Demystifying Fluorescent Retrofits: Helping Clients Upgrade Fluorescent Lighting While Preserving Existing Fixtures

This course equips lighting professionals to become trusted advisors in the post-fluorescent era of smart building control. Attendees will learn how to assess lighting and system upgrades, from fluorescent to LED, while considering sustainability and code compliance. The course covers both wired and wireless solutions, with an emphasis on maximizing the value of technology upgrades in the post-pandemic economy. Participants will explore strategies to help clients invest in their spaces for the long term, including feature additions like shading systems, ultimately enhancing both energy efficiency and workplace productivity.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of commercial lighting and lighting control is recommended

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to become a trusted advisor for guiding clients effectively through the transition to smart building control systems in the post-fluorescent era.
• Learn how to assess lighting upgrades, including the transition from fluorescent to LED, while considering sustainability and fixture types.
• Survey and analyze lighting systems for code compliance and feature enhancements, including understanding the current system’s use and identifying necessary changes.
• Explore and implement strategies to leverage advancements in lighting technology to benefit clients, emphasizing long-term investment opportunities and enhancements such as automated shading systems.