LADWP’s Commercial Lighting Incentive Program (CLIP) provides rebates on the installation of newly purchased and installed energy-efficient lighting and controls. CLIP’s calculated savings approach allows you to tailor your lighting efficiency upgrades to better meet your lighting needs, attain greater energy savings, and receive higher incentives.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in CLIP:
- Must be a LADWP commercial customer in good standing, whose current monthly electrical use (Facilities Charge on bill) is greater than 200 kW.
- Lighting equipment and Network Lighting Controls must be listed on the Design Lights Consortium’s (DLC) Qualified Products List to qualify, unless otherwise noted.
- Qualifying equipment must have received LADWP approval prior to purchase, installation and operation.
- The project must achieve a minimum of 25% energy savings.
- Projects not completed within 120 days of LADWP pre-approval may be cancelled, and reserved rebates returned to the program fund.
Make certain to review the CLIP Terms and Conditions to determine if you qualify.
Energy Saving Lighting Measures
- LED Interior Ceiling Mounted, Downlight and Highbay Fixtures
- Exterior LED Pole Mounted and Wallpack Fixtures
- LED Lamp Replacements
- Lighting Controls and more!
Incentive Levels
Incentives are based on the calculated energy savings of each project, with rates ranging from $0.08-$0.40 per kilowatt- hour (kWh) of annualized savings.
| Incentive Categories | Incentive Levels as of July 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Lamp Only |
$0.08/kWh |
| Lighting Fixture Replacement or Retrofit | |
|---|---|
| DLC Standard |
$0.20/kWh |
| DLC Premium |
$0.30/kWh |
| LADWP Preferred |
$0.40/kWh |
| Lighting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Wall or Ceiling Mounted |
$0.10/kWh |
| Integrated |
$0.20/kWh |
| Network Lighting Controls |
$0.30/kWh |
| Interactive Effects |
$0.08/kWh |
Projects may be eligible to receive incentives up to 100% of the project cost.
If the efficiency measure you plan to install is NOT listed above, please email details of your lighting project/measure to [email protected] for review.
How to apply
Prior to completing the application documents, review the Terms and Conditions and eligibility requirements to determine if you qualify.
All projects require LADWP approval prior to the start of work and installation of any new equipment. You must prepare and submit an application package to reserve funds.
The CLIP application package includes:
CLIP Application
- DES Non-Residential Program Application Form Part A
- CLIP Supplemental Form Part B
- Authorization Form Part C, if applicable
- Verification Approval Form Part D
- IRS Form W-9
Project Scope of Work
- Completed CLIP Workbook, detailing your project scope. Note: The incentive will not calculate if the minimum energy savings requirement is not met.
- Photos of the existing equipment
- Photos must be representative of the existing fixture types, lamps, ballasts, etc.
- A minimum of one luminaire photo taken at the installation address for each unique measure proposed
- Product specification sheets for each proposed lighting product and Design Lights Consortium’s Qualified Products Listing, as applicable.
Submitting Your Application
The application along with the required documents may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] or mail to:
LADWP CI&I PROGRAMS
Attn: Commercial Lighting Incentive Program
111 N. Hope Street, JFB Room 1057
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Once your application has been received, a CLIP Program Manager will be assigned to your project and will contact you to confirm receipt of the application.
CLIP Workshops
Join us at our next workshop!
We hold monthly webinars via Microsoft Teams to help contractors and customers understand the CLIP process. A review of the application documents, product eligibility requirements, and incentive levels will be discussed.
November 21, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 23, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 26, 2025
To submit a reservation, please email [email protected] and specify the workshop date that you would like to attend. For each attendee, please include their name, company, email address and phone number.
CLIP Recognized Contractors Program
If you are a lighting contractor working in the Los Angeles area, the LADWP's CLIP Recognized Contractor Program can help your business succeed. For more information on how this program can help you, visit the CLIP – Recognized Contractor Program webpage.
Important Notices
LADWP is unable to guarantee estimated energy savings amounts. LADWP will provide energy savings and incentive calculations only upon completion of the project and verification of the energy savings.
The incentives are reserved on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted.
This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without notice.
DISCLAIMER
By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information provided may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties, pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
Contact us
For additional details or questions, please contact the Commercial Lighting Incentive Program hotline:
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