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Co-op and Condo Lighting in NYC

Energy-efficient LED retrofits, lighting controls and new lighting for co-op and condo buildings across New York City, with Con Edison rebates applied where your building qualifies.

NGM Electric started in 2011 as a lighting company, and building lighting is still a core part of our work. We can retrofit most existing indoor fixtures with new LED boards, so the building keeps the fixtures it already has and does not need to buy new ones. We also add controls so lights run only when needed, and install new lighting for lobby and corridor renovations. As a Con Edison Trade Ally, we check rebate eligibility and handle the paperwork for the board.

Most indoor fixtures retrofitted with new LED boards, no new fixtures to buy
Occupancy sensors, photocells and timers
Con Edison rebates for qualifying buildings

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For boards and managers

Find out what your building qualifies for

Tell us about your building. We survey the existing fixtures, confirm which can be retrofitted with new LED boards, check Con Edison rebate eligibility and give the board a proposal with the rebate and expected savings.

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What we do

Retrofits, efficiency, controls and new installation

Everything a co-op or condo building needs, from one lobby to every floor.

LED board retrofits

Most existing indoor fixtures in hallways, stairwells, basements, laundry rooms and boiler rooms can be retrofitted with new LED boards inside the fixture, so the building does not need to purchase new fixtures. It costs less, and ceilings and finishes stay untouched.

Energy efficiency

LED fixtures use a fraction of the electricity of older lighting and last far longer, so the building saves on both its Con Edison bill and lamp replacements.

Lighting controls

Occupancy sensors and bi-level fixtures for stairwells and corridors, photocells and timers for exteriors, and scheduling for lobbies and amenity spaces.

New installation

New lighting designed and installed for lobby, corridor, amenity room and roof deck renovations, working with the board, architect or designer.

Exterior and garage lighting

Entrances, facades, courtyards, gardens, rooftops and parking garages, with fixtures rated for outdoor use and controls that turn them on only when needed.

Decorative and original fixtures

Original lobby chandeliers and sconces kept in place and converted to LED, so the building keeps its character while using less power.

Con Edison rebates

Lower the cost of an LED retrofit

Con Edison offers energy-efficiency incentives for qualifying lighting upgrades. As a Con Edison Trade Ally, NGM Electric checks your eligibility, prepares the application and applies the incentive to your project, so you see the net cost up front.

Eligibility and incentive amounts are set by Con Edison and change from time to time.

How it works

From survey to sign-off

We survey every fixture in the common areas
We check Con Edison rebate eligibility
The board gets a proposal with the rebate and savings
We install floor by floor, keeping areas lit for residents
We file the DOB permit and close out the rebate paperwork

FAQ

Lighting questions

Can our co-op or condo get Con Edison rebates for an LED retrofit?

Often, yes. Con Edison offers energy-efficiency incentives for qualifying lighting upgrades in multifamily buildings. NGM Electric is a Con Edison Trade Ally: we check whether your building qualifies, prepare the application and apply the incentive to the project. Eligibility and incentive amounts are set by Con Edison and change from time to time.

What does a common-area lighting retrofit include?

A survey of the existing fixtures in hallways, lobbies, stairwells, basements, laundry rooms, garages and exteriors, a fixture-by-fixture proposal, and the installation of LED fixtures or LED retrofit kits, with sensors and controls where they save the most.

Do we need to buy new fixtures to switch to LED?

Usually not. We can retrofit most existing indoor fixtures with new LED boards installed inside the fixture, so co-ops and condos keep the fixtures they have and avoid the cost of new ones. Where a fixture is damaged or the layout needs to change, we recommend a new fixture for that location. We assess fixture by fixture.

Are stairwell lights allowed to dim?

Stairwell and corridor lighting in NYC multifamily buildings must meet minimum light levels. Bi-level LED fixtures with occupancy sensors dim to a reduced level when the space is empty and go to full brightness when someone enters, which saves energy while meeting code requirements.

Can the work be done while residents are in the building?

Yes. We schedule floor by floor with management, keep corridors and stairwells lit while we work, and clean up each day.

Does lighting help with Local Law 88 or Local Law 97?

Local Law 88 requires covered large buildings to upgrade lighting to current energy code standards, and lower electricity use helps buildings with Local Law 97 emissions limits. We survey the building, upgrade fixtures and controls, and provide the documentation owners need.

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Licensed and insured, NYC DOB Electrical Firm #4876, Con Edison Trade Ally, lighting specialists since 2011.

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