LED Indy

What LED Indy does

LED Indy is a privately held commercial electrical contractor founded in 2016 in Indianapolis by Trace Clifford and led by President John Melind. The company specializes in customized LED lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, educational, multi-family, and government clients, spanning interior and exterior retrofits, new construction lighting design, parking lot and signage illumination, and custom fixture engineering. Beyond its core LED business, LED Indy has expanded into adjacent commercial services including full electrical contracting (panels, troubleshooting, surge protection, EV charger infrastructure), EV charging station supply and installation (Level I-III via Terra Energy Services and RES partnerships), UVC disinfection systems (Axenic-UV), structured data cabling, access control and video surveillance (using Leviton, Belden, Corning, and Signamax), and solar energy installation through its ESCO subcontractor channel.

The company's technology stack centers on commercial-grade LED products with 50,000-100,000-hour lifespans and proprietary custom fixtures such as a Light Harvesting Bug-Free Ceiling Fixture for CFL-pin retrofits. Service delivery is augmented by photometric rendering (used pre-installation at the Indianapolis Colts Practice Facility) and customized utility rebate submission (notably through AES Indiana), which the company claims can compress payback periods to as little as 3 months on projects such as Indy Urban Hardwood. Revenue is generated via project-based professional services fees covering both product and labor, with pricing determined after a complimentary on-site energy analysis that functions as the primary lead-generation tool.

LED Indy operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting property managers, school corporations, business owners, facility directors, and ESCOs across 12 Indiana service locations (Indianapolis, Lafayette, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Plainfield, Greenwood, Kokomo, Fort Wayne, Muncie, Anderson, Elkhart, and Greensburg), with stated ambitions to serve clients across the US and internationally. Distribution combines direct field sales, inside sales/consultation, a DIY product-only track, and B2B partner channels through ESCOs and Sourcewell. Marketing is primarily organic: SEO-optimized website, project case studies, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube presence, and customer testimonials, with no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors identified.

Name

LED Indy

Legal name

LED Indy

Website

https://ledindy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LED Indy is a privately held Indianapolis-based commercial electrical contractor founded in 2016 that designs, sells, and installs custom LED lighting systems plus electrical, EV charging, UV disinfection, and data cabling services for commercial, industrial, educational, and multi-family clients across 12 Indiana service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Electrical Contracting and LED Lighting Services

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation (HSAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recessed/Can Light Installation (HSAOAFAE), Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting Installation (HSAIAHAB), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• Electrical contracting services
• EV charging installation
• Energy efficiency retrofits
• Structured cabling infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products & Installation: Sale and installation of LED lighting fixtures for commercial interiors and exteriors. Services range from retrofitting existing buildings to lighting design for new construction. Revenue is generated through project-based fees encompassing both product and labor.
2. Electrical Services: Full-service electrical installation, maintenance, and repair for commercial properties. Covers electrical panels, troubleshooting, EV charger electrical infrastructure, new construction and remodeling electrical work, transformers, surge protection, and inspections.
3. EV Charging Station Services: Three-pronged approach covering equipment sales (Level I, II, III charging stations through Terra Energy Services and RES partnerships), installation by licensed electrical contractors, and ongoing support with 24/7 technician network to address the roughly 1-in-5 public charging attempt failure rate.
4. Data & Technology Services: Project design and consultation, structured data cabling installation, access control systems, and video surveillance implementation for commercial facilities including municipalities, K-12 schools, higher education, and student housing.
5. Solar Energy Solutions: Solar energy system installation as part of ESCO services, enabling energy service companies and end clients to diversify renewable energy sources alongside LED upgrades.
6. LED Rebate Management: LED Indy manages the rebate application process on behalf of clients, helping them capture rebates and incentives from utility companies. This service is provided as part of project delivery, increasing net ROI for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LED Indy is a commercial electrical contractor specializing in customized LED lighting solutions for businesses, organizations, and industries. The company sells and installs interior and exterior LED lighting for retrofits and new construction, delivers full-service electrical contracting, installs EV charging stations (Level I-III), and provides data and technology infrastructure including structured cabling, access control, and video surveillance. Each engagement is anchored by a free energy analysis, with in-house design and licensed installation teams and utility rebate management on the customer's behalf.

Product overview

LED Indy is a commercial electrical contractor founded in 2016 that provides a comprehensive suite of LED lighting and electrical solutions. The core offerings include LED Lighting Services for interior and exterior commercial applications, Electrical Services covering installation and maintenance, EV Charging Stations (Level I-III), Data & Technology Services including structured cabling and surveillance, and ESCO Services for energy efficiency partnerships. The product portfolio also includes specialized UV Disinfection Systems as an add-on module. LED Indy's services span across multiple vertical markets including industrial/manufacturing, multi-family residential, education facilities, office/retail spaces, and municipalities. The company also offers a free Energy Analysis service to help clients understand potential savings before committing to LED upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Lighting Services Commercial interior and exterior LED lighting services for office buildings, manufacturing plants, schools, and sports facilities, providing optimal lighting conditions while using minimal energy for maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Electrical Services Full-service electrical installation, maintenance, and repair for commercial properties, including electrical panel work, troubleshooting, EV charger electrical setup, new construction and remodeling electrical work, transformers, surge protection, and inspections.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging station solutions covering Level I, II, and III charging stations, installation by licensed electrical contractors, and ongoing support with 24/7 technician network to address charger uptime.
• Data & Technology Services Data and technology infrastructure services including project design and consultation, structured data cabling installation (copper and fiber), access control systems, and video surveillance implementation for commercial properties.
• ESCO Services Energy Service Company (ESCO) partnership services specializing in LED lighting upgrades, lighting controls, investment-grade audits, solar solutions, and EV charging installations for energy efficiency projects.
• UV Disinfection Systems UVC light-based room disinfection solutions that automatically sanitize spaces using the power of light, eliminating 99.9% of germs without harsh chemicals.
• Industrial LED Lighting Solutions LED lighting solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial properties including construction-grade LED high bays, lighting controls with occupancy sensors, and integration with building automation systems.
• Multi-Family LED Lighting Solutions LED lighting solutions for multi-family properties, senior living, and hotels with sustainable solutions, cost savings, and EV charger integration for modern multi-family lifestyle.
• Education LED Solutions Custom LED lighting solutions for school systems including customizable color temperatures for classrooms, sports lighting for athletic fields, and flexible lighting designs for libraries and auditoriums.
• Office & Retail LED Solutions LED lighting solutions for office and retail environments that enhance merchandise appearance, create inviting atmospheres, and offer customizable colors with dimming capabilities.
• Free Energy Analysis Complimentary energy savings report and site evaluation that compares current energy expenses with potential savings from LED lighting upgrades, helping clients understand ROI before committing to projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in lighting energy costs
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terra Energy ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Terra Energy Services for the supply of Level I, II, and III EV charging station equipment. Terra Energy Services is one of two named equipment brand partnerships enabling LED Indy's EV charging station service offering.
• RES (Renewable Energy Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with RES for supply of Level I, II, and III EV charging station equipment. RES is a named EV charging equipment partner alongside Terra Energy Services.
• AES (AES Indiana / Indianapolis Power & Light)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAES Indiana (formerly Indianapolis Power & Light) provides utility rebate programs that LED Indy leverages for clients. LED Indy submits customized rebate applications based on overall project scope and savings rather than just 1-for-1 replacements, maximizing client rebates. The AES rebate program enabled Indy Urban Hardwood to achieve ROI in just over 3 months.
• SourcewellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLED Indy is a Sourcewell member, enabling school systems and other public entities to access pre-negotiated pricing on sports lighting solutions, avoiding the costly and lengthy traditional bid process.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering LED products, connected lighting systems, and lighting-as-a-service. Competes indirectly via national accounts, ESCO channels, and IoT-enabled lighting controls that bundle where LED Indy sells fixtures and installation.
• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building solutions company offering commercial LED luminaires, controls, and integrated services. Overlaps with LED Indy as both a potential product supplier and broad competitor via its services and controls portfolio.
• Eaton: Diversified power management company with a substantial lighting and electrical components business serving commercial and industrial customers. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping product lines and large-scale project capability.

Direct peers

• Stouch Lighting: Regional commercial LED lighting retrofit and energy-efficiency company serving the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in size, vertical mix (commercial, industrial, education, multi-family), and project-based, free-energy-audit-led go-to-market approach.
• Facility Solutions Group (FSG): National commercial lighting and electrical services provider that designs, installs, and maintains LED lighting and electrical systems for multi-site commercial customers. Directly comparable to LED Indy in core offering and customer profile, but at substantially larger scale and geographic reach.
• Lighting Services Inc: U.S. commercial and industrial LED retrofit company delivering energy-saving lighting upgrades with utility rebate administration. Similar in project-driven delivery model and customer mix to LED Indy.
• Action Services Group: Commercial lighting and electrical contractor specializing in LED retrofits, signage lighting, and electrical services for retail, industrial, and multi-family customers. Closely mirrors LED Indy's vertically-focused, project-based model across multiple U.S. regions.
• Relumination: Commercial LED retrofit and energy-efficiency firm focused on turnkey lighting upgrades for office, retail, industrial, and institutional customers. Closely comparable in service scope, rebate-management emphasis, and target verticals.

Regional players

• Greenwood Solutions / Local Indiana Electrical Contractors: Local and regional Indiana-based electrical and lighting contractors competing for the same office, retail, multi-family, and education projects. Most direct competitive overlap in geography and customer mix, but typically without LED Indy's exclusive LED focus.

Emerging players

• ESCO Partners / Energy Service Companies (e.g., Ameresco, Trane): National ESCOs that bundle LED retrofits into broader energy-efficiency and guaranteed-savings projects. LED Indy is currently a subcontractor to such firms; they also represent a potential channel conflict if they bypass regional installers on direct bids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVpjEB4U4c9hSrV3PyxJj4A
• Facebookfacebook.com/LEDIndy
• Instagraminstagram.com/led.indy/?hl=en
• Xx.com/ledindy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/led-indy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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