Lighting Controls

Smart, Seamless Lighting Control for Energy Savings and Everyday Convenience

Take Control of Your Lighting—From Anywhere, Anytime

Whether you’re lighting a home, office, or commercial space, the ability to control lighting intelligently can transform the way your space functions.

At Ryder Electric, we install, upgrade, and service a full range of lighting control systems that make your property more energy-efficient, user-friendly, and future-ready.

Lighting Control Services We Offer

Dimmer and Zoning Controls

Customize brightness room-by-room for ambiance, comfort, and energy savings.

Smart Lighting System Installation

Control lights from your phone, voice assistant, or wall panel—perfect for homes, offices, and retail spaces.

Timers and Occupancy Sensors

Automatically turn lights on/off based on schedules or motion detection to reduce energy waste.

Commercial Lighting Management

Centralized systems for controlling lighting in large buildings, parking lots, and workspaces. Ideal for offices, warehouses, and schools.

Retrofit & Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Replace outdated switches and controls with efficient, code-compliant solutions designed to save on operating costs.

Energizing tomorrow.

Why Choose Ryder Electric?

Tailored System Design

We don’t do cookie-cutter installations; our team designs lighting control systems based on your layout, usage, and goals.

Smart Integration Expertise

Whether it’s part of a smart home system or a larger commercial BMS, we integrate lighting controls that work in harmony with your other systems.

Energy Savings That Add Up

Lighting control systems can reduce energy use by up to 60%, helping you lower monthly costs and support sustainability goals.

Clean, Professional Installation

We install everything with minimal disruption to your space and always meet or exceed electrical code standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smart Lighting, Smarter Business — Your Top Questions Answered.

Q: What exactly are lighting control systems?

Lighting control systems automate lighting using schedules, occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, and dimming to deliver the right light at the right time — reducing energy use and improving comfort in commercial spaces.

Q: Why do local businesses in Western Washington invest in lighting controls?

With high utility rates and sustainability priorities, businesses here benefit from energy savings up to 25–50%, reduced maintenance costs, and improved indoor environments using daylight harvesting and occupancy-based automation.

Q: Can lighting controls integrate with daylight and occupancy detection?

Yes — modern systems include daylight sensors to dim lights when there’s sufficient natural light and occupancy sensors to switch off lights in unused zones, maximizing savings and compliance.

Q: Are there local rebates or incentives for installing lighting controls?

Absolutely — Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light offer generous incentive programs covering LED retrofits with control systems, often covering 40–70% of project costs.

Q: What kinds of controls are commonly used in commercial settings?

Common options include programmable time clocks, occupancy/vacancy sensors, networked dimming systems, daylight harvesting, and luminaire-level lighting controls (NLCs) for fine-tuned energy management.

Q: Can controls be managed remotely or adjusted later?

Yes — many systems offer wireless and networked control via apps or building management system integration, allowing you to monitor, adjust scenes, and collect performance data from anywhere.

Q: Will implementing lighting controls disrupt business operations?

Minimal disruption — installations are often scheduled during off-hours, and wireless or luminaire-integrated control systems help avoid major rewiring or downtime.

Q: How quickly do lighting control upgrades pay for themselves?

With energy savings typically ranging from 25% to 60% and available utility rebates, many retrofit projects pay back within 1–3 years.

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Light Smarter. Live and Work Better.

Upgrading your lighting controls doesn’t just improve convenience—it saves energy, enhances comfort, and extends the life of your lighting systems. Whether you want a few dimmers or a full smart lighting system, Ryder Electric is here to help.