National Grid New York Lighting Incentives
National Grid lighting incentives in Upstate New York currently carry a 25 percent bonus on lighting projects in the Large Commercial and Industrial Electric Program, covering Prescriptive, Custom, Lighting Express, and Illuminating Excellence. It applies to projects paid in 2025 or eligible for payment in 2026, which makes it live for work you are quoting now. The catch is stacking. Instant incentives taken through the On The Spot program at the distributor counter cannot be combined with other National Grid energy efficiency offerings. Choosing the wrong path costs your customer the bonus. This guide covers which route fits which job.
Which National Grid track applies to your job
Standard fixture replacements use Prescriptive, paying fixed rebate amounts. Larger or non-standard scope projects use Custom, based on calculated or modeled energy savings. New construction, major renovations, or additions use Illuminating Excellence, built around Lighting Power Density code allowances.
Live bonus: 25% on qualifying lighting projects
National Grid is running a 25% bonus incentive on lighting projects paid in 2025 or eligible for payment in 2026, across Prescriptive, Custom, Lighting Express, and Illuminating Excellence.
What the bonus covers
The application automatically checks eligibility and calculates the enhanced incentive. Incentives from this program cannot be combined with other National Grid energy efficiency offerings on the same measure. Prescriptive and Custom projects need pre-approval before equipment is ordered.
Lighting controls
Occupancy sensors, daylight controls, and networked lighting controls are eligible measures under both Prescriptive and Custom, calculated within the same rebate application.
The distributor counter option and the small business audit
On The Spot is an instant incentive issued at a participating distributor's counter, for non-residential customers paying the System Benefits Charge, with equipment installed within 30 days of purchase. A Small Business Program offers no-cost facility audits for customers under 110kW average demand, plus direct installation.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Grid offering a bonus on lighting incentives right now?
Yes, a 25% bonus on lighting projects paid in 2025 or eligible for payment in 2026.
What is the difference between Prescriptive and Custom lighting incentives?
Prescriptive pays fixed rebate amounts for standard replacements. Custom is based on calculated or modeled energy savings for larger or non-standard projects.
What is Illuminating Excellence, and when does it apply?
It applies to new construction, major renovations, and additions where Lighting Power Density code allowances apply.
Can I combine National Grid's lighting incentive with other National Grid programs?
No, incentives cannot be combined with other National Grid energy efficiency offerings on the same measure.
Can I show the National Grid incentive amount in my customer proposal?
Yes, labeled as an estimate, since eligibility and the bonus are confirmed only after application review.