Lighting shapes how a commercial space looks, feels, and functions, and it directly affects your energy costs, your safety, and the experience of everyone who walks through your doors. At Core Electric, we design and install commercial lighting for businesses and property owners throughout Bozeman, MT, and the surrounding Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Big Sky, Livingston, and Three Forks. Whether you run a retail store, an office, a warehouse, or a restaurant, we deliver lighting that works as hard as you do.
Since 2018, Core Electric has built a reputation in Big Sky Country for clean, professional, detail-focused electrical work, and lighting is one of our specialties. We handle everything from energy-efficient LED retrofits to new fixture installation and advanced Lutron controls. As a contractor that values doing the job right the first time, we plan each project around your space, your budget, and the way your business actually operates, and we back every installation with our two-year workmanship warranty.
Many commercial spaces in the Bozeman area are running on lighting that no longer serves them. Fixtures are dim, inconsistent, or outdated; energy bills climb higher than they should; and dark corners or poorly lit work areas create safety concerns and a less inviting environment for customers and staff alike.
The underlying issue is usually a lighting system installed years ago that has never been modernized. Older fluorescent and incandescent fixtures draw far more power than today's LED technology; they degrade and flicker as they age, and the original layout rarely matches how the space is used now. Add in failing ballasts and a lack of dimming or zoning controls, and you have a system that is both costly and ineffective.
We approach commercial lighting as a complete system, not a simple box-swap. We assess your space, your existing fixtures, and your goals, then design a layout that delivers the right light levels exactly where you need them. We install efficient LED fixtures, replace failing components, and integrate Lutron controls for dimming, zoning, and scheduling where appropriate. All wiring and circuits are brought up to current Montana electrical code, and we handle any required permitting and inspections from start to finish.
The finished result is a space that looks better, feels brighter, and costs less to operate. Your energy bills drop, your work areas and sales floors are properly lit, and your lighting supports the image and function of your business, with the reliability and clean installation Core Electric is known for across the Gallatin Valley.
Upgrading your commercial lighting delivers returns that show up on your energy bill, your safety record, and your customers' first impression.
Efficient LED commercial lighting can dramatically reduce the power your fixtures draw, lowering your monthly bills and paying back the investment over time.
Properly designed lighting eliminates dark spots and shadows, creating safer work areas, walkways, and parking zones for your employees and customers.
Clean, consistent, well-placed lighting improves the look and feel of any commercial space, helping retail floors, offices, and restaurants make a strong impression.
We install Lutron dimming, zoning, and scheduling controls so you can fine-tune your lighting throughout the day and avoid wasting energy in unused areas.
Modern LED fixtures last far longer than the lighting they replace, which means fewer burnouts, fewer service calls, and less time spent on maintenance.
Commercial lighting is one of many services Core Electric provides to businesses and homeowners across the Gallatin Valley. Take a look at the rest of what we do.
Flickering or dead circuits often signal more than a lighting problem, and our electrical repair service tracks down the fault and restores reliable power throughout your space.
Adding efficient lighting and controls can stress an older panel, so our electrical service upgrades increase capacity and modernize your service to support the load.
When a space is being reconfigured, our electrical remodeling service coordinates new circuits, relocated outlets, and updated wiring in line with your lighting plan.
Keep your lights and essential systems on during an outage with our generator installation service, featuring Generac standby units sized for your building's demands.
For homes and smaller projects, our lighting installation service handles fixture placement, mounting, and Lutron dimming to bring clean, efficient light to any room.
Pair your facility upgrades with our Tesla-certified EV charger installation service, which adds a dedicated, properly sized circuit for fast, safe vehicle charging.
When lighting is part of a build-out, our tenant electrical improvements service updates the circuits, outlets, and wiring a new commercial tenant needs to move in.
Before a lighting overhaul, our electrical safety inspections confirm the system behind your fixtures is sound and free of hidden hazards.
Lighting upgrades pair naturally with our electrical retrofits service, which modernizes wiring, panels, and fixtures to improve a commercial building's efficiency and capacity.
If your lighting or power behaves unpredictably, our commercial troubleshooting and repair service diagnoses the root fault and corrects it to keep your business running.
Protect the backup power that keeps your lights on with our generator maintenance and repairs service, including scheduled testing and expert repair of Generac systems.
Keep tabs on your generator and electrical systems from anywhere with our remote monitoring service, which sends alerts before small issues cause downtime.
We bring the same professionalism and precision to a lighting upgrade that we bring to every job, no matter the size.
Lighting and generators are our secondary focus alongside general electrical work, so commercial lighting is squarely in our wheelhouse, not an afterthought.
We install Lutron lighting and control products, giving you access to reliable dimming and automation from a brand known for quality and longevity.
Founded in Bozeman in 2018 by Lee Gibson, Core Electric is a fixture in Big Sky Country, and we stand behind our work because our community knows our name.
We provide free estimates and a clear project plan before we begin, so you understand the scope, the timeline, and the value before any work starts.
Every commercial lighting installation is backed by our two-year workmanship warranty, giving you confidence that the job was done right.
Yes. LED fixtures use significantly less energy than older fluorescent and incandescent lighting, and many Bozeman-area businesses see a meaningful drop in their monthly electricity costs after upgrading, along with lower maintenance expenses.
We do. Lutron is one of our preferred brands, and we install Lutron dimming, zoning, and scheduling controls to help commercial clients across the Gallatin Valley manage their lighting efficiently.
Absolutely. We serve commercial clients throughout the Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Big Sky, Livingston, and Ennis, as well as the surrounding communities.
Lighting work that involves new circuits or significant wiring changes typically requires a permit through the City of Bozeman or Gallatin County. We handle permitting and coordinate inspections to keep your project code-compliant.
In most cases, yes. We plan commercial lighting projects around your schedule whenever possible and work efficiently to minimize disruption to your operation.
FAQs reviewed by Lee Gibson, owner and founder of Core Electric.
Whether you are upgrading to LED, lighting a new build-out, or adding smart Lutron controls, Core Electric delivers commercial lighting that is efficient, reliable, and professionally installed. Serving Bozeman and the entire Gallatin Valley, we back every project with our two-year workmanship warranty.
Business Name: Core Electric
Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-579-4546
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed