" promised " savings and the validation to upgrade other locations. Another available data point is called occupancy or heat mapping. Lighting can track human activity around a facility. The data may or may not be valuable to an auto dealer, but think of its value in retail where managers may want to know where shoppers spend their time in a facility. Data driven decisions in lighting haven't been available until recently, but should be sought going forward. SUMMARY LED Lighting can offer many benefits to auto dealerships including energy savings, a better customer shopping experience, lower lighting maintenance costs, and improved security. It should be viewed as a long-term 58 asset, one that can be maintained for years, and provide a benefit to your customers. Make sure you are getting everything possible from your investment by asking your lighting professional about " the 3 aspects that have been missing from LED Lighting Upgrades " . Paul Chamberlain is the President/CEO of Linmore LED Labs, manufacturer of ultra-performance lighting and controls for commercial and industrial facilities. Paul was previously the President of EnPro Group for 15 years, a general and electrical contractor specializing in lighting maintenance and energy projects for large facilities.