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Commercial & Multifamily Lighting Rebates

Did you know lighting can account for up to 50% of a business’s electricity consumption? From manufacturing to retail, and parking garages to multifamily buildings, LEDs are an easy upgrade that delivers big savings. DCSEU lighting rebates can help you save even more up front on the LED lighting products you need to cut energy costs, stat.

LED lighting rebates for your business or multifamily building

A great way to save money up front, DCSEU standard rebates are available to all businesses operating within the District. Small businesses in DC can qualify for our enhanced rebates. No matter what line of work you’re in, we’ve got the cash incentives to help make new, energy-efficient lighting and lighting controls a reality for your business.

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Rebate Info

Lighting Rebate Table 1

Lighting Controls

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensors: Minimum 50 watts Controlled

N/A

$20

$20

Fixture-Mounted Daylight Sensors: Minimum 30 watts Controlled

N/A

$15

$20

Fixture-Mounted Occupancy Sensors: Minimum 30 watts Controlled

N/A

$15

$20

Remote-Mounted Daylight Sensors: Minimum 150 watts Controlled

N/A

$25

$35

Remote-Mounted Occupancy Sensors: Minimum 150 watts Controlled

N/A

$30

$40

Integrated Occupancy Sensors for LED Interior Fixtures

N/A

$15

$20

Dual Occupancy and Daylight Sensors for LEDs

N/A

$20

$25

Lighting Rebate Table 2

LED Pin and Screw Based Lighting

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

Two-Pin Base LED Replacement Lamp (Type B 2-Pin)

LED Certified

$5/bulb

$8/bulb

DLC Four-Pin LED Replacement Lamp

DLC 5.1 certified

$5/bulb

$8/bulb

Lighting Rebate Table 3

Interior LED Lighting

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

Refrigerated Case Light Door Fixtures (per linear foot)

DLC 5.1 certified

$6

$8

Freezer Case Light Door Fixtures (per linear foot)

DLC 5.1 certified

$6

$8

Display Case Light Door Fixtures (per linear foot)

DLC 5.1 certified

$6

$8

Lighting Rebate Table 4

Ambient Light Fixtures

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

Ambient Light Fixtures (2' x 2', 2' x 4', 1' x 4')**

DLC 5.1 certified

$20

$25

LED Surface and Suspended Linear Fixtures

DLC 5.1 certified

$20

$25

HIGH & LOW BAY Fixtures

DLC 5.1 certified

$40

$60

Linear Replacement Lamps (Tubes, TLEDs, T5s, T8s)

DLC 5.1 certified

$6/tube

$8/tube

**Recessed, Surface and retrofit kits are eligible; Lamp and lamp style retrofit kits are excluded

Lighting Rebate Table 5

Exterior LED Lighting
See application for qualifying DLC classifications

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

LED Exterior Fixtures ≤ 5,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$25

$35

LED Exterior Fixtures 5,001-10,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$35

$55

LED Exterior Fixtures > 10,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$45

$80

Lighting Rebate Table 6

HID Replacement Lamps
See application for qualifying DLC classifications

Qualifying Criteria

Current Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Small business rebate
Under 10,000 sq. ft
Rebates subject to change*

HID Replacement Lamps ≤ 5,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$25

$35

HID Replacement Lamps 5,001-10,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$35

$55

HID Replacement Lamps > 10,000 lumens

DLC 5.1 certified

$45

$80

*DLC Certified for the following:

  • Outdoor Pole/Arm-Mounted Area & Roadway Luminaires
  • Outdoor Wall-Mounted Area Luminaires
  • Parking Garage Luminaires
  • Fuel Pump Canopy Luminaires
  • Flood and Spot Luminaires

*Rebates for the select equipment above are subject to change based on potential future programmatic changes pending the District of Columbia Public Service Commission's regulatory proceedings.

Custom rebates, personalized service

Not sure where to start? Don't see a rebate listed for your equipment? Working on a complex project with varying types of equipment? Find out what kind of savings your business qualifies for by reaching out to our team. Or go custom fast with our easy-to-use online form.

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Eligibility

All Businesses

  • All projects must be submitted for pre-approval prior to the purchase of equipment. Applications that are not submitted for pre-approval are not guaranteed to receive rebates from the DCSEU.
  • Total rebates are limited to $100,000 per location, per fiscal year. View all the Terms and Conditions.

Small Businesses

To qualify for small business rebates, the business where equipment is being installed must occupy less than 10,000 square feet of space as a tenant in a larger building or the entire building that houses the business must be less than 10,000 square feet.

Apply for Rebates

Learn how you can submit your application for pre-approval through our Online Rebate Center.

Apply for Rebates

Impact Stories & Resources

Check out success stories from and resources for commercial and institutional property owners across the District that can help you identify ways to save cut costs, emissions, and boost your bottom line.

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