University of Illinois Memorial Stadium Lighting Upgrade
Project Highlight
Overview
Industrial Electric Supply was engaged to supply Benchmark LED fixtures as part of a major lighting upgrade in the East Hall of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
As part of the project, UIUC electricians replaced 79 outdated metal halide high bay fixtures with energy-efficient LED fixtures, including the Benchmark products supplied by IES.
What We Delivered
The project required replacing aging lighting infrastructure with a more durable, energy-efficient solution that would improve long-term performance while reducing maintenance demands.
IES Role:
Supplied Benchmark LED fixtures
Coordinated product delivery for installation
Supported the stadium lighting upgrade scope
Helped improve long-term facility efficiency
Results
The upgrade resulted in a brighter, more sustainable, and cost-effective stadium environment.
By replacing outdated metal halide fixtures with LED technology, the University reduced energy usage and maintenance requirements while improving lighting performance throughout the East Hall.