Aelux Lighting Retrofit Resource Center
This site has been designed to provide you with guidelines and resources for getting the most from your lighting retrofit project. With the recent increases in sustainability tax incentives, energy efficient rebates, and green initiatives, the demand for energy efficient lighting retrofits has grown. So have the number of service providers and technology options. In order to help distinguish the good from the bad, we advise you to consider these valuable guidelines:
Select the Right Partner
Be certain that you select a design and build lighting firm with professional project management and a track record of successful and seamless installations.
Be Wary of Sole Source Fixture Providers
If a company represents a single fixture manufacturer, chances are they’re working for their vendor and not for you.
Understand the Products You
are Being Offered
Quality of components and performance can vary widely, even if manufacturer specifications appear to be the same.
Expect a Comprehensive Proposal
Upgrading your facility to energy efficient lighting will affect operations and company profitability—hopefully for the better. Be sure the front end analysis takes into account all variables to eliminate unpleasant surprises after the installation is complete.
Involve Key Stakeholders from the Start
Regardless of who spearheads an energy efficient lighting retrofit, many other stakeholders will have additional compelling reason to pursue the strategy. It makes sense to get them involved in the process sooner than later.
Start with a Professional Audit
A professional audit will collect the data necessary to simulate your facility conditions so that there is no guess work as to whether the fixtures and controls specified are the best choice for your facility.
Don’t Let Budget Hurdles Slow You Down
Many lighting retrofit projects can be initiated with no initial investment. In many cases, a project can even provide substantial cash incentives in advance of construction with future payments limited to a percentage of energy savings.