Emily Cieszynski (15 posts)
App-Based Color-Tuning Lights Tutorial [Video]
Check out this step by step tutorial on how to use the app-based wall controls for the Casambi color-tuning lighting system that Retrofit Lighting & Design installed in a school district.
July 12, 2023
2023 Xcel Energy Rebates in Minnesota
Upgrading your lighting this year? Download the 2023 Xcel Energy LED Rebate Guide. Xcel Energy offers rebates that can help reduce the cost of your next lighting project.
April 3, 2023
Xcel Energy 2023 Energy Efficient Partner Award
We are proud to announce that The Retrofit Companies, Inc. is a recipient of the Xcel Energy’s 2023 Energy Efficient Partner Award!
March 14, 2023
Prairie Island Ice Arena- Lighting Upgrade [Video]
A lighting upgrade at Prairie Island Ice Arena created maintenance savings, energy savings, and improved light quality.
December 28, 2022
5 Tips to Help Your Business Go Green!
Sustainability and green business practices are becoming increasingly important to customers. Check out our 5 tips to help your business go green!
December 12, 2022
Why Should You Replace Your Metal Halides with LED Lights?
Making the switch from metal halides to LED can create huge energy savings and improved light quality.
November 16, 2022
Benefits of having LED Exterior Lighting during the Winter
Extreme weather and dark days make exterior lighting extra important during the winters, especially in Minnesota.
October 31, 2022
A New Wave of Customer Needs: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is the new way businesses are staying caught up with evolving customer needs. Not only are EV charging stations becoming a new standard for customers with electric vehicles, but the charging stations can also benefit the businesses installing them.
September 6, 2022
Why Shop Women-Owned? Powerful Benefits to Partnering with a WOSB
Did you know we are certified women-owned?! We are apart of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council!
August 24, 2022
Jerry Gamble Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities- Lighting Project (with Video!)
Retrofit Lighting & Design upgraded the exterior lighting & interior lighting at the Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities. We were able to improve the lighting quality and create a better environment for the kids, while also lowering the energy costs for the building. This upgrade created a $7,000 a year savings on an energy basis!
August 9, 2022
Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities Lighting Upgrade Sneak Peek (Video)
Retrofit Lighting & Design upgraded the exterior lighting & interior lighting at the Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities! The costs for this project were cut in half through rebates, grants, and partnerships. We were able to not only improve the lighting quality and create a better environment for the kids, but also lower the energy costs for the building.
July 27, 2022
Double Bonus Rebate Dollars on Tubes for Limited Time!
Xcel is now offering double bonus rebate dollars on tubes for a limited time! If you have been thinking about upgrading your tube lighting, now is the time!
July 22, 2022
25% Bonus Rebates for LED Tubes Now Available!
The One-Stop Efficiency Shop, sponsored by Xcel Energy, is now offering 25% more in rebates for LED tubes alongside their existing bonus rebates for interior DLC and DLC Premium fixtures.
July 11, 2022
Retrofit Electric – Sneak Peek of AMR Warehouse Project!
We’re not just doing lighting anymore! Check out our Retrofit Electric crew at work on an office-buildout project at the Advanced Masonry Restoration (AMR) Warehouse in St. Paul, MN!
July 7, 2022
Xcel Energy 2022 Energy Efficient Partner Award
We are thrilled to announce that The Retrofit Companies, Inc. is a recipient of the Xcel Energy’s 2022 Energy Efficient Partner Award.
June 30, 2022