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Upgrade For Savings
Savings! —
There are many benefits to upgraded lighting. Energy efficiency and therefore energy savings top the list. Lighting typically accounts for 30% to 40% of the total energy expense for a commercial or industrial facility. Simply retrofitting to energy efficient lighting can result in immediate and dramatic savings. This is particularly true when existing lighting is outdated with inefficient HID, T12 or incandescent lamps. Innovations such as lower wattage T8 and LED lamps as well as high tech occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting can push the bounds of energy savings even farther. Considering that utility rates tend not to decrease but are ever increasing, energy savings gained from a lighting upgrade will continue to 'pay back' at an exponentially increasing rate.
Environmental Impact —
“Being green” is not just some new concept we have adopted or buzzword for increasing sales. Energy conservation has been and always will be at the core of our business philosophy. Helping our clients save energy and reduce their carbon footprint benefits everyone. Considering that savings in energy also translate to savings in costs, it only makes sense while saving the green outside to be saving the green in your wallet as well. As supply-side energy demands increase, efficiency becomes critically important. Now even existing facilities are mandated to comply with stringent new energy codes. A finely-tuned lighting system optimizes the energy it consumes with minimal waste.
Increased Productivity & Reduction of Hazards — An outdated lighting system results in a reduced level of productivity. Low light levels, glare, insufficient color rendering, misdirection of lighting, cycling, flickering . . . these are the hallmarks of outdated lighting. These factors can contribute to hazardous working environments, security issues, accidents, injuries, headaches, fatigue and employees being off the job. The mood and corresponding production efficiency of your entire workforce can be affected by the environment that greets them every day. A well lit facility can have a positive effect indoors and helps to increase security outside your facility when daylight fades.
Corporate Image & Decor — Improved lighting in administrative areas has as great an impact as in industrial and manufacturing areas. The well kept secret 'weapon' in remodeling is lighting. New paint, new wallpaper or new carpeting cannot improve upon, or compensate for, outdated lighting. Conversely, facilities where lighting has been upgraded are often perceived as having been remodeled.
When is the Best Time? —
The sooner the better. Now is the best time to pursue savings as well as numerous other benefits gained from a high tech, energy efficient lighting upgrade. Most utilities are now providing rebates for energy efficient lighting projects. We can provide a turn-key project that will save you energy, upgrade your work environment and have your utility pay for up to 80% of the cost!
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