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"The information on this website is meant to provide a general overview of the tax provisions for the interim rules of lighting systems listed in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In all cases the services of a professional tax accountant should be retained to determine the specific tax treatment appropriate for your company. Requirements for lighting levels and controls, in accordance with EPAct 2005, must also be satisfied for eligibility. Rexel will not, in any way, accept any liability for decisions made based on the contents of this preliminary explanation."

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Nanometer
A unit of wavelength equal to one billionth of a meter.

National Electric Code (NEC)
A nationally accepted electrical installation code developed by the National Fire Protection Association to reduce the risk of fire.

National Energy Standards for Fluorescent Ballasts
A federal law enacted in 1988 that sets energy standards for ballasts consistent throughout the United States.

Non-PCB Capacitor
Capacitor used in ballasts to help provide power factor correction.

Normal Power Factor
Ballast in which the power factor is less than 0.80 (80%). These ballasts require about twice the line current of high power factor ballasts.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
U.S. based association that sets many common standards used in electrical products

Normal Light Output
Ballast with a nominal ballast factor of 0.88 for most T8 ballasts, and 1.00 for most T5 and dimming ballasts.

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