Lighting Retrofits

When we talk about energy consumption per square foot in a building lighting is the one that consumes the largest amount of electric energy in commercial buildings, three times the energy consumption of air conditioning. According to research report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), lighting consumes the largest amount of electricity in commercial buildings as measured by Kilowatt-hours (KWH) per Square Foot.

Back in 2003, the EIA conducted a survey on Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption and found that only 23% of all commercial buildings employ energy efficient lighting fixtures. Here is another opportunity we can assist you explore once the Energy Audit is completed so that if you still relying on older technology fixtures, you stop spending significantly more then needed on utility expenses.

Energy efficient lighting fixtures can provide you twice the lumens per watt of electricity than old fixtures while offering higher color temperature enabling near daylight rendering, together with energy savings with lower utility bills as well as lower maintenance expenses.Energy Savings & Tax Incentives from Lighting Retrofit

We can help you achieve energy efficiency through the replacement of inefficient lighting fixtures, and generate savings of up to60% on your monthly electric bills.

Remember, any facility able to achieve energy savings greater than 40% is eligible for accelerated tax depreciations under Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) and through extensions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Under 303 - Extension of Energy-Efficient Buildings Deductions – the amount deductible is up to $0.60 per square foot for buildings.

The bottom line is small steps sometimes produce big results

Retrofitting your building with energy efficient lighting systems saves energy, reduces operating expenses, and improves employee productivity and safety, while saving the environment.

A 1.3 KWH reduction in power consumption reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 1 pound. Coal generates about half the electric power in the U.S. and produces roughly ¾ of a pound of CO2 for every KWH of electric.