School Lighting Retrofits – FON-023-2026

Through this Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) Efficiency Maine is seeking applications for energy efficiency projects involving lighting retrofits in Maine public PreK-12 schools. 

This initiative offers incentives that are 30% higher than typically provided under the Commercial and Industrial Prescriptive Initiatives (CIPI), with the intent of accelerating the conversion to LED lighting. Interested participants can find more information about this program and instructions on how to apply in the FON document posted below under “Program Documents.” 

Schedule

  • Application Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Project Completion Deadline: August 31, 2026

      Informational Webinars

      Eligible Buildings

      • Maine public PreK-12 schools

      Eligible Equipment Includes

      • LED Luminaires
      • LED Retrofit Kits for Luminaires
      • LED High and Low Bay Fixtures
      • LED Retrofit Kits for High and Low Bay Fixtures
      • LED Stairwell and Passageway Luminaires
      • LED Linear Ambient Luminaires
      • LED Retrofit kits for Linear Ambient Luminaires
      • LED Retrofit Kits for Exterior Luminaires
      • LED Outdoor Area Fixture
      • LED Wall Packs
      • LED Canopy Flood Light
      • LED Spotlights

      Program Documents