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Building Automation Systems in Pasadena, CA

At Madison Electric, we help commercial property owners and facility managers simplify the way their buildings operate through intelligent, integrated automation. Our solutions for building automation in Pasadena, CA can bring lighting, climate control, energy management, security, audio, and other building functions together through one coordinated system.

Pasadena includes everything from restaurants and hospitality spaces to offices, retail properties, and established commercial buildings. Each facility has different operating demands, which is why we approach automation around the property itself instead of forcing every customer into the same configuration. We evaluate how the building is used, where energy may be wasted, and which systems can benefit from greater control.

Whether you are upgrading an existing facility or planning automation as part of a larger commercial improvement, we can help create a system designed around efficiency, usability, and long-term performance.

Ready to discuss your building? Contact Madison Electric or call us at (310) 514-6114.

Smarter Building Controls for Pasadena Businesses

Modern commercial facilities often depend on several systems that operate independently. Lighting may follow one schedule, HVAC another, and security or access controls may require separate platforms. We design automation solutions that can bring compatible systems together and make day-to-day building management easier.

Our building automation and electrical services can help businesses reduce unnecessary manual adjustments while creating a more responsive environment for employees, customers, and guests.

Depending on the property and project scope, automation may include:

Intelligent lighting controls: Automate lighting according to schedules, occupancy, daylight levels, or predetermined scenes.
Climate and HVAC control: Manage temperatures by zone and adjust heating or cooling based on how spaces are being used.
Energy management: Monitor and control systems to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
Security and access control: Integrate compatible access, sensors, alerts, and other security functions.
Audio and visual automation: Coordinate audio, displays, and entertainment systems for hospitality and commercial environments.
Centralized controls: Give authorized users a more convenient way to monitor and adjust multiple building functions.

Loxone Building Automation for Pasadena Properties

We work with Loxone technology to create centralized automation systems for commercial and hospitality environments. Rather than managing multiple disconnected controls, a properly designed Loxone system can coordinate compatible building functions through a unified automation platform.

For restaurants and hospitality properties, this may mean automatically adjusting lighting throughout the day, managing separate climate zones, coordinating audio, or controlling access to employee-only areas. Offices and other commercial properties may benefit from occupancy-based lighting, scheduling, climate management, and centralized monitoring.

We design each system according to the property instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all installation. When an existing building is being upgraded, we can evaluate the current electrical and mechanical infrastructure to determine which equipment can be integrated and where additional upgrades may be appropriate.

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Building Automation and California Title 24

Commercial projects in Pasadena may also need to comply with California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards, commonly known as Title 24, Part 6. The 2025 Energy Code took effect January 1, 2026, and applies to qualifying permit applications for new construction, additions, and alterations.

Requirements vary according to the building, occupancy, equipment, and scope of work. Nonresidential projects can include requirements involving lighting controls, mechanical systems, demand management, commissioning, and other energy-efficiency measures.

That makes automation planning an important part of many commercial improvement projects. By considering controls early, we can help property owners coordinate automation with the broader electrical and mechanical design instead of treating controls as an afterthought.

Building automation by itself does not automatically make every project Title 24 compliant. Compliance depends on the specific project and applicable code provisions, so requirements should be evaluated as part of the permitting and design process.

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Pasadena Water and Power Business Rebates

Businesses served by Pasadena Water and Power may also be eligible for incentives through the utility’s Business Rebate Program. Current rebates include several measures that can complement commercial automation upgrades.

For example, Pasadena Water and Power currently lists:

$20 per sensor for qualifying wall- or ceiling-mounted lighting sensor controls
$400 per horsepower for qualifying garage exhaust fan controls using variable frequency drives
$200 per horsepower for qualifying chilled-water pump controls
$50 per horsepower for qualifying condenser-water pump, cooling-tower fan, or HVAC fan controls

The Business Rebate Program currently limits incentives to $24,000 per metered PWP commercial electric service account per fiscal year, and the total rebate cannot exceed 25% of the project cost, including parts and labor.

Eligibility requirements, funding, and incentive amounts can change, so we recommend reviewing the current Pasadena Water and Power Business Rebate Program before purchasing equipment or planning a project around a specific rebate.

PWP also offers a Customized Incentive Program for more complex efficiency projects, but that program is currently listed as temporarily on hold while the utility evaluates new program vendors. Businesses considering a project should verify its current availability directly with PWP.

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Building Automation Designed Around Your Business

Automation works best when it responds to the way people actually use a building. A restaurant has different requirements from an office, hotel, retail space, or mixed-use property. Even two businesses within the same industry may have completely different schedules, zones, equipment, and operational priorities.

We begin by learning how your property functions and what you want the automation system to accomplish. From there, we can determine which systems should be connected, where automated schedules or sensors make sense, and how controls should be presented to employees or managers.

Our goal is not to add technology simply for the sake of adding technology. We want the system to make everyday operation easier while giving you practical control over the parts of the building that matter most.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Automation in Pasadena

A building automation system can coordinate functions such as lighting, HVAC, climate zones, energy monitoring, access control, security devices, audio, and compatible visual systems. The exact functions depend on the equipment and automation platform selected for the property.

Yes. Many commercial automation systems can be retrofitted into existing properties. We evaluate the building’s current infrastructure first to determine what can be integrated and whether electrical, controls, or equipment upgrades are needed.

It can. Scheduling, occupancy controls, zoning, automated lighting, and more precise HVAC operation can help reduce energy used when spaces are unoccupied, or equipment does not need to operate at full output. Actual savings vary by building and operating conditions.

Some equipment associated with an automation project may qualify for Pasadena Water and Power rebates. Current examples include qualifying lighting sensors and certain variable frequency drive applications. Eligibility and available funding should always be confirmed with PWP before beginning work.

It can apply when an existing building undergoes a qualifying addition or alteration. The exact requirements depend on the scope of work and applicable sections of Title 24, Part 6.

Depending on the system design, compatible automation platforms can provide remote monitoring and control through a phone, tablet, or other connected interface. We determine remote-control capabilities based on the equipment included in the project.

Upgrade Your Pasadena Commercial Property With Madison Electric

A well-designed building automation system can make a commercial property easier to operate while bringing compatible lighting, climate, energy, security, and entertainment systems into a coordinated environment. At Madison Electric, we design automation around the way your property actually works.

If you are considering building automation in Pasadena, CA, we can evaluate your existing systems, discuss your operational priorities, and develop an automation plan suited to your facility.

Call (310) 514-6114 or contact Madison Electric to discuss your Pasadena commercial automation project.

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