Other Lighting Upgrade in Newark, NJ
Commercial LED lighting upgrade completed by VK Light Solutions.
0 sq ft
100 installed
73%
$15,444
Challenge
The facility in Newark, New Jersey was operating 100 legacy 450-watt HiBay fixtures, drawing a combined 45.0 kW across a 10-hour-per-day, five-day-per-week schedule. That operating profile meant the aging high-intensity fixtures were consuming significant electricity year-round with no controls in place to reduce demand during low-activity periods. The combination of high per-fixture wattage and consistent daily runtime made the lighting system one of the facility's most consequential energy costs.
Solution
VK Light Solutions replaced all 100 existing HiBay fixtures with DLC-listed LED HiBay fixtures rated at 120 watts each, reducing the total connected load from 45.0 kW to 12.0 kW. The retrofit was a direct one-for-one fixture replacement, preserving the existing layout while dramatically lowering energy draw at every luminaire position. The new LED HiBay fixtures were selected to deliver the light output required for the facility's operating environment at a fraction of the prior wattage.
Energy Savings
The retrofit eliminated 85,800 kWh of electricity consumption per year, representing a 73% reduction in lighting energy use. At the facility's rate of $0.180 per kWh, that reduction translates to $15,444 in annual dollar savings. The project also avoids 72,930 pounds of CO2 emissions each year as a direct result of the lower energy demand.
Results
The facility now operates with a lighting load of 12.0 kW instead of 45.0 kW, producing a measurable and recurring reduction in utility costs of $15,444 every year. The transition to LED HiBay fixtures also reduces the frequency of lamp replacements and associated maintenance labor compared to the previous high-intensity fixtures. With no rebate program available for this project, the full savings return flows directly from the energy reduction alone, making the performance of the fixture selection the sole driver of the financial outcome.
Project Details
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Completed
- 2026
- Facility Size
- 0 sq ft
- Fixtures Installed
- 100 fixtures
- Fixture Type
- LED HiBay
Energy Savings
Lighting Upgrade Details
HiBay Upgrade
−73% wattsBefore
450W HiBay
After
120W LED HiBay
- Quantity
- 100 fixtures
Installed Fixtures
- LED HiBay
- HiBay
Installed Controls & Smart Systems
- Occupancy Sensor
- Motion Sensor
How the Savings Math Works
Same formula we use on every commercial energy audit, shown openly.
Before
After
Annual Savings
Project Photos
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