Energy-efficient LED lighting system and wireless, battery-free switches from EnOcean enhance courthouse efficiency and effectiveness
The Collier County Courthouse (Florida, USA) has overhauled its outdated lighting infrastructure and control systems. Older fluorescent and HID fixtures and the existing control system have been replaced by an energy-efficient LED lighting system and a reliable, battery-free, wireless solution from EnOcean.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.
Outdated lighting infrastructure and operational challenges
The Collier County Courthouse faced significant limitations due to its outdated lighting infrastructure.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 for Modern Justice
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.
A robust and flexible wireless control architecture was introduced using EnOcean LEDRU-W-EO relays, EOSCU-W-EO occupancy sensors, and Illumra ET-S2AWH-FAC-PC dual rocker self-powered wireless switches powered by EnOcean technology.
- Each fixture—except for the daisy-chained 2×2 troffers—received a dedicated relay.
- The wireless switches provided seamless, battery-free operation.
- The system fully bypassed the previous controls, ensuring secure, reliable, and intuitive lighting management.
“This project was a perfect example of how EnOcean technology can bring modern functionality into existing buildings without disruption,” said John Tasso, Business Development Manager at CDI, the EnOcean distributor who made this project a success. “The courthouse team immediately saw the benefit of flexible, wireless controls that don’t rely on batteries or complex wiring.”
Striking Electric LLC delivered the installation efficiently with a skilled, coordinated team of five electricians.
A Modern, Secure, and Maintenance-Free Environment
The Collier County Courthouse now benefits from a modern, energy-efficient LED lighting system paired with a secure, flexible, wireless control solution. Judges have straightforward, immediate control of courtroom lighting, while staff retain convenient secondary access when needed.
“CDI is proud to support solutions that make public facilities smarter and more reliable,” said Matt Arneson, Vice President Sales at CDI. “EnOcean-powered controls were an ideal fit for the courthouse—easy to install, secure, and maintenance-free.”
Thanks to EnOcean technology, the wireless switches operate without batteries, reducing maintenance and enhancing long-term reliability. Overall, the upgrade significantly improved lighting quality, operational efficiency, and user control. And it supports a more professional and effective courtroom environment.
About EnOcean
EnOcean is the pioneer of energy harvesting and sensor-to-cloud solutions for sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) applications. For more than 20 years, EnOcean has been producing maintenance-free wireless switches and sensors, which gain their energy from the surroundings – from movement, light, or temperature changes. The combination of miniaturized energy converters, ultra-low power electronics, robust radio technology, and open multi-protocol connectivity solutions based on open standards (EnOcean, Zigbee, Bluetooth®, BACnet, Modbus, LON, and IAP) forms the foundation for smart buildings, services, and production processes in the IoT. The sustainable EnOcean solutions are used in building automation, smart homes, LED lighting control, industrial applications as well as for logistics and aviation to optimize the carbon footprint of buildings and spaces. Hardware and software solutions from EnOcean are successfully deployed by leading partners worldwide.
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