Lithia Motors, the third-largest automotive dealer group in the United States, partnered with Pacific Energy Concepts™ (PEC) to modernize lighting across its national dealership portfolio. At MINI Cooper of Portland, PEC completed a high-efficiency LED lighting retrofit in response to Oregon’s fluorescent lighting ban. The upgrade improved lighting performance throughout the dealership while delivering 95,594 kWh in annual energy savings and $12,428 in yearly cost reduction.
Lighting Upgrades Across One of America’s Largest Dealership Networks
Lithia Motors operates one of the largest automotive dealership networks in the United States, with locations spanning a wide range of building types and operational environments.
From showroom floors and customer areas to expansive outdoor sales lots and service departments, dealership facilities depend on reliable, high-quality lighting to support daily operations and present vehicles at their best.
Pacific Energy Concepts™ has become a trusted energy partner in this effort, delivering more than 300 lighting and energy efficiency projects for Lithia Motors nationwide. These projects help Lithia modernize its facilities while improving energy performance and navigating evolving energy regulations.
One example of this collaboration is the MINI Cooper of Portland dealership in Oregon.
Navigating Oregon’s Fluorescent Lighting Ban
Oregon’s statewide fluorescent lighting ban is driving many commercial facilities to transition away from legacy fluorescent systems.
For automotive dealerships, lighting upgrades must do more than meet regulatory requirements. Facilities rely on bright, consistent lighting to enhance vehicle presentation, support technician work in service areas, and maintain safe environments for customers and employees.
Lithia Motors needed a solution that would ensure compliance while maintaining lighting quality and minimizing operational disruption.
Delivering a High-Performance LED Lighting Upgrade
Pacific Energy Concepts™ delivered a comprehensive LED lighting retrofit at MINI Cooper of Portland.
As with other Lithia Motors projects, PEC managed the project through a turnkey delivery approach, supporting system design, implementation, and coordination to ensure the project aligned with the dealership’s operational needs and Oregon’s lighting regulations.
Built for Long-Term Reliability and Performance
LED technology provides significantly longer lifespans than traditional fluorescent lighting, reducing maintenance demands and lowering the frequency of fixture replacements.
For dealerships operating long hours across multiple facility areas, this durability helps ensure consistent lighting performance while reducing operational disruptions.
By implementing LED upgrades across multiple facilities, Lithia Motors continues to improve energy performance while standardizing lighting quality across its portfolio.
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