SOUTH CENTRAL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION logo

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program

SOUTH CENTRAL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling Energy Efficiency GrantsSmall Business Grants
Apply Now

Funding Amount

Up to $25,000 per project (50% of project cost, whichever is less)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program

Funder: South Central Power Company

Geographic Scope: South Central Power Company service territory (Ohio)

Eligibility:

  • Commercial and industrial business facilities only

  • Must be a member of South Central Power Company

  • Facility lighting must be used a minimum of 1,800 hours per year

  • Existing equipment must be operational at time of pre-approval application

    • Eligible Projects:

  • Retrofit lighting installations at existing facilities

  • Technology upgrades (e.g., incandescent to CFL; fluorescent to LED)

  • Installation of LED lighting in existing facilities

    • Not Eligible:

  • Installation of additional lighting in existing facility

  • Re-lamping to lower wattage of same bulb type (without technology upgrade)

  • Used or rebuilt equipment

  • Projects installed prior to June 30, 2025

    • Rebate Details:

  • Calculation: $1 per watt reduced (based on lamp wattages, not fixture wattages)

  • Maximum: 50% of project cost (excluding labor), up to $25,000 per project

  • One-time offer per facility per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)

  • Cannot be combined with other incentive payments or programs

  • Rebate may be issued as bill credit

    • Program Timeline: July 1, 2025 to June 15, 2026

    Contact Information:

  • Key Accounts Department: (800) 282-5064 or email (check website for email)

  • Lancaster Office (Headquarters): 720 Mill Park Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130

  • Barnesville Office: 37801 Barnesville - Bethesda Road, Barnesville, OH 43713

  • Hillsboro Office: 12385 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro, OH 45133

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Pre-Approval (Required before installation):
    - Complete the C&I Custom Lighting Rebate application (PDF format)
    - Submit via email to Key Accounts department
    - Application must have complete information to be considered
    - Upon approval, project work can begin

    2. Project Completion:
    - Complete lighting retrofit project between July 1, 2025 and June 15, 2026
    - Existing equipment must be removed or permanently disconnected
    - All equipment must be new (no used or rebuilt equipment)
    - All projects must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and building codes

    3. Post-Installation Verification:
    - South Central Power Company performs on-site visit to verify installation
    - Confirmation must match documentation submitted

    4. Rebate Payment:
    - Rebate paid to participating member business only
    - No payments to third-party vendors, contractors, installers, or consultants
    - May be issued as bill credit

    Project Cost Calculation

    For retrofit projects: Includes lamps, fixtures, wiring, and ballasts (labor/installation excluded)

    For existing facility LED installation: Includes LED lamps, fixtures, and ballasts (labor/installation excluded)

    Apply with Grantable Learn more

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    energy-efficiencysmall-businesses

    Categories

    Browse similar grants by category

    Energy Efficiency GrantsSmall Business Grants

    Related Grants

    Similar grants from this funder and related organizations

    Foundation

    Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit)

    Amount

    Up to 70% of solar/wind project costs (base 30% ITC + 20% Low-Income Adder + additional bonuses possible)

    Deadline

    June 27, 2026

    Annual
    Foundation

    Garden Grants - Protein Engineering

    Amount

    $1.35M total ($50k-$150k per grant, estimated based on 16 awardees)

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    Garden Grants - Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHGR)

    Amount

    $1.52M total ($50k-$150k per grant)

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    CFEBA General Grant Program

    Amount

    $10,000 - $50,000

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    JOE-4-SUN

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual
    Foundation

    Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program

    Amount

    Varies

    Deadline

    Rolling / Open

    Annual

    Ready to apply for Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

    Apply with Grantable Learn more