How To Calculate Watts For Analyzing Energy Efficiency Projects

In Order To Learn How To Calculate Watts, You First Need To Understand "Watt's" a Watt? 

Yes, I know I spelled What wrong above.  I will likely get in trouble for the spelling from my wife, the teacher.  But it is for a good reason, energy efficiency.  First let's define a watt.....

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Topics: fixture wattage, how to determine fixture watts, how to calculate watts, fixture wattage calculation, wattage

5 Steps To Calculate Total Fixture Wattage For Metal Halide Fixtures

Metal Halide Fixtures Are Some Of The Most INEFFICIENT Lighting Options Available....Do You Have Some?

Metal halide fixtures are still being specified into projects even though they are one of the worse possible options when considering upgrading your lighting.

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Topics: metal halide fixtures, fixture wattage, calculating wattage, how to calculate watts, metal halide, 400 watt metal halide, wattage

How To Calculate Watts & Savings: CREE LED Cr 24 vs Fluorescent T12

What Is A Good Replacement For 2x4 T12 Fixtures?

In a previous article I highlighted the benefit of the CREE LED 2x4 replacement fixture.  Today were going to compare the LED 2x4 to a standard T12 2x4.

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Topics: how to calculate watts, led 2x4, led troffer

How To Calculate Watts & Savings: CREE LED vs 65 Watt Incandescent

Incandescent 65 Watt Downlights Are Out!

I have them in my house.......and there is a good chance you have them in your home or business as well. The old Incandescent can or downlight.

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Topics: led can light, led downlight, how to calculate watts

Energy Efficient Lighting:How To Calculate Cost 23 Watt Bulb


Is a 23 Watt Bulb Really More Energy Efficient than a 100 Watt Incandescent?

Calculating the Cost of a 23 Watt CFL

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Topics: fluorescent t5, t5 vs. t8, energy efficient, t8 vs. t5, how to calculate watts, fluorescent highbay, energy efficient lighting, fluorescent lighting

How To Calculate Watts For Metal Halide (HID) Lighting

Why Do I Need To Know The Wattage Of My Metal Halide Fixtures?

The only way to see if an energy efficient update to your facility makes sense is to calculate the cost of what you already have.  Your electric bill won't tell you this because the bill is a aggregate view of all of the electricity consumed from your facility, not just the lighting.

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Topics: how to calculate watts, energy efficient lighting