A decade ago, it was rare to find a facility that had even started exploring LED lighting. Most of the businesses that our team had engaged with were not privy to the challenges their low-performing lights were creating: wasted energy, excessive maintenance, safety hazards, productivity and performance, the list goes on.
Today, that has largely changed. It’s widely known that LED lighting is more energy-efficient. Some states have even banned fluorescent lighting because of the excessive energy waste and disposal challenges it causes.
At this point, most industrial sites have already done something with LED lighting.
The challenge today does not center on whether or not LED is more efficient.
The challenge today is: how much value can be captured from an LED upgrade when it’s done right? What is the tradeoff between having maintenance swap in LED lighting over time (or even completing facility-wide projects) versus delegating projects to a partner with lighting-specific expertise?
Bringing on a partner can save you a ton of time, bring a ton of value, and help you answer critical questions going into your project, like…
- What is my time to ROI?
- What are my different upgrade options? How do they compare when evaluating payback period vs. total cost of ownership?
- How will rebates impact my investment (and how to collect them)?
- What are my industry (or corporate) lighting standards, and am I meeting them?
- What optics and controls should be used to maximize efficiency?
- What fixtures will hold up long term?
That is a mountain of work to put on a maintenance team’s plate, who are typically not lighting experts, and have several other projects needing their attention.
Check out this one-minute clip from Elias Gaynor, a Senior Sales Engineer at PEC, as he hits on the big-picture benefit of having a strategic lighting partner. Elias has worked on hundreds of LED lighting retrofits, working with companies like Louisiana-Pacific, WP Carey, Michaels, and Reliance Steel.
No Two Facilities Are the Same
In the industrial world, no two buildings are identical. Maybe you’ve upgraded one area but left others untouched. Maybe a contractor gave you a one-size-fits-all solution that didn’t really fit. Or maybe your lighting was top-tier… five years ago.
The reality is: most facilities are sitting on inefficiencies they don’t see.
A strategic lighting partner brings a trained set of eyes — and a deep understanding of how lighting impacts safety, productivity, and energy spend. We walk through your site, assess what’s already in place, and find ways to fine-tune or completely reimagine it for better results.
LED Technology Has Evolved — Have Your Fixtures?
Lighting tech has come a long way. Efficiency levels, controls, sensors, and integration options have all improved dramatically. What was cutting-edge a few years ago might now be outdated — or underperforming.
We stay on top of the latest advancements so you don’t have to. Our goal is to help you capture the next wave of savings, operational benefits, and sustainability gains without starting from scratch.
A Smart Retrofit Strategy Does More Than Save Energy
Lighting touches nearly every part of your operation — from safety and visibility to maintenance cycles and employee morale. An optimized system means:
- Improved light quality and coverage in key production areas
- Fewer maintenance headaches and emergency repairs
- Lower energy costs and demand charges
- A safer, more productive work environment
That’s what we deliver: not just new fixtures, but a strategic upgrade that aligns with your plant’s operational goals.
Bottom Line: Strategy Still Wins
Yes, LED lighting is more common than ever. But that doesn’t mean the opportunity is gone. It means the opportunity has shifted—from basic awareness to smart execution.
Whether you’re running a facility with a legacy system or managing multiple sites with mixed technology, a partner who understands the full lifecycle of lighting upgrades can help you move forward with clarity—and confidence.
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What type of condition is your facility lighting in? Chat with a PEC Sales Engineer to see how we assess for impact — from portfolio roadmapping through a free on-site audit of your facility.
