Florida’s Collier County Courthouse has overhauled its outdated lighting infrastructure and control systems. Older fluorescent and HID fixtures and the existing control system have been replaced by an energy-efficient LED lighting system and a reliable, battery-free, wireless solution from EnOcean. Judges have straightforward, intuitive control of courtroom lighting, while also making the work of staff easier. The upgrade significantly supports a more professional, safe, and effective courtroom environment.
Operational Challenges
The Collier County Courthouse faced significant limitations due to its outdated lighting infrastructure. The courtroom relied on older fluorescent and HID fixtures—wall sconces, 2×2 troffers, recessed downlights, and chandeliers—that no longer met modern efficiency or performance standards.
Compounding the issue, the existing Lutron control system had undergone many updates over the years and eventually failed, forcing staff to rely on a simple key switch near the courtroom entrance to operate all lighting. This lack of flexibility, control, and reliability created operational challenges for courthouse staff and judges, especially during proceedings that required precise lighting conditions.
A Wireless, Energy-Efficient Solution
To restore full functionality and introduce modern efficiencies, the county implemented a comprehensive lighting and controls upgrade. Three of the four existing lighting applications were replaced with new, comparable LED fixtures. The remaining fixtures received updated light sources.
Equally important, the county sought a safe, secure, and easy-to-use lighting control solution that provided judges with primary control at the bench, along with secondary control from the corridor…