Commercial Lighting Installation in Arlington, TX
Licensed electrical contractors specializing in commercial LED lighting installation, retrofits, and energy upgrades for warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and parking facilities throughout Arlington and the DFW Metroplex.
Commercial Lighting Services in Arlington
Warehouse & Industrial Lighting
Arlington's Great Southwest Industrial District and the I-20 corridor house some of the largest distribution and manufacturing facilities in the DFW Metroplex. We install and retrofit LED high-bay lighting systems for warehouses from 10,000 to 500,000+ square feet. Our high-bay solutions use 150W–240W LED fixtures that replace 400W–1000W HID lamps, cutting energy consumption by 50–70% while improving light uniformity and color rendering across your entire floor area.
View warehouse lighting fixtures →Office & Professional Lighting
From the professional offices along Cooper Street to the commercial developments near the University of Texas at Arlington, we design and install office lighting systems that meet ASHRAE 90.1 energy standards while creating productive, comfortable work environments. Our packages include recessed LED troffers, architectural downlights, linear suspended fixtures, and tunable-white systems with DALI dimming and daylight harvesting controls.
View office lighting solutions →Parking Lot & Exterior Lighting
Arlington's climate demands exterior fixtures built for sustained high-heat operation — summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, and LED drivers need to be rated for 50°C+ ambient or you'll see premature failure. We install pole-mounted LED area lights, full-cutoff wall packs, bollard lighting, and security fixtures. All exterior installations comply with Arlington's dark-sky lighting ordinances.
View exterior lighting fixtures →LED Retrofit & Energy Upgrades
Already have working fixtures but paying too much in electricity? Our LED retrofit program replaces the internals of your existing fixtures — same housing, new technology. Retrofit projects cost 30–50% less than full replacements and deliver the same energy savings. We handle the complete Oncor rebate application process, which can offset 15–30% of your project cost.
View energy compliance & rebate info →Why Arlington Properties Need Specialized Commercial Lighting
Local Building Codes and Permits
The City of Arlington enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) for all commercial electrical work. Every commercial lighting installation requires an electrical permit from the Arlington Building Inspections department. Permit processing typically takes 5–10 business days for standard commercial lighting projects. Our team handles the entire permit process as part of every project scope.
For new commercial construction, Arlington requires compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which sets maximum lighting power density (LPD) requirements by building type. Office spaces are capped at 0.82 watts per square foot, retail at 1.06 W/sq ft, and warehouses at 0.66 W/sq ft.
Climate Considerations
Arlington's climate creates specific demands for both interior and exterior lighting installations. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F with high humidity, which accelerates degradation of improperly rated exterior fixtures. We specify LED drivers rated for 50°C+ ambient operation and housings with IP65 minimum ratings for all exterior applications.
Arlington also sits in a severe weather corridor — hail, high winds, and thunderstorms are regular occurrences from March through June. Exterior fixtures need to be impact-rated (IK08 minimum for exposed locations), and pole-mounted fixtures should be specified with breakaway fuse bases to prevent pole damage in high-wind events.
Arlington's Commercial Districts
Entertainment District
The area surrounding AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field includes hotels, restaurants, retail, and mixed-use developments. Lighting here balances visibility and aesthetics while meeting dark-sky requirements. Facade lighting, parking garage illumination, and pedestrian-scale fixtures are common project types.
Great Southwest Industrial District
One of the largest industrial parks in the southern United States. Warehouse and distribution lighting is the primary need — high-bay LED fixtures, dock lighting, exterior security lighting, and parking lot illumination. Many facilities still run 30-year-old HID fixtures consuming 3x the energy of modern LEDs.
I-20 Commercial Corridor
A mix of manufacturing, logistics, and flex-space facilities. Ceiling heights range from 16 feet in older flex spaces to 36+ feet in modern cross-dock facilities. This height variation means every project needs a custom fixture specification.
Cooper Street / UTA Area
Professional offices, medical facilities, and university-adjacent properties. Lighting requirements lean toward architectural quality — recessed downlights, indirect linear fixtures, and tunable-white systems that support different activities throughout the day.
Oncor Utility Rebates in Arlington
Oncor Electric Delivery serves the Arlington area and operates one of the most generous commercial lighting rebate programs in Texas.
Prescriptive Rebates
Interior LED troffers replacing fluorescent: $25–$50/fixture. High-bay LED replacing HID: $50–$100/fixture. Exterior LED replacing HID: $40–$75/fixture.
Custom Rebates
Calculated based on actual energy savings: $0.05–$0.12 per annual kWh saved. A 50,000 sq ft warehouse retrofit saving 200,000 kWh/year can earn $10,000–$24,000 in custom rebates.
Oncor rebate applications must be submitted and approved before installation begins. We handle the entire application process at no additional cost.
Get a Free Lighting Audit in Arlington
We'll survey your property, measure existing light levels, calculate projected savings from an LED upgrade, and handle the Oncor rebate application — all before you make any commitment.
Or email us directly: quotes@echelonlighting.com
Frequently Asked Questions: Commercial Lighting in Arlington, TX
What commercial lighting services does Echelon provide in Arlington, TX?
Echelon Lighting provides complete commercial lighting installation, LED retrofits, warehouse high-bay lighting, parking lot lighting, office lighting upgrades, exterior and security lighting, and lighting controls installation throughout Arlington and the DFW Metroplex. All work is performed by licensed electrical contractors and permitted through the City of Arlington.
Does Arlington require permits for commercial lighting work?
Yes. The City of Arlington Building Inspections department requires electrical permits for all commercial lighting installations and modifications. Texas has adopted the 2023 NEC, and all commercial electrical work must be performed by a licensed contractor.
Are there energy rebates for commercial LED upgrades in Arlington?
Yes. Oncor Electric Delivery serves the Arlington area and offers prescriptive and custom rebates for commercial LED upgrades. Interior fixture replacements qualify for $25–$75 per fixture, and custom projects can receive $0.05–$0.12 per annual kWh saved.
What areas near Arlington does Echelon Lighting serve?
Echelon serves all of Arlington plus surrounding DFW communities including Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Kennedale, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, and the broader Tarrant County and Dallas County commercial districts.
How quickly can Echelon start a commercial lighting project in Arlington?
Most Arlington projects move from initial site survey to installation start within 3–5 weeks, depending on fixture lead times and permit processing. Emergency lighting repairs and simple retrofit projects can often begin within 1–2 weeks.