UPS
Nationwide LED Retrofit Across 370 Operational Facilities
Scope of work
PSG completed lighting retrofits across 370 facilities across the U.S., covering approximately 45 million square feet of operational space.
Program scale included:
130,000 lighting fixtures replaced
Standardized LED upgrades aligned with facility specifications
Procurement and logistics coordination across union environments
Deployment completed within a 12-month window
All work was performed in fully occupied facilities operating with daily shipping and distribution activities.
Results & Impact
$8 million in annual energy savings
$750,000 in secured rebates, offsetting project costs
Improved light levels across 370 facilities, enhancing safety and productivity
Reduced maintenance requirements due to longer-lasting LED systems
Beyond the measurable savings, the program strengthened UPS’s operational efficiency and reinforced PSG’s role as a scalable execution partner capable of managing high-volume national initiatives.
Why PSG
UPS continues to rely on PSG for its ability to:
Execute large, multi-site programs within aggressive timelines
Deliver competitive, high-quality lighting solutions at scale
Maintain operational continuity in active industrial environments
Coordinate procurement, logistics, and installation under a single program framework
Project Overview
In 2023, UPS launched a large-scale lighting upgrade initiative as part of a broader, nation-wide facility improvement program. The goal was to enhance light levels, improve safety, and increase energy efficiency across active warehouse and shipping facilities.
PSG Energy Services was selected to execute a nationwide LED conversion spanning 370 locations, delivering measurable performance improvements while keeping daily operations uninterrupted.
The Challenge
UPS required lighting upgrades that would meet updated internal standards for safety and performance while maintaining strict operational continuity.
Each site remained active throughout installation, meaning work had to be executed without disrupting shipping schedules, workforce productivity, or facility throughput. Coordinating a program of this magnitude with 370 sites in a single year required precise scheduling, scalable procurement, as well as disciplined field execution.
The Solution
PSG was selected based on its established facility relationships and its ability to manage high-volume programs efficiently.
Key execution decisions included:
Rapid mobilization across regions to maintain rollout momentum
Flexible product sourcing that met UPS specifications while protecting schedule
Installation sequencing that worked around daily shipping operations
Centralized coordination to keep all 370 facilities aligned under one program structure
The team maintained steady deployment across the country, completing upgrades at scale without operational disruption.
