If you operate a warehouse, factory, workshop or large retail store, Efficient Energy Group can replace your old lighting with LED. In South Australia that costs $33 a site under the REPS scheme. In New South Wales it is a fixed installed price.
Upgrade Your Warehouse to LED High Bay Lights, Supplied and Installed
SA: $33 for the Whole Site. NSW: $300 a Light, Installed.
An old 400W high bay light costs about $350 a year to run. In South Australia we replace it with a 70W LED that costs about $55. We supply and install LED high bay lights in warehouses, factories, workshops and farm sheds across South Australia and New South Wales.
Running costs are estimates at 30c per kWh, 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. A 400W lamp draws about 450W with its control gear.
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What LED High Bay Lights Cost, Installed
| South Australia | New South Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay | $33 for the whole site, however many high bays and floodlights | $300 including GST for each high bay |
| Why | The state REPS scheme still pays for the upgrade | No government rebate has applied to high bays since 1 April 2026 |
| What we replace | 400W high bays and floodlights, with 70W LED | Old high bay lights, with new LED high bays |
| Who installs | Our accredited South Australian team | Our licensed commercial electricians |
| Next step | See the SA warehouse LED lighting upgrade | Request a quote using the form on this page |
Old high bay lights are expensive to run and to maintain. LED high bays give better light, last longer and use a fraction of the power.
In South Australia the scheme covers almost all of the cost. In New South Wales the upgrade is at your own cost, and it typically pays for itself from the power bill in one to two years, depending on your hours.
Is There Still an NSW Rebate for LED High Bay Lights?
No. The NSW Energy Savings Scheme stopped supporting commercial high bay upgrades when its commercial lighting method closed to new work on 1 April 2026. High bay upgrades in New South Wales are now paid for by the business.
One part of the scheme is still open. It still helps small businesses replace fluorescent battens and ceiling panels with LED, in offices, shops and the office end of a warehouse. In scheme terms, HEER lighting activities remain available. See NSW office and retail lighting for what that costs.
So a New South Wales warehouse upgrade often has two parts: high bays at $300 each including GST, and battens or panels under the scheme where the site qualifies. We quote both together.
CLICK HERE to check your eligibility with us today!
Receive a Free Quote for Warehouse Lighting Installation
Fill in the form on this page with your business suburb and roughly how many lights you have. We will confirm what applies at your site and send a written quote showing the full price, any scheme discount and what you pay.
Why Upgrade to Energy-Efficient LED High Bay Lights?
You should upgrade to energy-efficient LED high bay lights because they cost less to maintain. They also cost you much less electricity to run, while at the same time providing your company buildings with superior lighting. With the South Australian scheme still open and a fixed installed price in New South Wales, it is a good time to replace those outdated lights with new LED warehouse lighting.
If you run an older warehouse, chances are it has 400W metal halide or mercury vapour high bay lights. Because these lights used to be cheap to install, almost every older warehouse has them. However, if you’ve ever studied your power bill, you’ll know they’re not exactly cheap to run!
Many businesses are already making the switch to energy-efficient LED high bays. Don’t you think it’s time you did the same? LED high bay lights use up to 80% less energy than traditional high bay lighting, which results in huge savings on your company’s energy bill.
LEDs also last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs, meaning you’ll spend less time and money replacing them when they fuse out. Each 400W light replaced saves about $300 a year in power at typical warehouse hours, so the switch to LED high bay lights pays for itself.
Upgrade today and start saving!
Here are some more reasons to upgrade your warehouse lighting to LED:
Decrease Your Risk of Workplace Accidents
Poor lighting in a warehouse affects workers’ productivity and increases the risk of workplace accidents. LED high bays offer 150 lumens per watt lighting efficiency. This comes with a wider throw angle, which allows for brighter lighting in your workplace.
LED technology is extremely robust, meaning LED high bays are resilient to vibrations and external stress. In other words, you won’t have to worry about the lights going out while you’re working.
Reduce Your Warehouse Electricity Costs by Up to 80%
Changing your old power-hungry metal halide or fluorescent lights for LED high bays can cut the power your lighting uses by up to 80%, and it removes most lamp and ballast replacements. In fact, even changing from old LED lights may lead to significant savings.
They consume very little electricity, yet they produce a higher luminous output than other options. They also have a long lifespan of more than 50,000 hours. This means their performance is vastly superior to traditional lighting systems, resulting in less frequent maintenance and replacements.
Here’s an overview of the benefits you can expect with your new LED high bay lights:
| Benefit | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Savings | LEDs use significantly less power (often 40 to 80% less) than older high bay lights like metal halide or mercury vapour | Lower electricity costs matter, especially with the long hours that warehouses and industrial sites run their lights |
| Reduced Maintenance | Longer life spans (50,000 to 100,000 hours), fewer lamp changes, lower labour and replacement costs | Many high bay lights are mounted high or hard to reach, so saving on maintenance is a real cost and safety benefit |
| Instant On / Off & No Warm Up | LEDs reach full brightness immediately, unlike traditional lamps which often need warm-up time | Useful in sites that switch lights often or need light straight away, which improves workflow and safety |
| Better Light Quality & Safety | More uniform lighting, higher colour rendering index, low flicker, less glare | Improves visibility, reduces the risk of accidents and helps meet workplace health and safety obligations |
| Reduced Heat Output | LEDs generate less wasted heat than older lamps, reducing the load on cooling systems | In a hot Australian summer this can reduce cooling costs and improve comfort for workers |
| Environmental Benefits | No mercury or other hazardous materials, lower CO₂ emissions via lower energy use, less waste from frequent replacements | Helps businesses meet environmental obligations, support state climate goals and reduce environmental risk |
| Government Incentives & Rebates | South Australia's REPS scheme still pays for most of the cost of replacing 400W high bays and floodlights. NSW no longer subsidises high bays | In South Australia the upgrade costs $33 for the whole site. In New South Wales the business pays, and the power saving still covers it |
| Faster Payback Period | Energy savings, any incentive and lower maintenance add up, so many projects pay for themselves within one to two years | Improves cash flow, and the saving continues for the life of the lights |
Modern LED warehouse lights are so much more efficient in terms of energy use that they pay for themselves in no time!
Check your eligibility to check your eligibility and find out more about the eligibility criteria.
Use at least 60% less power
- Have an average life span of 50,000 to 100,000 hours, compared to the 10,000 hours of metal halide lamps
- Don’t emit any UV rays (whereas metal halide lamps do)
- Don’t need to go through the same energy intensive warm-up phase as a metal halide lamp to reach full brightness every time you switch them on
Where a Government Incentive Still Applies
South Australia still offers an incentive for businesses that replace old lighting with LED, through the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme. New South Wales no longer does for high bays, though it still helps small businesses replace fluorescent battens and panels.
Warehouses often run their lights for long hours, so the saving is large whichever state you are in.
South Australia: LED High Bay Lights for $33 a Site
South Australia’s Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme, known as REPS, still pays for most of the cost of replacing old high bay lights and floodlights. An eligible business pays one $33 co-payment for the whole site. It is not $33 per light.
We replace 400W metal halide and mercury vapour high bays and floodlights with 70W LED fittings. Each one saves about $300 a year in power, so a shed with ten high bays saves almost $3,000 a year. That estimate uses 10 hours a day, 5 days a week and 30c per kWh.
Our South Australian team has been installing these upgrades for three years. See the full details on our SA warehouse LED lighting upgrade page.
Warehouses, Factories, Workshops and Farm Sheds
The scheme covers business premises. That includes warehouses and factories, and also workshops, packing sheds, machinery sheds and shearing sheds that belong to a business. A shed at home is not covered.
Three Rules That Catch People Out
- Leave the old lights in place. They must be installed and working when we arrive.
- Your own electrician cannot claim the incentive. Only an installer accredited under the scheme can, and Efficient Energy Group is accredited.
- Places are limited each year. Commercial lighting under the scheme is capped annually and the cap resets on 1 January. Enquiring now gives you the best chance of an install this year, or an early place when the scheme resets.
Larger Energy Users in South Australia
The $33 co-payment applies to sites using under 160 MWh of electricity a year. Larger sites pay a scheme minimum of $1.70 for each gigajoule of energy saved, which we work out in your quote.
Offices and shops are covered too. See battens and panels under the SA lighting rebate.
Warehouse Lighting Installation: How the Job Runs
- Tell us about the site. Send the form with your business suburb and roughly how many lights you have. Photos of the lights help.
- We confirm what applies. In South Australia we check the site against the scheme. In New South Wales we check whether any battens or panels still qualify under the state scheme.
- You get a written quote. It shows the full price, any scheme discount and what you pay.
- You sign the paperwork. For scheme work this lets us claim the incentive on your behalf.
- We install. A licensed electrician fits the new lights, removes the old ones and recycles what can be recycled.
LED High Bay and Warehouse Lighting FAQs
How much will I save with LED high bays?
An old 400W high bay draws about 450W with its control gear. Run 10 hours a day, 5 days a week at 30c per kWh, it costs about $350 a year. A 70W LED costs about $55. That is close to $300 a year saved on every light, before you count lamp and ballast replacements. We work out the figure for your hours in your quote.
How much do LED high bay lights cost installed?
In South Australia, eligible businesses pay one $33 co-payment for the whole site under the REPS scheme. In New South Wales we charge $300 including GST for each high bay, supplied and installed. Your written quote confirms the price before any work starts.
Is there still a rebate for LED high bay lights in NSW?
No. The NSW Energy Savings Scheme’s commercial lighting method closed to new work on 1 April 2026, so high bay upgrades are no longer subsidised. The scheme still helps small businesses replace fluorescent battens and ceiling panels with LED, known in the scheme as HEER lighting activities.
Is the $33 in South Australia charged per light?
No. It is one co-payment for the whole site, however many high bays and floodlights are replaced.
Do you upgrade farm sheds and workshops?
Yes, in South Australia, where the shed is part of a business. Machinery sheds, packing sheds, shearing sheds and workshops with old 400W high bays or floodlights can all qualify. A shed at home does not.
Can my own electrician do the upgrade and claim the rebate?
Not in South Australia. The incentive can only be applied by an installer accredited under the scheme. Efficient Energy Group is accredited and uses licensed electricians.
What do LED high bay lights replace?
Mostly 400W metal halide and mercury vapour high bays, the round dome lights that hang in warehouses and sheds, and the 400W floodlights outside. The LED versions come on instantly, with no warm up.
Get Your Warehouse Lighting Quote
Efficient Energy Group is accredited under South Australia’s REPS scheme and the NSW Energy Savings Scheme. Complete the form and one of our LED warehouse lighting specialists will confirm what applies at your site and send a free, no-obligation quote.
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Replace Your Old High Bay Lights With LED and Cut Lighting Power by Up to 80%
Installed by Experts
We Only Use Licensed Commercial Electricians
Installed by Experts
We Only Use Licensed Commercial Electricians
Backed by Warranty
2-year installation warranty plus the manufacturer's product warranty
Backed by Warranty
2-year installation warranty plus the manufacturer's product warranty
Slash Your Power Bills
About $300 a Year Saved for Each 400W Light Replaced
Slash Your Power Bills
About $300 a Year Saved for Each 400W Light Replaced