## [Analysis: 2024 Utility Business, Commercial & Industrial Rebate Trends](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-2024-utility-business-commercial-industrial-rebate-trends) Our annual rebate analysis webinar remains one of our most popular events. For 2024, we reviewed LED... [Encentiv Energy Team](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/encentiv-energy-team) March 13, 2024 ## [Q3 Manufacturer Data Analysis](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/q3-mfg-data-analysis) An aggregate look at Encentivizer use data from July to September 2023 Each quarter, our Customer Su... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) October 18, 2023 ## [Empower your marketing team with rebate data](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/rebate-marketing) Rebates are a known mechanism for your sales team. Whether they are pushing to win a bid or trying t... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) June 29, 2023 ## [Summer Savings: Why you should complete energy efficiency upgrades now](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/summer-savings) You just got your first energy bill of the summer and now you remember that energy efficiency upgrad... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) June 29, 2023 ## [Not Your Average HVAC Incentives: Energy Recovery Ventilation](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/not-your-average-hvac-incentives-erv) As we continue to push for more energy-efficient buildings, one technology that has gained popularit... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) April 27, 2023 ## [Analysis: 2023 Utility Business, Commercial & Industrial Rebate Trends](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utility-rebates-2023-webinar-recap) In early March, the team at Encentiv Energy hosted our annual Utility Rebates: What’s New in 2023 we... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) March 30, 2023 ## [Not Your Average HVAC Incentives: An Overview of ERV, ARC, and UVGI](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/not-your-average-hvac-incentives-overview) Utility incentives for efficient HVAC systems are nothing new, but there are new and exciting incent... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) January 30, 2023 ## [Encentiv Energy's Ultimate Guide to Utility Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energys-ultimate-guide-to-utility-rebates) Utility rebates can be complicated. At Encentiv, our mission to make energy efficiency accessible, a... [Encentiv Energy Team](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/encentiv-energy-team) November 8, 2022 ## [UtilityGenius Launches Buildings Feature in New Update](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utilitygenius-launches-buildings-feature-in-new-update) Rebate geniuses, get ready to level up your expertise! With our new Buildings functionality, get reb... [Encentiv Energy Team](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/encentiv-energy-team) October 20, 2022 ## [Diving Into the DLC® V5.1 Delisting Deadline](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/dlc-delisting-deadline) Updated on 06/09: Encentiv Energy is tracking utilities who have publicly announced offering a grace... [Amanda Marchione](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/amanda-marchione) May 20, 2022 ## [Analyzing C&I Rebate Trends](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analyzing-commercial-rebate-trends) In March, Encentiv Energy hosted our annual Utility Rebates: What’s New in 2022 webinar where we rev... [Amanda Marchione](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/amanda-marchione) March 31, 2022 ## [Examining Incentives for Electric Vehicles and Chargers](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/examining-incentives-of-electric-vehicles) Electric utilities in the US and Canada have embraced Electric Vehicle and Charger incentives rapidl... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) March 30, 2022 ## [Analysis: Top States for Recessed Downlights Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-top-states-for-recessed-downlights) On top of offering versatility, energy savings, and up to 25,000-hour lifespan, ENERGY STAR® certifi... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) February 26, 2022 ## [What the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Means for the Energy and Lighting Industries](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/what-infrastructure-bill-means-for-energy-and-lighting-industries) On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ... [Amanda Marchione](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/amanda-marchione) January 28, 2022 ## [Analysis: Top States for Outdoor Pole/Arm-Mounted Area and Roadway Luminaires Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-top-states-for-outdoor-pole/arm-mounted-area-and-roadway-luminaires-rebates) To continue on the trend with energy efficiency moving past a day and being celebrated year-round, w... [Amanda Marchione](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/amanda-marchione) October 26, 2021 ## [UtilityGenius™ Launched by Encentiv Energy](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utilitygenius-launched-by-encentiv-energy) ✨Transform✨ your process for researching utility programs and incentives with UtilityGenius™ – a new... [Encentiv Energy Team](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/encentiv-energy-team) October 25, 2021 ## [Mid-Year Rebate Trends](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/mid-year-rebate-trends) This analysis is based on program changes for both downstream and midstream incentive programs throu... [Emily Stoodley](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/emily-stoodley) September 28, 2021 ## [The first instant rebate plugin that works for commercial LED ecommerce sites and utilities](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/the-first-instant-rebate-plugin-that-works-for-commercial-led-ecommerce-sites-and-utilities) To say that ecommerce is growing rapidly in the C&I lighting space is an understatement. 54% of ... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) August 29, 2021 ## [Introducing the new Product Awareness that helps you create more relevant marketing content, sales enablement that converts, and plan market expansion](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/introducing-the-new-product-awareness-that-helps-you-create-more-relevant-marketing-content-sales-enablement-that-converts-and-plan-market-expansion) Your go-to headquarters for finding where utility rebates are highest in North America for any of yo... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 28, 2021 ## [DLC® Premium Analysis: How are utilities supporting it in 2021?](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/dlc-premium-analysis-how-are-utilities-supporting-it) Updated June 25, 2021 [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) June 29, 2021 ## [Sales Enablement With a Twist](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/sales-enablement-with-a-twist) Sales enablement helps build trust with your prospects and helps you cut through the noise. But what... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) April 28, 2021 ## [Bringing More Value to National Accounts, Design Teams, and Pricing Departments](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/bringing-more-value-to-national-accounts-design-teams-and-pricing-departments) Did you know that you can use utility rebates and utility information to bring value to cross-functi... [Jason Brown](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jason-brown) April 28, 2021 ## [Analysis: Top States for High Bay Luminaire Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/analysis-top-states-for-high-bay-luminaire-rebates) High bays are consistently one of the most popular product categories and utility programs offer gre... [Kelli DeThomas](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/kelli-dethomas) February 23, 2021 ## [Impacts of DLC® 5.1 Dimming Policy on Product Design and Sales](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/impacts-of-dlc-5.1-dimming-policy-on-product-design-and-sales) Updated May 18, 2021 to reflect current DLC® requirements. As of October 2020, due to changes in DLC... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) October 29, 2020 ## [The Ohio House Bill that has Received Criticism Nationwide](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/the-ohio-house-bill-that-has-received-criticism-nationwide) [Jeremy Struhar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jeremy-struhar) September 29, 2020 ## [Utility Rebate Programs: A Peek Behind the Curtain](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utility-rebate-programs-a-peek-behind-the-curtain) [Dan Mellinger](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/dan-mellinger) August 25, 2020 ## [Your Guide to Rebate Bonus Programs](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/your-guide-to-rebate-bonus-programs-2020) Are you looking into rebate bonus programs? Get ready to learn more about them and what you need to ... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 27, 2020 ## [What is the future of Efficiency Programs?](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/what-is-the-future-of-efficiency-programs) This question is one we hear often from customers and others in the industry. Every year we seem to ... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) January 30, 2020 ## [Startup List for 2020](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/startup-list-for-2020) As the new year rings in, one thing is for certain: utility rebate programs are changing...a lot. [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) January 30, 2020 ## [Navigating the Complex World of Utility Rebates from the SnapCount Insights Blog](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/navigating-the-complex-world-of-utility-rebates-from-the-snapcount-insights-blog) Navigating the Complex World of Utility Rebates Steve Moritz | Dec 4, '19 [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) December 5, 2019 ## [3 Things About Upcoming Utility Program Changes You Need to Know](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/3-things-about-upcoming-utility-program-changes-you-need-to-know) Rebates are a vital component to energy efficiency, no matter what your role is in the industry. The... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 26, 2019 ## [What you need to know about tariffs and how to offset them](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-tariffs-and-how-to-offset-them) Let’s face it, tariffs are confusing and seemingly unpredictable. This article will provide the basi... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 30, 2019 ## [Top 5 articles you need to read now](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/top-5-articles-you-need-to-read-now-2019) These articles are the best of the best. Learn about utilities and why they give away money, horticu... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) August 28, 2019 ## [Your introduction to Encentivizer: what it is, what it can do for you, and how it works](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/your-introduction-to-encentivizer-what-it-is-what-it-can-do-for-you-and-how-it-works) [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 30, 2019 ## [VFDs: Rebates and What’s Changing](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/vfds-rebates-and-whats-changing) [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) June 26, 2019 ## [Why Do Utilities Give Away Money? Connecting the disconnect.](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/why-do-utilities-give-away-money-connecting-the-disconnect) [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) June 26, 2019 ## [Part I: Let’s talk about lighting controls and rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/part-1-lighting-controls-explained-and-rebates) [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) May 30, 2019 ## [Encentiv Energy and Streamlinx Partnership: Accelerating Utility Incentive and Program Research for Retrofitters at LFI 2019](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energy-and-streamlinx-partnership-accelerating-utility-incentive-and-program-research-for-retrofitters-at-lfi-2019) See it in action at LIGHTFAIR International 2019 in SnapCount’s Booth 3867! Encentiv Energy and Stre... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) May 6, 2019 ## [LED New Technology Adoption: HID Replacement Lamps](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/led-new-technology-adoption-hid-replacement-lamps) If you attended our February webinar \[View the webinar Utility Rebates: What's New in 2019 here\] you... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) April 24, 2019 ## [2019 DesignLights Consortium® Stakeholder Meeting Recap](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2019-designlights-consortium-stakeholder-meeting-recap) The eighth annual DesignLights Consortium® Stakeholder Meeting was held April 1-3, 2019 at the Ritz-... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) April 15, 2019 ## [Does Field-Adjustable Light Distribution Have an Impact on Utility Rebates?](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/does-field-adjustable-light-distribution-have-an-impact-on-utility-rebates) The last piece of the DesignLights Consortium’s® (DLC®) V4.4 SSL standard, Field-Adjustable Light Di... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) March 27, 2019 ## [Encentiv Energy: Digitization of Utility Program Information and Rebate Estimates for Sales Enablement and Improved Customer Experience](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energy-digitization-of-utility-program-information-and-rebate-estimates-for-sales-enablement-and-improved-customer-experience) [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) March 13, 2019 ## [Next Generation of Utility Energy Efficiency Programs](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/next-generation-of-utility-energy-efficiency-programs) New York launches a major initiative targeting over 4MM MWh of energy savings by 2025 For more than ... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) February 27, 2019 ## [2019 Utility Program Changes](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2019-utility-program-changes) As the new year rings in, one thing is for certain: utility rebate programs are changing...a lot. Cl... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) January 30, 2019 ## [Most Read Articles of the Year](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/most-read-articles-of-the-year-2018) What a year 2018 has been! We’re ending on a high note and covering the most read content of the yea... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) December 19, 2018 ## [Exploring DLC® Premium: Past, Present, and Future](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/exploring-dlc-premium-past-present-and-future) Three years into DesignLights Consortium® Premium, with over 130,000 (and growing) products listed, ... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) December 13, 2018 ## [How to Create an Energy Efficiency Proposal that Closes Deals Faster](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/how-to-create-an-energy-efficiency-proposal-that-closes-deals-faster) Updated February 24, 2021 [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 28, 2018 ## [Field Adjustable Light Output and Concerns](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/field-adjustable-light-output-and-concerns) As part of the Design Lights Consortium’s® Technical Requirements V4.4 update, Field-Adjustable Prod... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) October 30, 2018 ## [Environmental Focus: Energy Savings, Sustainability & Global Warming](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/environmental-focus-energy-savings-sustainability-global-warming) Most of the time when we talk about energy efficiency in this industry, we talk about the economics.... [Sam Levinson](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/sam-levinson) October 29, 2018 ## [State of LED Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/state-of-led-rebates-2018) [Jeremy Struhar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jeremy-struhar) September 25, 2018 ## [LEDs: Growth & Global Market](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/leds-growth-global-market) [Jeremy Struhar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jeremy-struhar) August 27, 2018 ## [A manufacturer's guide to understanding how to use rebates to increase sales](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/a-manufacturers-guide-to-understanding-how-to-use-rebates-to-increase-sales) Rebates...UGH. They’re like your favorite worst enemy. We all know how important rebates are to the ... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) August 27, 2018 ## [Don't Wait 'til it Breaks!](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/dont-wait-til-it-breaks) [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) June 26, 2018 ## [You Won't Believe This](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/you-wont-believe-this) [Sam Levinson](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/sam-levinson) June 26, 2018 ## [Keep Your Eye on Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/keep-your-eye-on-rebates) Rebates are a vital component to energy efficiency, no matter what your role is in the industry. The... [Jeremy Struhar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jeremy-struhar) May 30, 2018 ## [Utility Rebate Program Changes for 2018](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/2018programchanges) Throughout the year, there are seemingly endless changes taking place within utility rebate programs... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) December 28, 2017 ## [We're Celebrating 10k Views of the Encentivizer™ Widget](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/celebrating-10k-views-encentivizer-widget) Why is 10,000 views (and counting...) a significant number you ask? Well, it's because in a few shor... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 14, 2017 ## [You Should Know This When It Comes to Utility Rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/know-comes-utility-rebates) This is one of the most overlooked items when applying for rebates - don't let it happen to you. Reb... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 27, 2017 ## [Encentivizer™ Product Awareness: New Interactive Map Feature](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentivizer-product-awareness-new-interactive-map-feature) Featuring a New Interactive Map to Easily See Which States are Offering the Highest Rebate Amount fo... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 27, 2017 ## [Energy Star®: Driving energy savings AND rebates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/energy-star-driving-savings) So, what does ENERGY STAR have to do with Encentiv Energy? Encentivizer (Encentiv Energy’s best-in-i... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) August 28, 2017 ## [Dead End: Looking for Utility Rebates Online](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/dead-end-looking-for-utility-rebates-online) The typical process of looking for energy efficiency rebate information is frustrating, complex, and... [Jeremy Struhar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/jeremy-struhar) August 28, 2017 ## [Do you know about HVAC and VFD incentives and what they mean for you?](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/hvac_vfd_mean_for_you) Upgrading an HVAC system can be a costly project, and even adding VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) i... [Mike Cham](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/mike-cham) July 27, 2017 ## [Saving Schools Incentive Dollars Doesn't Take a Summer Break](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/saving-schools-incentive-dollars-doesnt-take-summer-break) Following the ritual of spring graduations, school districts and universities across the country fin... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) June 28, 2017 ## [Don't panic, just make sure you're clear on this](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/dont-panic-just-make-sure-youre-clear) If you didn’t take a 6-month vacation, odds are you’ve been developing projects that will be affecte... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) April 20, 2017 ## [What You Need to Know about DLC Requirements V4.0](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/4-things-need-know-dlc-technical-requirements-table-v4-0) DesignLights Consortium™ is implementing the final step in the Technical Requirements Version 4.0. W... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) March 12, 2017 ## [AESP’s National Conference 2017 – Destination Innovation](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/aesps-national-conference-2017-destination-innovation) Spending Valentine’s Day away from home on business - in a destination city like Orlando, at Univers... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) March 12, 2017 ## [Encentivizer XL™ Gets Major Updates](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentivizer-xl-gets-major-updates) Powerful New Features Support XL Users Pittsburgh, PA, February 7, 2017– Encentiv Energy today annou... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) February 6, 2017 ## [The End-of-Year Utility Rebate Program Tsunami](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/end-year-utility-rebate-program-tsunami) In January 2017 our system recorded over 450 program changes that include new rebate amounts, new su... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) February 6, 2017 ## [#1 Reason the 2016 Election Won't Have a Negative Impact on the Energy Efficiency Industry](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/1-reason-2016-election-wont-negative-impact-energy-efficiency-industry) "Energy efficiency will always be the lowest cost resource. The cheapest kWh is the one you don’t us... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) December 1, 2016 ## [An Energy Efficiency All-Star Roundtable Discussion](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/energy-efficiency-star-roundtable-discussion) It’s not often you get an opportunity to witness a meaningful peer-to-peer event in your industry – ... [Steve Moritz](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/steve-moritz) November 22, 2016 ## [Encentiv Energy Delivers New Experiences for Encentivizer Platform](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energy-delivers-new-experiences-encentivizer-platform) New Awareness UI, Enhanced Financing Options for Portfolio Awareness & All-New Lighting Controls... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 16, 2016 ## [Encentiv Energy Launches New Website](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energy-launches-new-website) Encentiv Energy is inviting utility companies, manufacturers, and energy efficiency service provider... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 15, 2016 ## [Encentiv Energy Announces Investment from Investment Group Led By Birchmere Ventures](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentiv-energy-announces-investment-investment-group-led-birchmere-ventures) Pittsburgh, PA, September 28, 2016– Encentiv Energy, a Pittsburgh-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 28, 2016 ## [Energy Innovator of the Year Award Goes to Encentiv Energy's Chief Technology Officer](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/energy-innovator-year-award-goes-encentiv-energys-chief-technology-officer) AEE Recognizes Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Energy Industry – The Encentiv... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 9, 2016 ## [Encentivizer Awareness™ Now With Enhanced Features](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/encentivizer-awareness-now-enhanced-features) New Features Make Managing National Accounts or Multi-Site Facilities Across Multiple Utility Territ... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) June 29, 2016 ## [PJM Says Yes to Energy Efficiency](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/pjm-says-yes-energy-efficiency) Energy Efficiency Qualifies as a Capacity Performance Offering [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) February 2, 2016 ## [Utility Rebate Customers: Claim your PJM Capacity Credits!](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/utility-rebate-customers-claim-pjm-capacity-credits) Beyond each of our local electric utilities, large regional cooperatives manage the generation and t... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 28, 2015 ## [PJM Incentives: The Facts](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/pjm-incentives-facts) For those of you that may not know about PJM incentives or have questions, here's a quick study. [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 24, 2015 ## [Watch a Video on Encentivizer](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/watch-video-encentivizer) In the perplexing world of energy efficiency rebates, we have the tools to help you navigate it. The... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 15, 2015 ## [Bonus Rebates Are Back!](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/bonus-rebates-back) Special savings for customers of First Energy [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) December 1, 2014 ## [FirstEnergy G&I Audit Incentives](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/firstenergy-gi-audit-incentives) Eligible participants will receive an incentive of up to $0.05 /kWh saved, not to exceed 50 percent ... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 30, 2014 ## [FirstEnergy Street Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, and Traffic Signal Incentives](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/firstenergy-street-lighting-outdoor-lighting-traffic-signal-incentives) Governmental & Institutional customers of FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania utilities (Met-Ed, Penelec,... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) November 19, 2014 ## [Beyond Utility Rebates: PJM's EER Program Webinar](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/beyond-utility-rebates-pjms-eer-program-webinar) Lighting Solution Development is teaming up with Encentiv Energy to host a free webinar about one of... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) September 12, 2014 ## [Ohio and Pennsylvania Customers: Are you taking advantage of PJM incentives?](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/ohio-pennsylvania-customers-taking-advantage-pjm-incentives) There is a lot of talk about local utility rebates as incentives for energy-efficiency projects, but... [Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/author/ashley-garia) July 24, 2014 ## [13 Changes to Utility Energy Efficiency Programs in Pennsylvania](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/13-changes-utility-energy-efficiency-programs-pennsylvania) It's that time of the year again when Pennsylvania utilities make changes to their energy efficiency... 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