Hospital Saves $13,000 Per Year

A lighting retrofit at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, is using GE lighting products and saving the healthcare center $13,000 a year in energy costs.

Finding The Return on Investment for Energy Efficient Solutions

Lifetime Return on Investment (L-ROI)

Most financial analysis do not look at the lifetime savings of a potential energy efficiency upgrade.  This is an important point that cannot be missed. 

2 Basic Types of Utility Incentives

Most programs came out with an annual budget amount they are going to spend on incentives, and you have to fill out the paperwork correctly and make sure you meet all the criteria for the utility. There are two basic types of incentives. There’s a prescriptive incentive, and a custom incentive.

Annual Savings Can Save Dealerships BIG Money...

Annual savings is one of the most obvious benefits to upgrading lighting infrastructure. Reducing wattage is the key, so the more reduced the wattage, the more annual savings will be available to you.

Could The DOD Actually Eliminate $20 Billion In Energy Cost Through Energy Efficiency?

It's not very often that I re-post nearly an entire article for posting in our blog post...that's not usually a good thing to do according to blog etiquette.  But in this case, after I got back up in my chair from reading it, I thought, I have to share this with others. 

Is There More To Energy Efficient Lighting Than "The Numbers"?

The focus of most energy efficient lighting upgrades focus on the financial aspects of the benefits to the owner.  Less of a consideration for building owners, but nonetheless important, is the impact a lighting system has on your employees. 

Beyond The Obvious Benefits Of Energy Efficient Lighting....

Lighting Uses ALOT Of US Total Electricity Capacity

Lighting utilizes about 18% of the total electricity currently generated in the United States.  Lighting within commercial buildings is responsible for roughly 71% of the 18% total electricity generated.  Energy efficient lighting is one physical change that  could bring that percentage down drastically.

Lighting Consumes The Most Energy In Your Building...Time To Consider Energy Efficient Lighting

Lighting is one of the most significant expenses in operating a building.  Typically, lighting is actually the largest cost component of a commercial buildings energy bill. 

Which Is The Better Application, T8 or T5?

Well, It Depends!

Both T5 and T8 lighting solutions are smart choices when considering a lighting upgrade, however depending on the application one of these technologies will work better.