Get a rebate for the purchase and installation of LED lighting products

Eligible products

Only LED lighting products on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC®) list are eligible for financial assistance. With regard to LED lighting for horticultural purposes, you must refer to the applicable DLC “horticultural lighting” category.

You must indicate the exact category of products when you submit your rebate claim. For example, a rebate claim for retrofit kits cannot be submitted in the Luminaires category.

Not sure if a LED lighting product is eligible? Call us at 1 800 463‑9900.

LED lighting for horticultural purposes (photosynthesis)

Eligible rebates will be determined based on photosynthetic photon flux (μmol/s)*

Description/Model** Rebate
LED lighting fixture < 300 μmol/s $25
LED lighting fixture 300 to 599 μmol/s $50
LED lighting fixture 600 to 1,199 μmol/s $100
LED lighting fixture 1,200 to 2,399 μmol/s $200
LED lighting fixture > 2,400 μmol/s $300

*The micromole, which is represented by the symbol µmol, is the unit of measure that indicates the quantity of photons produced by the lamp.

**As defined by the DesignLights Consortium. Participants must refer to the "horticultural lighting" category.

Projects related to indoor farming (with no natural sunlight) may be eligible for the Efficient Solutions Program - Customized Options if they meet the program requirements.

Advantages

  • 30% to 50% in energy savings, depending on the product replaced and the type of farming.
  • Customizable light spectrum that can lead to improved crop quality.
  • Increased yield per hectare.
  • Fast and simple rebate.
  • Longer service life.

LED lighting for general purposes

Rebates for eligible LED lighting products will be determined based on luminous flux (in lumens) rather than power (in watts).


Luminous flux (lumens)
Type of product
LED lighting fixture LED lamp or retrofit kit*
Less than 3,000 $10 $5
3,001 to 5,000 $20 $10
5,001 to 10,000 $30 $15
10,001 or more $50 $25

*As defined by the DesignLights Consortium

Advantages

  • Fast and simple rebate.
  • 20% to 70% in energy savings, depending on the product replaced.
  • Lower heat generated by the product.
  • Longer service life.

Take part in the program

Refer to the Rebate Guide to find out how to implement your project. In it, you will find information about the eligibility requirements and the procedure to submit a request. The Participant undertakes to comply with all applicable Québec laws and regulations.

Rebate Guide [PDF 435 kB – in French only]

Documents and Tools

Use the Use the Efficient Farming Products – Rebate Claim [PDF 2 MB – in French only] form to submit a rebate claim.

IMPORTANT: Do you want to fill out this interactive PDF form on your screen?
To do so, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer.

  1. Save the PDF form on your computer.
  2. Go to where you saved the PDF form on your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Eligibility

To receive a rebate under the Lighting Component of the Efficient Farming Products Program, you must submit your claim and include proofs of purchase and installation within six months of the date of purchase. Requests received after this period will not be accepted. The rebate claim must total at least $100, and the total acquisition cost (before-tax purchase and installation cost) of the efficient product(s) covered by this component must be greater than the amount of the rebate.

See the Rebate Guide [PDF 435 kB – in French only] to find out how to claim your rebate.

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