Lighting Systems
Cut Your Lighting Energy Bill in Half.
Switching from fluorescent or HID lighting to LED cuts energy consumption by 40–60% and eliminates the ongoing cost of lamp and ballast replacements. We manage the entire retrofit — fixture selection, installation, and rebate documentation for Xcel Energy programs.
When Do You Need
When fixtures start failing regularly, the cost of lamp and ballast replacements adds up fast. A full LED retrofit pays for itself in 2–4 years through energy savings and eliminated maintenance costs.
Xcel Energy offers commercial LED rebates that significantly offset the cost of a retrofit. We document all replaced fixtures and prepare the rebate application so you capture every dollar you're entitled to.
Old magnetic ballasts and failing fluorescent tubes cause flicker and color shift that affects employee productivity and customer experience. Modern LED fixtures eliminate flicker entirely and provide consistent, high-CRI light.
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Time And Materials Pricing—So You Only Pay For What Your Job Actually Needs.
Licensed And Insured Electricians Who Treat Your Home Or Building With Respect
Clear Communication—We'll Walk You Through What We're Doing And Why
Local Folks Who Care About Doing Things The Right Way—Not Just The Fast Way
LED fixtures typically use 60 to 75 percent less energy than the fluorescent or HID systems they replace. For a business running lights 10 to 12 hours a day, the payback period on most commercial LED retrofits is two to four years. After that, the savings are ongoing. We have done retrofits in Minneapolis and St. Paul where the monthly utility savings were significant enough that the project paid for itself well ahead of schedule.
We start with the layout, making sure fixture placement delivers even distribution for the way the space is actually used. Then we run circuits, install fixtures, connect controls, and test everything. For large spaces like warehouses or open offices, we coordinate with the GC if the space is under construction. We pull all permits and coordinate inspections.
Yes, in most municipalities. Outdoor commercial lighting typically requires an electrical permit and sometimes a site plan review depending on the city. We pull the permits, handle the conduit and underground work if needed, and coordinate the inspection. We work regularly in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs where the permit requirements vary by city.
Yes. Occupancy sensors and daylight controls are one of the fastest ways to reduce lighting energy costs without replacing all the fixtures. We retrofit controls into existing systems and also specify them for new installations. For large commercial spaces, smart lighting controls can cut lighting energy use by an additional 30 to 50 percent beyond just switching to LED.
Minnesota follows the National Electrical Code with state amendments, and lighting requirements have changed significantly over the past decade. Emergency egress lighting, exit signs, and lighting in certain commercial occupancy types have specific requirements. If your building has not had an electrical inspection recently or you are changing the occupancy, we can walk through your current setup and flag anything that needs updating.
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