The ceiling of a building with LED lighting.

Case Study

LED retrofit for 1.5-million-square-foot warehouse 

In 2023, W. P. Carey completed a full LED retrofit across a 1.5-million-square-foot vacant warehouse located in University Park, Illinois. Investments made by W. P. Carey, including the full LED retrofit, transformed the outdated portfolio asset into a state-of-the-art facility now leased to a global technology company, under a long-term lease. 

As a result of W. P. Carey’s proactive investment, the property was not only upgraded to today’s market standard, but also reduced the overall carbon footprint of the building. 

LED Retrofit:

35% reduction in electricity usage¹
35% reduction in carbon footprint¹
41% reduction in utility and maintenance bills¹
<1 year payback period²

¹ Anticipated savings related to lighting usage
² Net of incentives received
The inside of a W. P. Carey owned building that underwent an LED lighting overhaul.