Lightenco

10/20/2026

Great hospitality starts with great experiences. Great operations make them sustainable.

Our team is in the Toronto area today for the Ontario Hospitality Conference, connecting with hotel owners, operators, and industry leaders who are navigating an increasingly complex business environment.

Rising operating costs, changing guest expectations, and the need to invest in more efficient buildings are creating both challenges and opportunities across the hospitality sector.

We believe energy management has an important role to play.

From energy audits and smart lighting to electrical upgrades, engineering solutions, and available incentives, we help hospitality operators improve building performance while reducing costs and supporting their sustainability goals.

And importantly, we understand that improvements need to work around the realities of a busy hotel—where guest comfort and uninterrupted operations are essential.

We're looking forward to some great conversations and new connections.

If you're attending, we'd love to connect!

Thank you to the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association for bringing the industry together.

10/12/2026

Fluorescent lighting in your building is no longer just a maintenance issue. It’s a regulatory one.

Canada has restricted the manufacture and import of most mercury-containing fluorescent lamps under federal law. That means:
• Supply is shrinking
• Replacement costs are rising
• “Replace as it fails” is no longer a safe strategy

If your portfolio still runs on T8s or T12s, this is not theoretical. Distributors are already tightening inventory. Once stock is gone, it’s gone.

The fluorescent ban in Canada isn’t about preference. It’s about compliance, supply risk, and operational continuity. We’ve broken down exactly what this means for building owners and operators here:🔗 https://bit.ly/462Qmoj

If you’re responsible for facilities, capital planning, or ESG reporting, now is the time to run a lighting audit. Waiting will only increase cost and reduce control.

The Fluorescent Ban in Canada is Here READ THE FACT SHEET If your building still runs on fluorescent lighting, this is no longer a future issue. It is a current compliance reality, and it is already reshaping supply chains across Canada. Under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection A...

09/25/2026

Four times. One purpose. A brighter, more sustainable future.

We're proud to announce that Lightenco has once again been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail! This marks our fourth time receiving this national recognition.

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, this milestone is particularly meaningful.

What began as a lighting retrofit company has evolved into a multidisciplinary energy solutions business. Today, we're bringing together engineering, energy consulting, advanced lighting, electrical services and renewable energy to help more Canadian organizations reduce costs, improve building performance and achieve their sustainability goals.

But growth isn't just about getting bigger. It's about building a stronger team, deepening our expertise and creating more opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

To our incredible team, our clients and our partners: thank you. Your trust, commitment and collaboration have made this possible.

15 years in. Four national recognitions. And we're just getting started.

Read more about our journey and what's next for Lightenco: https://www.lightenco.com/blog/canadas_top_growing_fourth_time/

09/04/2026

Our team spends its days solving problems, working on job sites, supporting our clients and finding better ways to improve the performance of buildings across Canada.

But great teams are built in the moments between the projects, too.

So when the ice cream truck shows up, you stop. You grab a cone. And apparently, you take a selfie. 😄

A little Friday appreciation for the people who make Lightenco what it is.

Great work. Great people. And, occasionally, great ice cream.

Have a wonderful long weekend from all of us at Lightenco!

08/05/2026

At Lightenco, we spend every day helping our clients reduce energy consumption, lower emissions, and operate their buildings more sustainably. Today, we looked inward.

Today is our first "Green Day".

Every Wednesday, members of our team work remotely—not because we believe great organizations are built from home, but because we believe great organizations are built with intention.

Green Day is part of our operating model. Four days each week we work side-by-side, collaborating, solving problems, mentoring one another, and serving our clients together.

One day each week, we reduce commuting, create dedicated time for focused work, and take one small step toward reducing our own environmental footprint.

It's a reminder that sustainability isn't just something we recommend. It's something we choose to practice. The environmental impact of one day may be modest. The impact of making thousands of intentional decisions over time is anything but.

Leadership doesn't begin with what we ask our clients to do. It begins with what we're willing to do ourselves.

07/16/2026

From coast to coast, Canada's building owners and operators face the same challenge: doing more with less energy.

We're proud to help organizations across the country reduce costs, improve performance, and make meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals. Today, we're delivering multiple projects in the Maritimes.

Whether we're conducting energy audits, engineering solutions, securing incentives, or implementing projects, our team works where our clients need us—serving organizations in both official languages from Atlantic Canada to the Pacific.

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D’un océan à l’autre, les propriétaires et les exploitants d’immeubles au Canada sont confrontés au même défi : faire plus avec moins d’énergie.

Chez Lightenco, nous sommes fiers d’aider les organisations de tout le pays à réduire leurs coûts, à améliorer leur rendement et à réaliser des progrès significatifs vers leurs objectifs de développement durable. Aujourd’hui, nous menons à bien plusieurs projets dans les Maritimes.

Qu’il s’agisse de réaliser des audits énergétiques, de concevoir des solutions techniques, d’obtenir des incitatifs ou de mettre en œuvre des projets, notre équipe intervient là où nos clients ont besoin de nous — au service des organisations dans les deux langues officielles, du Canada atlantique au Pacifique.

07/14/2026

Ontario is about to experience its hottest day of the year.

As temperatures climb, so will electricity demand. air conditioning systems will work harder, utility costs will rise, and buildings across the province will be put to the test.

Days like today are more than weather events—they're stress tests.

They reveal which buildings are operating efficiently... and which are quietly consuming far more energy than they should.

The reality is that many organizations don't need to spend more on energy. They need a clearer understanding of where it's being used, what's driving their costs, and which improvements will have the greatest impact.

That's why building performance assessments matter.

They provide an objective roadmap to reduce operating costs, improve occupant comfort, strengthen resilience, and make informed capital investment decisions. Whether the goal is lowering emissions, extending the life of existing equipment, or preparing for future electrification, good decisions begin with good information.

The hottest day of the year won't last.

But the insights gained from understanding how your building performs can deliver value for years to come.

That's the difference between reacting to today's weather... and preparing for tomorrow's.