--- title: 3 Things About Upcoming Utility Program Changes You Need to Know description: Rebates are a vital component to energy efficiency, no matter what your role is in the industry. 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The issue is, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the changes, but we’re giving you a sneak peek into what’s happening. Get ready for all the changes coming!   ## 1. Program Changes   Discontinued Due to Lack of Cost Effectiveness: [MidAmerican Energy South Dakota](https://www.midamericanenergy.com/SD-EE-Business) - Energy Efficiency Rebates \[State: SD\] Midstream Program Added: [AEP Ohio](https://www.aepohio.com/save/business/programs/PrescriptiveProgram.aspx) - Commercial [Energy Efficiency Rebate Program](https://www.aepohio.com/save/business/programs/IncentiveNow/Default.aspx) \[State: OH\] \*Some measures/categories moved fully from prescriptive to midstream Name Change: KCP&L became [Evergy](https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/incentives?hasTerritory=true) New Program Design (and it is back open!): [Dominion Virginia](https://www.dominionenergy.com/large-business/energy-conservation-programs)   ## 2. These programs will have a fresh start for 2020, keep your eye out: - Efficiency Maine - Focus on Energy - Pacific Power Washington - Bright Energy Solutions - CenterPoint Energy - Tacoma Power   ## 3. Horticulture Lighting Update   Generally as more and more programs are adopting horticultural lighting they are falling under a custom program. We anticipate in the future this will shift to prescriptive programs.   ##### Interested in learning more about utility incentive programs and the DLC® Hort Qualification? [Read more](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/news/horticultural-lighting-utility-incentive-programs-dlc-hort-qualification).   Changing your process to start including rebates can be difficult, but the added benefit rebates can provide to both you and your customers will make it well worth it! Not only will it help them save money on their utility bills, but also significantly reduces carbon emissions and environmental impact.   ## Here’s a little bit about our data quality The main component that powers each Encentivizer product is our proprietary database. This gives you incredible insight into every utility program connected with qualified products, just like the data you saw above.   ### Utilities analyzed daily Over 3,200 utilities analyzed and updated daily   ### DLC® & ENERGY STAR® Product Catalogs Every detail you need to know on hundreds of thousands of qualified energy efficiency products   ### No Data Maintenance This includes all utility program information, qualified product lists, and calculations   ### Rebates + Incentive Calculations Tens of thousands of unique incentive calculations for midstream and downstream C&I programs   #### Learn more about how the Encentivizer Platform can help you! #### [https://www.encentivenergy.com/products/encentivizer/](https://www.encentivenergy.com/products/encentivizer/) ![Ashley Garia](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/hubfs/IMG_6420.png) ###### Ashley Garia Director of Marketing & CX, Encentiv Energy ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2029673/Assets/Search_Image.png) ### Recent Posts [![News Right Ad](https://blog.encentivenergy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/News%20Right%20Ad.png?width=334&name=News%20Right%20Ad.png "News Right Ad")](https://www.encentivenergy.com/schedule-a-demo/) ## Want more awesome content? 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