Free LED Panels for NSW Offices & Retail. You Pay Just the $33 Co-Payment.
Eligible NSW small businesses can have old fluorescent troffers replaced with new LED panels, supplied and installed free. The only cost to you is the $33 co-payment (inc GST) that the NSW Energy Savings Scheme requires every customer to contribute. Battens, downlights and other fittings are upgraded at heavily subsidised prices. Check your eligibility in 60 seconds.
- Free on-site assessment and 60 second eligibility check
- Licensed electricians, and we handle all the scheme paperwork
- Most office and retail installs finished in a day, scheduled around trading hours
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LED Battens
- Direct replacement for old fluoro battens
- Fast install, minimal disruption
- Cuts lighting running costs
LED Panels
- Complete new fitting, not a globe swap
- Emerald Vanguard, from the IPART approved list
- Crisp 5000K daylight white
LED Downlights
- Available for eligible sites
- Complete fitting replacement
- Quoted at your free assessment
High Bay Lighting
- Warehouse and workshop high bays
- Outside the NSW scheme, standard commercial rate
- Pairs well with a subsidised office upgrade
Who may qualify
Your site may qualify if you run a small business in NSW (offices, retail stores, clinics, cafes, salons and similar sites), your existing lighting is older fluorescent or halogen, and your site meets the scheme’s consumption rules. The fastest way to confirm is a recent electricity bill: send it through and we will check your eligibility for free, with no obligation. Final eligibility is confirmed at a free on-site assessment.
Installed prices for eligible sites
The rebate isn't capped, and right now eligible panel replacements are free apart from the scheme's required co-payment. A commercial LED panel typically costs $100 or more supplied and installed, which is what the government incentive is covering. Other fittings are listed below.
| Fitting | Installed price |
|---|---|
| LED panel (troffer replacement) | Free under our current panel offer. One $33 site co-payment (inc GST) applies |
| LED batten (fluoro batten replacement) | $20 per fitting plus GST |
| High bay LED (warehouses, outside the scheme) | $399 per fitting plus GST, supplied and installed |
| Other fittings (downlights, car park and outdoor lighting) | Quoted at your free site assessment |
Commercial LED lighting upgrades: what we replace
Fluorescent light replacement is the heart of most office and retail upgrades. We replace fluorescent troffers and battens (T8 and T5 tubes) and halogen fittings, and every replacement is a complete new LED fitting, not a globe swap. Our standard panel is the Emerald Vanguard VG123-25: 25W, 5000K daylight white, 3,173 lumens at 126 lumens per watt, using up to 80% less energy than the old fluorescent fittings it replaces.
One honest note: strip lights and high bay warehouse lighting closed to new work under the NSW scheme following the 2026 rule change. HEER lighting activities for small business sites remain available, and that is the pathway this page describes.
Better lighting = Increased Productivity
Studies conducted by a Dutch retail company show that lighting can specifically help to guide customers through a store. This increases the average customers spend by at least 1.93%. In an office environment, poor lighting can lead to a lack of concentration and decreased productivity from your staff.
LED Panels offer consistent lighting, low-glare performance, and high CRI for improved brightness and ambience. LEDs also have superior lux and beam angles that consistently cover a whole area without leaving patches.
Reduce Your Electricity Bills By Up to 80%
Older lights like fluorescent tubes consume a high amount of energy. In fact, 15%-20% of the electricity is lost due to energy dissipation and heat. If you're using fluorescents in your office or retail store, 20% of your lighting cost is coming from heat generation, NOT light!
However, LED Panels convert over 95% of used energy into actual light, because they run at a cooler temperature. That's why LEDs will reduce your lighting costs by over 80% compared to conventional halogen and fluorescent lights. They also have a lifespan of more than 50,000 hours, which drastically reduces your maintenance and replacement costs. This makes the NSW LED light rebate a must for your office or retail environment.
How it works
- Check your eligibility. The 60 second form below, or send us a recent electricity bill.
- Free site assessment. A licensed electrician confirms your fittings, counts and final pricing.
- You approve and sign. One nomination form covers the scheme paperwork. We handle the rest, including compliance records and before and after photos.
- We install. Fast and low disruption, scheduled around your trading hours where possible.
- Old lights recycled. Lamps go to Ecocycle with receipts kept on file, and metal goes to a metal recycler.
Only accredited providers can create the energy savings certificates that fund the discount, so this is not something your own electrician can claim for you. Efficient Energy Group is an accredited provider under the NSW Energy Savings Scheme.
What Types of Lighting Upgrades are Eligible in the Scheme?
The Energy Savings Scheme covers a range of different lighting technologies, including LED lights. To be eligible for the scheme, your LEDs must meet certain energy-efficiency criteria. Here’s a quick overview:
| Lighting Technology / Upgrade Type | Efficiency & Equipment Requirements | Notes/Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| LED downlights, panels, floodlights | Must be on approved list and meet energy efficiency standards | Minimum warranty required; old lights must be safely disposed of |
| LED lamp replacements (e.g. tubes replacing T8/T12) | Must improve lumens per watt; old ballasts must be removed or disabled | Only approved lamp types allowed; power factor may need verification |
| Modified luminaires (e.g. retrofitted fluorescent fittings) | No adaptor kits; must follow safety standards | Must be installed by a licensed electrician with full documentation |
CLICK HERE to check your eligibility and find out more about the eligibility criteria.
Why Should You Consider Upgrading Your Lighting to LED Lighting?
Switching to LED lighting in your office or retail space is a strategic move that aims for sustainability and cost-effectiveness. LED lights are renowned for their energy efficiency, consuming up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs. This leads to significant savings on electricity and maintenance bills.
These lights are consistent, and deliver flicker-free illumination for a more comfortable work environment for customers and staff. Their low-glare design reduces eye strain together with a high Colour Rendering Index (CRI).
LED lights mimic natural sunlight, creating a pleasant and mood-enhancing environment. Transitioning to LED lighting is an investment in your business’ future, benefiting the environment as well as your finances. Join the numerous businesses that are taking advantage of the NSW Government Energy Savings Scheme to enjoy the following benefits:
- Use less energy
- Last a lot longer
- More consistent lighting
- Are low-glare
- Have a high CRI for improved brightness and ambience
- More closely mimic natural sunlight
- Great for your business, the environment, and your bank balance!
Whether your business is a retail store or an office space, if you're located in NSW, Efficient Energy Group can handle everything you need to benefit from the NSW Government's Energy Savings Scheme. This generous incentive allows you to replace all your current fluorescent lights with energy efficient LED lights for prices that are heavily subsidised. We've been doing this for retail stores and business offices across NSW for over 6 years!
What's Included?
VANGUARD SERIES - SLIMLINE BACK-LIT, LED PANEL LIGHTS
Using slimline back-lit technology, the Vanguard Panel provides the most efficient, reliable and affordable LED panel solution for commercial/retail and office space applications.
Why businesses choose us
Around 40,000 NSW business sites have completed lighting upgrades under the Energy Savings Scheme since 2011, backed by more than $700 million in commercial lighting incentives since 2009. This program works, and we deliver it end to end. From single shopfronts to multi floor offices, we deliver commercial LED lighting upgrades in Sydney and across NSW, covering office LED lighting, retail lighting and car park installations.
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Warranty: every installation is covered by our 2-year installation warranty plus the manufacturer’s product warranty on the fittings themselves. The Vanguard panel carries a 5 year manufacturer warranty.
Common questions
Is the LED upgrade still free?
Panel replacements currently are. Eligible sites pay only the $33 co-payment (inc GST) that the scheme requires as a minimum customer contribution, and the panels and installation are covered by the government incentive. Other fittings such as battens are installed at heavily subsidised prices confirmed at your free assessment.
Why do some companies advertise these upgrades with no co-payment at all?
The scheme’s rules require a minimum customer contribution on every job. We state it up front because that is how the scheme actually works.
Is the rebate capped?
The rebate isn’t capped. The incentive applies to every eligible fitting we replace at your site, whether that is ten lights or several hundred.
How much does commercial LED lighting cost?
For eligible panel replacements, $33 total under our current offer. Battens are $20 per fitting plus GST, and other fittings are quoted at your free assessment. Your exact scope is confirmed on site before anything is booked.
Who qualifies?
NSW small business sites with older fluorescent or halogen lighting may qualify under the scheme’s small business pathway. Eligibility depends on your site’s electricity consumption and existing fittings, which is why we check your bill and confirm everything at a free assessment.
Can my own electrician do the upgrade?
They can install lights, but they cannot claim the scheme discount. Only accredited providers can create the certificates that fund it. We are accredited, and our licensed electricians do the installation as part of the service.
How disruptive is the installation?
Most office and retail installs are completed quickly with minimal disruption, and we schedule around your trading hours where we can. Site visits are often available the same week.
What happens to my old lights?
We recycle them. Lamps go to Ecocycle with receipts kept for compliance, and metal components go to a metal recycler.
Do you still upgrade high bays or warehouse lighting in NSW?
Not under the NSW scheme. High bays and strip lights closed to new scheme work under the 2026 rule change, while panels and battens for small business sites remain available. We can still supply and install high bay LEDs anywhere in NSW at our standard commercial rate, listed in the price table above. If you have a warehouse in South Australia, high bay upgrades are still covered by the scheme there: see https://www.efficientenergygroup.com.au/warehouse-led-replacement-south-australia/
Check your eligibility in 60 seconds
Tell us about your site and we will confirm whether you qualify, or call 0450 205 957 and we will check over the phone.