Butler Manufacturing, a manufacturer and builder of metal buildings for self-storage and other industries, has introduced RetroLite, a daylighting system that can be used in existing buildings to minimize lighting-related electricity costs, according to a company press release. A building equipped with a RetroLite system and lighting controls can reduce lighting-related electricity expenses by up to 70 percent, the release stated.

“Ninety percent of the total cost of a building occurs during occupancy. The RetroLite daylighting system opens the door for owners of existing buildings to take better control of their operating budgets,” said Justin Willett, energy consultant. “As utility costs continue to rise and energy codes become more stringent, the RetroLite daylighting system provides opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and achieve code compliance.”

RetroLite, designed to replace the company’s Lite*Panl panel system, is available for retrofit applications on the company’s MR-24 or CMR-24 roof systems. According to the company, product benefits include the ability to:

Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Butler Manufacturing is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America. The company designs, manufactures and markets metal-building systems for commercial construction, including self-storage. Its systems are marketed through a network of more than 1,400 full-service contractors with local trade areas.