Lighting, especially in commercial settings, is an often overlooked area for cost savings from energy efficiency. And even better, switching from the old incandescent lighting and halogens to LED lighting removes heat from the environment – this can be substantial in large offices and can reduce the need for airconditioning in the summer.
Saving Money through Lighting
If you operate a retail store or large office, chances are that you’ll have a large number of bulbs that provide your lighting. With so many bulbs, the effect on your power bill of a slightly inefficient bulb choice is multiplied by the number of bulbs you have, and so can result in you paying far more per year for your power just through the power they use, let alone the cost of extra cooling required for summer months.
And let’s not forget incandescent bulbs have shorter life spans and so need to be replaced more frequently. Bulbs that have died and aren’t immediately replaced can also have a negative impact on the overall look of your office or store.
Better Bulbs for Better Lighting
New light bulbs are becoming more efficient while producing the same or more light for longer life spans. You can replace piecemeal, as bulbs die, or do it all at once. It could be a good time to review your overall lighting plan – do you have all that you need, or maybe too much? This could be a good time to get in a lighting designer to do an evaluation of your needs.
Choosing the Right Bulb Could Mean Choosing the Right Light…
The good news is that if you’re serious about saving money on your interior lighting, there are lighting specialists out there with staff that will give you a plan tailored to your specific needs. You can often end up creating not only a less costly environment for your home or workspace, but a better one, too!