Lighting

Lighting upgrades are among the most affordable, high-impact ways to save energy in a business. Ameren Illinois offers financial incentives on a variety of LED lighting upgrades and projects.

Lighting comprises 17% of all electricity consumed in U.S. commercial buildings. One of the fastest ways to save energy is by making the switch to ENERGY STAR^® certified LED lighting.

LED Lighting

Compared to conventional lighting options (like incandescents, fluorescents and halogens), high-efficiency LED lights use less energy, cost less to operate and can last up to 25 times longer. By switching to LEDs, you can reduce lighting-related costs in your facility by as much as 90 percent, while creating a safer and more comfortable environment for employees and customers.

Networked Lighting Controls

Beyond LED lighting, a revolution in lighting controls can take your energy savings to the next level. Networked lighting control systems use sensors, network interfaces and controllers to make lighting changes in luminaires, retrofit kits or lamps — allowing you to fine-tune, measure, monitor and maintain your lighting system from a single workstation while generating data to improve operational efficiency. By adding networked lighting controls to your LED lighting projects, you can boost energy savings by nearly 50%, according to a 2023 study conducted by the DesignLights Consortium.

LED Street Lighting

For municipalities and public sector organizations, upgrading older street lighting fixtures to more efficient LEDs can reduce energy usage by 30-50%, potentially saving thousands of taxpayer dollars! If your community is looking for ways to reduce energy use and lower maintenance costs, an upgrade to LED street lighting could be the perfect fit.

How to Apply

There are multiple ways to receive Ameren Illinois lighting incentives. Our lighting options guide and application guide can help you determine which incentive(s) best fit the scope of your project. Please refer to the Typical Lighting Wattages guide when preparing your application — or save time by applying through the Amplify Online Lighting submission tool.

Pre-approval is required for all incentive requests $10,000 and over. Contact your Energy Advisor or Program Ally contractor with any questions.

Financial Incentives for Lighting

Ameren Illinois offers a wide range of financial incentives for a variety of lighting projects, including:

Other Ways to Save on Lighting

Financial incentives for energy-efficient lighting are also available through the following channels:

Small Business Direct Install (SBDI) Program

The Small Business Direct Install (SBDI) Program helps small business customers — including local governments, municipalities and public schools — reduce energy costs through the direct installation of lighting and refrigeration products by a Small Business Program Ally contractor. To get started, request a FREE Energy Consultation with a Small Business Energy Advisor.

Business Online Store

Visit the Business Online Store for discounted energy-efficient products — including LEDs, occupancy sensors, smart thermostats and more —with all the convenience of online shopping!

Instant Incentives

The Instant Incentives program offers instant discounts for equipment purchased directly from a participating distributor — no application or paperwork required! Qualifying equipment includes: LED linear tubes (replacing T8 And T5 fluorescents); LED mogul bases (E39 replacements for HIDs); LED 4-pin base lamps for CFLs; LED exit signs; and LED wall packs.

Application Assistance

For application assistance or to see if your facility could benefit from financial incentives, request a FREE Energy Consultation with an Energy Advisor.