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Education Lighting Solutions

Schools and universities require flicker-free, high-CRI LED lighting with selectable CCTs to create optimal learning environments. Volumetric troffers and linear pendants are standard for classrooms. Energy-Efficient LED Upgrades for K-12 Schools, Universities, and Campus Facilities. Lowest-disruption retrofit kits engineered for summer-break installation and DLC-listed rebate eligibility.

Lighting by Campus Zone

From classroom to campus perimeter

Schools run their lights long hours, and many still run fluorescent, which makes them strong candidates for an LED retrofit. ALG's selectⒶRCH retrofit kits offer the lowest-disruption upgrade path — critical for schools that can only renovate during summer breaks.

Zone 01

Classrooms

Troffers & Back-Lit Panels · planoⒶRCH
  • 2x2 and 2x4 form factors (drop-in grid)
  • Flicker-free for student comfort & focus
  • High CRI 80+ for accurate reading
  • 0–10V dimming for presentation mode
  • Watt/CCT selectable at installation
Zone 02

Corridors & Common Areas

Wraps, Strips · selectⒶRCH
  • Low-profile surface mount
  • Motion sensor compatible for energy savings
  • High-traffic durability
  • Continuous run options for long hallways
Zone 03

Gymnasiums & Auditoriums

High Bays · lamparⒶRCH (UFO & Linear)
  • High lumen output for large spaces
  • sensorBLE occupancy for off-hours savings
  • surgeⒶRMOR electrical protection
  • Watt selectable: 100W / 150W / 200W
Zone 04

Restrooms, Kitchens & Maintenance

Vapor Tights · LV3P Series
  • IP66 for wet/damp locations
  • DampGuard moisture resistance
  • Impact-resistant lens
  • Linkable for utility areas
Zone 05

Campus Exterior & Parking

Wall Packs, Area Lights, Flood · luxoⒶRCH / cityⒶRCH
  • Full-cutoff dark-sky friendly
  • Student safety: high-lumen security
  • Dusk-to-dawn photocell
  • DampGuard all-weather durability
Zone 06

Retrofit & Quick Upgrades

LED Tubes & Retrofit Kits · tubulⒶRCH / selectⒶRCH
  • T8 Type A (plug-and-play) for fastest swap
  • T8 Type B (ballast bypass) for max savings
  • selectⒶRCH drop-in kits for troffer upgrades
  • Summer-break installation friendly

Rebates & Funding

ALG's DLC-listed products qualify for utility rebates, which stack with other incentives for districts managing tight budgets.

Product Selection Matrix

Every fixture, by family and campus zone

Spec-prose breakdown of the education portfolio. Wattage, lumen output, CCT options, and campus-zone destination on a single sheet.

Product Family Series Wattage Lumens CCT Key Features Campus Zone
Troffer 2x2/2x4planoⒶRCH25–50W3K–6.5K35/40/50KDLC-listed, flicker-free, control port, EBClassroom
Back-Lit PanelplanoⒶRCH25–50W3K–6.5K35/40/50KCRI 80+, watt/CCT selectableClassroom
WrapselectⒶRCH20–40W2.4K–4.8K35/40/50KSurface mount, motion compatibleCorridor
StripselectⒶRCH18–45W2.2K–5.4K35/40/50KContinuous row, energy efficientCorridor
UFO High BaylamparⒶRCH100–200W15K–30K35/40/50KsensorBLE, surgeⒶRMOR, watt selectGym / Aud
Linear High BayLLHB · Apollo / Titan64–600WUp to 88,80040/50KDLC Premium · TAA buildsGym / Aud
Vapor TightLV3P Series25–80W3.5K–10.8K35/40/50KIP66, DampGuard, linkableUtility
Wall PackluxoⒶRCH20–80W2.4K–10K30/40/50KSloped top, DampGuard, photocellExterior
Area LightcityⒶRCH70–300W9K–42K40/50KHigh-mast, dark-sky, surgeParking
Flood LightluxoⒶRCH30–150W3.6K–20K40/50KAthletic field capable, IP65Sports
LED Tubes T8tubulⒶRCH12–18W1.6K–2.2K35/40/50KType A/B/A+B, universal voltageRetrofit
Retrofit KitselectⒶRCH25–50W3K–6.5K35/40/50KDrop-in for existing troffers, DLCRetrofit
CanopyluxoⒶRCH30–75W3.6K–9.5K40/50KBus drop-off, covered walkwaysCanopy
Emergency / ExitSPECIALTY2–5WUL 924Varies90-min backup, self-test, codeAll
Why Schools Choose ALG

Built for education

The platform technologies and product attributes that recur across the education portfolio — specced once, applied campus-wide.

Summer-Break Ready

Retrofit kits & plug-play tubes install during breaks with zero disruption to students.

Budget Friendly

DLC-listed rebates help stretch limited school budgets.

Flicker-Free

Eliminates flicker that causes headaches and reduces student concentration.

sensorBLE

Wireless occupancy & daylight sensing for off-hours savings in gyms and auditoriums.

Control Ready Port

0–10V dimming standard so teachers can adjust for presentations, reading, or testing.

TAA Variants

Eligible for federally funded school projects and state public-works specifications.

Application Spotlight

Where this portfolio runs

Example deployments across K–12 districts and higher-education campuses using the ALG education portfolio.

K–12 District Retrofit

Summer-break troffer and tube swaps across dozens of schools on one PO.

K–12 · Multi-site · Summer install

Higher-Ed Campus

Lecture halls, labs, residence halls, and unions specified under one standard.

University · Residence · Labs

Athletics & Fields

Gymnasiums, natatoriums, and outdoor fields on high-output flood and high-bay.

Gym · Pool · Field
Codes & Funding

State Energy Mandates & Title 24

States across the country are tightening energy codes for public buildings, with California's Title 24 leading the way. ALG's DLC-listed fixtures with control-ready ports and sensorBLE wireless controls help schools meet these requirements without costly hardwired control systems. TAA-compliant variants on select families also cover federally funded school projects.

Simplify Procurement

One PO. One warranty. One contact.

01
Step 01 · Scope

Send the floor plan

Room counts, ceiling grid, and fixture schedule — takeoff back in 3 business days.

02
Step 02 · Spec

Lock the package

DLC-listed SKUs with utility-rebate documentation.

03
Step 03 · Ship

Order direct from ALG

Deliveries planned around the summer break.

District RFP support — one PO across every school.
The Education Advantage

Why districts and campuses choose ALG

Zero
Lowest-Disruption Upgrades
selectⒶRCH retrofit kits drop into existing grid ceilings in minutes. T8 Type A tubes are true plug-and-play — no rewiring, no construction crews, no classroom shutdowns.
CRI 80+
Better Learning Environments
Flicker-free operation and high CRI create comfortable, well-lit classrooms. 0–10V dimming lets teachers adjust for presentations, reading, or testing.
All-zone
Campus-Wide Coverage
From classroom troffers to gym high bays to parking-lot area lights, ALG covers every space on campus. Single-source procurement simplifies bidding for district purchasing departments.
L70
Low Maintenance
Long rated LED life means far fewer lamp changes: fewer maintenance hours and fewer ladder trips in occupied classrooms.

Planning a summer-break retrofit?

Send your floor plans and fixture counts. We'll return a zone-by-zone takeoff with DLC rebate documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert Answers

What lighting is recommended for education and schools?

Schools and universities require flicker-free, high-CRI LED lighting with selectable CCTs to create optimal learning environments. Volumetric troffers and linear pendants are standard for classrooms.

Are there DLC rebates for school lighting retrofits?

Yes, educational facilities can access utility rebates by installing DLC-listed fixtures. Many districts leverage these rebates alongside networked controls to fund campus-wide energy efficiency upgrades.

What controls do education facilities need?

Classrooms require multi-zone dimming, daylight harvesting near windows, and manual wall stations for teacher override. Corridors and gymnasiums benefit from automated occupancy sensing.