Your Guide To Led Lighting Retrofits

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1 Your Guide To Led Lighting Retrofits If you re looking into LED lighting for your property this comprehensive guide to the LED retrofit process will help you make the best decision for your business

2 Table of Contents Your Guide to LED Lighting Retrofits Stage 1: Understanding the Benefits of LED...03 Stage 2: Identify the Best Lighting Company for you...11 Stage 3: Schedule a Free Energy Audit...16 Stage 4: Understand the Costs vs Benefits of an LED Retrofit...17 Stage 5: Determine the Best Project Payment Strategy...18 Stage 6: Initiate Installation...19 Stage 7: Project Close & Overview...20 Stage 8: Enjoy the Results...21

3 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Understanding the BENEFITS OF LED The benefits of LED lighting are numerous which is why incandescent, fluorescent and halogen lighting are slowly being discontinued. We are at a point in time when lighting technology advancements are significant, pricing has dropped, and incentives are still in place. This creates an optimal opening for businesses to make the switch to LED with no money down. Let s take a look at the main benefits of retrofitting your system. 03

4 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Save 55% on your electric bill. LED lights are 90% efficient. This means that 90% of the electricity they demand turns into light. Other forms of lighting turn most of that electricity into heat which is why you can t touch traditional bulbs without getting burned. Not only do you use significantly less electricity to produce the same amount of light with LEDs but this means you won t need to run the AC as much to cool off rooms that are steaming up from hot lamps. 04

5 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Say goodbye to maintenance and electrician calls. In addition to their higher efficiency, LEDs don t require ballasts which are the cause for the majority of maintenance calls with traditional lighting. LED lamps and bulbs also last 50,000 to 100,000 hours. Depending on how many hours you run your lighting per day that means your lamps and bulbs won t need replacing for over ten years. 05

6 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Take advantage of Federal, State and local tax incentives. On top of the electric bill savings and maintenance savings, your project may also qualify for incentives from the Federal and State governments as well as local and utility incentive programs. 06

7 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Increase your property value. Once your lighting system is modernized your property value will go up. Similar to other improvements, updating your lighting to more efficient LED lamps and fixtures will bring your building up to current standards, decrease maintenance costs, increase light quality and safety - all of which make for a more profitable business and more valuable property. 07

8 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Enhance onsite security, safety & productivity. LED light quality is crisper and cleaner than its predecessors. Incandescent and fluorescent lighting are dim and yellow making it harder to see which can lead to accidents. Not only will LED lighting improve the safety of your space but it will also lift the mood so that workers and customers both feel happier on your property. Workers will be more energetic and customers will feel relaxed and motivated. 08

9 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED No hazardous materials. LED lights do not contain hazardous chemicals like incandescent and fluorescent lights. If a lamp breaks there is no need to worry about interacting with toxins and you won t need to worry about special recycling. 09

10 1. Understanding the Benefits of LED Noninvasive process. The word retrofit can sound scary and bring to mind visions of construction and permitting. Not to worry, the LED lighting retrofit process does not require special permitting or loud construction. The retrofit team works quickly and quietly so your normal flow of business is not interrupted. 10

11 2. Identify the Best Lighting Company for You Identify the Best LIGHTING COMPANY for You Once you have decided that an LED lighting retrofit could be a good fit for your property, the next challenge is determining the best LED lighting company to work with. There are many options out there. We recommend looking at the following criteria: 11

12 2. Identify the Best Lighting Company for You Licensed Electricians In order to ensure that your LED retrofit is completed properly, a team with experience is necessary. If your project is not installed correctly you will have problems down the road and your new lighting may not work as efficiently as expected. Ask the companies that you re considering how long they have been conducting retrofits. Also ask for case studies and testimonials. 12

13 2. Identify the Best Lighting Company for You Superior products In order to offer lower pricing some companies may source subpar components. Be sure to ask the companies you are considering where they source their products. If the lamps, bulbs and fixtures used are not of high quality, you will be replacing them much sooner than you should have to. 13

14 2. Identify the Best Lighting Company for You Best Warranties In order to offer lower pricing some companies may source subpar components. Be sure to ask the companies you are considering where they source their products. If the lamps, bulbs and fixtures used are not of high quality, you will be replacing them much sooner than you should have to. 14

15 2. Identify the Best Lighting Company for You Installation Methods There are two ways to switch over to LED lighting; a full retrofit or what s called the plug n play option. A full retrofit is when the fixtures themselves are replaced to properly function with the LED lamps and bulbs. These fixtures ensure that your new LED lamps and bulbs will last as long as they should. The plug n play option is when LED lamps and bulbs are installed with the old fixtures. This can work but you will still have to contend with ballast maintenance and replacing bulbs more often because the old fixtures and new lights are not engineered to work together. A plug n play method is still better than keeping your incandescent lighting and it is a more affordable way to at least get some of the benefits of LED lamps and bulbs. Just make sure you know what you are getting and don t pay for a full retrofit when all you are getting is the plug n play solution. 15

16 3. Free Engery Audit Free Energy Audit If you are interested in working with our team at Sunnect Lighting, we kick things off with a visit to your property for a free energy audit. This way we can tell you right away if your building is a good fit for LED and you can decide if we are a good fit for you! The audit will take about an hour but it depends on the size and complexity of your property s lighting system. During this audit our team maps out your current system, reviews your electricity bill history and talks to you about your lighting needs. 16

17 4. Custom Energy Report Custom Energy Report Once we have collected all the important data points about your property we sit down to develop a custom report that depicts your current lighting situation compared to an LED lighting system. The report will show the amount you spend currently versus the amount you will save with an LED lighting system. The document will show how long it will take to pay off the cost of the project. This is usually less than two years with no upfront cost. We will show how the amount you save on your electricity bill will fully cover your monthly LED Lighting Retrofit project payment. Our custom report will also include any additional lights and features you would like to add to your property. Sometimes buildings have dark spots that need new lights. We can also further decrease your electricity bill through updated controls such as timers, dimmers and sensors. The energy audit report will also describe all of the major benefits of switching over to an LED lighting system. These benefits include reduced energy bills, cleaner energy, elimination of maintenance, and improved lighting quality. 17

18 5. Determine project payment strategy Determine project payment strategy Once you have determined that an LED Lighting Retrofit is right for your business, our finance experts will walk you through the different ways to fund your project. The beauty of an LED Lighting Retrofit is that the savings from your electricity bill will cover the monthly loan payment for the retrofit project. You won t have to find money in the budget because there is no money down required. Payments That are Below Your Savings Our financing provides a monthly payment that is lower than the achieved energy savings. Your business can be cash positive the moment your project is complete. Experience You Can Trust With extensive experience in the financing of lighting projects our solutions deliver flexibility and benefites that your business requires. We partner with NOESIS, the premire source for financing commercial equipment, to offer the best financing options. Financial Flexibility Our financing allows for your funds to be available when you need it. Your capital or business line of credit are not touched to pay for your LED lighting upgrade. Enjoy the financial flexibility. Complete Project Management Making any improvements to your property is time consuming and complicated. We take the guess work out of LED retrofits and handle everything start to finish, all the way down to financing your project. 18

19 6. Initiate Installation Initiate Installation Now it s time to get this project going. You won t believe how quickly our team can execute your project. Our goal is to cause as little inconvenience to your normal workflow as possible. Our licensed electricians and engineers design your custom lighting retrofit. Once all the materials are ready it will take less than 5 days to complete your retrofit. 19

20 7. Project Close & Overview Project Close & Overview Now that your LED Lighting Retrofit is complete you will see energy savings in month 1. Those savings will cover your project cost. At this point we will take pictures of the completed work and be a phone call away for any questions or needs that come up. Now that your building is running more efficiently you can speak with our solar experts to see if a custom solar panel system can save you further and even make you money each month. 20

21 8. Enjoy the Results Enjoy the Results The savings garnered from your LED Lighting Retrofit can now be put towards other investments in your business. The electricity savings, maintenance savings and tax deduction combine will allow you to purchase that new equipment or hire new talent to take your business to the next level. Not to mention it will be decades before you have to worry about your lighting again. If you have further questions about the LED Lighting Retrofit process or would like to schedule and free lighting audit contact us at 21