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ENERGY CONSERVATION & <br /> io0F <br /> LIGHTING <br /> IN THIS SECTION: 11 POINTS <br /> 1. Completely switch to energy efficient lighting <br /> \ 1\ , I II,I II 2. Shut off all electronic equipment the end of the <br /> `+ 1 .-r-, I I work day <br /> vl I\ �'�� `i �spoilt= 3. Install vending misers on all refrigerated vending <br /> t . _f �∎ ,-"----:,3t,- T` ,�'�f��— machines <br /> !`` ` i 1;I 4. Receive an energy audit from a certified profes- <br /> s <br /> ' `` sional <br /> ; . fir ' 4%-∎1 ► ►off — E 5. Install occupancy sensors for lighting <br /> : \\ ,, r k <br /> !! ' 6. Facility system optimization <br /> \\ i! AT--"---- -,„-- I , I i I 7. Install a renewable energy <br /> Completely Switch to Energy Efficient Lighting 3 Points <br /> Studies show that business lighting costs account for 30-50%of your energy bill. This is even higher if your business is <br /> open long hours, at night, or if you have limited natural lighting. Upgrading your lighting is often a profitable action. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> Mid to high initial costs de- Paybacks can range from 1-6 Available from your utility All <br /> pending upon lighting upgrade. years,depending upon the pro- Office <br /> ject <br /> Warehouse <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> LEDs are currently the best bet for your business. They last the longest, have low maintenance costs because they <br /> rarely need to be replaced, and have the lowest energy usage. Many installers will even offer warranties on their LED <br /> products. A simple upgrade from outdated T-12 to T-8 fluorescent lighting may also provide large savings for your <br /> business. Contact your utility to receive a lighting walkthrough. <br /> Case Summary <br /> A.O.K. Auto Body in Philadelphia, PA has shrunk their energy bill by replacing 400 8-foot T-12s in 200 fixtures with 800 <br /> 4-foot T-8s in 400 fixtures. Also by taking out the magnetic ballasts that regulate the T-12s and replacing them with <br /> electronic ballast. The energy efficiency upgrades are ongoing, but it's estimated that A.O.K. is already saving approxi- <br /> mately$5,577 a year.The original investment was an estimated$7,832,yielding a payback of 1.4 years. <br /> 7 <br />