Strategic LED Lighting Upgrade Delivers a Wide Range of Benefits to the Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport

Client

Chateau Energy Solutions partnered with the Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport, a joint venture of Ballad Health and Encompass Health, a 50-bed inpatient facility, to implement a turnkey LED lighting upgrade. The project aimed to standardize lighting, enhance patient comfort, and reduce maintenance burdens – improving sustainability, performance, and the care environment across the facility.

The Challenge

With aging LED systems and outdated fixtures inside and out, the Chateau Energy team faced several challenges:

• A wide range of fixture types needing customized solutions
• Tight storage logistics, with only six pallets allowed on-site at a time
• A single dumpster for disposal and strict compliance requirements
• An older layout with complex infrastructure
• A need to avoid disrupting care in a 24/7 patient environment

The Solution

Chateau Energy delivered a phased, healthcare-specific retrofit using the latest LED technologies. The solution included:

• On-site lighting audits and zone-specific design layouts
• Standardized fixtures across the Encompass Health portfolio
• Night and off-hours installation to avoid clinical disruption
• Staged material deliveries and meticulous project coordination

Implementation

Work was completed zone by zone to minimize patient and staff disruption. Deliveries and removals were carefully timed, and the team ensured compliance and safety throughout. Despite the facility’s size and complexity, Chateau Energy’s program management team kept implementation seamless.

“The Chateau Energy team delivered at a level we rarely see in our industry. Their communication was excellent, their crew respected our facility operations, and they executed the LED upgrade with minimal disruption. The project binder they provided was incredibly detailed and useful. It gave us confidence that every aspect was handled. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
— Kevin Peterman, Facilities Management Director, Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport (Encompass Health)

Results

• 1,000+ LED fixtures upgraded
• 50,451 lbs. of CO₂ reduced – equal to planting 7 acres of trees
• Lower energy and maintenance costs
• Improved visibility and comfort for patients and staff
• Brand-aligned lighting consistency across the facility and the Encompass Health portfolio
• Contributions to Encompass Health’s broader sustainability goals

Conclusion

The success of the LED upgrade at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport demonstrates the value of strategic lighting in healthcare settings. The project delivered meaningful benefits from operational savings and sustainability gains to improved clinical comfort and brand consistency. Chateau Energy continues Making Energy an Asset® for Encompass Health, one facility at a time.