Exterior LED Lighting Solutions for Facility Safety and Energy Efficiency

Upgrading your facility’s exterior lighting improves safety, security, and visibility while dramatically reducing energy use and maintenance. Exterior LED lighting solutions deliver consistent light quality with longer lifespans and lower costs.

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Exterior LED Lighting Solutions - Inovis Energy

What Is Exterior LED Lighting?

Exterior LED lighting refers to building-mounted or near-building outdoor lighting that enhances visibility, safety, and security. These systems are essential for illuminating entrances, pathways, loading areas, and building perimeters—especially during low-light hours or inclement weather.

Common fixture types include:

  • Wall packs and building-mounted lights

  • Canopy lights for covered entrances or drive-throughs

  • Security floodlights

  • Step lights and landscape bollards

  • Accent lighting for architectural features or signage

Exterior lighting can be retrofitted 1-for-1 or redesigned to improve uniformity, eliminate dark zones, and meet code requirements.

Why Upgrade Exterior Lighting?

  • Improve nighttime safety for staff, visitors, and tenants

  • Enhance building security and deter trespassing

  • Reduce energy use by 60–80%

  • Extend fixture lifespan and reduce maintenance trips

  • Eliminate dark zones with better light distribution

  • Support lighting codes and LEED exterior lighting credits

  • Qualify for utility lighting and control rebates

How Exterior LED Lighting Works

Exterior lighting retrofits replace outdated HID or fluorescent fixtures with modern, efficient LEDs designed for outdoor environments. Features include:

  • Weatherproof and tamper-resistant housings

  • Directional optics for precision placement

  • Optional sensors for motion or dusk-to-dawn activation

  • Color temperatures suitable for visibility and security (typically 4000K–5000K)

Many buildings benefit from replacing mismatched exterior fixtures with a consistent, uniform solution that improves aesthetics and lighting performance.

How Exterior LED Lighting Reduces Costs

Exterior lighting typically operates from dusk to dawn, making it a significant energy draw. LED fixtures cut wattage by more than half and offer:

  • Lower energy usage (kWh)

  • Reduced re-lamping and maintenance labor

  • Cooler operating temperatures (reducing heat on building envelope)

  • Sensor integration to avoid lighting unoccupied zones

Industries That Benefit from Exterior Lighting Upgrades

Related Facilities

Offices, schools, apartment complexes, industrial sites, retail centers, public buildings, and healthcare campuses—especially those with long overnight lighting needs.

Our Exterior Lighting Upgrade Process

  1. Site Lighting Review – Evaluate current fixture types, spacing, and performance

  2. Fixture Selection – Match optics and output to site-specific safety and usage needs

  3. Control Strategy (Optional) – Incorporate sensors, dimming, or smart scheduling

  4. Design Layout (if needed) – Improve uniformity and address blind spots

  5. Installation – Perform safe, efficient retrofits with minimal disruption

  6. Incentive Management – Apply for utility rebates or compliance documentation

Rebates and Funding for Exterior Lighting Projects

Exterior LED projects typically qualify for:

  • Prescriptive utility rebates based on fixture wattage and hours

  • Custom incentives when paired with controls

  • On-bill repayment or shared-savings models

  • Bundled upgrade programs (lighting, HVAC, controls)

Exterior retrofits often provide fast payback due to long operating hours and high fixture wattage.

Some of Our Completed Exterior LED Lighting Projects

Light the Way to a Safer, More Efficient Exterior

Exterior LED lighting improves visibility, enhances security, and lowers operating costs for your facility. Let’s assess your site and design a solution tailored to your needs.