LED LIGHTING RETROFIT

California Dealerships Are Leaving Money on The Table

Client Success Story

South Bay Ford

“One of the best-lit dealerships in California.”

South Bay Ford owner Gary Premeaux worked with Pacific Energy Concepts™ (PEC) on a full LED lighting and controls upgrade and described the company as “exceptional from start to finish.” After evaluating several contractors through a competitive bid process, South Bay Ford selected PEC for delivering “the strongest overall value” through the best combination of rebate strategy, financing, project quality, and pricing. The project results included:

  • $125,000 utility rebate secured
  • Approximately $167,000 in annual energy savings
  • Roughly $10,000 per year eliminated in lighting maintenance costs
  • 0% cash flow positive financing
  • Zero out-of-pocket capital expense
  • 36-month ROI achieved

Premeaux also highlighted PEC’s advanced lighting control system, which improved visibility, safety, and security across the dealership property while helping transform South Bay Ford into “one of the best-lit dealerships in California.”

Act Now: Why California Dealerships Need LED Lighting

Between aggressive state mandates and skyrocketing utility rates, legacy lighting is a liability you can no longer afford.

SKYROCKETING UTILITY RATES

California has some of the highest commercial electricity rates in the nation. PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E rates continue to rise annually, eating directly into your operating margins.

TITLE 24 COMPLIANCE

California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24) are strictly enforced. Failing to upgrade or meeting code during renovations exposes you to massive fines and delays.

VANISHING REBATE PROGRAMS

Utility companies are offering massive cash incentives to offset peak grid load, but these rebate pools drain quickly every fiscal year. Wait, and you fund the upgrade entirely out-of-pocket.

Turn-key Partner from end to end

We take care of it all; from the initial photometric audit to cutting through California’s complicated rebate process. You focus on running your dealership; we’ll handle the lighting.

Investment-Grade Audit

We perform a comprehensive, investment-grade audit tailored for automotive dealerships, evaluating energy usage and lighting performance across your showroom, service bays, lot, and back-of-house areas. Our team identifies Title 24 compliance gaps and delivers clear, data-driven ROI projections that factor in rebates, energy savings, and long-term maintenance, giving you a confident path forward.

Custom Design & RebateS

Our team develops a custom lighting design tailored to your dealership’s showroom, service areas, and lot—balancing performance, aesthetics, and efficiency. At the same time, our rebate specialists handle the entire incentive process, securing every available dollar from PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E. The result is a streamlined upgrade that looks great, performs better, and maximizes your financial return.

Zero-Disruption Install

Our specialized crews work around your dealership’s schedule, completing installations during off-hours to avoid any impact on your sales floor or service operations. From showroom to service bays to lot lighting, we ensure a smooth, efficient upgrade with zero disruption to your day-to-day business.

Drive Sales Power Service

 60-80%

Reduction in lighting energy costs

$0 DOWN

Out-of-pocket with PEC Capital financing

292+

Automotive projects completed by PEC

THE SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE

Sell Cars, Not Shadows

Your showroom is a stage. Yellowing, uneven fluorescent or HID lighting distorts paint colors and dulls chrome. High-CRI LED lighting renders vehicles exactly as the manufacturer intended, creating a premium buying environment.

SERVICE BAY PRODUCTIVITY

Bright Bays, Better Work

Poor lighting in service bays leads to technician fatigue, diagnostic errors, and safety hazards. Commercial LED fixtures provide shadow-free, daylight-balanced illumination that keeps your service department running efficiently and safely.

 

About PEC

We help businesses implement high-impact energy solutions, including LED lighting upgrades, EV charging infrastructure, and smart energy monitoring systems.

Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, we’ve supported more than 5,000 businesses across North America, from national brands like IKEA, Alaska Airlines, and Costco; improving efficiency, reducing energy waste, and advancing sustainability goals.

As a turnkey partner, we manage every step of the process from designing solutions tailored to your goals to securing rebates and funding, and delivering streamlined installations completed on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to your operations.

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