Recessed lighting retrofits
Adding cans to a kitchen, living room, or basement ceiling without opening up drywall, using retrofit-rated fixtures.
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation in New Jersey
Recessed, under-cabinet, landscape, and security lighting, fixture replacement, dimmers, and LED retrofits, by a licensed NJ electrical contractor.
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Quick answer
Generac, by 02 Energy installs interior and exterior lighting across New Jersey - recessed and can lighting, under-cabinet lighting, landscape and security lighting, fixture replacement, dimmers, and LED retrofits. All work is performed by a licensed NJ electrical contractor (Lic. 34EB00941600), with permits and inspections handled when required and a written quote provided at a free on-site assessment.
Interior and exterior lighting, done right
Lighting is one of the fastest ways to change how a room or a property functions, but it is still electrical work - new circuits, switch legs, and dimmer compatibility all need to be done to code, not guessed at. We handle both the layout decisions and the wiring behind them.
Interior lighting
Recessed and can lighting retrofits, under-cabinet lighting for kitchens, fixture and chandelier replacement, and dimmer installation - wired cleanly and matched to the room.
Exterior lighting
Landscape lighting, dusk-to-dawn and motion-activated security lighting, and outdoor fixture replacement, wired to hold up outdoors and controlled the way you want.
Why a licensed electrician for a lighting job
A fixture swap can look simple and still involve an outdated switch leg, an overloaded circuit, or wiring that was never done to code in the first place. As a licensed NJ electrical contractor (Lic. 34EB00941600), we catch that before it becomes a problem, pull a permit on any job that requires one, and carry the insurance that protects you if anything goes wrong.
Lighting work also has a habit of exposing older problems that were hidden behind a fixture for years - a switch leg wired backward, a junction box that was never properly supported, or a circuit already carrying more than it should. We flag those issues plainly rather than working around them, so the finished job is safe as well as good-looking.
Popular Upgrades
The most requested lighting upgrades
Under-cabinet lighting
Low-profile LED strips or pucks wired cleanly behind cabinetry for task lighting that does not look bolted on.
Motion security lighting
Exterior fixtures that trigger on movement around entryways, driveways, and side yards, wired to a dedicated switch or photocell.
Dusk-to-dawn landscape lighting
Low-voltage path and accent lighting that turns on automatically at sunset and off at sunrise.
Smart dimmers and controls
Dimmers and switches matched to your fixtures so nothing hums, flickers, or fails to work with the app you wanted.
LED retrofits
Swapping incandescent or older fluorescent fixtures for LED equivalents that use less energy and last years longer.
Lighting Installation FAQs
Can recessed lighting be added to an existing ceiling, or only new construction?
Retrofit recessed lighting is one of our most common lighting jobs. We work from above in an accessible attic or from below with retrofit-rated fixtures, so existing ceilings do not need to be opened up in most cases.
Do you install landscape and security lighting?
Yes. Low-voltage landscape lighting, dusk-to-dawn security fixtures, and motion-activated flood lights are all standard work, wired and controlled the way you want - manual switch, photocell, timer, or smart control.
How much do LED retrofits actually save on the electric bill?
LEDs use a fraction of the energy of incandescent or older fluorescent fixtures and last many times longer, so the savings show up both in the monthly bill and in far fewer bulb replacements. We can walk through the specific fixtures in your home at the free assessment and give you a straight answer for your situation.
Will new fixtures and dimmers work with smart home or app-based controls?
Most modern fixtures and dimmers are smart-home compatible, but not every combination works together out of the box - it depends on the fixture, the dimmer, and the platform you use. We confirm compatibility before installing so you are not left with a dimmer that hums or flickers.
Do I need a permit for lighting installation in New Jersey?
It depends on the scope. Fixture swaps and simple replacements typically do not require a permit, but new circuits, added switches, or larger projects like a full recessed lighting layout often do. We tell you which applies to your job before we start, and handle the permit and inspection when one is needed.
Why hire a licensed electrician instead of a handyman for lighting?
Lighting work touches your home's wiring, breakers, and in some cases new circuits - the same code requirements that apply to any electrical job apply here. A licensed electrician wires it correctly the first time, pulls a permit when one is required, and stands behind the work.
Why Generac, by 02 Energy
What makes Generac, by 02 Energy different
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Premier Generac Dealer
Factory-trained crews installing the most trusted standby generator line in America.
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Backed by CPI
Our parent company brings in-house engineering and a project history in the tens of millions.
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Permits handled end to end
We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and keep you updated until the township signs off.
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24-hour on-call line
Residential and commercial electrical emergencies answered around the clock, across New Jersey.
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