URS is a national energy management firm that specializes in generating efficiency and cost savings for our clients through programs like LED lighting retrofits. URS has developed relationships with the leading LED lighting manufacturers to bring real estate owners and operators the best products with the most competitive pricing to lower electricity costs across their portfolios. URS works with the leading real estate investment firms nationally and increases their bottom line results by better managing energy costs.
LED technology has been evolving rapidly, and all LED light bulbs are not created equal. Navigating the myriad of information, suppliers, and differences between efficiency products is increasingly challenging. URS serves as your independent LED expert to support design requirements, procure the right products, manage logistics and fulfillment, and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction throughout the entire process.
For the past 12+ years, URS has been the leading utility expert delivering increased utility NOI and value to owners’ multifamily, commercial, military, hospitality and affordable portfolios. Now, URS brings you a fully-managed LED Lighting Service that generates further value.
- Turnkey Solutions
- National Installation Capabilities
- No Upfront Cost Option Available
CASE STUDY: LED RETROFIT PROJECT FOR A 292 UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY

OVERALL RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI)
Return on Investment %: 81
Estimated Annual Cost Savings: $63,157
Pre-Rebate ROI (in years): 1.2
Increase in Asset Value (5% cap): $8,633,660
Project Breakdown | Qty | Total Cost |
Porch Sconces (12 x 7) Exterior | 292 | |
Surface Domes (24 x 7) Exterior | 12 | |
Parking Garage (24 x 7) Exterior | 50 | |
Steplights (12 x 7) Exterior | 41 | |
Lobby (24 x 7) Interior | 21 | |
Hallway - Surface Domes (24 x 7) Interior | 800 | |
Hallway - Room Sconces (24 x 7) Interior | 292 | |
Fitness (24 x 7) Interior | 4 | |
Pool and Bathrooms (24 x7) Interior | 1 | |
Unit Circulars (12 x 7) Interior | 4,000 | |
Unit Track Lighting (12 x 7) Interior | 2,000 | |
Resident Lounge (24 x 7) Interior | 14 | |
Total Quantity | 7,527 | |
URS Energy Consulting Fee | 10,196 | |
Total Project Cost | $78,171 |
Cutting down on energy costs and controlling energy consumption is a priority for all owners. Switching to LED lighting conserves cash flow and delivers on both of these objectives. The greatest barrier to implementing LED lighting solutions is budget constraints and upfront costs. "Pay through Savings" overcomes this budget dilemma by providing savings in energy without any upfront investment from the customer. Owners can use the savings realized from LED lighting retrofit projects to pay for the upgrades over a period of time.
- We perform lighting audits, select appropriate products, manage installation - saving our clients from the bid process, selecting and managing installation vendor and dealing with subcontractors.
- We secure rebates and handle warranty replacements.
- We manage all aspects of project logistics so our clients don't have to provide or allocate project management resources.