Commercial Lighting Services
Troy, NY

LED technology has transformed commercial lighting — delivering 50-75% energy savings over traditional fluorescent and HID systems while lasting 50,000+ hours. But here’s what most Troy business owners don’t realize: the fixture is only half the equation. How that fixture interacts with your space’s ceiling height, natural light from those big Victorian windows, and your National Grid rate structure determines whether you’re actually saving money or just swapping one set of problems for another.

George Koletas has designed and installed LED lighting systems in Troy commercial spaces ranging from 800-square-foot Downtown boutiques to 20,000+ square-foot Lansingburgh warehouse facilities. Each project starts with a site-specific lighting analysis — not a cookie-cutter fixture swap. We measure existing light levels, map out task areas, calculate the watts-per-square-foot your space actually needs, and design a system that meets ASHRAE 90.1 energy codes while giving your employees and customers the light quality they need.

Troy’s downtown revitalization has created a boom in storefront lighting upgrades. New restaurants, galleries, and retail shops opening in renovated brownstones need lighting that does double duty — drawing foot traffic from the sidewalk while creating the right interior atmosphere. For River Street restaurants, that means dimmable LED pendants over dining areas, bright task lighting in prep kitchens, and exterior accent lighting that makes your facade stand out after dark. We work with Troy Building Department on any permit requirements and coordinate with your general contractor during buildout.

Office lighting is a different challenge. Troy’s older office buildings — especially the multi-story properties around Monument Square and along Broadway — often run decades-old fluorescent troffers that flicker, hum, and waste energy. A full LED troffer retrofit typically pays for itself within 18-24 months through reduced National Grid bills alone. Add occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting controls, and you’ll cut lighting energy use by 60-80%. We handle the National Grid commercial rebate paperwork too, which can offset 20-30% of your project cost.

Parking lot and exterior lighting matters for every Troy commercial property. Between early winter darkness (4:30 PM sunsets by December) and the security concerns that come with any urban environment, well-designed exterior LED lighting protects your customers, your employees, and your liability exposure. We install pole-mounted LED fixtures, wall packs, bollard lights, and landscape lighting with photocell controls that adjust automatically. For Troy properties with shared parking — common in the Downtown and Eastside neighborhoods — we design lighting that covers your area without creating glare or light trespass onto adjacent properties.

Emergency and exit lighting is non-negotiable for Troy commercial properties. The Troy Building Department inspects these systems, and failures mean violations. Koletas Electric installs battery-backed emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs that meet 2023 NEC requirements, then includes them in our commercial maintenance program so they’re tested and documented on schedule.

Troy also has a growing number of temporary power needs — the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, outdoor events at Riverfront Park, and seasonal pop-up retail all need safe, code-compliant temporary lighting and power distribution. George Koletas handles temporary power installations with the same licensed attention that goes into permanent commercial work. No extension cord daisy chains, no overloaded circuits.

Every commercial lighting project from Koletas Electric includes a detailed proposal with fixture specs, energy calculations, projected ROI, and a clear timeline. George personally oversees installation — no subcontractors. Call 518-406-6021 to schedule a free lighting assessment for your Troy commercial property.