Lighting & Controls Consulting

Clarity. Strategy. Results.

Connected Expertise LLC is a specialized management consulting firm serving the lighting and controls industry — helping manufacturers, distributors, and integrators across the United States grow, compete, and lead.

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25+Years Industry Experience

200+Client Engagements

50+U.S. Markets Served

Practice Areas

Consulting Built for the Lighting & Controls Market

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Market Strategy & Growth

Competitive positioning, channel strategy, and go-to-market planning for lighting and controls companies.

LED Technology Adoption

Guiding manufacturers and integrators through LED product transitions, specification, and portfolio optimization.

Controls & Automation Integration

Advisory on DALI, 0-10V, wireless, and IoT-based lighting control system selection and deployment.

Sales Channel Development

Building and optimizing rep networks, distributor relationships, and specification-driven sales programs.

Energy & Sustainability Advisory

Navigating Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, DLC, and utility rebate programs to maximize energy performance outcomes.

Organizational & Operational Excellence

Aligning people, processes, and technology to scale efficiently in a rapidly evolving market.

"We speak the language of lighting — and the language of business."

— Connected Expertise LLC

Deep industry fluency

We don't learn your industry on your dime. Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in lighting manufacturing, distribution, and controls integration.

Specification-market expertise

We understand how lighting decisions are made — from the architect's desk to the electrical contractor's bid — and we help you win at every stage.

Technology-forward thinking

From DALI-2 to human-centric lighting to connected building platforms, we help clients navigate technology transitions with confidence.

Results measured in market share

Our engagements are designed to move the needle on revenue, margin, and competitive position — not just produce reports.

Thought Leadership

Insights for Industry Leaders

All Insights

Controls6 min read

The Shift to Networked Lighting: What Integrators Need to Know Now

As IoT-connected lighting systems move from premium to standard, integrators who understand the full controls stack will capture the specification.

Technology5 min read

LED Efficacy Has Plateaued — Differentiation Is Now About Controls

With lumen-per-watt gains slowing, the next competitive frontier in the lighting market is intelligent control, commissioning, and data integration.

Energy Policy7 min read

Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1: What the 2025 Updates Mean for Your Clients

The latest energy code revisions raise the bar on lighting power density and controls requirements. Here's how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

Ready to move forward?

Whether you are entering a new market segment, navigating a technology transition, or building out your channel strategy, we are ready to engage. Let's start with a conversation.

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