A lighting retrofit is the practice of replacing components in the system with counterparts that make it use energy more efficiently. A lighting upgrade is any strategy that reduces the system's energy use. Energy savings are realized over time that can be significant enough to not only pay for the new equipment, but produce a return on the investment.

Conducting a lighting audit is a very good way for owners and managers to analyze an existing lighting system with the intent of making changes to reduce long-term operating costs and/or improve lighting efficiency, worker productivity and satisfaction.

• Step one is to identify opportunities. Our trained staff will evaluate your existing lighting systems for quality of light and current power consumption, including recommended IES light levels for tasks performed, and provide details on your existing fixtures types and energy use patterns. 

• LCRS can provide recommendations on upgrading your existing systems to newer more energy-efficient light sources to maximize your power savings.  The answer may be as simple as replacing existing lamps with more efficient lamp types or can involve ballast replacement or new fixture installations.  Documentation will be provided showing a comparison between the existing system and the new system.  This report will include light levels, power consumption, cooling load reductions, maintenance reductions, and a financial analysis with anticipated payback period.

• Establish a program for improved lighting maintenance practices reducing lumen depreciation, lamp burn out, re-lamping labor, and maintenance costs.