Commercial Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Culver City
From creative offices in the Hayden Tract to storefronts on Washington and Culver Boulevards, Culver City businesses rely on smart, efficient power. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs tailored Energy Efficiency Upgrades that cut operating costs, reduce maintenance, and meet California Title 24 standards—without slowing your operations. Whether you manage space near Sony Pictures Studios, host guests at the Culver Hotel, or run a shop at the Platform or Helms Bakery District, we deliver fast, code-compliant upgrades with minimal downtime. Our team handles assessment, design, permitting, and installation in-house so you get measurable savings and a smoother path to inspection approval.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Proof, Smart Solutions
We design upgrades that scale with your business: networked lighting controls (Lutron Vive, nLight, Enlighted), open-protocol integration (BACnet/IP, Modbus) to existing BMS, and circuit-level energy monitoring (eGauge, Schneider EM). Daylight harvesting, demand-response readiness for SCE programs, and PoE lighting where appropriate keep you future-ready. Cloud dashboards, remote scheduling, and over-the-air updates minimize maintenance while providing verifiable savings.
Permits and Local Compliance
Our team handles Culver City permitting, Title 24 documentation (NRCC/NRCA forms), and coordinates lighting controls acceptance testing via CALCTP/CEC-certified ATT partners. We design to the California Electrical Code (CEC Part 3), Title 24 Part 6 (Energy Code), and Part 11 (CALGreen). You get stamped plans, clear one-line diagrams, sequences of operations, and as-builts that pass inspections the first time.
Proven Expertise and Quality
We install DLC Premium LED fixtures, 0–10V dimming drivers, UL-listed controls, and commercial-grade occupancy/daylight sensors. EMT conduit, copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors, and Square D/Siemens gear deliver reliability. We label panels and circuits, balance phases, and conduct IR scanning and megger testing when needed. Safety drives our work: lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E practices, and clean, organized job sites.
Tailored Upgrade Planning
Every project starts with an on-site energy audit, load logging where needed, and a room-by-room fixture and control inventory. We run photometric layouts, calculate Lighting Power Density, and draft a code-compliant sequence of operations. Your plan includes upgrade options, ROI scenarios, fixture schedules, control zoning diagrams, and a timeline aligned to tenant hours and occupancy.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Culver City for lighting and controls upgrades?+
Yes. Culver City Building and Safety typically requires permits for commercial lighting and controls changes. We prepare plans and Title 24 documentation, submit for plan check, and coordinate rough/final inspections. Most reviews complete in 1–3 weeks, depending on project scope and workload.
Can you perform upgrades after hours to avoid business disruption?+
Absolutely. We regularly work nights and weekends for downtown retail, restaurants, and studios in the Hayden Tract. We stage materials, pre-assemble kits, and phase circuits so spaces open on time the next day, with debris removed and systems fully functional.
Are rebates available for Culver City businesses?+
Most Culver City addresses are served by Southern California Edison (SCE), which offers business incentives for LED lighting and controls. We identify eligible measures, assist with applications, and provide the documentation and commissioning data required to secure incentives and verify savings.
How do you ensure Title 24 acceptance testing passes the first time?+
We design the control sequence, verify sensor placement, and function-test every zone before scheduling a certified ATT. We also complete programming, demand-response setup (where required), and documentation (NRCC/NRCA forms), so the acceptance test is a confirmation—not a discovery session.
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