Commercial Lighting Rebates by Building Type

Warehouse

Warehouses usually have the strongest lighting opportunity in the metro. High-bay fixtures use a lot of electricity, and many warehouses run them ten or more hours a day.

Industrial

Industrial buildings mix shop lighting, task lighting, and exterior yard lighting. Each area usually runs different hours, so they should be counted separately.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing plants often run two or three shifts. Long hours are what make lighting upgrades worth reviewing here, even before any rebate is considered.

Office

Offices usually run shorter hours than warehouses, so the numbers depend more on fixture count and any parking or garage lighting attached to the building.

Retail

In retail, lighting affects both the electric bill and how the store looks. Both should be part of the decision.

Apartment / Multifamily

For apartment properties, the opportunity is usually in the areas the property pays for: hallways, stairwells, garages, and site lighting.

Church

Churches often have tall sanctuary lighting that is expensive to relamp, plus classrooms, halls, and a parking lot that runs at night.

Auto Dealership

Dealerships combine showroom lighting, service bays, and a large display lot. The lot alone can carry a very high fixture count.

Parking Lot

Parking lot lighting is often the easiest place to start. The fixtures are high wattage, easy to count, and usually run every night of the year.

Parking Garage

Garages usually run lighting 24 hours a day. That makes them one of the highest-hour opportunities in any commercial portfolio.