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Lighting Retrofit Company in Louisville, KY
Hadley Energy Solutions is one of Louisville's most experienced lighting retrofit companies, delivering commercial LED retrofit and lighting upgrade projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A commercial LED retrofit is the quickest-payback energy improvement you can make — most lighting upgrades pay for themselves in 1-3 years through energy savings alone. Among lighting retrofit companies serving Louisville, we've retrofitted hundreds of thousands of square feet across warehouses, offices, schools, and municipal buildings.
Retrofit Solutions
Upgrade existing fixtures to high-efficiency LED.
Utility Rebates
We help you maximize available rebate programs.
Less Maintenance
LED fixtures last 50,000+ hours.
Who Should Retrofit to LED?
Any facility still using fluorescent, metal halide, or HPS lighting. If your building uses T12 or T8 fluorescent tubes, 400W metal halide high bays, HPS parking lot lights, or incandescent fixtures anywhere, you're paying 2-3x more in energy than you need to. LED retrofits reduce lighting energy by 40-70% with better light quality.
Retrofit & LED Upgrade Services
- Facility lighting audit and inventory
- Photometric analysis (before and after)
- LED fixture and lamp selection
- One-for-one fixture replacement
- Retrofit kits for existing fixtures
- LED high bay fixtures (warehouse, industrial)
- LED troffer and panel lights (office, retail)
- LED tube replacements (Type A, B, and C)
- LED wall packs, area lights and parking lot pole lighting
- LED emergency and exit lighting
- Lighting controls installation (occupancy, daylight, dimming)
- Utility rebate identification and application
- Energy savings verification
- Disposal of old lamps (including fluorescent recycling)
- Financing options including ESCO performance contracting
Our Retrofit Process
Lighting Audit
We inventory every fixture in your facility, document current wattage and light levels, and calculate your baseline energy cost.
Retrofit Design
We design the LED replacement — matching or exceeding current light levels with fewer watts. We provide a detailed ROI analysis showing payback period and annual savings.
Installation
Our electricians replace fixtures, install controls, and handle recycling of old lamps. We work in occupied spaces with minimal disruption.
Verification
We verify light levels meet design targets, document energy reduction, and help you apply for utility rebates to accelerate payback.
Retrofit Cost Factors
LED retrofit costs are offset by significant energy savings:
- Fixture type and quantity
- Whether retrofit kits or full fixture replacement is appropriate
- Addition of lighting controls (adds cost but increases savings)
- Typical savings: 40-70% reduction in lighting energy costs
- Payback period: 1-3 years for most commercial retrofits
- Utility rebates may cover 20-40% of project cost
- ESCO financing available: pay for the retrofit with energy savings
Commercial Lighting & LED Retrofit Pricing in Louisville, KY
Real ranges from real Louisville projects. Every quote is flat-rate and provided in writing before work begins.
| Service | Typical Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| LED Troffer Retrofit (per fixture) | $95 – $185 | 2x4 office troffer, install + fixture |
| LED High Bay (per fixture, installed) | $185 – $425 | Warehouse / industrial, 150-240W LED |
| LED Wall Pack Replacement | $385 – $750 | Includes fixture and labor |
| Parking Lot Pole Light (existing pole) | $1,200 – $2,500 | LED area light per pole |
| New Pole Installation w/ Concrete Base | $3,500 – $6,500 | Per pole, includes trenching |
| Lighting Controls (per room) | $150 – $400 | Occupancy sensor + dimmer setup |
| Networked Lighting Controls | $0.50 – $2.00 | Per square foot, building-wide |
| Photometric Lighting Design | Included | Free with installation contract |
| Full Warehouse LED Retrofit | $25,000 – $150,000+ | Depends on size; 1-3 year payback |
Ranges are estimates for Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana. Every job gets a free written quote before work begins — call (502) 921-3777.
Lighting Retrofit Service Across Louisville
From small office retrofits in NuLu to full warehouse relighting in Riverport, we install commercial LED lighting everywhere in Louisville and the surrounding cities.
Lighting Retrofit Company — LED Upgrades FAQs
How much can LED retrofits save?
Most facilities save 40-70% on lighting energy costs after an LED retrofit. A building spending $5,000/month on lighting electricity could save $2,000-$3,500/month. Additional savings come from reduced maintenance costs since LEDs last 3-5x longer than fluorescent or HID lamps.
What's the payback period?
Typical LED retrofit payback is 1-3 years. Facilities with high energy rates, long operating hours, or utility rebates see the fastest paybacks. After payback, the savings go straight to your bottom line for the remaining 10-15 year LED lifespan.
Are utility rebates available?
Yes. LG&E and other utilities offer rebates for LED retrofits. We identify available rebates, handle the paperwork, and factor them into your project economics. Rebates typically cover 20-40% of the project cost.
Can you retrofit without shutting down operations?
Yes. We regularly retrofit occupied buildings, warehouses, and production facilities. We work section by section and can schedule work during off-hours for sensitive areas.
Should I use retrofit kits or new LED fixtures?
Retrofit kits are cheaper and work well when existing fixtures are in good condition. New LED fixtures are better when existing fixtures are old, deteriorated, or don't accommodate the best retrofit options. We recommend the most cost-effective approach for your situation.
How long do LED lights last?
Quality commercial LED fixtures last 50,000-100,000 hours — that's 12-25 years at typical commercial operating hours. This virtually eliminates lamp replacement costs and maintenance labor.
Will LED lights look different?
LED light quality is typically better than what it replaces. LEDs offer higher CRI (color rendering index), no flickering, instant-on capability, and consistent color temperature. Most people prefer LED lighting once they experience it.
Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel for an LED upgrade?
No — LEDs use less power than what they replace. Your existing circuits and panels are more than adequate. In fact, the reduced load may free up circuit capacity for other uses.
Do you handle stadium and sports field lighting retrofits?
Yes. We design and install recreational, high school, and broadcast-quality sports lighting with proper IES uniformity, using AGi32 photometric modeling before a single fixture goes up.
Why Choose Hadley Energy Solutions?
We've performed LED retrofits across every building type in Louisville — offices, warehouses, schools, churches, and manufacturing plants. We know which products perform well in real-world conditions (not just on spec sheets), we handle utility rebate paperwork, and we can offer ESCO financing so you pay nothing out of pocket.
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