Your building lighting is critical to your operations. From allowing people to be able to work to keeping the property safe. After a while your lighting isn’t what it used to be or is out of date compared to modern technology. At these points, instead of replacing all of your lighting, you can get a lighting retrofit instead.

Why might your building need a lighting retrofit?

Your Electrical Bill Is Too High

When you are paying to power a whole building’s lighting, you are going to be paying an awful lot of money. Retrofitting your lighting system allows you to replace the mechanical portions with energy efficient upgrades.

A lighting retrofit will especially help your electric bill go down if you own an older building.

Newer lighting technology is energy efficient. That means that it carries with it a rating approved by the government that says it uses less energy than standard equipment. If you perform a retrofit, you might be eligible for rebates on your electric bill.

Enhanced Control

Many buildings out there still have controls that are not compatible with dimming. This is just one example of the level of control you can add to your existing lighting system with a retrofit. Smart home features can also provide you with the ability to time your lighting and control sections remotely. Another feature you can add is motion sensors so that lights are only active when someone is in the area.

Enhanced levels of control will also allow you to reduce your lighting bill. You can turn off lights that you don’t need or schedule lights to turn off when areas aren’t used.

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Maintenance on lighting systems involves a lot of work. Changing light bulbs and replacing ballasts are just a couple of costs you might have. Newer systems are more reliable and require less work. Bulbs also last longer.

Less Heat Pollution

One major issue with older lighting systems is that the produce heat. Heat that has trouble dissipating when inside a building. This can drive up your air conditioning bills and discomfort employees.

Instead, new lighting systems produce less heat than older models. The temperature of your building will start to normalize and the comfortability will go up.

Keep Fixtures

A lot of buildings love their lighting fixtures and want to keep them. It discourages them from upgrading to new lighting systems. When you retrofit your lighting you are often able to keep your fixtures so that the appearance of your building stays the same.

This is especially beneficial for older buildings that have pieces that you can no longer match. An onsite inspection from a electrician or lighting professional can help you to determine if your existing fixtures can be kept.

Coverage Is Spotty

When you have older light bulbs and equipment you might have spotty coverage of areas such as parking lots. This can be dangerous, people are at risk when they can’t see potential threats. A lighting retrofit can ensure that all areas are lighted for safety and security.

A parking lot can be near as bright as daylight after a retrofit.

Environmental Benefits

Your older lighting systems have a lot of problems when it comes to being friendly to the environment. The heat change they provide is bad for the environment. The bulbs themselves when thrown out can also cause issues for the environment.

One example is traditional style bulbs that contain mercury and don’t last for as long. That means you will need to replace them more often and thus there will be more bulbs in the trash.

Overall, your building will be more environmentally conscious when you upgrade your lighting system.

Retrofitting Can Save You Money Over Replacing

Replacing your lighting system outright can be quite expensive. There is a lot of work that goes into that. You have to tear out existing fixtures and equipment, sometimes run new wires, and even patch holes.

At first, a lighting retrofit might look expensive but when you compare the cost of a retrofit versus a complete replacement.

A retrofit of your lighting system can do wonders for your property. It comes with a lot of benefits that you will start noticing quite quickly. From a safer property to less money spent on electric bills. The retrofit will also give your property the lighting that you want.