Lighting accounts for 30% to 60% of annual electric costs for many businesses. However, advances in lighting technology have made it easier and more cost-effective for businesses to achieve better lighting outcomes while using less energy and saving money. Whatever your lighting needs, we can help you map out an upgrade plan to maximize energy efficiency and lower long-term costs.Get financial incentives to cover up to 50% of the cost of lighting upgrades, including:Replacing lamps and ballasts in existing fixturesInstalling new high-efficiency fixtures within existing or new buildingsPerforming a complete energy-efficient lighting design for new construction projectsUpgrade to more energy-efficient sign lighting LED replacement lamps and luminaires must be listed on the DesignLights Consortium or ENERGY STAR Qualified Products list.For a full list of retrofit lighting measures and incentives, please see our Lighting Technical Sheet. How to Participate Complete the appropriate application via the Application Center. Await preapproval before proceeding. Be sure to include the required supporting information along with your application.Receive notice that your project has been preapproved. A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process.Purchase and install the new equipment. Notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope.Sign and return the preapproval letter and provide invoices for all the energy efficiency measures. Ensure that the final equipment installed is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application. BGE may require a post-installation inspection to verify compliance with program rules and verify the accuracy of project documentation and equipment operation. You’ll be notified when your project has been approved for payment.Receive your incentive check within 6 to 8 weeks after the project’s completion and payment approval. Getting StartedReady to begin your project? Call 410.290.1202, email Business@BGESmartEnergy.com or apply now.Learn More