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Top 10 Lighting Audit Tips
Ten practical tips for planning and completing a lighting audit, from pre-site preparation and fixture counts to photos and final review.
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Plan the audit and explain the savings.
Start with site survey preparation, the steps in selling a lighting retrofit, and the financial metrics used to compare energy efficiency projects.
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Top 10 Steps To Sell A Lighting Retrofit
Selling lighting projects can be an imposing task with many pitfalls along the way.
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Financial Metrics for Energy Efficiency Projects
Selling energy efficiency projects typically involves preparing a financial analysis that compares the costs and benefits with a solution.
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Module 1 - Lighting Overview
Module 1 of the Retrolux Audit Training Series covers the lighting overview.
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Module 2 - Lamps
Module 2 of the Retrolux Audit Training Series covers lamps and the light sources used in commercial lighting retrofits.
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Module 3 - Fixtures
Module 3 of the Retrolux Audit Training Series covers fixtures and the luminaires used in commercial lighting retrofits.
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NALMCO certifications
Professional lighting management certifications recognized across the lighting industry.
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Free, self-paced lighting courses from fundamentals to advanced LED topics, with a certificate on completion.
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Online training on lighting terminology, science and application from Sylvania.
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Lighting certification and professional development courses from Signify.
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Education and events for lighting professionals, from product training to application design.
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Education Express courses on lighting controls, application and energy codes.
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A searchable database of utility, state and federal incentives for energy efficiency projects.
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Standards, research and education for the art and science of lighting.
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A market characterization and baseline report for luminaire level lighting controls.
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Recorded sessions and webinars on lighting, controls, financing and the work behind better retrofit projects.
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Connected Lighting: Investing in the Future Webinar
The Climate Group recently hosted a compelling webinar on Scaling Up LEDs with a focus on financing options and trends.
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Recycling - Regulations and Resources
Part Four of the “Lighting the Way” webinar series: an overview of recycling regulations and the resources available to lighting contractors.
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The Changing Landscape of Manufacturers
Part Five of the “Lighting the Way” webinar series: how the manufacturer landscape is shifting and what it means for lighting retrofits.
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Retrolux 3.2 Solution Update!
A short webinar walkthrough of the latest Retrolux update, with a focus on solutions and proposals plus small improvements to search and audit.
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Get Ahead of the Game
In this webinar, Retrolux CEO Leif Elgethun discusses ways to prepare your business for the changes coming to the lighting world.
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IoT Technology Simplified
Part Three of the “Lighting the Way” webinar series: a plain-language explanation of IoT technology and what it means for lighting and retrofit teams.
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Rebates - What You Need to Know Right Now
Part Two of the “Lighting the Way” webinar series: a practical look at utility rebates and what lighting contractors need to know right now.
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Networked Controls
Kevin Martin of GreenLight IoT explains how to identify, deploy and support networked control systems while maximizing revenue potential.
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Energy Efficiency Financing 101
Finance veteran Ross Reida gives an overview of financing for energy efficiency projects, including the most common financing types and the pros and cons of each.
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How to leverage Retrolux Manufacturers
Rick Diehl and JoAnne Adinolfi of RemPhos Technologies share how to make the most of Retrolux’s manufacturer partnerships.
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The Evolution of Lighting
Retrolux CEO Leif Elgethun reviews the major trends reshaping the lighting industry, from hardware and software to sales channels, regulations and connectivity.
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