Industry data indicates that lighting can consume up to 20% of a convenience stores electrical energy load. Secondly, the selection of improper fixture designs will present additional operational challenges to a convenience store operator. Some of these can include:

• Excessive maintenance fees.
• Reduction in product merchandizing impact.
• Site safety impressions. Well illuminated gas canopy’s for example, draw more customers.

As retrofitters, we need to consider all of the above – plus energy efficiency. Some say it’s easy to generate energy savings within lighting replacement programs. We would agree, providing we assure our client’s will attain the proper light levels specific to each application. We are fluent in fluorescent, HID (metal halide), Induction and LED. In our world of satisfying client’s, there is no one size fits all mentality. It is not uncommon to recommend a combination of fixture deigns.

For example: comparing LED gas canopy fixtures with induction solutions is a good review, especially where moisture & heat are installation considerations. Both are excellent technologies when properly applied.

We support the following applications within convenience store applications: –

• LED refrigerated case lighting (Doors & Horizontal applications).
• Exterior signage upgrade kits.
• Walk in case areas.
• Retail area store display areas.
• Gas canopy fixtures.
• Trougher lighting upgrades (T12 conversion kits).
• Strip lighting upgrades (T12 conversion kits).
• Spots for accent lighting.
• Exterior wall packs & site lighting packages. LED exit signs.