The Power of an LED Retrofit
If there was a way that you could get new, bright, clean looking LED’s for no money out of your pocket that is entirely paid for through the electric savings, reduction in maintenance, rebates from the utility companies, and federal tax incentives, would you do it? If you’re nodding your head yes, then you should be considering an LED retrofit in 2022. Ideal for parking garages, parking lots, warehouses, communities, or any of your buildings and facilities that run lights for an extended period of time, LED lighting retrofits are a benefit to the environment of course, but they also pack significant savings on your energy, less maintenance, and improved safety.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
Energy Savings
LEDs can yield savings of up to 78% in electricity lighting costs. In fact, it’s one of the most cost-effective energy efficiency projects for your business to tackle!
Improved Energy Efficiency
LED lighting provides better, cleaner lighting at a fraction of the energy cost of traditional lighting. LEDs are significantly more efficient than their older counterparts, providing better light with less than half as much power consumption as standard high-pressure sodium (HPS) or Metal Halide (MH) lights.
Improved Safety and Visibility
LED lighting is bright and crisp, which not only improves the lighting environment of the interior of your buildings, but can also improve the perimeter lighting, parking lots, streetlights, lighting in parks, and other exterior light fixtures in your borough, resulting in increased safety for pedestrians and drivers. In addition to increased safety, there have been studies that indicate that better-quality LED lighting can increase efficiency and productivity as well as improve employee morale.
Fewer Fixtures & Lower Maintenance Costs
LEDs are guaranteed for at least five years, eliminating on-going maintenance costs. The result? You’re able to reduce costs with minimal operational disruption, and in many cases, no upfront capital! Moreover, because LEDs are brighter, you’ll likely need fewer fixtures than the conventional lights you’re replacing. In parking lots, LEDs are designed to distribute light more evenly, so in a parking lot for example, fixtures can be spaced out, requiring less fixtures overall.
Longevity
LED’s can last upward of 50,000 hours, as compared to fluorescents and CFL’s, which last anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 hours, or incandescents, which cap out around 8,000 hours. Less changeover means even more savings for your borough.
Ecologically Friendly
If you’re aiming to take steps towards more environmentally friendly measures in 2022, an LED retrofit is a great place to start. LEDs are free of toxic chemicals and are 100% recyclable. What’s more, the reduced electricity usage that results means a reduction in fossil fuel use as well.
Incentives
While the energy savings are attractive in their own right, incentives sweeten that deal even further. Utility Rebate Programs can offer large payments towards the project and Federal Tax Incentives can offer substantial tax incentives (EPAct 189-D). On-bill funding is perhaps the most compelling incentive, with $0 capital required upfront. With on-bill funding, you’ll essentially pay for the project over time with the savings you’ve incurred.
Capture the Potential
Local governments spend a significant portion of their energy budgets on lighting. By opting for a comprehensive LED retrofit, your borough could save energy, reduce utility costs, and improve upon current infrastructure. These sustainable solutions are not only cost effective but position your borough as a leader in creating more sustainable communities.
A great place to start is by contacting our team. APPI Energy’s LED retrofit program provides a turnkey solution that sources products from reliable suppliers, manages the entire scope of the project, and secures rebates on your behalf.
To learn more about how they can assist you, message us here, shoot us an email at info@appienergy.com, or give us a call at 800.520.6685.
