Introduction: Net Zero vs Grid Interactive By now, most professionals in the commercial building space are familiar with Net-Zero Buildings. Fewer, however, have heard of a Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB). GEB is a term and area of research being promoted by the U.S. Deportment of Energy (DOE)1. It shares many concepts from the Net-Zero buildingRead more
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With the re-urbanization trend of the last few decades, many downtown neglected buildings are now being re-vitalized. In the multi-family world, renovation is often the foundation for a rent-growth and/or disposition strategy. This case study follows the process and outcome of designing and implementing a new LED lighting system as part of the renovation effortRead more
Enlighten hopes this LED Mini Series has been helpful in building your LED lighting knowledge and better preparing you to pursue an LED project for your business. This LED Education Mini-Series has touched on the below topics. To view other installments in these series as well as more topics on lighting, check out theRead more
Thus far, we covered several LED-project topics ranging from how to calculate the energy savings to aspects of utility rebate programs. This installment will highlight a few other key areas on which to be aware. As with the rest of this Mini Series, Enlighten does not recommend using the knowledge gained in this Mini SeriesRead more
Many electric and gas utilities run rebate programs for a set of eligible energy efficiency measures. LED lighting is often one of those measures and utility rebates often offset anywhere from 10 to 50% of an LED project’s cost. Although never guaranteed, utility rebates should be pursued for all LED lighting projects. The following areRead more
There are two very common metrics used to evaluate the financial appeal of an LED lighting project: simple payback and return on investment. Many are already familiar with these metrics but the following information will provide a brief explanation for those who are not and will also provide some important considerations when calculating these metricsRead more
Estimating LED Maintenance Savings In addition to its energy saving benefits, LED’s longer-life aspects are an often-advertised feature. This LED Mini Series installment will review where those long-lasting claims come from as well as a common method for estimating the related value created. Below is a table that shows older lighting technologies’ rated lives andRead more
We recently posted a video and case study of an automotive dealership with an advanced control system (see Case Study link below). In addition to converting all of the exterior fixtures to LED, the project involved re-designing the existing lighting system: reducing fixture counts and wattages in some areas and adding them in others. RearRead more
Enlighten is a full-service lighting supplier, installer, and consultant. The below link provides a guide that details Enlighten services, lighting systems, and luminaires. In addition to the architectural items highlighted in this brochure, Enlighten carries standard lamps, retrofit kits, and controls. For further information on Enlighten products and services, contact info@enlightensolns.com. Product + Service GuideRead more
We saw in a previous LED Ed Series installment that the electricity rate factor is key to translating energy saved to dollars saved. So how do we estimate this factor accurately? The simplest and generally most accurate way is to do a quick analysis of your building’s electricity bill. The electricity rate is the totalRead more