LED Retrofit Management
Southern California’s Turnkey Commercial LED Retrofit Experts
Upgrade Your Facility with Confidence
At Harth Lighting, a good LED retrofit isn’t just about new fixtures. It’s about squeezing real value out of the utility incentives on the table, keeping your operations running with as little disruption as possible, and walking away with a project that keeps paying off in energy savings for years.
We manage every phase of the process ourselves, starting with the energy audit and carrying through utility rebate work, 0% financing coordination, installation, commissioning, and warranty support down the line.
Manage one office building or a whole portfolio of commercial properties across Southern California? Either way, this is a true turnkey solution.
What Is LED Retrofit Management?
An LED retrofit swaps out older lighting technology- fluorescent, HID, metal halide, high-pressure sodium, induction, and aging LED systems included- for modern, high-efficiency LED fixtures.
Replacing the fixtures is what people notice. What actually makes a project succeed happens behind the scenes. That includes:
- A detailed facility audit
- Fixture inventory and documentation
- Energy savings calculations
- Photometric lighting analysis
- Utility rebate applications
- Financing coordination
- Product procurement
- Installation scheduling
- Warranty management
Rather than juggling contractors, suppliers, and utility reps on your own, you get one point of contact from start to finish: us.
What Is LED Retrofit Management?
Facility Audit
Every project opens with a hands-on, on-site inspection. Our specialists log:
- Existing fixture types
- Lamp quantities
- Fixture wattages
- Operating hours
- Mounting heights
- Existing controls
- Electrical conditions
- Maintenance concerns
- Lighting deficiencies
That data becomes the foundation for the savings analysis and rebate calculation that follow.
Energy Savings Analysis
From the audit, we work out:
- Annual kWh savings
- Peak demand reduction
- Utility cost savings
- Maintenance savings
- Return on investment
- Estimated project payback
We’re not just estimating for the sake of a number. The aim is to push those savings as high as they can go without giving up lighting quality.
Utility Rebate Management
Navigating utility incentive programs might be where Harth Lighting earns its keep the most. Depending on the provider, the incentives on offer can take a real bite out of overall project cost.
Here’s what falls on us:
- Utility applications
- Engineering documentation
- Project approvals
- Inspection coordination
- Incentive processing
- Project closeout
Most owners never talk to the utility directly. That part is ours to handle.
0% On-Bill Financing
Qualifying customers can tap into utility-sponsored 0% On-Bill Financing (OBF) through Harth Lighting.
Instead of a big check upfront, the project gets repaid through the monthly utility bill. Often enough, the energy savings alone cover a good chunk of that payment, which keeps things easy on cash flow right from the start.
We walk customers through:
- Eligibility review
- Application preparation
- Utility coordination
- Loan documentation
- Final approval
Professional Installation
Our installation crews build their schedule around your business, not the other way around. Work often happens:
- After hours
- Overnight
- On weekends
- In occupied facilities
Scheduling, logistics, product delivery, and project management: all of it stays on our plate.
Final Inspection & Warranty
Every job wraps with a real quality review, not a rubber stamp. We check:
- Fixture operation
- Light levels
- Product performance
- Utility requirements
- Customer satisfaction
Manufacturer warranties on our projects run 5 to 10 years, so the peace of mind lasts well past install day.
Why Businesses Upgrade to LED
The payoff from a lighting upgrade tends to go past the utility bill. Here’s what customers tend to notice:
Reduced Energy Costs
Lighting-related energy use often drops substantially once older fixtures are swapped for LED.
Lower Maintenance
LEDs sidestep a lot of the upkeep that comes with fluorescent ballasts, HID lamps, and aging fixtures.
Improved Lighting Quality
Expect brighter, more even light, with fewer dark corners and better visibility overall.
Enhanced Safety
Better lighting means better visibility in parking lots, stairwells, warehouses, offices, and common areas.
Sustainability
Lower energy use helps push sustainability and ESG goals forward.
Serving Southern California
Harth Lighting works with commercial customers across:
Orange County
Los Angeles County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County
San Diego County
Ventura County
One building or a hundred, the experience and utility relationships needed to run the process are already in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Harth Lighting works with commercial customers across:
How long does an LED retrofit take?
Most projects finish up in days to a few weeks, depending on the facility’s size and how long utility approvals take.
Will the lighting quality change?
Yes, for the better. Systems are designed to hold or improve current light levels while cutting energy use significantly.
Can you help with utility rebates?
Yes. Utility incentive administration is one of our core services, handling the paperwork, approvals, inspections, and incentive processing on your behalf.
Do I need to hire an electrician separately?
No. Harth Lighting handles complete turnkey project management, installation coordination included.
Can the project be completed after business hours?
Yes. Plenty of installations get scheduled for evenings or weekends specifically to keep disruption low.
Partner with Southern California’s LED Retrofit Experts
Upgrading a single office, a hospital campus, a hotel portfolio, or an industrial warehouse, Harth Lighting runs a streamlined retrofit process built to maximize incentives, cut operating costs, and improve how your facility’s lighting performs.
Thinking about an LED lighting upgrade? We’d welcome the chance to run a complimentary lighting audit and show you what’s possible. Schedule your commercial lighting consultation today.