Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000 per project (50% of project cost, whichever is less)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- 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
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Installation of additional lighting in existing facility
- Not eligible: Re-lamping to lower wattage of same bulb type (without technology upgrade)
- Not eligible: Used or rebuilt equipment
- Not eligible: Projects installed prior to June 30, 2025
- Not eligible: Maximum: 50% of project cost (excluding labor), up to $25,000 per project
Overview
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)
What South Central Power Company Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 27
- Total given
- $231K
- Median grant
- $8,733
- Range
- $5,130–$10K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Lancaster, OH; Ashville, OH; New Lexington, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 89% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Energy efficiency
- Small businesses
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