If you're growing cannabis or specialty crops indoors, there's one key question that could define your profit margins in 2025: "How much can I get back in rebates for upgrading my equipment?"
Utility programs across North America continue to evolve—and many now directly target controlled environment agriculture (CEA), offering some of the highest rebate payouts we've seen to date. But opportunities vary significantly by region. Here's a breakdown of where the money is, what's changed, and how What Rebates helps you get it.
PG&E's Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan (AESAP) is making waves with rebates of $79 per fixture for LED grow lights with ≥2.86 PPE. What makes this program unique is its retroactive eligibility—you can apply after the installation, as long as you meet the specs and timelines.
Best for: Growers who already upgraded in 2024 or early 2025 but haven't claimed a rebate.
Xcel Energy's One-Stop Efficiency Program offers $0.80 to $1.00 per watt installed for qualifying LED grow lights. Rebates are capped at 60% of total project costs, including labor, and increase with higher PPE performance.
Best for: Commercial growers looking for rapid ROI and planning full-facility upgrades.
Xcel Colorado has launched a $4/PPD (pint per day) rebate for dehumidifiers with ≥3.98 L/kWh efficiency. It's currently the most rewarding dehumidifier rebate in the country, and it follows a prescriptive model—offering faster approval and payments.
Best for: Facilities looking to lower humidity-related energy costs while upgrading outdated equipment.
Utilities in Connecticut are offering $0.40 per kWh saved, up to 60% of project costs—especially attractive for LED conversions and environmental control upgrades.
Best for: Growers switching from HPS to LED or those integrating smart controls for HVAC and lighting.
While not the highest payouts, Arizona's utilities continue to provide consistent support. Incentives average around $0.07 per kWh saved, covering up to 50% of project costs. Programs support lighting, HVAC, and automation retrofits.
Best for: Medium-sized growers and retrofits with solid energy-saving projections.
As rebate programs become more sophisticated, location-specific knowledge is critical. Applying with the wrong product specs, missing a deadline, or skipping pre-approval can result in thousands of dollars in missed incentives.
That's why growers across the U.S. and Canada trust What Rebates to manage the rebate process from start to finish.
What Rebates is more than a paperwork service. We're your strategic partner in capturing every eligible dollar from utility programs across North America.
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Disclaimer: This blog post is based on publicly available information from utility and rebate program websites as of 2025. While we strive to ensure accuracy, What Rebates cannot guarantee eligibility, rebate values, or program availability, as these may change without notice at the discretion of each utility provider. We always recommend confirming current requirements with our team before making purchasing or installation decisions.
