NB Power Lighting Incentives for Contractors
NB Power's Business Rebate Program pays a flat 25% back on eligible lighting upgrades, and if you are quoting New Brunswick retrofit work, that flat rate changes how you build the number compared to other provinces. The rebate is capped at $250,000 per project site over the life of the program, and qualifying LED product gets an instant rebate at participating distributors with no separate application. Unlike Manitoba or Nova Scotia, NB Power does not publish a separate incentive for lighting controls, so a controls upgrade is priced under the same rate and cap as everything else. This guide is written for the person preparing the quote, not the building owner claiming the rebate. It covers when the instant rebate applies versus a full application, how the lifetime cap works, and how to put a rebate figure in a proposal without promising more than the program allows.
Which path applies to your job
Qualifying LED product at a participating distributor gets an instant in-store rebate with no application. Larger or mixed-scope projects go through the standard Business Rebate Program application, paying 25% back on eligible costs up to a $250,000 lifetime cap per site. A free energy walk-through is available to identify eligible measures before committing to scope.
The rate, the cap, and who qualifies
The program pays a flat 25% on eligible project costs rather than itemized per-fixture amounts, capped at $250,000 lifetime per site. Businesses must be classified under Small Industrial or General Service 1 or 2 on NB Power's rate schedule, or a similarly classified non-NB Power customer. The program covers lighting alongside HVAC, motors, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
Controls, folded into the same rate
NB Power does not publish a separate incentive rate for lighting controls. A controls upgrade falls under the same 25% and lifetime cap structure as any other eligible measure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does NB Power's Business Rebate Program pay?
Up to 25% back on eligible project costs, including lighting.
Is there a cap on the rebate?
Yes, a lifetime cap of $250,000 per eligible project site.
Do I need to apply, or is it automatic?
Qualifying products get an instant in-store rebate with no application. Larger projects require the standard application.
Does the program cover more than lighting?
Yes, it also covers heating, cooling, ventilation, motors, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
Can I show the rebate amount in my customer's proposal?
Yes, labeled as an estimate for anything beyond an in-store instant rebate.