Welcome to the Utility Incentives and Rebates Resource Center, where we keep you current on everything incentives-related—from new programs to active programs, to news and insights. Visit here to maintain a consistent pulse on the utility incentives landscape.

The Current Incentives Landscape

Rebates for fluorescent-to-LED lighting retrofits in 2025 remain steady but will see big changes by 2026 as many of these programs phase out for good. These rebates often cover 10-20% of project costs, strengthening your ROI. Our advice? Take advantage while you can.

Xcel Energy Minnesota has announced a robust LED-to-LED bonus—the first of its kind with 25% rebates on invoices throughout most of the year. Smart building controls and heat pumps are also taking the spotlight for compelling bonus incentives programs. These incentives are just the beginning.

Limited-Time Bonus Rebate Programs

 

Xcel Energy (MN)

  • Up to 25% bonus rebates on interior and exterior lighting.
  • 100% bonus rebates on LED tubes and an extra 50% on screw-in lamps.
  • New 25% LED-to-LED Business lighting bonus on invoices dated Jan. 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025.
  • Invoices between April 1, 2024 and Oct. 31, 2025, qualify.
  • Submit applications by Dec. 5, 2025.

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NY Phaseout 

  • Several New York utilities have announced that 2025 is the last year they will offer LED retrofit incentives.
  • Submit preapproval documentation by June 30, 2025.

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DTE (MI)

  • Up to 20% bonus rebates on interior and exterior lighting for projects completed by Nov. 30, 2025.
  • Submit applications by Sept. 30, 2025.

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Georgia Power (GA)

  • 25% bonus rebates on interior and exterior lighting for projects completed by Nov. 30, 2025.
  • Submit applications by June 30, 2025.

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NationalGrid (NY)

  • 25% bonus incentive on qualifying lighting projects in their New York service territory (I can help you determine eligibility).  
  • Projects must be completed and paid by Dec. 31, 2025. 
  • If your project meets the criteria for qualification, the bonus will be automatically added. No additional steps are needed.   

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New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) + Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) 

  • limited-time 40% rebate bonus for eligible electric projects. When you add the bonus, your total rebate can be as high as 10-15% per project. 
  • Eligibility starts May 6, 2025—only projects submitted on or after this date qualify.
  • Projects must be fully installed and submitted with all required documentation by December 1, 2025.
  • Funds are limited and may be reduced or eliminated once exhausted—act fast!

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