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Less Wattage, More Control: Wooshin’s High-Impact Lighting Overhaul
Wright Energy Partners completed a full lighting retrofit at Wooshin North America’s Van Born Plant roughly 500,000 sq ft., replacing over 2,400 outdated fixtures with just 552 high-efficiency LEDs. The upgrade improved lighting levels by more than 30% and enabled accurate tenant energy billing through integrated smart controls. Completed within a tight 45-day timeline, the project delivered significant energy savings, operational efficiency, and long-term ROI.
"We at Wooshin Properties LLC would like to thank the Wright Energy Partners team for the success in converting our facilities to LED lighting tech. Their expertise, professionalism, and personal care made the challenging nature and timeline of a project of this magnitude (500,000 sq ft) painless, seamless, and the resultant operational cost savings significant. In addition, DTE's rebate incentives and Michigan Saves financing options gave us all the more reasons to move forward with a project of this size and complexity. Kudos again to Jason and his team at Wright Energy Partners they are second to none." Ken Marzorati - Facility Manager Wooshin Properties
The Challenge
Wooshin North America faced a long-standing billing issue at its Van Born Plant site. Energy usage for tenants was billed based on square footage—a method that failed to reflect the wide variations in usage patterns and operating hours. This approach led to frequent underbilling and occasional overbilling, creating both financial inefficiencies and tenant dissatisfaction.
Additionally, the facility’s outdated lighting system was composed of over 2,400 high-wattage fixtures, including 1000W and 455W HID high bays, and inefficient 110W eight-foot T12 fluorescents. The result was excessive energy consumption, rising operational costs, and inadequate lighting levels in critical workspaces.
The Solution
Wright Energy Partners was awarded the project based on our proven track record and the inclusion of advanced lighting controls in our proposal. Our solution would not only modernize the lighting infrastructure but also enable real-time energy monitoring—laying the foundation for more accurate and equitable tenant billing.
With a tight 45-day installation window, our team moved quickly and efficiently to retrofit the entire facility.
Key Upgrades:
- Removed 2,441 legacy fixtures
- Installed 552 high-efficiency LED fixtures
- Integrated smart controls for energy usage tracking and zoning
The Results
- Fixtures Reduced by 77%: From 2,441 to 552 - cutting maintenance and replacement costs.
- Lighting Levels Increased by 30%+: Significantly improved visibility and safety across the facility.
- Energy Monitoring Enabled: Tenants can now be billed based on actual energy usage instead of square footage.
- Accelerated ROI: Major reductions in energy use paired with increased control set Wooshin up for long-term savings.
Results in numbers
Fixture Reduction
Yearly Savings
10 Year Overall Cashflow
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