An LED retrofit is a replacement of existing inefficient lighting fixtures with energy efficient LED (with or without control systems).

While seemingly straight forward at its core, a one-for-one bulb swap will not maximize efficiency and can even cause some major headaches if done improperly.

That’s why it’s critical to work with an experience LED retrofit contractor like PEC, where we will design a system leveraging the best fixtures, optics, sensors and control systems to help our clients access the maximum amount of efficiency while also making huge improvements to the overall lighting quality in their facilities. Learn more on this page about our LED retrofit services.

To complete a thorough audit of your space, a PEC Sales Engineer will perform an on-site evaluation of your facility and work with you to determine:

• The total number of fixtures and fixture types, their locations, heights, and how they are controlled.
• Ceiling structure and height.
• The building’s usages and existing light levels (measured by foot candles).
• Areas of importance to your business in order to design optimal lighting specific to your needs.

In addition to assessing your current lighting system, we will also evaluate the environmental conditions of your space like airflow, dust, moisture levels, temperature, chemicals, and indoor/outdoor spaces to help us design an efficiency solution for your unique needs.

Energy audits are a no charge benefit of working with PEC. We perform on-site audits as part of our sales process to help customers determine if a lighting upgrade is a good investment decision.

Please note that PEC will only perform audits for commercial spaces.

Energy incentives are rebates that utility providers across the US will grant businesses to help them fund energy efficiency projects. As a ratepayer, your company is likely already paying into your utility’s energy efficiency program fund.

Navigating the world of incentives can be a complex process, and funds will vary greatly from state to state. PEC is proud to offer a team of in-house incentive experts to help each of our customers capture that maximum funds available to them — so you can enjoy this benefit without the hassle.

Yes. PEC is an end-to-end, turn-key solution provider.

Here is our process for any retrofit:

1. Energy Assessment: Begin with an energy assessment to learn your project goals, facility layout, current challenges and pain points.
2. Energy Audit: We’ll complete a thorough, on-site audit of your current lighting system, where we’ll measure light levels (foot candles), fixture counts, and see how the space is used.
3. Lighting Design: Modern software allows us to use photometrics and 3D Modeling to design a system optimized for your space.
4. Incentive management: Your project may qualify for funding through your utility provider’s incentive program. Our team of in experts will handle this entire process for you.
5. Project Management: Once we’ve nailed down a new system design that you’re happy with, a Project Manager will be dedicated to overseeing your entire project. They will keep you informed about what to expect, schedule contractors and arrange for material delivery and installation. We will also help you create a roadmap and deployment plan to rollout retrofits to your top-priority facilities.
6. Installation and completion: Once the install is done, your PM will perform an onsite 100% re-audit to confirm the project was implemented correctly. If everything meets our standards, your PM will schedule a tour with an incentive inspector and we’ll send you any required paperwork to sign off on your completed LED upgrade.

There are 2 major rebate providers in Virginia that offer energy incentive programs:

1. Dominion Energy
2. Appalachian Power

Our incentive team is happy to work directly with your utility to help you maximize any project incentives that may be available for you.