Stay informed about the newest developments in the Energy Savings for Business program! We offer key details on program modifications, including updates to existing incentives, new initiatives, exclusive offers, EmPOWER Maryland guidelines, and more. Additionally, find updated instructions for completing applications, including processing times, deadlines, and technical specifications.Review this section to ensure your projects meet compliance standards and assist your customers in saving both energy and money. We regularly update our content, so don’t forget to visit often to stay current with the newest program details. What's New in the Program March 2025 ENERGY STAR® Certification ChangesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ended their ENERGY STAR® certification for most lamps and luminaires on December 31, 2024. The certification now applies only to eligible downlights.The Pepco Energy Savings for Business program will continue offering incentives for ENERGY STAR certified fixtures as usual under measure codes RL 171, RL 172, and RL 173.The Technical Requirements for measure codes RL 171, RL 172, and RL 173 will be revised to include certain luminaires that were either formerly certified or can fulfill program technical requirements.Please review the Lighting Fixtures and Controls Technical Sheets for the Pepco Energy Savings for Business program for the expanded eligibility definitions.If you are still unsure whether a product qualifies for incentives, please contact us.For context and details as they were announced by the EPA, see the ENERGY STAR Lighting Sunset Memo.View Eligible Fixtures
What's New in the Program March 2025 ENERGY STAR® Certification ChangesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ended their ENERGY STAR® certification for most lamps and luminaires on December 31, 2024. The certification now applies only to eligible downlights.The Pepco Energy Savings for Business program will continue offering incentives for ENERGY STAR certified fixtures as usual under measure codes RL 171, RL 172, and RL 173.The Technical Requirements for measure codes RL 171, RL 172, and RL 173 will be revised to include certain luminaires that were either formerly certified or can fulfill program technical requirements.Please review the Lighting Fixtures and Controls Technical Sheets for the Pepco Energy Savings for Business program for the expanded eligibility definitions.If you are still unsure whether a product qualifies for incentives, please contact us.For context and details as they were announced by the EPA, see the ENERGY STAR Lighting Sunset Memo.View Eligible Fixtures