Ten Tips For Facility Managers To Cut Energy Costs

Everyone is trying to think of ways to do things better and more efficiently, I just read a short article from Building Operating Management that gives

Ten Tips For Facility Managers To Cut Energy Costs

By Brandon Lorenz, Senior Editor, October 2009

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Lighting payback

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting represents 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill, followed by motors/HVAC (40%) and other equipment (20%). According to the Energy Cost Savings Council, energy-efficient lighting generates an average project payback period of 2.2 years and a 45% return on investment.

In Residential Applications

Are your customers using energy-efficient lighting controls? Replacing old wall light switches with new energy-efficient dimmer switches or occupancy sensors will greatly reduce electrical consumption by reducing the overall brightness of light sources when full brightness is not required. Calculate the savings at http://www.lutron.com/energy

Freezer/Refridgerator LED Upgrade

Replace regular fluorescent lamps in Refrigeration and Freezer cases applications with SYLVANIA LED Solutions. Improved product visibility: less glare and uniform Illumination. Energy savings: LED sticks can save up to 118 watts vs. fluorescent with less heat. And reduced maintenance cost: Up to 64,000 hrs avg. rated life (LED) vs. 15,000-20,000 (fluorescent) plus no tube guards or shields to replace.