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When contractors hear “networked lighting controls,” they often picture extra devices, extra wiring, and a commissioning day that turns into a callback. Luminaire-level lighting controls change that equation by moving sensing and control closer to the fixture, then using a wireless network to coordinate behavior across a space. This article shows what luminaire-level lighting control looks like in practice using published AleoBlue case studies, along with a contractor-focused checkli …

In the first article in this series, we looked at how lighting controls evolved from centralized relay panels to room-level control and now to luminaire-level lighting control. Now we move from industry overview to practical application. AleoBlue Wireless Lighting Controls represents a modern approach to networked lighting control. It delivers advanced functionality such as zoning, scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting without relying on centralized relay panels or extensive low …

Lighting controls were once limited to large, high-budget projects. If a building included advanced controls, it likely relied on centralized relay panels, extensive low-voltage wiring, and specialized commissioning. That model still exists, but it no longer defines the market. In 2026, lighting controls are standard across commercial and industrial projects of all sizes. Energy codes require them. Owners expect measurable savings. Wireless technology has removed many of the barriers that …

Commercial lighting retrofits are no longer simple lamp replacements. Today, return on investment is driven by planning, system design, controls, and incentive strategy, not just fixture swaps. The most successful projects combine efficient LED fixtures with the right controls and rebate approach to reduce operating costs and improve long-term performance. Contractors who take a strategic approach can turn lighting into a financial asset for building owners instead of a recurring maintenance lin …

Underlighting can make a space feel dim and unsafe, while overlighting wastes energy and increases glare. For contractors, facility managers, and building owners alike, having a quick way to estimate how many lumens a space needs is useful during early planning. A common rule of thumb is to combine square footage with target foot-candle levels to estimate total light output for a room, warehouse, or office. This guide explains the method, provides practical foot-candle ranges, and shows how to t …

Choosing between high bay and low bay lighting is one of the most common decisions in commercial and industrial projects, and one of the most costly to get wrong. Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, gyms, retail spaces, and storage areas all rely on overhead lighting, but ceiling height and fixture design play a much bigger role than many people realize. When the wrong type of bay light is installed, the result is often uneven illumination, glare, dark spots on the floor, and higher energy cos …

Upgrading lighting in a manufacturing or industrial facility is one of the most impactful ways to improve safety, visibility, and long-term operating efficiency. The right lighting retrofit can dramatically reduce energy use, minimize maintenance costs, and make every workstation more productive. We recently published our new Manufacturing & Industrial Facility Lighting Guide , which explains how different areas of a facility such as production floors, utility rooms, and washdown areas requ …

Lighting projects often come up unexpectedly, whether it is a last-minute replacement, a renovation deadline, or simply the need to brighten up a space fast. That is why we launched QuickShipLights.com, a new lighting store built around one simple idea: make it easy to get great lighting products shipped quickly and free anywhere in the continental United States. Visit QuickShipLights.com Why We Built QuickShipLights.com After years of helping contractors and building owners through RelightDepot …

For years, vapor-tight fixtures have been the go-to solution for tough environments like warehouses, food prep areas, and parking garages. The problem is that most are still difficult to install, complicated to wire for controls, and not always built to survive real-world abuse. The new VTSR 8-Foot Vapor Tight LED Series from Best Lighting Products is designed to change that. With simple installation features, rugged construction, and plug-and-play controls, it gives contractors, facility manage …

BriteSwitch, a utility rebate management company, just published this interesting infographic on the value of the average outdoor lighting rebate by fixture type and light source. The infographic, embedded below, lists the average dollar value for rebates on pole lighting, wall packs, canopy lighting and bollard lighting fixtures based on BriteSwitch's North American Rebate and Incentive Database.  It's interesting to see that LED lighting is the clear winner in terms of rebate dollars offered. …