NLC AND LED LIGHTING

NLC and led lighting

Many facilities installed LED lighting systems 5–10 years ago with the expectation of long-term savings; however, technology has since advanced. Today’s advanced Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) can cut lighting energy use by an additional 30–50% beyond standard LED savings. Adding NLC to your existing LED fixtures provides dynamic control over light levels, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and scheduling, ensuring your facility uses light only when and where it’s needed. This results in substantial energy savings, extended fixture life, and smarter operational oversight.

Older LED systems—especially first-generation fixtures—often suffer from lumen depreciation, high heat buildup, and lack of thermal efficiency. Retrofitting these legacy fixtures with new high-efficacy LEDs integrated with NLC unlocks the full potential of modern lighting. Our clients regularly upgrade from 150W legacy LEDs to 100W NLC-integrated fixtures, maintaining or improving light levels while delivering over 30% energy reduction per fixture. These smarter fixtures respond automatically to occupancy, schedules, and ambient light, ensuring consistent savings and a better-lit environment.

In addition to performance and savings, NLC systems provide powerful data visibility. Facility managers and sustainability officers can view real-time usage data, generate reports, and fine-tune lighting strategies for maximum efficiency. Most importantly, utility providers now recognize the value of NLC and are offering substantial rebates—often $100+ per fixture—to support these upgrades. Whether you’re adding NLC to your current LEDs or retrofitting your outdated system, EDE can help you design a solution that drives down costs, improves performance, and aligns with your long-term sustainability goals.

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