What RTK Energy does

RTK Energy LLC is a privately held LED lighting distributor headquartered in Murrieta, California, serving commercial customers seeking to upgrade interior and exterior lighting systems to energy-efficient LED technology. The company was established in 2022 and operates within California, with no disclosed expansion into additional states or international markets.

The company's product portfolio spans six core categories: Indoor LED Solutions (troffers, UFO and linear high bays, flat panels, downlights, strip lights, vapor-tight and wrap-around fixtures, bulbs); Outdoor LED Solutions (area/shoebox, canopy, flood, gas station, post top, sports lighting, wall packs); Landscape, Lamps and Tubes (T8 and T5 LED replacements in multiple ballast types); Retrofit Solutions; Solar (notably a solar post top light); and Emergency Backup Drivers (multi-voltage drivers for flat panels and UFO high bays). RTK Energy does not manufacture LED products; it sources commercial-grade fixtures from upstream suppliers and emphasizes broad sourcing capability rather than proprietary technology.

RTK Energy generates revenue through hardware sales on a quote-based, project-by-project pricing model. Its go-to-market is sales-led: free lighting audits and facility consultations feed into custom quotes, with installation handled through partnerships with licensed and insured electricians. Marketing channels are limited to a company website (product catalog, utility-program resources, educational "Did You Know" content, and a quote form), email outreach via [email protected], and direct phone contact via Rich Young. The company leverages California utility incentive programs such as SCE On Bill Financing and Illuminate CA Incentive Program to support customer adoption of retrofit projects. No funding rounds, parent company, or institutional ownership have been disclosed.

Name

RTK Energy

Legal name

RTK ENERGY LLC

Website

https://rtk-energy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RTK Energy LLC is a California-based LED lighting distributor serving commercial customers with indoor, outdoor, retrofit, solar, and emergency LED solutions, supported by free audits, quote-based project sales, and licensed electrician installation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting Distribution

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC), Line-Voltage/120V Outdoor Lighting Installation (HSAIAHAC), Transformer/Driver/Power Supply Service & Replacement (HSAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• Indoor LED fixtures
• Outdoor LED fixtures
• LED retrofit solutions
• Solar LED lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrieta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Product Sales: RTK Energy generates revenue through the distribution and sale of LED lighting products including indoor fixtures, outdoor fixtures, solar solutions, emergency backup drivers, and retrofit solutions. As a distributor, they source and supply commercial-grade LED products, offering project management from start to finish.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RTK Energy is a commercial LED lighting distributor that sources and supplies indoor, outdoor, landscape, retrofit, solar, and emergency backup LED lighting products. The company provides free lighting audits and facility consultations, custom quotes, and project management from start to finish, with installation handled through partnered licensed and insured electricians.

Product overview

RTK Energy LLC is a commercial LED lighting distributor based in Murrieta, California, offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED lighting solutions across six core product categories: Indoor LED Solutions, Outdoor LED Solutions, Landscape/Lamps/Tube, Retrofit Solutions, Solar, and Emergency Backup Drivers. The product portfolio includes a wide range of indoor fixtures (troffers, UFO high bays, flat panels, downlights, linear high bays, strip lights, vapor-tight fixtures, wrap-around lights, bulbs) and outdoor solutions (area/shoebox lights, canopy lights, flood lights, gas station lights, post top lights, sports lighting, wall packs). Additional offerings include LED tube replacements (T8 and T5 in various types), solar-powered lighting, and emergency backup drivers for continuous operation during power outages. The company provides lighting audits, professional installation through licensed electrician partners, and access to utility incentive programs for eligible projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor LED Solutions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Licensed ElectricianscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRTK Energy partners with licensed and insured electricians for installation services. These partners work around customer schedules to complete projects of any size, from small to large installations. The company emphasizes that they are willing to work around the customer's schedule.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader with broad LED fixture and connected lighting offerings. Comparable as both an incumbent competitor and a key upstream supplier to distributors such as RTK Energy.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Diversified industrial manufacturer whose Cooper Lighting business produces a full LED commercial fixture catalog. Functions as a major supplier and competitor in the same product categories RTK Energy distributes.
• Acuity Brands: Major North American commercial lighting manufacturer with extensive LED fixture, controls, and retrofit portfolios. Represents the upstream supplier base and the competitive ceiling on pricing for distributors like RTK Energy.

Direct peers

• Bulbs.com: Long-standing online lighting distributor carrying LED bulbs, fixtures, and retrofit solutions for commercial buyers. Closely aligned with RTK Energy's catalog breadth and quote-based commercial sales motion.
• Warehouse-Lighting.com: Specialty e-commerce LED distributor focused on commercial and industrial fixtures including high bays, strip lights, and vapor-tight luminaires. Overlaps directly with RTK Energy's indoor commercial product mix.
• 1000Bulbs.com: Large online LED lighting retailer/distributor serving commercial and residential customers with broad SKU coverage. Highly comparable to RTK Energy's model of sourcing third-party LED fixtures and selling to commercial customers.
• LED Supply: LED component and fixture distributor with technical sourcing capability across a wide range of wattages and configurations. Comparable to RTK Energy's broad-source, project-spec-friendly distribution approach.

Emerging players

• Willdan Group: Energy services company delivering lighting retrofit programs to utilities and commercial customers, often leveraging utility incentive channels. Comparable to RTK Energy's positioning around California utility rebate programs.
• Orion Energy Systems: Provider of LED lighting retrofits and energy-efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, including project management. Comparable to RTK Energy's retrofit and project-management-led model, though with proprietary fixtures.
• Energy Focus: LED lighting and controls company focused on commercial, industrial, and military markets with an emphasis on energy-efficient retrofits. Overlaps with RTK Energy's indoor/outdoor commercial LED focus and retrofit category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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