What is a Linear Highbay and Where is it Installed?
Linear highbays are a type of LED lighting designed for high-ceiling environments, commonly installed in warehouses, manufacturing floors, gyms, and big-box retail spaces. They provide bright, uniform illumination essential for safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
What It Replaces
Linear highbays are typically used to replace older lighting systems such as:
- 4-lamp T5HO fixtures (approximately 240W) replaced by 100W to 160W LED options.
- 6-lamp T8 fixtures (approximately 216W) replaced by 100W to 130W LED models.
- HID fixtures (common 400W systems) replaced with 100W to 160W LED choices.
- Incandescent highbays (up to 500W) replaced with efficient 100W models.
LED highbays produce about 12,000 to 22,000 lumens, depending on wattage, making them an effective alternative to traditional fixtures.
Why Utilities Rebate Linear Highbays
Utilities promote the use of linear highbays through rebates due to their DesignLights Consortium (DLC) listing, which indicates energy efficiency. These LED options can provide significant energy savings, with a typical lifespan of 50,000 to 100,000 hours compared to the 10,000 to 20,000 hours of traditional lamps. Businesses that often qualify include warehouses, retail shops, and manufacturing facilities that operate for long hours and require reliable, bright lighting.
How Incentive Pricing Works at EZ Energy Save
EZ Energy Save offers up-front rebate application for its customers, allowing for immediate savings. The final price depends on the customer’s utility program, with many incentives covering a significant portion or even the entire cost of the linear highbay fixtures. This approach simplifies the purchasing process, making energy-efficient upgrades more accessible for all types of businesses.













