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Instant Discounts Program

Save at checkout on energy-efficient lighting products from participating distributors.

Instant, point-of-sale discounts are available for a variety of existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings and facilities in Ontario that purchase eligible lighting products from participating distributors/dealers.

Offered by Independent Electricity System Operator

Amount

Instant discount at checkout of up to $80 per unit on eligible lighting products, varying by product (e.g. up to $30 for lighting controls); total discount offered may vary by participating distributor

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Ontario

Who can apply

To participate, you must:

  1. Be purchasing lighting products for existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional or multi-unit residential buildings and facilities in Ontario.
  2. Purchase your lighting products from a participating distributor. See our distributor map.
  3. Not have already received a discount toward the lighting products through another Save on Energy incentive program.
  4. Provide the minimum customer contribution for each lighting product being purchased. See program requirements for full details.
  5. Ensure that all eligible measures are installed at end-use customer facilities within 90 days of their purchase date.

What types of businesses are able to purchase discounted lighting?

Instant, point-of-sale discounts are available for a variety of existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings and facilities in Ontario that purchase eligible lighting products from participating distributors/dealers.

Are the discounts available for soon-to-be or newly constructed facilities?

Discounts for lighting under the Instant Discounts program is only available for retrofits to existing buildings where less-efficient lighting previously existed. This will be determined at the point of purchase.

About the funding

Save at checkout on energy-efficient lighting products from participating distributors.

  1. Save up to $80 per unit

Product: 4' T5 Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type A); Discount*: Up to $2

Product: 4' T5 Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type B); Discount*: Up to $2

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Product: 4' T5 Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type C); Discount*: Up to $6

Product: 4' T5ho Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type A); Discount*: Up to $4

Product: 4' T5ho Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type B); Discount*: Up to $4

Product: 4' T5ho Led Tube Replacement (Ul Type C); Discount*: Up to $8

Product: 4' T8 Led/Led U-Bend Lamp (Type A); Discount*: Up to $2

Product: 4' T8 Led/Led U-Bend Lamp (Type B); Discount*: Up to $2

Product: 4' T8 Led/Led U-Bend Lamp (Type C); Discount*: Up to $4

Product: 8' Led Linear Ambient Fixtures; Discount*: Up to $18

Product: 8' T8 Led Lamp; Discount*: Up to $4

Product: Integral Led Troffer and Led Linear Ambient Fixture; Discount*: Up to $14

Product: Integral Led Troffer and Linear Ambient Retrofit Kits; Discount*: Up to $11

Product: LED Low Bay Fixture (<10,000 Lumens & <100W); Discount*: Up to $18

Product: LED High Bay Fixture (>= 10,000 Lumens & <105W); Discount*: Up to $40

Product: LED High Bay Fixture (>= 12,200 Lumens & <132W); Discount*: Up to $50

Product: LED High Bay Fixture (>= 15,500 Lumens & <178W); Discount*: Up to $50

Product: LED High Bay Fixture (>= 20,100 Lumens & <305W); Discount*: Up to $60

Product: LED High Bay Fixture (>= 34,700 Lumens); Discount*: Up to $80

Product: LED Recessed Downlights; Discount*: Up to $3

Product: LED Reflector (Flood/Spot) Lamp Pin and Screw Base; Discount*: Up to $4

Product: Refrigerated Display Case Led Fixture - Horizontal (Undershelf) Installation; Discount*: Up to $7

Product: Refrigerated Display Case Led Fixture - Vertical Installation; Discount*: Up to $9

Product: Lighting Controls (Occupancy Sensors & Integrated Controls); Discount*: Up to $30

*Total discount offered may vary by participating distributor.

LED tubes/U-bends, high bay/low bay fixtures, controls and more!

Are discounts available for lighting controls through the Instant Discounts Program?

Yes, starting January 1, 2025, standard lighting controls will be offered in the Instant Discounts Program (excluding network lighting controls, which will remain under the Retrofit program).

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