Frequently Asked Questions

Does Illuminate California offer Type A LED T8 tubes?

Illuminate California does not offer Type A LEDs at this time because they do not meet cost effectiveness requirements. This means that the minimal energy saved by this type of lighting product is not large enough to offer a deemed incentive.

Are program partners allowed to participate and redeem incentives in multiple energy-efficiency programs available in the commercial and industrial market?

Yes. However, incentives cannot be paid out for the same measure at the same customer site. If a potential double dipping flag occurs, the program may reach out for supplemental information to help clarify that no double dipping has occurred.

What customers are eligible for Illuminate California incentives?

All commercial and industrial customers in SCE, SDG&E, and PG&E service territories are eligible for the program if they are an eligible building type. See our building type list here.
Customers must pay into the public purpose charge as indicated on a customer utility bill.

What types of lighting projects are eligible?

Projects that upgrade to Type B and Type C LED T8 tubes and high bay and low bay LED luminaires
Product must have DLC qualification, but does not need to be on the DLC premium list
Projects may result in any amount of electricity savings as long as they meet program requirements

Is there a minimum project size or energy savings threshold that a project needs to meet to be eligible for program incentives?

No. Illuminate California will pay incentives for any size project, from just a few Type B LED T8 tubes to 5,000 high bays. There are no project size minimums or maximums.