Facilities in New Jersey served by Atlantic City Electric may see higher-than-usual rebates for LED lighting upgrades in early 2026. A temporary 50% bonus incentive is currently available for qualifying projects that are installed and submitted by April 30, 2026, increasing the value of certain lighting upgrades.
For organizations considering high-bay lighting replacements or broader facility lighting improvements, this bonus could materially improve project economics.
Higher Incentives for LED High-Bay Fixtures
For example, ACE provides a $200 incentive for a, 24,000 lumen LED high-bay fixture. With the limited-time bonus applied, that incentive increases to $300 per fixture. This could reach as high as $600 per fixture for high lumen fixtures (40,000 lumens or more).
24,000 lumen LED high-bay fixture. With the limited-time bonus applied, that incentive increases to $300 per fixture. This could reach as high as $600 per fixture for high lumen fixtures (40,000 lumens or more).For facilities with large open spaces (such as warehouses, manufacturing floors, distribution centers, or logistics facilities) high-bay lighting upgrades can involve dozens or hundreds of fixtures. The temporary bonus can therefore significantly increase total project incentives.
For example, a facility replacing 100 qualifying fixtures could see incentive value increase from $20,000 to $30,000 during the bonus window.
What Types of Projects May Qualify?
The Atlantic City Electric offering supports both Prescriptive and Custom incentive pathways.
Prescriptive incentives typically apply to common energy-efficient equipment upgrades, including lighting and controls, where predefined rebate amounts are available. These projects generally follow standardized equipment requirements and offer straightforward incentive processing.
Custom incentives support more complex upgrades, including complete re-designs of your existing lighting system to meet current facility layouts and light level requirements.
According to program rules, LED-to-LED lighting replacements may be eligible under the Custom pathway, pending program review and approval.
Project Timing and Application Requirements
Facilities considering lighting upgrades should be aware of several structural details associated with the current incentive window.
- Projects must be installed and submitted by April 30, 2026 to qualify for the 50% bonus incentive.
- Prescriptive projects may be applied for without pre-approval, up to 90 days after completing the project. Custom projects always require pre-approval.
- Pre-approved projects with an incentive reservation must be completed within 120 days of the reservation date.
Note that for projects using field-adjustable fixtures, the program will calculate incentives based on the DLC-listed wattage.
Because program structures and funding levels can change, organizations typically benefit from confirming eligibility and documentation requirements before moving forward with equipment purchases or installations.
Project Timing and Application Requirements
Lighting upgrades often compete with other capital improvement priorities across facilities portfolios. Temporary incentive increases, such as this 50% bonus window, can shift project payback timelines and influence when upgrades are scheduled.
Facilities leaders evaluating lighting retrofits in Atlantic City Electric’s New Jersey service territory may want to review existing lighting conditions, fixture counts, and installation timelines to determine whether projects can realistically be completed and submitted before the April 30, 2026 deadline.
While incentive programs are subject to change, limited-time bonus structures like this one can create meaningful opportunities for organizations that are already considering lighting improvements.
PEC Makes It Easy to Capture Available Incentives
If you’re considering a lighting upgrade, this limited-time bonus could significantly improve your project’s ROI. Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) can help you navigate incentives, maximize rebates, and keep your project on track. Contact PEC today to see how much you could save before the deadline.
