What’s Next for Your Customers in Lighting? Lighting Control!

Submitted by Border States Electric

Innovations in LED lighting have made most headlines recently. From lamp (bulb) replacements to ornate decorative LED fixtures, LED has taken over and continues to innovate rapidly. The next consideration is control of the new lighting. Controls take efficiency and energy savings to the next level. Beyond that, they can increase comfort, help manage energy consumption and integrate with other critical building mechanical systems.

Key manufacturers like Lutron, Acuity, Leviton, Legrand, Hubbell and more are working hard to introduce residential and commercial lighting control products to satisfy the growing market. Xcel Energy has even added an “Efficiency Controls” program for lighting control rebates.

The global smart lighting market is expected to reach an estimated $17.7 billion by 2022.  (Source: Cision PR Newswire)

As awareness grows and affordability quickens payoff, are you thinking about what customers will want and demand in the future when it comes to lighting control?

Category cable and Wi-Fi devices are starting to replace traditional pipe, wire and switches. Be sure you are up-to-speed on the technology and customer demands—they are getting educated on it, too! Climate control, automated window coverings, music, voice control with the lighting control already resonate with them. Whether it is a homeowner who wants room scenes or building engineer looking for fully automated building control, be sure you are prepared to address the needs of educated consumers.  

A proactive approach is necessary in this rapidly evolving technology environment. It can be challenging to keep up, so challenge your distributor partners to help. Key manufacturer training is available for installers and end-users from all of the key manufacturers. Distributors are the perfect liaison and have trained specialists for contractors, builders and facility operators to lean on. They are your resource and can help you bridge the knowledge gap between manufacturer and end-user.

For more information or to schedule “controls” training, email: [email protected]