Commercial LED Lighting Retrofits
Commercial, industrial, exterior and parking. Up to 70% wattage reduction.
How much can a commercial LED retrofit save?
A commercial LED retrofit replaces fluorescent, metal halide and high-pressure sodium fixtures with LED fixtures that deliver the same or better light. Wattage typically drops by up to 70%, which cuts both kWh and peak kW demand. NV Energy incentives can offset part of the project cost, which shortens payback.
What is LED Lighting Retrofits?
LED retrofits replace legacy lamps and fixtures in offices, warehouses, retail floors, gyms, parking garages, wall packs and pole lights. We engineer the light levels first, so you get the right foot-candles for the task, not just a lower bill.
Every design is modeled fixture by fixture. That model becomes the baseline for your incentive application and for measurement and verification.
How does it lower your bill?
- Lower wattage per fixture: a 400 W metal halide high bay is often replaced by a 150 W LED or less.
- Lower peak demand (kW), which reduces the demand charge on every bill.
- Less heat in the space, which lowers cooling load in Nevada's climate.
- Longer rated life, which reduces lamp replacement and lift rental costs.
Typical savings
Up to 70% wattage reduction on the lighting load (typical, varies by facility and existing fixture type).
Typical, varies by facility. Confirmed through an on-site audit and metered M&V.
Ideal facilities
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Grocery and convenience stores
- Parking garages, lots and wall packs
- Offices, schools and gyms
- Manufacturing floors
Utility capital pays for part of the upgrade
NV Energy offers prescriptive and instant-discount incentives for qualifying LED fixtures, plus custom incentives for larger projects. Adding networked controls can increase the incentive further. We prepare and submit the application for you.
- We identify every eligible NV Energy prescriptive and custom incentive.
- We stack lighting with controls to raise the incentive 20–50%.
- We prepare and submit the application, then verify savings under IPMVP.
Measured under IPMVP, monitored 24/7/365
We follow the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). Before work starts we set a metered or engineering baseline. After installation we measure the same loads and adjust for weather, occupancy and operating hours. The difference is your verified savings, and it is reported in kWh, kW and dollars.
About Virtual Energy ManagementAudit
On-site survey of lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, motors and metering. We document baselines and operating hours.
Engineering & Financial Model
Measure-by-measure design with kWh, kW, cost, incentive, SIR, IRR and payback.
Incentive Application
We prepare and submit NV Energy prescriptive and custom applications and track approval.
Installation
Licensed crews install on your schedule, nights and weekends included, with minimal disruption.
M&V / VEM
IPMVP-compliant verification and 24/7/365 Virtual Energy Management keep savings in place.
Estimate savings: LED Lighting Retrofits
Adjust the inputs for a planning estimate. The full calculator adds incentives, payback, CO2 and a 10-year view.
Assumes $0.10/kWh and $12/kW-month. Change rates in the full calculator.
Planning estimate only. Actual savings and incentives are confirmed through an on-site audit and utility program approval.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial LED retrofit cost?
Cost depends on fixture count, mounting height and fixture type. After NV Energy incentives, many projects pay back quickly. Our audit produces a fixed scope, an incentive estimate and a payback figure before you commit.
Will LED lighting change how my space looks?
It usually looks better. We specify color temperature and color rendering for each area, so grocery produce, office desks and warehouse aisles each get the right light.
Do LED retrofits qualify for NV Energy rebates?
Most qualifying LED fixtures do, through prescriptive, instant-discount or custom incentive paths. Eligibility and amounts are set by the current program year, so we confirm them during the audit.
Can you work around our operating hours?
Yes. We schedule installation nights, weekends or in phases so operations keep running.
Should I add controls at the same time?
Usually yes. Controls can increase the incentive by 20–50% and add savings on top of the LED upgrade.
Turn Your Overhead Into Net Profit.
Book a no-pressure consultation with a veteran energy consultant. We will show you the savings, the incentive and the payback before you commit.
Every month you wait is money lost to inefficiency. Incentive funding is limited per program year.