Commercial Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Altadena
Professional Energy Efficiency Upgrades services for Altadena homes and businesses. Expert electrical installation with fire-resistant design, modern safety features, and full code compliance.
Our Work
Benefits
Smart, scalable, resilient systems
We design commercial energy upgrades that deliver control, visibility, and future flexibility. Networked LED lighting with 0–10V or DALI drivers, wireless controls (Lutron Vive, Enlighted, Leviton), BACnet-integrated smart thermostats, submetering, and cloud-based energy dashboards give you real-time operational insight, remote management, and the ability to respond to demand-response events. We integrate daylight harvesting, occupancy/vacancy sensing, scheduling, and time-of-use load shifting that scale from a single office suite on Altadena Drive to multi-tenant mixed-use buildings or industrial facilities near Lincoln Avenue. Future tenant improvements, expansions, and electrification slot in seamlessly. For properties affected by the fire, we design with resilience in mind: backup power readiness, critical load separation, and systems engineered to withstand future challenges.
Permits and Title 24 compliance
Shaffer Construction handles all LA County permitting, Title 24 energy compliance documentation, and inspection coordination end-to-end. We prepare electrical plans, lighting schedules, controls narratives, single-line diagrams, photometric studies (where required), and NRCC forms. We coordinate certified lighting controls acceptance testing (LCAT) through qualified technicians. Our installations meet California Electrical Code (CEC), Title 24 Part 6 (energy), CALGreen, and applicable county amendments. By working proactively with LA County Building and Safety and inspectors, we prevent delays, secure approvals faster, and ensure your project passes on the first inspection—saving time, money, and frustration.
Designs tailored to your business
Every Altadena commercial property is different. We start with a comprehensive energy audit and site walk-through, documenting load profiles, existing lighting and controls, panel capacity, HVAC equipment, and operating schedules. We analyze SCE utility interval data to understand demand patterns and time-of-use cost exposure. Photometric modeling ensures code-compliant, visually appropriate lighting: high color rendering for retail, comfortable office illumination, safe task lighting for warehouses and industrial spaces, and properly lit parking and walkways. You’ll receive options with budget tiers, phasing plans, ROI projections including utility incentives, and installation schedules designed to minimize or eliminate business disruption. Our goal: maximum energy and cost savings with zero compromise on safety, aesthetics, or operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a commercial lighting retrofit in Altadena?+
Yes, most commercial electrical work including lighting retrofits, controls installation, circuit modifications, and panel upgrades require permits from LA County Building and Safety. Simple lamp replacements (like-for-like, same wattage and type) may not require a permit, but any fixture or control changes, new circuits, or panel work do. Fire rebuild projects require full plan review and acceptance testing. We handle all permitting, Title 24 documentation, and inspections to keep you compliant and on schedule.
How long will my upgrade take and will my business be disrupted?+
Typical installations run 2–10 days depending on building size, scope, and phasing strategy. We plan around your operating hours and offer night, weekend, and zone-by-zone phased installation to minimize or eliminate disruption. Many offices, retail stores, and warehouses remain fully operational during upgrades. For new construction or major fire recovery projects, installation is coordinated with your overall construction schedule. We maintain clean, safe work zones, communicate progress daily, and respect your tenants, customers, and operations.
What rebates or incentives are available through SCE?+
Southern California Edison offers substantial incentives for eligible commercial LED fixtures, networked lighting controls, occupancy/daylight sensors, smart thermostats, VFDs, and other qualifying measures. Incentive amounts vary by technology, fixture type, and verified energy savings (typically calculated using deemed or custom savings methodologies). We model available incentives during design, handle all submissions and post-installation verification, and coordinate with SCE representatives to maximize your rebate. Project incentive amounts vary significantly depending on size and scope.
Will my project need Title 24 acceptance testing?+
If your project includes new or modified lighting controls (occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight sensors, dimmers, automated scheduling) or certain HVAC control measures, California Title 24 Part 6 requires acceptance testing by a certified technician (CTAT). We design systems to meet or exceed code requirements, coordinate with certified testers, prepare all necessary documentation (NRCC forms, test reports, controls narratives), and ensure smooth final inspection approval.
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