Question #1

Is Your Lighting System Outdated?

The age of the building – and more importantly, its lighting systems – may make it a good candidate for a lighting retrofit. If the lighting system is more than 10 years old, it is probably inefficient compared to today's technology. Even if the building itself doesn't need major updates, retrofitting certain lighting components can provide an opportunity to improve efficiency without replacing the entire system.

The lighting landscape has also changed considerably in recent years. LEDs have increasingly replaced older fluorescent technologies, and some states have restricted the sale of certain fluorescent lamps. If your facility still relies heavily on fluorescent lighting, a retrofit can help you transition to newer technology while reducing energy and maintenance costs.

Question #2

Would It Be Helpful to Free Up Money Being Spent with the Local Utility Each Month?

Spending a certain amount of money each month to the local utility can be painful as you think about other ways the cash could be used. A lighting retrofit can help reduce your energy costs, which reduces utility bills and frees up money that can be used for other projects or purposes. 

Question #3

Do You Want Better Control Over Your Lighting System?

A lighting retrofit can do more than replace older lamps with LEDs. It can also be an opportunity to improve how you control your lighting with options such as dimming, occupancy-based controls and daylight-responsive controls. 

Lighting controls can reduce energy use further by adjusting light levels based on occupancy, available daylight or the needs of the space. 

Question #4

Are Financial Incentives Available for a Lighting Retrofit?

Utility rebates and incentives can help reduce the upfront cost of a lighting retrofit, but what's available depends on your location, utility provider and project. Programs, eligibility requirements and incentive amounts can change, and some have limited funding. 

That makes it worthwhile to explore available incentives early in the planning process. Knowing what your project qualifies for can give you a more accurate picture of upfront costs, long-term savings and potential payback. 

There is no guarantee that lighting rebates and incentives will be around in the future. Capturing these incentive dollars while they’re available can help lighting retrofit projects become more feasible. 

Question #5

Do You Want to Reduce Lighting Maintenance Costs and Time?

LED retrofits can provide long service life, energy savings and reduced maintenance requirements. Like any lighting system, however, LEDs and their components will eventually need maintenance or replacement. Planning for the full lifecycle of the system can help you maintain consistent lighting performance over time.