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Guess what?! You can save money and improve worker performance by upgrading your commercial lighting to LED, and the local power company will likely pay YOU to do it!
Here are 5 quick reasons to upgrade your commercial lighting to modern LED options:
Replacing outdated T12 and T8 fluorescent lighting to modern LED options can provide as much as 79% energy savings. And since LED lighting is more energy efficient, it burns less energy, produces less heat, requires less maintenance. This ultimately means that switching to LED lighting SAVES MONEY over traditional lighting options!
You can save thousands of dollars per year by upgrading your fluorescent office lighting to LED, and tens of thousands of dollars by upgrading your metal halide warehouse lighting to LED. Click to read A Simple LED Lighting Upgrade Could Save You Thousands for a detailed breakdown of just how much money your organization could be saving with an energy efficient lighting upgrade.
The second reason to look into a commercial LED lighting upgrade is because your local power company will pay YOU to do it! It may sound counter-intuitive, but when you use less energy you actually help out the electricity company. The energy saved from a lighting upgrade is energy that your neighbor can use. Over time, and on a city-wide or state-wide scale, this energy savings (decrease in power demand) can prevent the need for a new power plant to be constructed.
So to encourage commercial customers to use less energy, power utilities across America have created various lighting rebate programs. These energy efficiency programs are unique to each market, but generally offer a rebate per new LED lighting unit installed or a rebate based on the total amount of energy savings delivered from an LED upgrade.
Click to learn how to Take Advantage Of Commercial LED Lighting Rebates & Incentives.
Aside from financial motivations, you might be surprised to learn that your choice of lighting can have a significant impact on the productivity of your company. Dim lighting can cause eye strain and headaches, while brighter, pure white LED lighting essentially mimics daylight and causes the human body to react like it would to natural sunlight.
In fact, improvements in productivity, a decrease in accidents, an increased level of mental performance, improvements in sleep quality, and an increase in morale have all been attributed to better & brighter lighting. Click to read the research showing how Bright Lighting Makes Happier, More Productive Workers.
There’s no need to waste money on new light fixtures. Instead, opt for a commercial lighting retrofit and put new LEDs directly into your existing fixtures!
With Net Zero USA’s innovative LED Retrofit Kits, upgrading a T12 or T8 fluorescent light fixture to LED lighting is quick & easy! We’ve broken down the process to seven quick & easy installation steps that can be completed in just a few minutes.
Click to see How To Retrofit A Fluorescent Light Fixture With LED Lighting
Customers all across America are taking advantage of Net Zero USA’s smart financing solutions and upgrading outdated T12 & T8 fluorescent lighting to modern LED technologies in a manner that is cash-flow-positive from day one. Thanks to affordable financing terms from our lending partners, Net Zero USA is able to offer turnkey lighting projects – product and installation – at a total cost that is lower than what is currently paid on electricity bills! It’s a no-brainer!!
Net Zero USA has licensed LED lighting installers near you! Contact your local office to schedule a FREE facility audit or request sample products and upgrade lighting yourself.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are becoming one of the first choice bulbs for residential and commercial lighting due to a variety of factors. Business owners can benefit from using LED lighting within their buildings to save money and reduce environmental waste—while also boosting productivity.
Sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn’t. Below we’ve outlined the awesome benefits that LED lighting can offer you and your business. No matter how small or big your business may be, 4-Star Electric provides superior commercial electrical services and will meet your LED lighting needs with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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One of the most appealing aspects of using LED bulbs is the long-run savings. LED lights are more expensive up front, but cost a fraction to run compared to regular light bulbs.
A standard bulb costs on average $7 to buy, and about $100 to run per year. On the other hand, an LED bulb may cost $50 to buy, but only costs about $12 to run per year—that’s a saving of $45 per year. Also, LED lights last for over 10 years, whereas regular bulbs may only last a couple—but we’ll get into that later.
LED lighting gives off a lot of light while using very minimal energy. To be more specific, LED lighting is roughly 80% to 90% efficient, which means that only 10 to 20% of energy is lost to heat.
Standard incandescent light bulbs, on the other hand, lose about 80% of their energy to heat rather than lighting. This comparison shows just how much more energy efficient LED lighting is.
If you’re looking for low-maintenance lighting for your business, LED is the best option for you. LED lighting can provide between 50,000 and 100,000 hours (or 11 years!) of constant lighting, meaning you won’t have to replace your bulbs for over a decade!
In addition to the longevity LED lighting has, it’s also extremely reliable. LED lighting is less prone to failing abruptly, which is a risk with incandescent light bulbs—meaning you’ll spend less time replacing your lights and more time focusing on your business.
Believe it or not, but it’s been found that using LED lighting can lead to greater productivity for workers and increases in morale. Some LED lighting systems are able to mimic the bright light we experience from the sun, which harmonizes with our body’s natural clock. When exposed to white light emitted from LED lighting throughout the day, workers reported better quality sleep during the night.
LED’s ability to give off much less heat than regular fluorescent or incandescent bulbs is also said to improve comfort in workplaces, especially on hot summer days. Keeping a regulated temperature at your business can help increase productivity.
To fight the acceleration of climate change, the Government of Alberta is offering incentives for businesses who are contributing to incorporating energy saving tactics in their workplaces. The Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program has rebates starting at $1000 that cover most small-to-medium-scale businesses. This means even smaller businesses can apply for these incentives!
You can read more about the ESB program and find out whether your business is eligible at Emissions Reduction Alberta.
Traditional fluorescent bulbs emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation when giving off light. These emissions can be harmful over long periods of time. While fluorescent bulbs emit greater UV radiation than your standard incandescent bulb, LEDs give off almost no UV radiation—making them a safer choice for you and your employees.
In 2011, Statistics Canada found that only a third of Canadian households disposed of their light bulbs in a controlled way (i.e. proper recycling). The majority of these light bulbs were fluorescent bulbs, which typically contain mercury. When fluorescent bulbs are disposed improperly, the bulbs often break and leak mercury in the landfills. This mercury ends up contaminating the ground and waters nearby, accumulating in the bodies of fish and animals that we eat.
The point of that miniature science lesson is that LED bulbs do not contain any mercury! LED lights are considered non-toxic and do not contribute to the pollution of the environment—meaning you can feel good about having these lights in your home or business.
The City of Calgary recommends you dispose of your LED bulbs in your regular garbage, rather than recycling—and considering 66% of Canadians already throw their bulbs in the garbage, this makes switching to LED an easy way to fight climate change without altering your regular routine.
It’s clear that LED lighting offers many long-term benefits for business owners, from saving money to reducing your ecological footprint. If you’re ready to make the change over to LED lighting, give us a call so we can assist you with all your electrical needs. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ below!
The time it takes to install LED lighting in your business will vary depending on the size of the property, the number of fixtures needed, and the available power supply at your site. Our experts will assess these factors during your consultation and provide you with a timeline for our services before any projects begin.
Our goal is to get your LED lighting done as quickly and accurately as possible—without compromising on electrical standards and procedures. We take pride in respecting your business operations and will work discreetly in our designated work area, giving you and your business the privacy needed to continue with daily operations.
The total costs of switching your business over to LED lighting range from about $100-$300 per fixture, including labour and materials. For a quote specific to your business, contact us and arrange for an in-depth consultation with our expert team.
We’ve already mentioned above that LED lighting can save you approximately $45 per fixture every year—but what does that look like on a larger scale?
LED Lighting can help your business cut down on the electricity it uses for lighting by up to 80%. Since lighting alone makes up about 12% of energy costs for the average business, the savings over time make LED lighting a worthwhile investment.
Yes! LED lighting is compatible with a dimming option. Many businesses use dimmers to adjust the environment for the customers. For example, a restaurant may dim their lighting at night to improve the ambiance for their guests.
As mentioned earlier, LED lighting can improve productivity—but LED lighting also creates a safer work environment for your employees. LED lighting provides more visibility, which can prevent injuries or accidents in places such as warehouses or places with large machinery. LED lighting is also easier on the eyes and glare-free, which can prevent visual errors and help avoid safety incidents.