Smart Lighting

Modernizing Lighting and Controls at Collier County Courthouse

November 19, 2025

The Collier County Courthouse faced significant limitations due to its outdated lighting infrastructure. The courtroom relied on older fluorescent and HID fixtures—wall sconces, 2x2 troffers, recessed downlights, and chandeliers—that no longer met modern efficiency or performance standards.

Compounding the issue, the existing control system had undergone many updates over the years and eventually failed. This forced courthouse staff to rely on a simple key switch near the courtroom entrance to operate all lighting. The lack of flexibility, control, and reliability created operational challenges for courthouse staff and judges. Especially during proceedings that required precise lighting conditions these challenges became apparent.

A Wireless, Energy-Efficient Solution for Modern Justice

To restore full functionality and introduce modern efficiencies, the county implemented a comprehensive lighting and controls upgrade. Three of the four existing lighting applications were replaced with new, comparable LED fixtures. The remaining fixtures received updated light sources.

Equally important, the county sought a safe, secure, and easy-to-use lighting control solution. Judges were to have primary control directly at the bench, along with secondary control from the corridor.

A robust and flexible wireless control architecture was introduced. It uses EnOcean LEDRU-W-EO relays, EOSCU-W-EO occupancy sensors, and Illumra ET-S2AWH-FAC-PC dual rocker self-powered wireless switches powered by EnOcean technology.

  • Each fixture—except for the daisy-chained 2×2 troffers—received a dedicated relay.
  • The wireless switches provide seamless, battery-free operation which reduces maintenance efforts.
  • The system fully bypassed the previous controls, ensuring secure, reliable, and intuitive lighting management.

“This project was a perfect example of how EnOcean technology can bring modern functionality into existing buildings without disruption,” said John Tasso, Business Development Manager at CDI, the EnOcean distributor who made this project a success. “The courthouse team immediately saw the benefit of flexible, wireless controls that don’t rely on batteries or complex wiring.”

Striking Electric LLC delivered the installation efficiently with a skilled, coordinated team of five electricians.

A Modern, Secure, and Maintenance-Free Environment

The Collier County Courthouse now benefits from a modern, energy-efficient LED lighting system paired with a secure, flexible, wireless control solution. Judges have straightforward, immediate control of courtroom lighting, while staff retain convenient secondary access when needed.

“CDI is proud to support solutions that make public facilities smarter and more reliable,” said Matt Arneson, Vice President Sales at CDI. “EnOcean-powered controls were an ideal fit for the courthouse—easy to install, secure, and maintenance-free.”

Thanks to EnOcean technology, the wireless switches operate without batteries, reducing maintenance and enhancing long-term reliability. Overall, the upgrade significantly improved lighting quality, operational efficiency, and user control. And it supports a more professional and effective courtroom environment.

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