EPACT

Effective January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2013, the U.S. government is offering substantial, accelerated tax incentives as a reward for installing new or renovating with energy efficient lighting, HVAC and/or building envelope technologies in qualifying applications.
Lighting, a critical component of energy use today, costs 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill.

Energy efficient upgrades reduce energy consumption and operating costs by 50% or more and often pay for themselves within months.

Generally, lighting renovation investments are amortized over the life of the system.

One of the most significant benefits of EPAct 2005 is that it allows a larger portion of the capital investment to be depreciated in the first year.

New construction or lighting renovations.
Buildings located in the United States that are within the scope of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001.
Buildings placed in service after December 31, 2005, and up to December 31, 2013.

Purpose: Federal legislation that shifts the United States to energy independence and higher efficiency of lighting products.
Lighting Products Affected: All metal halide fixtures (indoor or outdoor) from 150 Watts to 500 Watts. Non-compliant products can no longer be manufactured after December 31, 2008.
Implementation Date: January 1, 2009
Inventory: Remaining probe start inventory can be sold after January 1, 2009 (manufactured prior to January 1, 2009). Replacement lamps& ballasts for probe start are available and are not affected by legislation.
Luminaire Exceptions:

Use regulated lag ballasts
Use electronic ballasts rated for 480 volts
Fixtures that meet ALL of the following criteria (within a single fixture): Are only rated only for 150W lamps, rated for wet location use as defined by National Electrical Code 2002 Section 410.4(A), and contain a ballast rated to operate at an ambient air temperature above 50°C as specified by UL 1029-2001

Benefits of Pulse Start Metal Halide:

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