What Nexstar Lighting does

Nexstar Lighting Limited is a Canadian-owned, privately held LED lighting consultancy and licensed electrical contractor headquartered in Aurora, Ontario. The company designs, supplies, and installs energy-efficient LED lighting systems for commercial, industrial, retail, and multi-residential facilities across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding Ontario municipalities. Its service offering is structured as a turnkey engagement that begins with a complimentary electricity audit, proceeds through professional lighting design using AGI-32 modeling software, executes installation with an in-house ESA-licensed electrical crew, and concludes with administration of Ontario government incentive programs (notably Save-ON-Energy, which can cover up to 50% of capital costs). The company also offers building energy audits, feasibility studies, ISO 9000/14000/50001 energy management preparation, and a 'Pay with Savings' financing option, plus complementary Electric Vehicle charger installation.

The product catalog spans commodity LED lamps (T8, T5, A19, MR16, PAR, PL, corn bulbs) and a broader fixture range that includes linear and UFO high bay fixtures, flat panels, strip fixtures, vapor-proof fixtures, pot lights, exit signs, canopy lights, wall packs, flood and area lights, and decorative fixtures. Layered on top of the hardware is a smart controls line with Bluetooth Mesh networking and integrated sensors for motion detection and daylight harvesting, enabling networked and adaptive lighting. The business model combines hardware resale, project-based professional services (engineering and installation), and government-incentive administration, with revenue generated through direct, field-based enterprise sales rather than third-party distribution channels.

Operationally, Nexstar positions itself as a vertically-integrated alternative to general electricians and LED resellers, leveraging ESA licensing and a Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers Ontario to deliver design-build services under one roof. The firm is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and operates with a small employee base (1–10) that serves a regional rather than national market. Recent third-party recognition includes a 2024 feature in The Construction Source Canada and the 2025 BUILD Magazine 'Best LED Lighting Consultancy, Ontario' award.

Name

Nexstar Lighting

Legal name

Nexstar Lighting Limited

Website

https://nexstarlighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nexstar Lighting Limited is an Aurora, Ontario-based LED lighting consultancy and licensed electrical contractor that delivers turnkey LED retrofit and energy-efficiency projects — including design, installation, and government incentive administration — to commercial, industrial, retail, and multi-residential facilities across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting Solutions

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• Lighting retrofit services
• Energy efficiency upgrades
• Electrical installation services
• Lighting engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. LED Product Sales: Sale of LED lighting products including lamps, fixtures, high bay lights, flat panels, smart controls, and related components. Products are available through their e-commerce platform and direct consultation.
2. Electrical Installation Services: Complete electrical installation services including pre-install inspection, scheduling, installation, disposal of existing equipment, and final walkthrough. Installation crew is licensed by the Electrical Safety Authority.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering services including energy audits, lighting design, feasibility studies, monitoring and verification, and preparation for ISO 9000, 14000, and 50001 energy management standards.
4. Government Incentive Administration: Assistance with government incentive program applications and management of communication with utilities. Customers save on average over $5,000 per month with typical paybacks under 1.5 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nexstar Lighting provides turnkey energy-efficient LED lighting systems for commercial, industrial, and retail facilities in Ontario. The company sells LED lamps, fixtures, and smart controls alongside end-to-end services including complimentary lighting audits, AGI-32-based lighting design, electrical installation by an in-house ESA-licensed crew, engineering services, and administration of government incentive programs such as Ontario's Save-ON-Energy.

Product overview

Nexstar Lighting is an Ontario-based LED lighting consultancy offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient lighting solutions and professional services. The product lineup centers on LED lamps (T8, T5, A19, MR16, PAR, PL, and corn bulbs in various wattages and configurations) and LED fixtures (high bay linear and UFO models, flat panels, strip fixtures, vapor proof fixtures, pot/slim panel lights, exit signs, canopy lights, wall packs, flood/area lights, and decorative fixtures). Smart lighting controls with Bluetooth capability and sensor options complement the fixture portfolio to enable networked and adaptive lighting. Services encompass the entire project lifecycle from complimentary electricity audits and building energy assessments through lighting design using AGI-32 software, LED retrofit and electrical installation, to government incentive program assistance (Ontario Save-ON-Energy Program covering up to 50% of costs) and financing options. The company positions these offerings as turnkey solutions promising 50-90% energy and maintenance cost savings with typical ROI of 75%+ and paybacks under 1.5 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED T8 Type A Lamps
• LED T8 Type B Lamps
• LED T5 Type B Lamps
• LED T8 U-Bend Lamps Type A
• LED A19 Lamps
• LED MR16 GU10 Lamps
• LED PAR Lamps
• LED PL Lamps
• LED Corn Bulbs
• LED High Bay Linear Fixtures
• LED High Bay UFO Fixtures
• LED Flat Panels
• LED Strip Fixtures
• LED Vapor Proof Fixtures
• LED Pot Lights (Slim Panel)
• LED EXIT and Emergency Signs
• LED Canopy Lights
• LED Wall Pack Fixtures
• LED Flood and Area Lights
• LED Decor Fixtures
• LED Smart Controls
• Lighting Audit Services Comprehensive lighting audits that evaluate existing fixtures, energy usage, and recommend optimal LED upgrades with potential 50-90% energy and maintenance cost savings.
• LED Retrofit and Installation Services Complete LED retrofit and electrical installation services including upgrade execution, equipment disposal, and post-installation inspection with flexible overnight and weekend scheduling at no additional cost.
• Building Energy Audit Professional energy audits for industrial facilities, offices, and multi-residential buildings to optimize energy efficiency and operating costs.
• Lighting Design Services Technical lighting design services using AGI-32 software for complex applications, covering T5/T8, LED, induction, and eHID products for offices, retail, warehouse, and exterior applications.
• Government Incentives Assistance Assistance with government and utility incentive programs including Ontario Save-ON-Energy Program, which can cover up to 50% of project capital costs.
• Pay with Savings Financing Financing option enabling clients to proceed with lighting projects when current budget does not allow for capital expenditure, with payment funded by achieved energy savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces utility costs by up to 80%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building solutions provider with extensive LED fixture, controls, and integrated smart building offerings. Comparable in commercial/industrial LED product range and networked lighting controls, but operates as a multi-brand incumbent rather than a regional services specialist.
• Cree Lighting: LED lighting company offering commercial and industrial fixtures, controls, and smart building solutions. Comparable in commercial/industrial LED product range and in offering integrated smart controls, though at significantly larger scale than Nexstar.
• EECOL Electric: Large Canadian electrical products distributor and service provider with a broad portfolio including lighting. Comparable as a scaled channel competitor in Ontario, though EECOL spans electrical distribution broadly rather than specializing in lighting-only turnkey delivery.
• Leviton: Major North American manufacturer of lighting controls, dimmers, sensors, and smart building systems. Comparable specifically on the smart lighting controls and dimming layer that Nexstar integrates into its projects, though Leviton operates as a global product incumbent.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering LED fixtures, Interact smart lighting controls, and turnkey services including Energy Performance contracts. Comparable as a large-scale competitor in the same LED + smart controls + services value chain, though with vastly greater geographic and product breadth.

Direct peers

• Stanpro Lighting Systems: Canadian LED lighting manufacturer offering indoor, outdoor, and emergency fixtures with an established distributor network. Comparable as a domestic competitor in commercial/industrial LED fixtures (panels, high bays, wall packs, exit signs) directly overlapping Nexstar's product catalog.
• AimLite: Canadian designer and manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and architectural LED lighting. Comparable in fixture portfolio (high bays, panels, exterior luminaires) and in the Ontario/North American project-driven sales channel that Nexstar serves.
• Turolight: Canadian LED lighting manufacturer and project specialist focused on commercial and industrial retrofits. Comparable business model pairing LED fixture supply with turnkey energy-saving projects and government incentive administration, similar to Nexstar's approach.
• Liteline: Canadian manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting fixtures, lamps, and controls serving commercial and residential markets. Comparable as a Canada-based LED lighting solutions provider overlapping with Nexstar on product range (LED panels, high bays, controls) and channel (electrical contractors and distributors).

Regional players

• Salex: Canadian lighting agency representing multiple premium lighting manufacturers to the architectural and commercial market. Comparable in the lighting specification and design-support role for Ontario projects, often engaging on the same end-customer RFPs as Nexstar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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