Outdoor Lighting Retrofits – FON-022-2026

Through this Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) Efficiency Maine is seeking applications for energy efficiency projects involving outdoor lighting retrofits at Maine businesses.

This initiative offers higher incentives than typically provided under the Commercial and Industrial Prescriptive Initiatives (CIPI), with the intent of accelerating the conversion to outdoor 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: November 30, 2025
• Project Completion Deadline: January 31, 2026

Informational Webinars

• Thursday September 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM – TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE
• Tuesday September 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM – TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE

Eligible Buildings

• Businesses, for profit or nonprofit
• Municipal buildings
• Schools
• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Multifamily buildings with three or more units
• And other commercial entities

Eligible Equipment

• LED Retrofit Kits for Exterior Luminaires
• LED Outdoor Area Fixture
• LED Wall Packs
• LED Canopy Flood Light
• LED Spot Lights

Program Documents

• Outdoor Lighting  Retrofits Funding Opportunity Notice (.pdf)
• Attachment A: FON Project Application and Commitment Form (.pdf)
• Attachment B: Outdoor Lighting Retrofits Cost-effective Lighting Investment Calculator (CLIC) Tool (.xlsx)