If your business is considering a fluorescent to LED retrofit project but you’re not sure where to start, this high level guide should help you. You may not have time to look into all of the details of such a project and know what you should be considering, and so my goal is to provide you with enough information to make some decisions. If after reading this you still need more information, I invite you to contact me directly for an initial consultation into your LED retrofit project.
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Lighting as a Service (LaaS) – what is it and is it worth it?
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in Commercial Lighting Companies, Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
Many businesses are learning that they can put money in their pocket each and every month AND upgrade their lighting system AND reduce the amount of energy they use. Sound too good to be true? Keep reading to see if Lighting as a Service (LaaS) might be the solution you were looking for to upgrade your lighting system.
LED Lighting – advantages for your business
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in LED Retrofit, Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
When making the decision of whether to switch to LED lighting, many of our customers ask us to explain the advantages of LED lighting for their business. With so many potential projects competing for limited funding, a business needs to weigh the advantages that each project will provide so they can make informed decisions. If you need help identifying the specific advantages of LED lighting for your business, contact the lighting consultants at PKK Lighting in Madison, WI for a free consultation.
LED retrofit – fluorescent light replacement tubes
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in LED Retrofit, Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
The decision to change out your existing fluorescent lights should be an easy one. You’ve been diligently maintaining your T5, T8, and/or T12 fluorescent tube lights for many years. Whether those lights are high bay fluorescents, shop lights, or in-ceiling mounted troffer lights, you’ve finally come to the decision to do an LED retrofit project so you can take advantage of the many benefits LED fluorescent lights have to offer. The energy savings alone should be enough for you to start the LED retrofit project, but when you consider the superior lighting levels and lower ongoing maintenance costs you’ll realize from the LED fluorescent tubes, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start this project years ago.
Grocery Store Lighting – are LED lights right for you?
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in LED Retrofit, Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
Are your customers excited about their trip to the store to shop for fruits, vegetables, meats and deli items, or are they just going through the motions? If it’s the latter, then it might be time for you to evaluate your Grocery Store Lighting and upgrade to LED lighting, especially for your product displays. LED lighting throughout your grocery store will dramatically improve the look and feel of your store and can improve the experience of your customers.
Benefits of switching to LED Lighting for Businesses
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
One often overlooked area for making improvements to your business is making a switch to LED lighting. PKK Lighting, an LED lighting installation company in Madison, WI, discusses 6 benefits your business will realize when you make the switch:
Lighting Installation Company discusses Church Lighting recommendations
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in Lighting Installation Companies, PKK Blog.
Church Lighting recommendations from a Madison WI lighting installation company Each business and organization has its’ own unique challenges when it comes to properly lighting their building and grounds. For people that are responsible for planning their Church lighting needs, it can be very involved with many inputs to consider. While the task can be […]
How do I recycle fluorescent tube lights and other electronic waste near Madison WI?
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in Light Bulb Recycling, PKK Blog.
Do you have a pile of fluorescent tube lights and other electronic waste sitting at your Wisconsin facility that you are ready to recycle? Have you recently completed an LED lighting retrofit project and have old light fixtures and bulbs that you need to dispose of? PKK Lighting will be happy to help with your light bulb recycling and properly dispose of these hazardous materials and keep them out of our landfills.
Is it time to replace your Parking Lot lights?
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in LED Retrofit, Parking Lot Pole Lights, PKK Blog.
In Wisconsin, where it seems to get dark at 4pm for half the year, keeping the parking lot lights on is critical for the safety of your employees, customers, or residents. Dark parking lots due to burnt out lights or uneven coverage can lead to an increase in vandalism, additional vehicle accidents, and other dangerous situations. Is it time for you to consider an LED parking lot lighting retrofit project? Here are 6 signs that it’s time to replace your parking lot lights:
Remember Emergency Exit Lights during your LED Retrofit Project
Written by Chris Driscoll on . Posted in LED Emergency Exit Lights, LED Retrofit, PKK Blog.
If your company or organization is planning an LED Retrofit project to upgrade your lighting, you’ll need to insure that you consider emergency exit lights as part of your project. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established requirements that all commercial buildings must have clear exit routes from any point within the building to a place of safety.