UIC Credit One Arena
Project Overview
Overview
Industrial Electric Supply was engaged to support a lighting upgrade at Credit Union One Arena at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Installed in-house by the UIC Lighting Department, the project involved replacing 31 existing 1000W halogen fixtures with 99W LED PAR64 retrofit lamps to modernize the arena’s theater lighting system.
What We Delivered
The project required upgrading high-wattage legacy fixtures with a more energy-efficient solution while maintaining the performance standards needed for arena and theater lighting.
IES Role:
Supplied PAR64 LED retrofit lamps
Supported theater lighting upgrade efforts
Coordinated product delivery for in-house installation
Helped improve long-term energy efficiency
Results
The retrofit significantly reduced energy consumption by replacing 1000W halogen fixtures with 99W LED lamps, while maintaining the lighting performance required for arena use.
The upgraded system provides a more sustainable and cost-effective lighting solution for the facility.