How Much Can I Really Save with LED Lighting Solutions?

Brian Lawrence
Feb 12
2 min read

Updated: Jun 19

*Bright LED lights illuminate a spacious storage facility, highlighting its structural design and organized materials.*

Upgrading to LED lighting solutions isn’t just a flashy trend. It’s a proven way to slash your facility’s energy bills by 70–80% and dramatically cut maintenance costs.

Here’s how the numbers stack up, and why partnering with Renovo makes all the difference:

LED Lighting Means Dramatic Energy Savings

LEDs convert more than 90% of their electricity into light, compared to just 10–20% for incandescents and 20–30% for fluorescents. In practical terms, a 100,000-sq-ft facility can cut lighting-related electricity use by up to 75% overnight, translating into savings that flow straight to your bottom line.

Maintenance & Labor Reductions

A standard incandescent bulb lasts about 1,000 hours, and fluorescents about 8,000 hours. LED lighting solutions routinely achieve 50,000+ hours, meaning you replace bulbs 80–90% less often. For large buildings, that translates into thousands of dollars saved in ladder time, service calls, and disposal fees every year.

Ready to see your own savings? Contact Renovo today for a complimentary assessment and custom LED Lighting Installation plan that transforms your energy spend into profit.

Renovo LED Lighting Case Study: Southeastern School District

A 14-building district invested $2.34 million in an LED retrofit and secured a $78,000 utility rebate. Over 10 years they achieved:

70% annual energy savings
$8.82 million cumulative cost reduction
$1.3 million positive cash flow in a 5-year lease
$6.26 million net gain over a decade

Because Renovo handled both the LED lighting installation and in-house financing with $0 out-of-pocket, the district enjoyed six-figure ROI year after year.

Rapid Payback with LED Lighting Incentives

Utility rebates can cover up to 75% of upfront fixture costs and federal tools—like the IRS Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation—can offset another 30% or more in Year 1.

Renovo’s turnkey approach aligns payments to your actual energy savings, so you often start saving from Day 1—frequently with no upfront expense.

Why Partner with Renovo for LED Lighting Solutions?

Single-Source Simplicity: From free assessments and design to rebates, installation, and ongoing maintenance, Renovo manages every step—no vendor juggling.
Deep Expertise: Our 50+ years of combined experience and preferred utility partnerships ensure you maximize incentives and compliance.
Flexible Financing: We structure payments around your energy savings, eliminating capital barriers and delivering immediate cash flow.
Planet-Forward Impact: LED retrofits reduce carbon emissions, lower heat gain, and eliminate hazardous waste—empowering you to lead sustainable change.