Understanding commercial LED lighting rebates by state can be a game-changer for businesses looking to upgrade while taking advantage of different government-led schemes.
We'll walk you through how to qualify for the rebates, as well as covering all the information you need for each of the 50 US states.
Qualifying for rebates for LED lighting
To take advantage of the LED rebates, there are specific requirements that need to be met:
Firstly, your lighting project must fall under the 77% of the US that is covered by an active commercial lighting rebate program. For example, California, New York, Illinois and Texas have some of the most comprehensive rebate programs in the country.
Secondly, your project must use energy-efficient lighting, such as LED fixtures or bulbs that meet specific criteria for lumens per watt (LPW) output. Additionally, these products must be on a designated list of approved lighting options by each of the programs.
Whether it's gas station lights, retail LED lighting, or car dealership lighting, there are plenty of approved options available for businesses to choose from.
The types of LED lights that may qualify for rebates include:
- Replacement LED lamps (such as PAR, MR, and standard A-shaped bulbs)
- High bay LED lights
- Street and parking garage lighting
- Troffers
- LED panels
- Downlights
- Fluorescent tube replacements
Lastly, a business must meet the minimum number of fixtures or total wattage required by the program. This is to ensure that your commercial lighting upgrade will have a significant impact on energy savings and align with the program's objectives.
Note: To better understand the magnitude of savings your business can achieve by switching to LED lighting — both from the state incentives and also in general — check out our LED savings calculator.
Commercial LED lighting rebates by state
Although the list of LED light rebates by state is not exhaustive, it serves as a reliable starting point for businesses looking to take advantage of rebates on commercial LED lighting solutions.
Note that incentives can be subject to change and may differ based on the specificities of your project. It is always recommended to check with the program directly for the most up-to-date information and eligibility criteria.
Alabama
Company Name: Abundant Power
Name of rebate program: AlabamaSAVES
Contact number: 704-271-9890
Where to apply: https://www.abundantpower.com
Alaska
No rebate programs currently available for this state
Arizona
Company Name: SRP
Name of rebate program: SRP Champions of Sustainability
Contact number: 602-236-3054
Where to apply: https://www.srpnet.com/energy-savings-rebates/business/rebates/standard-solutions
Arkansas
Company Name: Liberty
Name of rebate program: Arkansas Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Contact number: 800-206-2300
Where to apply: https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/ways-to-save/arkansas-electric-commercial-industrial-program.html
California
Organization Name: Anaheim Public Utilities
Name of rebate program: Lighting Incentives Program
Contact number: 714-765-3300
Where to apply: https://www.anaheim.net/961/Lighting-Incentives-Program
Colorado
Company Name: Xcel Energy
Name of rebate program: Business Lighting Efficiency Program
Contact number: 855-839-8862
Where to apply: https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/business/lighting-equipment-rebates/business-lighting-efficiency
Connecticut
Company Name: Energize CT
Contact number: 888-261-9859
Where to apply: https://energizect.com/explore-solutions/energy-efficient-lighting/commercial-lighting
Delaware
Company Name: Delmarva Power
Name of rebate program: EmPOWER
Contact number: 866-353-5799
Where to apply: https://homeenergysavings.delmarva.com/md/business/mlb-incentives
Florida
Company Name: Beaches Energy Services
Name of rebate program: Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Contact number: 904-247-6241
Where to apply: https://beachesenergy.com/my-account/energy-rebates
Georgia
Company Name: Georgia Power
Name of rebate program: Existing Building Lighting
Contact number: 855-762-6732
Where to apply: https://georgiapowercommercialrebates.com/
Hawaii
Company Name: Hawaii Energy
Contact number: 808-537-5577
Where to apply: https://dev.hawaiienergy.com/for-business/rebates/lighting
Idaho
Company Name: Idaho Power
Name of rebate program: Lighting Retrofits
Contact number: 800-488-6151
Where to apply: https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/ways-to-save/savings-for-your-business/retrofits/lighting-retrofits/
Illinois
Company Name: ComEd
Name of rebate program: ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
Contact number: 855-433-2700
Where to apply: https://www.comed.com/WaysToSave/ForYourBusiness/Pages/Lighting.aspx
Indiana
Company Name: Indiana Michigan Power
Contact number: 833-997-0708
Where to apply: https://electricideas.com/at-work/rebates/prescriptive-rebates/
Iowa
Company Name: Muscatine Power and Water
Name of rebate program: MPW Commercial Rebates Program
Contact number: 563-263-2631
Where to apply: https://mpw.org/rebates/
Kansas
Organization Name: Evergy
Name of rebate program: Lighting and Controls Incentive
Contact number: 866-847-5228.
Where to apply: https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/incentives-link/business-energy-savings/lighting-and-controls
Kentucky
Company Name: Louisville Gas and Electric
Name of rebate program: Business Rebates Program
Contact number: 855-878-1496
Where to apply: https://lge-ku.com/bizrebates
Louisiana
Company Name: South Western Electric Power Company
Name of rebate program: Commercial Solutions Standard Offer Program
Contact number: 888-216-3523
Where to apply: https://www.swepco.com/savings/business/louisiana#
Maine
Company Name: Efficiency Maine
Name of rebate program: Enhanced Incentives for Small Businesses
Contact number: 866-376-2463
Where to apply: https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-work/lighting-incentives/
Maryland
Organization Name: Maryland Energy Administration
Name of rebate program: emPOWER Maryland
Contact information: 410-537-4000
Where to apply: https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/Facts/empower.aspx
Massachusetts
Organization Name: Middleborough Gas and Electric Department
Name of rebate program: MGED Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
Contact number: 508-947-1371
Where to apply: https://www.mged.com/161/Commercial-Lighting-Rebates
Michigan
Company Name: Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
Name of rebate program: Simply Efficient Energy Program
Contact number: 517-279-9531
Where to apply: https://www.coldwater.org/232/Energy-Optimization-Department
Minnesota
Company Name: Xcel Energy
Name of rebate program: LED Bonus Rebate Program
Contact number: 855-839-8862
Where to apply: https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/business/lighting-equipment-rebates/business-lighting-efficiency
Mississippi
Company Name: Entergy Mississippi
Name of rebate program: Entergy Solutions for Business Program
Contact number: 800-368-3749
Where to apply: https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/your_business/save_money/ee/business/
Missouri
Company Name: City Utilities
Name of rebate program: Commercial Lighting Rebate Program
Contact number: 417-831-8614
Where to apply: https://www.cityutilities.net/save/com-lighting/
Montana
Organization Name: Montana-Dakota Utilities
Name of rebate program: Montana Commercial Lighting Program
Contact number: 800-638-3278
Where to apply: https://www.montana-dakota.com/energy-efficiency/savings-for-your-business/
Nebraska
Organization Name: Nebraska Public Power District
Name of rebate program: EnergyWise
Contact number: 402-563-5415
Where to apply: https://nppd.energywisenebraska.com/business/
Nevada
Company Name: NV Energy
Name of rebate program: PowerShift
Contact number: 702-402-1000
Where to apply: https://www.nvenergy.com/save-with-powershift/business-energy-services/commercial-incentives
New Hampshire
Organization Name: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
Name of rebate program: Lighting and Controls Commercial Rebates Program
Contact number: 800-698-2007
Where to apply: https://www.nhec.com/commercial-rebates/
New Jersey
Organization Name: State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Name of rebate program: New Jersey Clean Energy Program
Contact number: 866-657-6278
Where to apply: https://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home
New Mexico
Company Name: PNM
Name of rebate program: PNM Quick Saver Program
Contact number: 888-342-5766
Where to apply: https://www.pnm.com/bizrebates
New York
Company Name: Con Edison Commercial
Name of rebate program: Savings for Small-Medium Business Customers
Contact number: 800-752-6633
North Carolina
Company Name: Duke Energy
Contact number: 800-653-5307
Where to apply: https://www.duke-energy.com/business/products/smartsaver/lighting
North Dakota
Organization Name: North Dakota State Energy Program
Contact number: 701-328-5300
Where to apply: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services/state-energy-programs/state-energy-program
Ohio
Company Name: FirstEnergy
Name of rebate program: Ohio Commercial Lighting Program
Contact number: 888-798-2002
Where to apply: https://energysaveoh-bizsolutions.com/energysaveoh/incentives/
Oklahoma
Company Name: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
Name of rebate program: OGE Energy Efficiency Program
Contact number: 405-272-9741
Where to apply: https://www.oge.com/wps/portal/ord/energy-solutions/efficiency-programs/commercial-industrial-energy-efficiency
Oregon
Organization Name: Energy Trust of Oregon
Name of rebate program: Equipment Upgrades + Retrofits Incentive Program
Contact number: 866-368-7878
Where to apply: https://www.energytrust.org/incentives/existing-buildings-lighting/
Pennsylvania
Company Name: PECO Energy Co
Name of rebate program: BIZ SAVE
Contact number: 844-424-9728
Where to apply: https://www.peco.com/WaysToSave/ForYourBusiness/Pages/LightingEquipment.aspx
Rhode Island
Company Name: Rhode Island Energy
Name of rebate program: Utility Rebate
Contact number: 800-870-1664
Where to apply: https://www.rienergy.com/RI-Business/Energy-Saving-Programs/rebate-programs
South Carolina
Company Name: Santee Cooper
Name of rebate program: EmpowerBusiness
Contact number: 800-804-7424 ext. 3910
Where to apply: https://www.santeecooper.com/programs-incentives/empowerbusiness/
South Dakota
Company Name: Northwestern Energy, South Dakota
Name of rebate program: E+ Commercial Lighting Rebates
Contact number: 800-823-5995
Where to apply: https://www.northwesternenergy.com/account-services/for-business/energy-efficiency-for-business/rebates-incentives/commercial-electric-rebates
Tennessee
Company Name: TVA Energy Right
Contact number: 865-632-2101
Where to apply: https://energyright.com/business-industry/incentives/led-lights/
Texas
Company Name: Austin Energy
Name of rebate program: Power Saver Program
Contact number: 512-482-5346
Where to apply: https://savings.austinenergy.com/commercial or email conservation@austinenergy.com
Utah
Company Name: Rocky Mountain Power
Contact number: 866-870-3419
Where to apply: https://www.rockymountainpower.net/savings-energy-choices/business/wattsmart-efficiency-incentives-utah/ut-incentive-lists/ut-lighting.html
Vermont
Company Name: Efficiency Vermont
Name of rebate program: LED Retrofit Rebate Program
Contact number: 888-921-5990
Where to apply: https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/rebates
Virginia
Company Name: Appalachian Power
Name of rebate program: Take Charge Virginia
Contact: online form
Where to apply: https://takechargeva.com/programs/for-your-business/business-energy-solutions
Washington
Company Name: Pacific Power
Name of rebate program: Wattsmart Business program
Contact number: 855-805-7231
Where to apply: https://www.pacificpower.net/savings-energy-choices/business/wattsmart-efficiency-incentives-washington/wa-incentive-lists/wa-lighting.html
West Virginia
Organization Name: West Virginia Office of Energy
Contact number: 304-558-2234
Where to apply: https://www.energywv.org/wv-energy-profile/energy-efficiency
Wisconsin
Company Name: Focus on Energy
Name of rebate program: FOE Prescriptive Rebates Program
Contact number: 800-762-7077
Where to apply: https://focusonenergy.com/business/prescriptive-incentives
Wyoming
Company Name: Wyrulec
Contact number: 877-997-8532
Where to apply: https://www.wyrulec.com/contact-us
LED light rebate acquisition process
The process of acquiring an LED light rebate can be long and tedious, taking up to 12 weeks in some cases. However, the benefits and cost savings of switching to LED lighting make it well worth the effort.
Here are the general steps to follow when applying for an LED light rebate:
1. Pre-approval (4-5 weeks)
- Gather Technical Documents: This includes product spec sheets, photometric reports, and technical drawings of your proposed LED solutions, which provide the necessary details about the energy efficiency and performance of your proposed LED products.
- Run Energy Savings Calculations: Involves determining your current energy usage and comparing it to the projected usage with your new LED products.
- Prepare and Submit Rebate Paperwork: These forms can be complex and time-consuming but are necessary for obtaining pre-approval. Double-check all entered information for accuracy before submission.
- Schedule Pre-Inspection (where required): If required, schedule this as soon as possible to avoid any delays in the pre-approval process.
Getting started early on this process, specifically during the planning stages of your LED installation project, is vital to ensure you secure the maximum rebate available.
2. Installation (8-13 weeks)
Once pre-approval has been successfully obtained, this is where the rubber meets the road.
Your energy-efficient LED lighting solutions are installed according to the specific requirements of your chosen rebate program — adherence to these guidelines is crucial as it influences the success of your rebate application.
During installation, it's important to keep in mind the project deadline. Completing your installation within the predetermined timeframe is vital to the rebate process. In cases where an extension is necessary, make sure to file a request promptly to avoid jeopardizing your rebate application.
As the project unfolds, any changes or deviations from the initial plan need to be reported to the rebate program. This transparency ensures your project stays within the program's guidelines and helps avoid surprises during the final verification stage.
At FES Lighting, we're your partners in maximizing your energy savings while brightening your business environment. With our comprehensive LaaS solutions and pre-inspection services, we ensure your transition to through an LED rebate program is seamless and efficient.
3. Final rebate submission (10-12 weeks)
This process involves gathering all relevant invoices and documents as dictated by your chosen program, which is crucial for proving adherence to the plan and evidences the investment you've made towards energy efficiency.
Preparing and submitting the final rebate paperwork can be a meticulous process. Like the pre-approval stage, it's essential to ensure accuracy and completeness in your submission. Any missing or inaccurate information can lead to delays or potential denial of your rebate benefits.
4. Post-installation inspection (2-3 weeks)
In some cases, the rebate program might require a post-installation inspection.
Scheduling this as early as possible is critical, as this step serves to verify that the installation was completed according to the plan. It's a final validation of your project's adherence to the program's guidelines.
5. Issuance of rebate check (10-12 weeks)
Once all your documents have been submitted and everything checks out, the final step is to receive the rebate check.
While the average time to receive the check is 10-12 weeks, this can vary depending on the specific program's processing times and policies.
Let us help you get your LED lights rebate
At FES Lighting, we're committed to not only providing you with top-tier LED lighting solutions but also helping you leverage the benefits of rebates for LED lights.
With our extensive experience and industry knowledge, we guide you through the complex process of applying for a government rebate for LED lighting or rebates offered by utility companies and non-profit organizations.
Our team is equipped to handle the paperwork, meet the technical requirements, and ensure your project stays within the guidelines necessary to qualify for the rebate. Similarly, our expertise also extends to smart city lighting and municipal street lights.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to save thousands of dollars through LED light rebates. Contact us today to get started on your energy-efficient journey!
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