一, Policy background: National subsidies promote green upgrading of the lighting industry
Since the launch of the "Green Lighting Project" by the government in 2008, the subsidy policy for LED lighting has undergone three iterations:
Basic promotion stage: From 2008 to 2017, traditional energy-saving lamps such as U-shaped lamps and T8 tubes were promoted through financial subsidies, with residents purchasing at a price as low as 50% of the market price. Over 150 million units were promoted, and the annual energy savings reached 3.2 billion kilowatt hours.
Technological upgrade stage: From 2018 to 2024, the focus of subsidies will shift towards LED products, and many regions will launch a combination of "national subsidy+municipal subsidy+district subsidy" models. For example, Beijing has implemented a combination policy of "national subsidy 50%+municipal subsidy 30%+district subsidy 10%".
Intelligent and inclusive stage: By 2025, the subsidy scope will be expanded to high-end products such as intelligent LED linear lights and solar street lights, and the subsidy ratio will be linked to energy efficiency levels to promote the industry's transformation towards intelligence and low-carbon.
In August 2025, the third batch of 69 billion yuan of national subsidies will be in place, and the policy will be clearly extended until the end of the year. LED linear lights will be included in the subsidy catalog of multiple regions for the first time, covering 27 provinces and cities including Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Fujian.
二, Subsidy scope: Which LED linear lights can enjoy policy dividends?
According to the latest policy in 2025, LED linear lights that meet the following conditions can apply for subsidies:
Energy efficiency level: It must meet the first or second level energy efficiency standards, with a luminous efficiency of ≥ 120lm/W and a color rendering index Ra ≥ 80.
Product types: including embedded LED linear lights, magnetic linear lights, intelligent dimming linear lights, etc., which need to be included in the "Green Energy saving Product Subsidy Catalog".
Application Scenario:
Home decoration: The subsidy ratio for the whole house LED linear light set is up to 20%, and after a subsidy of 3000 yuan for the set, only 2400 yuan is needed.
Commercial space: For bulk user purchases such as hotels and shopping malls, the maximum subsidy for a single project is 500000 yuan.
Public facilities: Installing solar powered LED linear street lights in rural areas can apply for special financial subsidies.
Case: A smart home project in Shenzhen purchased 1000 sets of first level energy-efficient LED linear lights, with an original price of 500000 yuan. Through national and local subsidies, 120000 yuan was saved, and the project's investment payback period was shortened to 1.8 years.
三, Application Process: Four Steps to Obtain Subsidies
1. Qualification confirmation
Individual users are required to provide their ID card, property certificate, or rental contract. In some regions, energy efficiency registration is required.
Enterprise users are required to submit their business license, purchase contract, and invoice. Some provinces require enterprises to have an annual electricity consumption exceeding 500000 kilowatt hours.
2. Product selection
Online channel: Search for "Home Appliance Province 2000" or "Lamp Subsidy" through the JD APP, select products with "Energy saving Subsidy Logo", and automatic deduction will be made during settlement.
Offline channels: Go to designated stores such as Suning.com and Gome, present your ID card for registration, and enjoy instant subsidies.
Risk warning: Beware of "subsidy intermediaries" charging agency fees, and apply for zero fees throughout the entire process.
3. Data submission
The following materials need to be uploaded:
Purchase invoice (marked with the words "energy-saving subsidy")
Copy of product energy efficiency label
Installation photo (showing product model and installation location)
4. Subsidy distribution
Individual users: After approval, the subsidy amount is directly deposited into the bank card, usually taking 7-15 working days.
Enterprise users: Quarterly summary declaration, subsidy funds allocated to corporate accounts.
Regional differences:
Dongguan, Guangdong: Limited coupons are available every Wednesday and Friday at 10am, and must be purchased through the "Guanjia Government Affairs" mini program.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang: Apply for subsidies through the "Zhe Li Ban" app, and the subsidy ratio will be dynamically adjusted based on product energy efficiency.
Xiamen, Fujian: Replacing old lights with new ones can be discounted for an additional 50-100 yuan, and a certificate of old light recycling is required.
四, Industry Trends: How Subsidy Policies Reshape the Lighting Market?
Technology driven product upgrade: Subsidy policies are tilted towards high-end functions such as intelligent dimming and human sensory control, promoting enterprises to increase research and development investment. For example, the AI adaptive linear light launched by Leishi Lighting in 2025 has reduced its price by 35% and increased its market share to 22% through subsidies.
Channel transformation accelerates: E-commerce platforms have become the main battlefield for subsidies. According to data from the "Home Appliance Province 2000" section of JD.com, sales of LED linear lights increased by 240% year-on-year, with smart products accounting for over 60%.
The outbreak of sinking markets: Subsidies in rural areas have been increased, such as Guangxi's 50% subsidy for solar LED street lights, which has driven a threefold increase in sales in rural markets.
Industrial ecological reconstruction: The subsidy policy is linked with the carbon trading market. For every 10000 first level energy-efficient linear lamps sold by enterprises, they can receive 5 tons of carbon emission reduction quotas, forming a dual incentive of "subsidy+carbon income".
五, Practical suggestion: Maximize the utilization of subsidy dividends
Combination discount strategy: Combined with national subsidies, local discounts (such as 750 off for orders over 5000), and brand promotions, the comprehensive discount can reach 40%. For example, the whole house intelligent linear lighting system, originally priced at 8000 yuan, only costs 4800 yuan after a combination discount.
Pay attention to timeliness: The quota for popular categories such as air conditioning and lighting may be exhausted before September. It is recommended to lock in subsidy eligibility as soon as possible through the "Home Appliance Province 2000" section of the JD APP or designated offline stores.
Choose certified products: Identify the "energy-saving subsidy label" and energy efficiency rating label on the packaging to avoid purchasing inefficient products not included in the subsidy catalog.
Participate in trade in: Some brands offer discounted services for old lamps, such as OPPO Lighting, which offers a discount of 80 yuan/piece for eliminated fluorescent tubes to further reduce replacement costs.
