A BRILLIANT Idea: Spend Less on Your Lighting Upgrade.

A BRILLIANT Idea: Spend Less on Your Lighting Upgrade.

Lighting technology has advanced rapidly over the past ten years. Every business and home owner now has access to both savings and safety thanks to LED bulbs, automated switches that are affordable, and low-energy safety lighting.

As a result, upgrading lighting is a “bright” idea for business owners and renters of commercial or other commercial space. It is a simple way to increase the security and energy efficiency of the business location and save the renter a significant amount of money on their utility and insurance bills.

Step 1: LED BULBS LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has led the lighting industry since its inception. LED bulbs are not only long-lasting but also use a fraction of the energy of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. Consider: * LED bulbs are replaced by the person who pays the utility bill, typically the renter.

The cost savings add up quickly. * The energy savings from switching to LED bulbs still amount to 80% of the cost of using fluorescent bulbs. LED lights operate with less energy; resulting in savings.) * The amount of heat produced by LED bulbs is half that of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.

Considering the average number of bulbs in a commercial space, switching to LED bulbs will save money by reducing the amount of AC energy used. A small business and a large business both save 80% (fluorescent to LED) or 90% (incandescent to LED) on lighting energy costs due to the constant savings per bulb.

LED lights are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and sheens to complement virtually any lighting fixture. There are numerous options, including retrofit bulbs, u-shaped tubes, and circline tubes. The LED bulbs typically pay for themselves in three years thanks to the savings.

Step 2: Low-cost automated switches turn on lights when a room is occupied and off when it is empty. While the majority of commercial spaces need to be lit all the time, some, like bathrooms and storage rooms, are only used occasionally. Only a small portion of the business day is spent in these spaces, which are only used occasionally. The majority of automated switches can be easily installed by the building owner or renter, just like LED bulbs.

Even when controlling LED bulbs, automated switches can be paid for in three years given the typical usage of restrooms in commercial spaces. Step 3: SECURITY LIGHTING A lot of businesses don’t turn on their lights at night, making their space dark and dangerous. To deter theft and vandalism, some businesses leave their lights on. Low-energy safety lighting is yet another option.