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Lock In LED Rebates Before They're GoneColorado's fluorescent ban is shrinking rebate dollars and tightening compliance deadlines. Upgrade now, before the savings disappear.

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Beat Colorado's Lighting Deadlines & Capture Rebates While They Last

Fluorescent fixtures are being phased out of the Colorado market right now, and the rebates tied to replacing them are disappearing just as fast. At the same time, Energize Denver, Boulder’s Performance Ordinance, and the statewide Building Performance Standard are enforcing real deadlines, with fines reaching up to $5,000 a month for buildings that don’t act.

Mac Electric handles the heavy lifting on both sides: the physical retrofit and the rebate paperwork, start to finish. Whether you operate an office, warehouse, industrial site, or parking facility, we get your lighting upgraded and your compliance squared away with minimal disruption to your operations.

Energy-Saving Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Spaces

LED retrofit services that elevate your entire operation.

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Commercial LED Lighting Retrofits

Upgrade outdated fluorescent, HID, and incandescent systems with modern LED fixtures that use up to 75% less energy and require far less maintenance.

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Warehouse & Industrial LED Retrofits

Illuminate high-bay and low-bay environments with durable, high-output LED fixtures that improve safety and operational efficiency.

Parking Garage & Parking Lot LED Retrofits

Enhance nighttime safety and reduce energy use with long-lasting, weather-resistant LED lighting for outdoor and covered parking facilities.

From Audit to Install, We Handle the Heavy Lifting

LED retrofits deliver immediate performance improvements and long-term energy savings without disrupting your operations. Our team manages the entire process from the initial lighting audit and system design to installation and responsible fixture recycling—engineered for safety, reliability, and full compliance with applicable energy standards.

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Why Waiting Could Cost You More

Every month you wait, two things get more expensive: there are fewer fluorescent fixtures and rebate dollars left, and you’re closer to a compliance deadline. Colorado’s 2025 fluorescent ban (HB23-1161) and shrinking utility rebates mean retrofitting later costs more than retrofitting now. Mac Electric can get your retrofit scheduled before either deadline hits.

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Smarter Lighting Starts with Mac Electric

It’s more than changing out lights. It’s transforming how your business uses energy.

Mac Electric creates brighter, safer, and more efficient environments for Colorado companies, supporting lasting energy savings and a more sustainable future. Every LED retrofit reflects our commitment to integrity, open communication, and safety above all else.

What You Can Expect:

Turnkey project management from audit to installation
Guidance on Efficiency Works and other rebate programs
Energy-Saving Solutions tailored to your building
Safe, code-compliant installations by LED retrofit specialists
Smart technology and controls for greater efficiency

Explore Our LED Retrofit Projects Across Colorado

See how organizations across the Front Range have reduced energy costs, improved visibility, and modernized their facilities with Mac Electric.

Novartis — Longmont, CO

Facility Type: Pharmaceutical Campus
Nearly 400,000 sq. ft. interior & exterior LED retrofit
55–75% energy reduction across multiple buildings
$236,000+ in Efficiency Works rebates captured

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Premier Members Credit Union — Broomfield, CO

Facility Type: Office / Financial Institution
898 LED fixtures with smart lighting controls
Just over 3-year payback
26.85% internal rate of return

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Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Facility Type: Nonprofit / Animal Care Facility
65% reduction in energy use
$69,000 in annual energy savings
Brighter, safer spaces for staff and animals

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Everything You Want to Know About LED Retrofits

Get familiar with the process, savings, & technology.

How do business LED lighting incentives and rebates actually work?

Rebates can significantly reduce the upfront cost of an LED lighting retrofit, and in many cases, they account for a large portion of the total project savings. In Colorado, commercial lighting incentives are commonly offered through Efficiency Works and Xcel Energy’s Commercial Lighting Rebates, with rebate amounts based on fixture type, wattage reduction, and overall energy savings.

At Mac Electric, we don’t just guide you through the process; we manage it entirely for you. From application paperwork to utility coordination and rebate submission, our team handles everything from start to finish. Rebates are applied directly to your project, paid to Mac Electric, and reflected on your invoice so you don’t have to spend time tracking forms, timelines, or approvals.

The result: no extra work, no confusion, and no delays—just lower project costs and faster payback.

Will an LED lighting retrofit help meet Colorado's building performance requirements?

Yes, and depending on where your building is located, you may already need to comply. Colorado has three major performance ordinances, and LED retrofits are one of the fastest ways to meet all of them:

Statewide Building Performance Standard — buildings over 50,000 sq. ft. must reduce emissions 7% by 2026 and 20% by 2030. Fines up to $5,000/month.
Energize Denver — buildings 5,000–24,999 sq. ft. must convert 90%+ of lighting to LED, with deadlines that began Dec. 2025 and continue through 2027 based on building size. Fines up to $1.60/sq. ft.
Boulder’s Performance Ordinance — required upgrades by 2021–2025. If your Boulder property hasn’t completed this, you may be accruing fines of up to $1,000/day right now.

Lighting makes up about 20% of a building’s energy use, making it the highest-impact place to start. We design retrofits that meet your specific deadline and keep operations running smoothly.

Can you retrofit specialty areas like high-bay spaces or outdoor lots?

Absolutely. High-bay industrial areas, loading docks, cold storage spaces, and outdoor parking lots often benefit the most from a lighting upgrade because they require consistent, high-output illumination. We can create commercial LED lighting retrofit solutions specifically engineered for these challenging environments, ensuring reliable performance, lower energy use, and safer, more evenly lit spaces.

How long does a typical commercial LED lighting retrofit take?

Project timelines are shaped by factors like facility size, fixture count, and operational hours, but most commercial LED retrofits move faster than people expect. Our team works efficiently and plans the installation around your workflow to keep downtime to a minimum. After we complete your lighting audit, we provide a clear, predictable schedule so you know exactly what to expect from start to finish.

What’s the expected return on investment for a commercial LED upgrade?

Most businesses see a strong ROI because LED lighting reduces both energy use and maintenance costs. Between lower utility bills, fewer bulb replacements, and available LED lighting incentives for businesses, many organizations recover their investment faster than they think. We review your energy usage during the audit and help you understand what kind of long-term savings your facility can expect from a turnkey LED retrofit solution.

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Smarter energy starts with Mac Electric.

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