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
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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 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
We previously learned how LED uses less power than other lighting technologies, but how does that translate to energy and money saved? First, it’s important to understand how electricity is measured. A kWh, kilowatt-hour, is a unit used to quantify how much electrical energy a building uses over a certain period of time. It isRead more
This post is an introduction to a larger series known as the LED Mini Education Series. The series is designed to provide key LED knowledge needed to better manage an investment in LED lighting for your commercial building. The goals for this program are to better equip anyone responsible for a major LED lighting purchase inRead more