Your Building Information
| Building Type | {H4} |
| Building Size | {H5} sq. ft. |
| Number of Fixtures | {H6} fixtures |
| Proposed System Description | {E24} |
| Fixture Wattage of Proposed System | {H12} watts |
| Watts per Sq. Ft. of Proposed System | {H13} watts / sq. ft. |
| Is a bi-level switch installed? | {D15} |
| Do the light levels satisfy IESNA guidelines? | {G15} |
| Was the installation completed from 2006-2013? | {I15} |
To Qualify for a Tax Deduction
(Values are based on your building type and size.)
| ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1 (2001) Building Limit | {H7} watts / sq. ft. |
| To be {C8}% below ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, building lighting power density must be less than: | {H8} watts / sq. ft. |
| Fixture wattage must be less than: | {H10} watts |
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For the maximum tax deduction ( / sq. ft.) Fixture wattage must be less than: |
{H11} watts |
Congratulations!
If IRS requirements are met, you will qualify for the tax deduction.
Potential Tax Deduction
| Total Incentive | |
| Incentive per Fixture | |
| Incentive per Sq. Ft. | |
| Percent below ASHRAE/ |
{H14}% |
Sorry.
Based on the information you entered, you do not qualify for a tax deduction at this time.
Estimated Energy Savings
| Current System Description | {E29} |
| Fixture Wattage of Existing System | {E30} watts / fixture |
| Proposed System Description | {E24} |
| Fixture Wattage of Proposed System | {H12} watts / fixture |
| Number of Burning Hours | {E31} hours / year |
| Energy Rate | per kWh |
| Annual Energy Cost with Existing System | |
| Annual Energy Cost with Proposed System | |
| Annual Energy Savings |
Estimated Light Levels
| Number of Lamps per Fixture | {E25} |
| Coefficient of Utilization (CU) | {E26} |
| Rated Mean Lumens | {I24} |
| Ballast Factor | {I25} |
| Maintained Foot Candles | {I26} |
Tax deduction of $0.30 per sq. ft begins at power density 25% below ASHRAE/ IESNA 90.1 (2001) limit, and goes to $0.60 per sq. ft. at 40% below ASHRAE/ IESNA limit. (Exception: Warehouses must get to 50% below limit and qualify for $0.60 per sq. ft.) Other conditions include bi-level switching, automatic turn-off of lights for new buildings over 5000 sq. ft. and illumination levels satisfying minimum requirements for that space as spelled out in the IES Handbook, 9th edition (2000).
This estimator is for illustrative purposes only. CONTACT A QUALIFIED TAX PROFESSIONAL FOR FULL DETAILS OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION OF THE RESULTS AND CALCULATIONS. GE does not, in any way, imply a warranty of performance or savings predicted by this tool.