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Retail Lighting: Small Business Owners Support Each Other During Pandemic (Video)
TRC supports a local small business in Owatonna, MN with improved retail lighting, finding the best options for their budget, excellent rebates from local utilities, and huge savings during a tough time for businesses both small and large.
August 7, 2020![Germ killing lights that sanitize and disinfect, The Retrofit Companies, Inc. Twin Cities, Minnesota](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Germ-Killing-Lights-Featured-Image.png)
Lights that Kill Germs: Do They Really Work?
Sanitizing through light: LEDs and UVs meet the desperate needs of sanitizing options beyond chemicals, hand-washing and mask-wearing.
July 27, 2020![Iowa energy rebates increase by 50% starting July 1st, The Retrofit Companies, Inc.](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MidAmerican-Iowa-rebate-increase.png)
Iowa Rebates Increase by 50% Effective July 1, 2020
Special recovery rebates from Xcel Energy for damaged businesses in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Learn if you qualify and The Retrofit Companies, Inc. can process these rebates and install your lighting upgrade for your business.
July 2, 2020![Recovery rebates from Xcel Energy for damaged businesses in Twin Cities, Minnesota](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Recovery-rebates-1.png)
Special Recovery Rebates for Damaged Twin Cities Businesses
Special recovery rebates from Xcel Energy for damaged businesses in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Learn if you qualify and The Retrofit Companies, Inc. can process these rebates and install your lighting upgrade for your business.
July 1, 2020![LED Lighting Myths Minneapolis Minnesota](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Myths-about-LED-Lights-Featured-Image.png)
Myths about LED Lighting and LED Light Bulbs
LEDs are the new standard in efficient lighting. Here we explore some of the LED lighting myths you’ve heard about and discover the truth about this lighting option. Are they too expensive? Do they really last forever? Is every LED created equal? The Retrofit Companies, Inc. in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota, shares their expertise and solutions to these common lighting myths.
May 12, 2020![Tunable lighting controls in an office](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Office-warm-to-cool.png)
Tunable Lighting Improves Performance and Morale in Workplace
Advanced Masonry Restoration, of St. Paul, Minnesota, worked with TRC, custom Lighting and Design experts, to upgrade their office to the latest LED Tunable Lighting, fully equipped with customized controls in every room. Full color tuning available in every office allows employees to customize their settings to their personal preferences and increases productivity throughout the workplace.
May 5, 2020![Contaminated Wipes or PPE Disposal During COVID-19](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/New-Featured-Images.png)
Contaminated Wipes or PPE Disposal During COVID-19
Medical waste disposal for facility decontamination, regulated medical biohazard waste solids, PPE, masks, gloves, and other waste associated with the cleaning and sanitation of your work space during this COVID-19 pandemic. The Retrofit Companies, Inc. located in St. Paul, Owatonna, Minneapolis Minnesota is an LED Lighting Designer and Recycling Service for Industrial, Commercial and other Businesses in the Midwest and nationwide.
April 27, 2020![Lighting in Healthcare by TRC](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Nurse-with-Proper-Lighting.png)
Healthcare: How Lighting Supports Medical Staff and Patients
Does Lighting Really Impact Human Health? It’s no secret that lighting has proven positive effects on mental health, productivity and impacts the human circadian rhythm, sleep patterns and even mental alertness. Even more importantly, proper lighting in healthcare facilities has proven to reduce patients length of stay, decrease depression and even dementia in some […]
April 6, 2020![5 ways to save money with an empty or semi-occupied building](https://retrofitcompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Save-Money-with-Empty-Building-social-post.png)
5 Ways to Save Money When Your Building is Empty [checklist]
The Retrofit Companies, Inc., Lighting Designer and Contractor out of St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides suggestions on how to save money with a temporarily empty or semi-occupied building.
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Advanced Lighting Controls: CLCP Certified
TRC’s Team of Lighting Professionals Recognized by NALMCO CLCP Official! TRC’s entire Project Development team has received their Certified Lighting Controls Professional (CLCP) designation, placing them at the top of the competitive market within the lighting professionals industry. As lighting and controls become increasingly complex, TRC is proud to provide our customers with […]
March 13, 2020