How LED Retrofits Are Cutting Energy Bills by 60% in Sydney Commercial Buildings
After completing over 500 commercial LED retrofit projects since 2008, we've gathered comprehensive data on the real-world energy savings our clients achieve. The results consistently exceed expectations.
The Numbers
Office lighting retrofits typically deliver 55-65% energy savings with a 2-3 year payback. Car park lighting sees 60-70% savings with payback in under 2.5 years. Fire stair lighting is even better — 70-80% savings with payback often under 2 years.
These aren't theoretical figures. They're measured results from buildings across Sydney's CBD and greater metro area.
Beyond Energy: The Full Picture
Energy savings are just the beginning. LED luminaires deliver additional financial benefits that are often overlooked in the initial assessment.
Traditional fluorescent tubes require replacement every 15,000-20,000 hours. Our commercial LED products are rated for 50,000+ hours — that's over 11 years of continuous operation. For building managers, this means dramatically fewer lamp replacements, no ballast failures (LEDs don't use ballasts), and significantly less waste going to landfill.
There's also the compliance angle. Modern LED luminaires meet current Australian Standards out of the box. Many older fluorescent installations no longer comply with AS/NZS 1680 for interior lighting or AS 2293 for emergency lighting. A retrofit solves both the energy and compliance problems in one go.
Case Study: 126 Phillip Street
When Investa Property Group approached us to upgrade the fire stair and car park lighting at 126 Phillip Street, the existing fluorescent system was consuming significant energy and requiring constant maintenance attention.
After our LED retrofit, the building achieved a 68% reduction in lighting energy consumption, zero maintenance calls in the first 3 years, full compliance with AS 2293 emergency lighting standards, and improved light levels in car parks that enhanced tenant safety.
That project marked the beginning of a 10-year partnership with Investa across their portfolio.
What a Retrofit Looks Like
Every commercial LED upgrade starts with a site assessment. We measure existing light levels, energy consumption, and identify the highest-impact areas for improvement. From there, we provide a detailed proposal with expected savings, payback timeline, and a scope of works.
Most office floor retrofits can be completed outside business hours with minimal disruption to tenants.
Request a free lighting assessment to see what savings are possible for your building.