LightNOW recently published a guest post by Tom Shearer, Commercial Business Development Manager, Lutron Electronics, that makes the case for including lighting controls in upgrade projects, powered by wireless communication.
In the article:
Retrofit Opportunity: Existing commercial buildings—many still using inefficient fluorescent lighting—represent a major market opportunity for lighting upgrades, especially as fluorescent lamps are phased out due to bans and manufacturer discontinuation. First-generation LED systems represent a similar major opportunity for upgrades.
Wireless Advantage: Wireless lighting control systems simplify retrofits by avoiding the need for new wiring, reducing installation time, cost, and occupant disruption while improving building performance and energy efficiency.
Energy Codes & Sustainability: Wireless systems facilitate compliance with increasingly strict energy codes (e.g., daylight harvesting, zone control) and enhance sustainability by enabling easy adjustments and data-driven optimization.
Future-Ready Systems: Cloud-connected wireless platforms can receive software updates, optimize performance over time, and ensure long-term adaptability—making understanding and implementing wireless control essential for lighting professionals.
Click here to read it.
