Ventura County
Community soccer complex LED upgrade
Replaced metal-halide fixtures on four full-size soccer fields with LED systems, achieving 50 fc average maintained with a 0.7 uniformity ratio and cutting energy use by 62%.
Sports & Outdoor Lighting
IES-engineered sports lighting, brilliance that elevates the game.
Optimum Energy Services designs, installs, and maintains professional sports field lighting, stadium power distribution, scoreboard wiring, and outdoor venue electrical systems, engineered to IES standards for every level of play across Southern California.
- IES-compliant designs
- Every sport, every level
- Turnkey pole-to-light
- Single-source delivery
- Utility rebate experts
- 20-40% cost recovery
Precision-aimed LED sports lighting delivering optimal uniformity, visibility, and spill-light control.
Engineered sports lighting that elevates the game.
Whether it is a community soccer complex, a high-school football stadium, or a professional-grade outdoor arena, the quality of your lighting directly affects player safety, spectator experience, and broadcast capability. We deliver IES-compliant turnkey solutions from photometric modeling through pole erection and final aiming that put your venue in the best light, literally.
We specialize in complete sports lighting projects, providing photometric design, structural engineering, utility rebate processing, and single-source project management from permit to final aiming, with scheduling that works around your game calendar.
Comprehensive electrical services for sports and outdoor venues.
From photometric design through pole installation and commissioning, every electrical discipline a sports venue demands.
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LED lighting retrofits & new installations
High-performance LED sports lighting designed to meet IES foot-candle standards for every sport, from recreational play to broadcast-quality illumination.
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Electrical construction & ground-up buildouts
Full-scope electrical for new stadiums, field houses, and athletic complexes, from underground rough-in through press-box trim and final commissioning.
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Parking lot & exterior lighting
Code-compliant parking lot lighting, walkway illumination, and perimeter security fixtures that ensure safe ingress and egress for spectators and staff.
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Signage & architectural lighting
Scoreboard power feeds, LED video board wiring, gateway monument lighting, and architectural facade illumination that elevates venue identity.
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Power distribution & panel upgrades
Main service installations, transformer pads, distribution panels, and sub-feeds sized for concession stands, press boxes, locker rooms, and field equipment.
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Generator & emergency backup systems
Standby generators, automatic transfer switches, and UPS systems protecting scoreboards, PA systems, and emergency egress lighting during power events.
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Underground trenching & conduit
Complete underground electrical infrastructure for sports complexes, trenching, conduit, pull boxes, and turf restoration connecting poles, scoreboards, and buildings.
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EV charging station installation
Level 2 and DC fast charging stations for stadium and sports complex parking lots, serving fans, staff, and fleet vehicles at high-traffic venues.
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Switchgear & transformer services
Medium-voltage switchgear, pad-mount transformers, and utility coordination for large venue electrical services requiring high-capacity power infrastructure.
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Tenant improvement electrical
Concession stand buildouts, press-box upgrades, locker-room remodels, and suite renovations within existing stadiums and athletic facilities.
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UVC air purification systems
In-duct and upper-room UVC germicidal systems for locker rooms, training facilities, and indoor arenas, improving air quality for athletes and spectators.
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Commercial electrical maintenance
Bucket-truck lamp replacements, LED driver swaps, re-aiming verification, control system checks, and annual preventive maintenance keeping every fixture to spec.
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Arc flash studies & compliance
NFPA 70E-compliant arc flash analyses, hazard labeling, and short-circuit studies for stadium electrical rooms and high-voltage distribution equipment.
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24/7 emergency electrical service
Priority emergency dispatch for game-day power failures, equipment malfunctions, and urgent repairs, because the show must go on.
High-Mast Installation
Engineered pole foundations and precision-mounted LED luminaires for optimal field coverage.
Scoreboard & A/V Power
Dedicated electrical infrastructure for video boards, scoreboards, and public-address systems.
Trusted by sports facilities and outdoor venues across Southern California.
From community fields and school stadiums to professional arenas, we light every level of play.
Municipal & community sports fields
High school & college stadiums
Minor-league & professional arenas
Multi-use athletic complexes
Tennis & pickleball court facilities
Skate parks & BMX tracks
Aquatic centers & pool decks
Outdoor amphitheaters & event venues
Why facility operators choose Optimum Energy Services.
We understand the unique demands of outdoor sports venues, from IES compliance and pole engineering to game-season scheduling. Every project is designed, built, and aimed by one team with one point of accountability.
IES-compliant photometric designs
Every lighting layout is engineered to meet Illuminating Engineering Society standards for the specific sport, level of play, and broadcast requirements, verified with on-field light-meter readings.
Minimal downtime around game schedules
We schedule around game seasons, tournament calendars, and school terms so your fields and venues stay in play throughout the construction process.
Utility rebate expertise
We identify and process available utility incentive programs for LED sports lighting upgrades, often recovering 20-40% of project cost through rebates.
Single-source accountability from design to aiming
From engineering and permitting through pole installation and final aiming, one project manager owns every phase, no finger-pointing between trades.
A proven process from photometric design to final aiming.
Single-source delivery from engineering through commissioning.
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Step 1
Site survey & photometric design
We survey the venue, gather dimensions and orientation data, and produce a full photometric analysis showing predicted foot-candle levels, uniformity ratios, and spill-light control.
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Step 2
Engineering & permitting
Structural engineering for pole foundations, electrical load calculations, panel schedules, and all permit submittals are completed before any equipment is ordered.
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Step 3
Installation & pole erection
Foundations are poured, poles erected, luminaires mounted, and all underground conduit and wiring is installed, coordinated around active field schedules.
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Step 4
Aiming, testing & commissioning
Every luminaire is aimed per the photometric plan, verified with on-field light-meter readings, and the full control system is programmed and demonstrated to facility staff.
What you can expect
- ✓Full photometric analysis before any equipment is ordered
- ✓Installation scheduled around your game and event calendar
- ✓On-field light-meter verification and final aiming documentation
Featured sports lighting projects.
Examples of IES-compliant lighting installations completed for sports facilities and outdoor venues across Southern California.
Southern California
High school stadium lighting & scoreboard
Complete new field lighting system with six 80 ft galvanized steel poles, LED luminaires, a full-color video scoreboard, and press-box power, delivered before football season.
Thousand Oaks
Tennis center court lighting installation
Designed and installed LED lighting for 12 courts meeting USTA Class II standards, with individual court switching and astronomical timer controls for after-hours play.
Sports lighting FAQs.
Quick answers to common questions from facility managers and parks departments about design, timelines, and service options.
01What foot-candle levels do you design for sports field lighting?
Foot-candle targets depend on the sport and level of play. Recreational fields typically need 30-50 fc, competitive play requires 50-75 fc, and broadcast-quality venues can require 100+ fc. We design every project to meet IES RP-6 recommendations for the specific application.
02Can you upgrade our existing metal-halide lights to LED?
Absolutely. We evaluate existing pole structures, foundations, and wiring to determine reuse potential, then design an LED retrofit that improves light levels, uniformity, and energy efficiency, often qualifying for substantial utility rebates.
03How do you minimize light spill and glare to neighbors?
We use precision-aimed LED luminaires with built-in visors and backlight control (BUG ratings). The photometric design specifically models spill light at property lines and includes shielding to comply with local dark-sky and nuisance-light ordinances.
04How long does a typical sports field lighting project take?
A single multi-pole field lighting project typically takes 6-10 weeks from permit approval to final commissioning. Multi-field complexes are phased to keep as many fields playable as possible during construction.
05Do you handle the structural engineering for light poles?
Yes. We coordinate with licensed structural engineers for pole foundation design, wind-load calculations, and soil analysis. Foundations are sized for the specific pole height, luminaire configuration, and local wind exposure.
06Do you offer maintenance contracts for sports lighting?
Yes. We offer annual and multi-year maintenance agreements that include lamp/driver replacements, re-aiming verification, control system checks, pole-base inspections, and emergency call-out service to keep your venues game-ready year-round.
Ready to light your venue to IES standards?
From photometric design and high-mast pole installation to scoreboard wiring and ongoing maintenance, OES delivers the professional sports lighting your venue deserves.