Lighter

Lighter designs and installs commercial LED lighting solutions focused on reducing operating costs, improving workplace safety and delivering long-term energy performance. The company works across warehouses, supermarkets, offices and retail environments, providing compliant lighting upgrades tailored to commercial operations.

Projects typically begin with a detailed lighting assessment to identify current performance, expected energy savings and suitable upgrade options. Lighter provides end-to-end project delivery including assessment, design, installation, commissioning and post-installation support. 

Commercial LED lighting finance solutions

Lighter offers several finance options designed to support commercial LED lighting upgrades without large upfront capital investment.

These include third-party operating rental arrangements, fixed-term finance with ownership transfer, and green or sustainability-linked finance where eligibility criteria are met. Financing is arranged through third-party providers and managed by Lighter.

Under operating rental arrangements, lighting assets remain owned by the financier and customers pay ongoing rental fees for use of the system. Fixed-term finance structures allow ownership to transfer to the customer at the end of the agreement term. Standard contract terms are typically around five years, although terms may vary depending on customer requirements and financing structure. 

Areas of expertise

Energy efficiency and energy management

Lighter undertakes energy audits and lighting assessments to identify and validate energy-saving opportunities. Assessments include analysis of lighting infrastructure, skylight contribution, lux levels, operating hours and historical electricity consumption.

Process and systems optimisation

The company designs and implements lighting control and automation systems incorporating occupancy sensing and daylight sensing to improve energy performance while maintaining lighting standards.

End-to-end project delivery

Lighter provides full lifecycle delivery including assessment, design, implementation, commissioning and ongoing support. Projects are managed by specialist sustainability, health and safety, and project management personnel. 

Project capability

Project size: NZ$10,000 with no stated maximum project size

Delivery approach: Lighter works directly with customers to develop lighting upgrade solutions, with installation delivered through trusted electrical subcontractors operating under Lighter’s supervision. 

Project process

Before engagement, Lighter typically requires:

• Site plans to understand building layout and electrical infrastructure
• A recent electricity bill for initial cost analysis
• Twelve months of electricity bills for detailed assessment and seasonal demand analysis 

Projects generally begin with a lighting assessment to establish baseline performance and identify suitable upgrade opportunities. 

Funding and ownership

Repayment and risk

Repayments are generally made monthly, with finance terms and fee structures varying depending on the selected financing arrangement. Interest rates may be fixed or variable and can vary according to term length, financing structure and customer risk profile. Preferential rates may apply for qualifying green or sustainability-linked finance arrangements.

Under operating rental structures, performance and credit risks are primarily carried by the financier subject to standard customer payment obligations. Under fixed-term finance arrangements, credit risk is generally assessed and carried by the loan provider.

Upfront capital contributions depend on the financing structure selected. Financing is arranged through third-party providers and managed by Lighter. 

Ownership

During the agreement: Lighting assets are generally owned by the provider or financier under lease, rental or service arrangements.

At the end of the agreement: Customers may purchase equipment at an agreed residual value or ownership may transfer automatically under fixed-term finance arrangements.

All information above reflects details supplied by Lighter Limited in its February 2026 EECA Service Provider Bio Form response to EECA.