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Instant Discounts Program
Instant point-of-sale discounts on energy-efficient lighting upgrades
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 140
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Instant Discounts Program offers instant point-of-sale discounts of up to $140 on eligible energy-efficient lighting products purchased through participating distributors to help Ontario businesses and facilities reduce energy consumption and improve operating costs. Eligible activities include purchasing qualified LED lamps, fixtures, refrigerated display case lighting, and lighting controls for existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 140 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Modernization of the lighting of a building or facility to improve energy efficiency.
- Project for conversion to LED lighting solutions (renovation/optimization of indoor or outdoor lighting).
- Addition or upgrade of lighting controls to better manage usage (e.g., occupancy sensors).
- Improvement of the lighting of commercial refrigeration equipment (e.g., refrigerated display cases) to reduce energy consumption.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Agricultural businesses and facilities
- Industrial businesses and facilities
- Institutional organizations and facilities
- Multi-unit residential building owners/operators
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of eligible energy-efficient lighting products (e.g., LED tube replacements, LED fixtures, LED troffers, retrofit kits, downlights, reflector lamps, refrigerated display case LED fixtures).
- Purchase of eligible lighting controls (e.g., occupancy sensors and integrated controls).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario (existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings and facilities).
Additional information
- Point-of-sale discounts are applied instantly by participating distributors, with no paperwork and no waiting.
- The total discount may vary depending on the participating distributor.
- Qualified product lists may be updated from time to time without notice.
- Discounts are only available through participating distributors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Instant Discounts Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Instant Discounts Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Instant Discounts Program?
The Instant Discounts Program offers instant point-of-sale discounts of up to $140 on eligible energy-efficient lighting products purchased through participating distributors to help Ontario businesses and facilities reduce energy consumption and improve operating costs. Eligible activities include purchasing qualified LED lamps, fixtures, refrigerated display case lighting, and lighting controls for existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings.
How much funding can be received?
Instant Discounts Program Funds up to $140 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Instant Discounts Program program?
To be eligible for the Instant Discounts Program program, you must:
Existing commercial, agricultural, industrial, institutional or multi-unit residential building/facility in Ontario.
Purchase eligible energy-efficient lighting products from a participating distributor/dealer.
Provide installation address and business name at checkout.
What expenses are eligible under Instant Discounts Program?
Modernization of the lighting of a building or facility to improve energy efficiency.
Project for conversion to LED lighting solutions (renovation/optimization of indoor or outdoor lighting).
Addition or upgrade of lighting controls to better manage usage (e.g., occupancy sensors).
Improvement of the lighting of commercial refrigeration equipment (e.g., refrigerated display cases) to reduce energy consumption.
Who can I contact for more information about the Instant Discounts Program?
You can contact Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) by email at info@instantdiscounts.ca or by phone at 1-888-351-0034.
Where is the Instant Discounts Program available?
The Instant Discounts Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Instant Discounts Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Instant Discounts Program is a Other Support