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How Much Does a Commercial LED Retrofit Cost in Seattle?
There is no single price, because every building is different. The cost of a commercial LED retrofit depends on how many fixtures you have, what type they are, how hard they are to reach, and how much of the project is eligible for utility incentives. The most accurate answer comes from a lighting audit of your actual building. The factors below explain what moves the number.
What Affects the Price?
Fixture count and type. High-bay warehouse fixtures, office troffers, parking garage lights, and exterior fixtures each have different costs.
Building size and layout. Open floors are faster to retrofit than spaces with high ceilings, tight access, or complicated wiring.
Electrical condition. Older buildings sometimes need electrical work alongside the fixtures.
Lighting controls. Adding occupancy sensors, dimming, or networked controls increases upfront cost and can increase savings.
Installation schedule. After-hours or phased work to avoid disrupting tenants, patients, or staff can affect labor.
Project scope. A full-building retrofit is priced differently than a phased plan that starts with the highest-use areas.
Can Incentives Lower the Cost in Seattle?
Often, yes. Seattle City Light offers energy conservation incentives for commercial retrofit projects, including LED fixtures and networked lighting controls. The utility has advertised a bonus of $25 to $50 per controlled fixture for networked lighting controls, and its Lighting to Go program offers instant discounts on qualified LED products through participating distributors. City Light has also described incentives that can reach up to 70 percent of project cost, with supplemental funding possible for some projects. Businesses served by Puget Sound Energy can ask about PSE's Lighting to Go program.
Terms and eligibility change, and many programs require approval before work begins. Confirm current details with your utility before you sign a contract. We can help you identify which programs may apply to your project.
Start with an audit: Request a lighting audit and quote from EcoLights before you apply for incentives so your project qualifies.
How Fast Does an LED Retrofit Pay Back?
Payback depends on your current fixtures, hours of operation, electricity rates, and incentives. Buildings that run lights for long hours, such as warehouses, parking structures, healthcare, and retail, often see savings sooner, and Seattle's short winter days increase lighting hours. A quote from EcoLights includes estimated savings so you can compare cost against payback.
Why Does Timing Matter for Seattle Buildings?
Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard sets Tier 1 deadlines of June 1, 2027 for buildings from 90,001 to 220,000 square feet and June 1, 2028 for buildings from 50,001 to 90,000 square feet. Tier 2 buildings over 20,000 square feet begin reporting by July 1, 2027, and Seattle's Building Emissions Performance Standard begins benchmarking and reporting in 2027. A lighting upgrade is one common efficiency measure, though it does not satisfy either standard by itself, so talk with a qualified professional about your plan.
How the Quote Process Works
Contact EcoLights. Share your address, building type, size, and current lighting.
Lighting audit. We review your fixtures, hours, and electricity costs.
Quote and savings estimate. You receive a project price, estimated savings, and likely incentives.
Incentive approval. We help you through your utility's approval steps.
Installation. We schedule the work around your operations.
What to Send for the Fastest Quote
Building address and type (office, warehouse, retail, school, healthcare, garage)
Approximate square footage and number of floors
Current lighting type, if known (fluorescent, metal halide, high-pressure sodium)
Operating hours
Your utility (Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy)
Your target timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a commercial LED retrofit cost in Seattle? It depends on fixture count and type, building layout, electrical condition, controls, and incentives. A lighting audit gives a project-specific quote.
Are there rebates for LED lighting in Seattle? Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy both offer lighting incentives. Confirm current amounts and approval rules with your utility before starting work.
Do I need approval before installing LEDs to get an incentive? Many programs require pre-approval. Check with your utility first, and we can walk you through the steps.
Does an LED upgrade satisfy the Clean Buildings Performance Standard? Not by itself. Lighting reduces electricity use and is a common efficiency measure, but compliance depends on your building's overall performance.
How long does installation take? It depends on building size and schedule. Phased installation can keep your operations running.
Request Your Seattle LED Retrofit Quote
Contact EcoLights with your building details and we will schedule a lighting audit, estimate your savings, and give you a clear quote.