As one of the only fully turn-key incentive and rebate management companies in the U.S. with over 62 years of accumulated experience, we have the expertise necessary to maximize your incentive returns. We understand the confusion surrounding incentives and rebates and how they affect your project’s ROI. No matter your organizational type, facility management, business owner, manufacturer, distributor, or contractor, our incentive management experts will get you the max returns when installing energy-efficient equipment.

Taking The Hassle Out of the Incentive Process

Anyone who has ever tried to manage their own incentives can attest to the stress and hair-pulling hassle of the whole process. From missed pre-approvals and unseen paperwork, navigating the incentive and rebate terrain can be a time-consuming and resource-draining endeavor. But not anymore. Let Incentive Rebate360 take the hassle out of your incentive process!

The incentive management process tends to be a lengthy one and can take 7-8 weeks, not including installation time.

Incentive Process: Pre-Approval

Commercial incentives typically require pre-approval, and this tends to be where many organizations miss a step, at the very beginning. The average per-approval takes around 4-5 weeks and consists of 4 steps:

• Gathering all technical documentation
• Process energy-saving calculations
• Prepare and submit incentive paperwork
• Pre-inspections – where required

Incentive Process: Installation

This timeframe can vary based on the type and scope of the project, but there are several steps that need to be adhered to:

• Changes to the installation must be shared with the incentive program
• Specific installation requirements must be followed
• Maintain all project deadlines
• Extension requests must be filed properly if required

Incentive Process: Closing Incentive Submission

The closing process for your incentive rebate typically takes 2-3 weeks and follows these last steps:

• Gather all invoices and documentation
• Prepare and submit closing incentive paperwork
• Post-inspection – where required
• Ensure you receive your Check!

No matter your organization’s size or resources, incentive rebate management often produces greater returns when outsourced to the experts.

Don’t Leave Money on the Table, Use an Expert

There are many instances where using an expert saves you time, effort, and money. When your vehicle needs maintenance, tax season, financial planning, or a dreaded plumbing issue are all times when hiring a professional with years of experience is the best option. Incentive management is one of those times when an expert is going to save you time, effort, and get you the max incentive dollars available.

Without an incentive management expert, you could be disqualifying yourself or limiting your return without even realizing.

Technology Selection

Selecting the right technology for your project can have a significant impact on your incentive returns. For instance, while one product may qualify for an incentive, by choosing a slightly more expensive product, you could increase the amount paid out by the incentive and significantly lower your payback period. Trust us; your execs will love the ROI once they see a comparison.

Incentive programs also differ by location, and you should never assume that a project in Texas will return the same incentive results as a project in California.

Timing is Key

Depending upon the type of incentive and rebate program you are applying for, the timing could be critical. Some incentive programs are working with a fixed amount of funding. This funding will eventually run out, ending the incentive money being distributed. Timing is critical in these instances.

Bonus programs also have a critical time component. Often offered by utilities and states, bonus programs run for a limited amount of time but can add an additional 20% – 50% to your incentive return.

Send in the Negotiator

There can be times when an energy efficiency project isn’t covered by any specific incentive program, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there are no incentive dollars to be had. This is where we send in the negotiator.

While we are sure, you have that one salesperson who can negotiate anything. If they don’t understand the incentive process and when and how to make a point, they are not going to magically gain you an incentive return.

Our Experts are Standing by to Maximize Your Incentives

There are many reasons to utilize our Incentive Rebate360 experts, but the main one comes down to maximizing your incentive return and not leaving money on the table.

Our incentive management experts are standing by to walk you through our process and answer any incentive rebate questions you may have. We welcome your inquiries and will respond within 24 business hours, or you can schedule a call that fits your team’s needs.

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