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January 2026
THE ACTION REPORT
Essential facility services and LED retrofit news intel from around the web.
Start 2026 With Smarter Lighting Upgrade Planning
Rebate programs can offset a meaningful share of lighting upgrade costs, yet many incentives go unclaimed due to timing, eligibility, or documentation challenges. Understanding how rebate structures work and when to engage them helps property owners reduce upfront investment, improve cash flow, and strengthen long-term returns on lighting projects.
Featured Articles
Networked Lighting Controls and Building Performance
Networked lighting controls now extend far beyond energy savings, supporting maintenance visibility, space analytics, demand response, and system integration. Knowing how these capabilities are shaping building operations helps organizations plan smarter, future-ready lighting strategies.
Managing Exterior Lighting Across Multiple Properties
For property owners managing multiple sites, exterior lighting failures can be costly and hard to track. Understanding how centralized lighting controls improve visibility, maintenance response, and operating efficiency helps streamline portfolio-wide property management.
Planning Exterior Lighting Upgrades for 2026?
Parking lots and exterior areas are under greater scrutiny from tenants, insurers, and regulators. Knowing how lighting performance affects safety, operating costs, and upgrade timing can help property owners reduce risk and avoid costly reactive fixes.
Lighting’s Impact on Tenant Experience and Retention
Lighting plays a larger role in leasing and tenant satisfaction than many owners realize. Understanding how modern lighting improves comfort, safety, and operating costs helps property owners strengthen tenant retention and position properties more competitively.
National Facility News
How Sensor Fatigue Undermines Smart Building AI
AI can improve building efficiency and performance, but only with the right data. This article explores how sensor fatigue limits smart building outcomes and outlines practical strategies for focusing data, simplifying dashboards, and achieving reliable, data-driven results.
The Role of Digital Signage in Today’s Fast Food
With drive-thru and off-premise ordering driving demand, digital signage has become central to how quick serve restaurants operate. Understanding where it delivers the most value helps brands improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall customer experience.
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for 2026 Rebates
New federal rules tighten eligibility, sourcing, and construction timelines for commercial energy incentives. Knowing how these changes affect tax credits and deductions can help businesses avoid lost rebates and plan projects with greater financial certainty.
Digital Signage That Enhances the Experience
Energy costs, regulations, and insurance pressures are changing how commercial properties are evaluated. Sustainability strategies now play a direct role in mitigating risk, stabilizing operating income, and supporting stronger valuations over the life of an asset.
What Expanding Bulb Bans Mean for Lighting Decisions
State-level bulb bans are accelerating the shift away from fluorescent and mercury-containing lighting. Understanding where these regulations are headed helps organizations prepare for compliance changes and plan transitions to LED lighting before 2026 deadlines arrive.
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