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Commercial LED Lighting Program

Nebraska Municipal Power Pool

Foundation Annual Energy Efficiency Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • Located in eligible MEAN communities

Other requirements

  • Commercial customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants

Overview

Provides cash incentives paid directly to commercial customers to help cover the cost of lighting upgrades and replacements.

Geographic Scope: Available to customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants in eligible MEAN communities.

Program Period: Runs annually with MEAN's fiscal year (April 1 - March 31).

Eligibility:

  • Commercial customers of MEAN long-term wholesale power participants
  • Must be located in eligible MEAN communities

Funding:

  • Funds paid on a first-come, first-served basis until funds last
  • Award amounts vary by project

Contact Information:

  • Local electric utility or NMPP Energy
  • Phone: (800) 234-2595
  • Website: nmppenergy.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Download the Commercial LED Lighting Program Application Form from the Energy Efficiency Programs page
  • Complete and submit application form
  • Awards distributed on first-come, first-served basis
  • Contact local electric utility or NMPP Energy at (800) 234-2595 for submission details

What Nebraska Municipal Power Pool actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024
10
Total given
$105K
Median grant
$9,703
Range
$5,361–$19K
  • By dollars: Nebraska 77%, Colorado 15%, Iowa 8%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE; Grand Island, NE; Hastings, NE.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska · Lincoln, NE

    Local Energy Project

    $19K

  • City of Grand Island · Grand Island, NE

    Local Energy Project

    $18K

  • Hastings Utilities City of Hastings · Hastings, NE

    Local energy project

    $13K

  • Lincoln Electric System · Lincoln, NE

    Local Energy Project

    $12K

  • Arkansas River Power Authority · Lamar, CO

    Local energy project

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Energy efficiency

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