CommercialJuly 13, 20267 min read

Warehouse LED Lighting Retrofit Cost in DFW (2026)

Warehouse LED retrofits in DFW pay themselves back in 2–4 years thanks to Oncor commercial rebates and the collapse in LED fixture pricing. Here's the real 2026 scope and math.

DFW warehouse with new LED high-bay lighting

Real 2026 DFW Retrofit Pricing

| Warehouse Size | Fixture Count (typical) | Installed Cost |

|---|---|---|

| 5,000 sq ft | 15–25 high-bays | $9,500 – $16,500 |

| 10,000 sq ft | 30–50 high-bays | $18,000 – $32,000 |

| 25,000 sq ft | 75–125 high-bays | $42,000 – $75,000 |

| 50,000 sq ft | 150–250 high-bays | $82,000 – $145,000 |

| 100,000 sq ft | 300+ high-bays | quote by design |

Includes: UL-listed LED high-bays (150W–240W DLC-listed), photocell/motion sensors, disposal of old fixtures + ballasts, permit, and warranty registration.

Oncor Commercial Rebates You Actually Get

Oncor's Standard Offer Program (SOP) pays $0.09–$0.14 per kWh saved in the first year, capped at 50% of project cost. On a typical 25,000 sq ft warehouse:

Old: 100 × 400W metal halide = 40 kW × 3,000 hrs/yr = 120,000 kWh

New: 100 × 150W LED = 15 kW × 3,000 hrs/yr = 45,000 kWh

Savings: 75,000 kWh/yr → ~$6,750–$10,500 Oncor rebate

Plus $9,000–$12,000/yr in ongoing energy savings

We handle the SOP paperwork — no upfront fee, rebate deducted from your invoice or paid direct to you.

Old metal halide vs new LED high-bay side by side

Payback Math (Real Client, Grand Prairie 30,000 sq ft)

Project cost after rebate: $34,500

Annual energy savings: $11,800

Annual maintenance savings (no more ballast replacements): $2,400

Simple payback: 2.4 years

10-year net savings: $107,500

What's Actually Involved

Photometric design — we lay out fixture positions to hit target foot-candles (30 fc for general storage, 50 fc for pick zones)

Circuit assessment — LEDs draw ~⅓ the amps, but existing circuits still need verification

Sensor strategy — motion + daylight harvesting adds 15–30% more savings for aisles that aren't always occupied

Removal & disposal — old ballasts contain PCBs (pre-1979) or mercury; we handle certified disposal

Install — typically 1 day per 5,000 sq ft with a 2-person crew and lift

Rebate submission — we file the SOP application within 30 days

What Makes a Warehouse Retrofit Go Sideways

Cheap non-DLC fixtures — disqualify from rebate, fail in 2–3 years

No photometric layout — dark corners or over-lit aisles

Ignoring emergency egress lighting code

Using screw-in LED bulbs in HID fixtures — code violation and warranty void

Free On-Site Assessment

We'll do a free photometric survey, model your energy savings against your real Oncor bill, and give you a fixed bid with the rebate net'd out. Call (817) 447-7141 or [request a commercial lighting quote](/get-a-quote).