Now’s a Great Time to Become a Control Freak!

The majority of U.S. commercial building space is still not utilizing LED lighting AND controls. As buildings and their fluorescent light sources age, over 50 billion square feet of commercial building space could benefit from LED lighting and controls upgrades.

Wow! Could that be true? Talk about opportunities for improving energy efficiency and saving some serious cash. If you’ve got a building to light, check out the full article above for all the explicit details, then read on here to see how 1000Bulbs.com can be your one-stop shop in realizing the benefits!

Whether your building is commercial, office, industrial, or residential, retrofitting the outdated light fixtures throughout with LED technology should be at the top of your to-do list. LED retrofit kits are the ideal solution to convert fluorescent fixtures quickly and easily to the latest cost-savings options. Upgrade fixtures in all spaces including outdoor landscape lighting and security lighting. Don’t forget to consider the often overlooked emergency lights, also available in energy-efficient LED.

Now that you’ve got your fixtures retrofitted, it’s time to harness the power of controls. Occupancy sensors are the most often employed control when it comes to lighting a commercial space. When employed in large-scale lighting projects, these sensors can markedly decrease dollars spent on energy by turning lights off when a space is not in use. Browse the different designs to find the perfect one for your needs.

Light scheduling may be the most classic and easy-to-use control. Simply set a timer for the times when you want the lights to come on and go off. Timers are available for many different applications, both indoor and outdoor, so soon you’ll be able to consider yourself automated! Forget the timer and utilize passive scheduling by letting the sun do the work for you! Photo cells detect when the sun is going down and coming up and turn your lights on or off accordingly.

Another common type of lighting control is the dimmer switch. Before installing dimmers, make sure that your LED bulbs are dimmable and compatible by reviewing the compatibility sheet, available on the product pages of 1000Bulbs.com. Ensuring compatibility will decrease the possibility for complications like buzzing or burn outs. By using dimmer switches and adjusting light levels to only what is needed, money can be saved! Dimmer switches come in many designs, colors, and pole configurations, making it easy to find a dimmer just right for you. Think that you can only dim overhead fixtures? Not the case! Check out our plug-in dimmers for table lamps. Many are compatible with incandescent, CFL, and LED bulbs, so you can make waiting rooms and common areas feel homier and more comfortable while still applying controls.

Automation and controls may sound daunting at first, but with so many options to consider, you’re sure to find products that will simplify the process. Some are even compatible with certain smart-home systems, such as Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant. Explore the vast offering of LED retrofit products and lighting controls at 1000Bulbs.com. Check the spec sheets for each product or call one of our lighting experts at 1-800-624-4488 for assistance finding the correct controls for you.