Commercial Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Santa Clarita
From the Tourney Road office corridor to the warehouses of Valencia Commerce Center and retail at Westfield Valencia Town Center, Santa Clarita businesses are primed to cut energy costs without sacrificing comfort or performance. Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers tailored commercial energy efficiency upgrades that reduce utility spend, improve lighting quality, and modernize controls while keeping your operations running. Our team understands Santa Clarita's hot summers and peak cooling demand. We design data-driven solutions—LED lighting, smart HVAC controls, submetering, and networked systems—that comply with Title 24 and the City of Santa Clarita's permitting requirements. Expect clear ROI modeling, minimal downtime, and measurable results you can see on your next utility bill.
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Benefits
Future-Ready Electrical Solutions
We deploy scalable, open-protocol solutions that evolve with your facility. Networked lighting controls (e.g., Lutron Vive, nLight, Enlighted), 0–10V/DALI drivers, sensor-ready LED fixtures (D4i/ Zhaga), and BACnet-capable thermostats integrate smoothly with your BMS. We add submetering and energy dashboards so you can verify savings, enable demand response (OpenADR-ready where applicable), and phase future expansions without ripping out today’s investment.
Seamless Compliance and Permits
Shaffer Construction manages permitting and compliance end-to-end. We prepare Title 24 forms (NRCC/NRCI) and coordinate required lighting and mechanical acceptance testing per the 2022 California Energy Code. Our installations meet the 2022 California Electrical Code and CALGreen requirements. We work directly with the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division and your property manager to schedule inspections and secure approvals without disrupting operations.
Expert Installation, Trusted Results
We specify DLC Premium LEDs, high-efficiency drivers, and commercial-grade controls with 5–10 year manufacturer warranties. Wiring is installed in EMT or MC with copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors, labeled per NEC/CEC and as-built documented. We use surge protection, correct dimming topology (0–10V/DALI), and verify torque on terminations. Photometric layouts, ballast/driver de-lamping strategies, and commissioning checklists ensure the designed performance is achieved safely and reliably.
Customized Energy Assessments
Every project begins with your operational goals. We conduct load profiling, lighting counts, runtime logging, and utility bill analysis, then model savings and payback under real Santa Clarita rates. We’ll produce photometric simulations for offices, warehouses, and parking lots, and phase work area-by-area to avoid downtime. The result is a custom upgrade plan tuned to your schedules, budgets, tenant mix, and future growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you complete a commercial lighting and controls retrofit in Santa Clarita?+
Most small to mid-size office or retail projects finish in 1–5 days, with night or weekend work available to avoid disruptions. Larger warehouses or multi-tenant floors may be phased over 1–2 weeks. We finalize schedules after the audit, factoring in lift access, delivery windows, and City of Santa Clarita inspection availability.
Do I need a permit for a lighting retrofit or smart thermostat install?+
Yes, commercial lighting alterations and control system upgrades generally require an electrical permit, Title 24 documentation, and acceptance testing. The City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division typically turns permits around in 1–3 weeks. We prepare all forms, coordinate inspections, and provide required testing documentation.
What incentives are available for Santa Clarita businesses?+
Southern California Edison offers commercial incentives that commonly cover a portion of LED and controls costs, and there may be HVAC optimization programs as well. Federal 179D tax deductions can apply to qualifying projects. We identify eligible measures, assemble paperwork, and help you monetize incentives in your ROI model before you commit.
Can new controls integrate with our existing building management system (BMS)?+
Usually yes. We specify open-protocol devices—networked lighting controls with BACnet gateways and commercial thermostats that communicate via BACnet/Modbus. Where a BMS isn’t present, we provide stand-alone dashboards for submetering and scheduling. Our commissioning teams ensure points are mapped, trends are set up, and staff are trained.
How do you verify that the savings you project actually occur?+
We provide pre- and post-install measurements using runtime loggers, submeters, and utility bill analysis. For lighting, we document fixture counts, wattage, and control sequences and compare them to baseline conditions. Dashboards show daily kWh and demand trends so you can see reductions, and we fine-tune schedules and setpoints after occupancy.
Will upgrades work with the hot Santa Clarita summers?+
Yes. We design with peak cooling in mind—daylight harvesting and occupancy control reduce internal heat gains, while smart scheduling and fan control trim demand during afternoons. Exterior lighting with adaptive dimming cuts nighttime usage without compromising safety, and HVAC control upgrades improve comfort even on 100°F days.
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