Interested in making your building green? Having a green building involves reducing water usage, eliminating waste, lowering the amount of energy used and more. However, there are many ways regarding lighting that can increase energy savings and make your building more sustainable and green.
Some ways to make your building greener are:
Switch to LED Bulbs
Retrofitting your building with LED light bulbs is a huge opportunity to reduce energy costs. These are a new technology on the market with new LED lighting products LEDs do not heat up like standard incandescent lights. They also last much longer and use less energy than regular lighting and CFL lighting, which ultimately saves money. These light bulbs and fixtures are durable and can be used for both indoor and outdoor lighting.
Install Dimmers and Sensors
Dimmers allow you to save energy. Rather than flipping a switch to turn on a light full throttle, users can pick and choose how bright the light is, which reduces energy consumption when the light is being used at a lower power level. This could also potentially increase the lifespan of a bulb.
Sensors are becoming more common in office buildings, hotels and other areas where many people might forget to turn lights off, racking up the electricity bill. Sensors automatically turn lights on when someone walks in to a room, and after a certain amount of time with no activity the lights turn off.
Look for Energy Rebates & Incentives
Energy and electric companies are always working to reduce energy consumption. They often provide rebates, grants or other incentives for businesses and organizations who reduce the amount of energy they use. Check with your energy provider. Odds are they’ll have a program for you, and can provide the resources and information you need to get started.
If you are renovating a building or searching for one, keep in mind, it is excellent to have natural lighting. Look for buildings with skylights and large windows that let natural light in. Newer, updated windows withhold sunlight from heating buildings. If you cannot add an actual window or skylight to your building, then consider light colors for walls, decorations and floors. These will reflect the natural light and make it seem brighter. Keeping the environment productive and inviting for staff and visitors.
Pick the right bulb
It is important to make sure that the lighting being updated is replaced with the proper commercial light bulbs and fixtures. As a lighting manufacturer, EarthTronics develops innovative, energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for our customers. EarthTronics works with contractors, builders and lighting distributors to provide a range of lighting products to best fit their applications. For more information, view our product catalog or contact us today.