Looking to install office lighting, outdoor lighting, emergency lighting, or to retrofit existing systems with energy efficient technology? Our team has experience with these applications and more.
Lighting accounts for 13.5% of the energy consumed by commercial and institutional facilities in 2022, according to National Resources Canada.1 This number considers the push to retrofit government buildings with LED lighting over the past decade, however, many commercial facilities have yet to fully transition to energy-efficient lighting.
In residential settings, a typical 40W incandescent bulb can be replaced by a 7W LED bulb – a reduction in power consumption of over 80%.2
In commercial settings, we need to compare the more common fluorescent lighting to LED technology. A study by metroLED3 showed that LED tubes shine as bright as fluorescent lighting while using 55% less energy.
Our team can help you plan your installation while estimating your anticipated energy savings. It is important to remember that the up-front cost of installing efficient lighting will take some time to recover. When planning for a retrofit for cost-savings, make sure to consider the true life-cycle costs. This includes materials, labour, and energy use over time.
Additional components, such as timers and light sensing switches, can also further reduce energy usage and light pollution.