SCE & SDG&E GRID-MAP LED Lighting Rebates
Southern California Commercial LED Retrofit Incentives, Measured Energy Savings & 0% On-Bill Financing
Businesses operating in the Southern California region can save money on retrofitting and modernizing old lighting systems through GRID-MAP energy efficiency initiatives in the territory of Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Many of these upgrades qualify for an LED rebate, which can significantly reduce upfront project costs.
Harth Lighting is a leading provider of commercial LED retrofits and LED rebate and incentive management through GRID-MAP. Harth Lighting is an energy efficiency aggregator with experience in identifying available upgrades, estimating savings, running the incentive programs, and installing equipment for reducing energy usage. With over $500,000 in completed projects on behalf of our customers with utility incentives and OBF included, we have experience in managing complex utility programs and the LED rebate approvals process.
What Is the GRID-MAP Energy Efficiency Program?
GRID-MAP is a measured energy savings program: unlike traditional rebates paying a fixed amount per fixture, incentives are tied to verifiable reductions in electricity use. Qualifying lighting improvements may include:
- Replacing fluorescent T8, T5, and T12 lighting with high-efficiency LED systems
- Converting outdated interior lighting to lower-wattage LED fixtures and retrofit kits
- Upgrading parking garage, parking lot, and exterior lighting
- Eliminating fluorescent ballasts through direct-wire LED conversions
- Installing occupancy sensors and advanced controls to reduce unnecessary operating hours
- Upgrading common-area lighting in commercial and multi-tenant buildings
The greater the eligible, measurable savings, the stronger the incentive. Depending on existing lighting, operating hours, program requirements, and verified savings, incentives may cover a substantial portion of project cost, potentially up to 100% for qualifying projects. Incentives are performance-based and not guaranteed.
SCE GRID-MAP LED Lighting Incentives
Commercial LED Lighting Rebates in Southern California Edison Territory
We help eligible SCE customers develop LED retrofits that deliver substantial savings and meet program requirements. Our clients include office complexes, healthcare institutions, parking garages, commercial real estate, and multi-complex portfolios within Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.
How Harth Lighting Facilitates SCE GRID-MAP Projects
- Lighting Audit: Fixtures, Wattage, Quantity, Operating Hours, and Savings Potential.
- Savings Analysis: Calculating the energy savings of the proposed improvement.
- Incentive Evaluation: Verification of eligibility for the program.
- Product Selection and Installation: Choosing LED products and installing them.
- Documentation: Tracking submissions, documentation, and project review.
- Verification and incentive administration: Supporting measurement and verification and incentive requirements.
Eligible SCE customers can also repay qualifying costs through their utility bill with 0% On-Bill Financing.
SDG&E GRID-MAP LED Lighting Incentives
Commercial Lighting Upgrades for San Diego Businesses
We identify high-savings LED upgrades throughout San Diego County, including office buildings, parking garages, hotels, retail centers, industrial properties, and multi-tenant facilities. Many buildings still run older fluorescent or early-generation LED systems that waste considerable electricity. Even partially converted properties may offer savings: replacing older LED lamps still running on fluorescent ballasts with lower-wattage direct-wire LED lamps reduces both lamp consumption and ballast power losses.
- On-site lighting audits and fixture inventories
- Existing-versus-proposed energy calculations
- Eligibility and incentive evaluations
- LED product selection and photometric design when needed
- Installation and project coordination
- Program documentation and savings verification support
- 0% On-Bill Financing coordination for qualifying customers
We handle the technical and administrative work so owners can focus on the financial benefits.
Why Work With a GRID-MAP Aggregator Specialist?
Measured-savings projects demand careful attention to existing consumption, eligibility, operating conditions, documentation, and post-installation verification, not just a fixture choice and rebate form.
Eligible Savings Maximization:
Wattages, operating times, ballasts, and controls are evaluated in order to conserve energy while maintaining proper lighting.
Meeting Challenging Standards:
We will deal with all documentation and technical analysis required, and thereby save you time.
Combining Incentive Programs With OBF 0% Financing:
For eligible clients, we can assist in securing interest-free OBF either through SCE or SDG&E, pending utility approval. Since GRID-MAP and OBF programs operate independently, the expected incentives cannot necessarily be considered guaranteed rebates at the beginning of financing.
Complete Installation:
We facilitate sourcing of the equipment, installation, closing, and equipment warranties.
Portfolio Experience:
Our completed projects reflect consistent documentation, accurate savings calculations, coordinated scheduling, and clear project economics.
GRID-MAP Rebates for Multi-Building and Multi-Site Properties
Multi-building organizations often have the strongest savings opportunities. We help property managers, asset managers, facility directors, and ownership groups audit multiple locations, prioritize properties, develop individual proposals, and coordinate minimally disruptive installations, with one consistent approach across SCE and SDG&E territories. This suits office portfolios, healthcare and medical facilities, shopping centers and retail, parking facilities, hotels and hospitality, warehouses and industrial buildings, and multi-tenant properties.
The LED Retrofit Process
Free Lighting Audit
Information on the current lighting system, number of fixtures, wattage and operational parameters is collected.
Eligibility Determination for GRID-MAP Program
Calculation of savings and incentives takes place.
LED Retrofit Design
This includes the following; retrofit design, costs, savings, incentive calculation, and financing.
Installation and Program Eligibility
Information before installation needs to be gathered.
Confirmation of Savings and Incentive Processing
Measurement and verification help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SCE GRID-MAP program?
A measured savings incentive for qualifying commercial projects in SCE territory, tied to eligible energy reductions rather than fixture counts.
Does SDG&E offer GRID-MAP incentives for commercial LED lighting?
Of course, provided the upgrade meets the program requirements and produces qualified savings.
Is there an opportunity to make the GRID-MAP 100% of my project?
Yes, but the percentage of the financing is determined by the program requirements and savings.
Is there an option to have 0% On-Bill Financing together with GRID-MAP?
Yes, depending on the utility eligibility for the program and PBI.
Does Harth Lighting handle the entire process?
Yes, from audit and savings analysis to installation, documentation, and verification.
Do you work with multiple properties?
Yes, multi-site retrofits across both SCE and SDG&E territories are our specialty.
Find Out If Your Property Qualifies
Whether you manage one building or a portfolio, our GRID-MAP, LED, and 0% OBF expertise helps reduce project costs and long-term energy use. Schedule a complimentary lighting audit today.