1. Initial Lighting Audit
– Conduct a full on-site photometric and fixture audit.
– Document existing luminaires, wattages, mounting heights, beam distributions, voltage compatibility, and control systems.
– Identify retrofit opportunities using LED luminaires, high-efficacy drivers, advanced optics, and networked lighting controls.
– Evaluate lumen depreciation, colour rendering (CRI), correlated colour temperature (CCT), and fixture degradation.
2. Researching Retrofit Options & Provincial Incentives
– Review product catalogues, DLC-listed luminaires, and high-performance retrofit kits.
– Assess ROI, payback period, and energy savings using load calculations and operating-hour profiles.
– Identify incentive programs across all 10 provinces.
Provincial Incentives
- Ontario
- – Save on Energy Retrofit Program (IESO)
– IESO-RETRO-2024, ON-LED-INCENTIVE
- British Columbia
- – BC Hydro Energy-Efficient Lighting Incentives
– BCH-ELI-2024, BC-RETROFIT-LIGHTING
– https://bchydro.com
– https://betterbuildingsbc.ca
- Alberta
- – Alberta Energy Savings for Business Program
– AB-ESB-2024, AB-LIGHTING-RETRO
– https://efficiencyalberta.ca
- Saskatchewan
- – SaskPower Commercial Energy Optimization Program
– SK-CEOP-2024, SK-LIGHTING-INCENTIVE
- Manitoba
- – Efficiency Manitoba Business Lighting Program
– MB-BLP-2024, MB-RETROFIT-LIGHTING
- Quebec
- – Hydro-Québec Efficient Solutions Program
– QC-HQ-ESP-2024, QC-LUMIERE-EFFICACE
- New Brunswick
- – NB Power Commercial Energy Efficiency Program
– NB-CEEP-2024, NB-LIGHTING-RETRO
- Nova Scotia
- – Efficiency Nova Scotia Business Lighting Solutions
– NS-BLS-2024, NS-LIGHTING-INCENTIVE
- Prince Edward Island
- – PEI Energy Efficiency Equipment Rebates
– PEI-EEER-2024, PEI-LIGHTING-RETRO
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- – TakeCharge NL Business Efficiency Program
– NL-BEP-2024, NL-LIGHTING-INCENTIVE
Energy Savings & Incentive Comparison Across Provinces.
3. Proposal Development
– Prepare a detailed proposal including fixture schedules, photometric layouts, ROI analysis, and incentive estimates.
– Illustrate Mercury Lighting’s strong coordination and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Project Approval & Pre‑Installation Planning
– Finalize fixture selections, control strategies, and installation sequencing.
– Coordinate delivery logistics and staging of luminaires to the job site.
– Secure access permits for lifts, mall access, or restricted areas when required.
5. Installation & Execution
– Engage a certified, highly experienced electrician with strong lighting references.
– Installation may span multiple days or months depending on scope.
– Replace luminaires, drivers, emergency lighting components, and controls as required.
– Conduct commissioning, aiming, and control programming.
– Maintain continuous communication with property managers, facility teams, and tenants.
6. Post‑Retrofit Review & Client Feedback
– Perform final walkthrough and quality assurance checks.
– Validate energy savings and lighting performance.
– Request client feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
7. Examples of Successful Mercury Lighting Retrofits
– Scotiabank Tower: LED upgrade for a commercial office building with improved uniformity and reduced energy consumption.
– Calvin Klein: Retrofit for a retail environment enhancing visual merchandising and reducing maintenance costs.
Mercury Lighting has a history and success across Canada as an experienced national lighting solution provider to various markets – National Retail, Commercial Portfolios, Retirement Homes, Multi-Res Portfolios, as well as Auto Dealerships.
Reach out to sales@mercurylighting.com for additional tools and assistance.
