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Energy Audits

Commercial lighting energy audits and LED upgrades

An energy audit looks at the lighting you have today and shows where an LED upgrade can lower energy use and maintenance.

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What an audit covers

  • A walk-through of your existing interior and exterior lighting
  • Fixture counts, types and how the spaces are used
  • LED replacement and retrofit options for each area
  • Which upgrades may qualify for utility rebates

Good fits

Offices, retail, warehouses and industrial spaces, restaurants, parking lots and building exteriors.

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We reply during business hours, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm ET. Prefer to talk? Call (470) 205-4555.



How commercial lighting energy audits support better decisions

A lighting energy audit gives a business a clearer picture of where its electricity is being used and what a practical LED upgrade might change. LED There Be Light reviews existing fixtures and lighting needs to help customers compare alternatives, plan upgrades and explore applicable utility incentives. Estimates are project-specific; energy savings and rebate eligibility should be verified rather than assumed.

Document the existing lighting

A useful audit starts with a fixture inventory: how many fixtures are installed, the lamp and ballast types where applicable, typical wattage, operating hours and which areas need continuous lighting. Indoor work areas, warehouses, retail floors, exterior wall packs and parking areas can all have different performance requirements.

Account for how the space is used

Replacing every fixture with the brightest available LED is rarely the right answer. The goal is suitable illumination for the activity, along with comfortable glare control and sensible switching or dimming. Ceiling height, layout, color rendering, maintenance access and occupant schedules help determine an appropriate replacement or retrofit strategy.

Compare upgrades and operating costs

Projected savings depend on baseline wattage, proposed LED wattage, operating hours and electricity rates. A project comparison should also consider fixture costs, labor, maintenance and whether controls such as occupancy sensors or time schedules are appropriate. An efficient fixture isn’t automatically the right fixture; light distribution and reliability also matter.

Review rebates before work begins

Utility Company Rebate Programs may support certain LED retrofits or controls, but requirements differ by territory and program. Some require approved products, specific documentation or preapproval before purchase or installation. Visit our LED lighting rebate information page and ask the team to check which programs may be relevant to your address.

Questions about commercial energy audits

What should I provide? A site address, building type, approximate hours of operation, existing fixture details and any planned renovations. Recent utility information may also help when evaluating payback.

Is an audit only for large facilities? No. Offices, shops and smaller commercial properties can benefit from reviewing frequently used lighting, although the scope and savings potential vary.

Does the audit include installation? The team can discuss upgrade options and coordinate qualifying installation work through its network of electrical contractors. For broader purchasing requirements, see commercial lighting accounts and volume lighting quotes.

Use the request form above to discuss the property and the lighting challenges you’d like to solve.

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