Lighting Upgrades

Lighting Upgrades

Upgrading a lighting system can reduce energy consumption in two ways. Since Energy = Power x Time, we can either reduce the lighting system’s input wattage (W or kWh) or reduce its hours of operation. As the kW and the kWh are the basic products for which an electric utility charges, significant operating cost savings can result that can pay for the investment and then reduce a desirable return on that investment.

Lighting Upgrades with reduction in light levels

In some applications, ambient light levels can be reduced, particularly in spaces where ambient light is needed only for the task of orientation, in spaces where planned lighting maintenance is resulting in a light level higher than originally planned for, and in spaces where IES light level recommendations have been revised (that is, reduced).

Approaches include dimming, lamp/ballast removal, specular reflectors, reduced-output (lower-wattage lamps) and current limiters.

Lighting Upgrades to Increase light levels

This entails increasing light levels via planned lighting maintenance, specular reflectors, higher room surface reflectances or higher-output lamps and other approaches; after light levels are increased, we are then afforded the options to then reduce light level and save energy as shown under “upgrade with reduction in light levels.”

Lighting Upgrades to Maintain light levels

In these spaces, we need to maintain current light levels but can do so by retrofitting with lighting equipment, such as more-efficient lamps and ballasts, to provide comparable light output at a reduced wattage.

Lighting Upgrades to Focus light levels

In some applications, the overhead ambient lighting system is doing most of the work in the space, providing illumination for both ambient and task lighting. In many of these applications, by providing portable, adjustable task fixtures at the task locations, we can upgrade to reduce light levels in the ambient system, since its primary function will be retasked for orientation only. An example of this approach is an indirect lighting scheme for ambient illumination, with task fixtures.

Lighting Upgrades to Reduce hours of use

Controls such as energy management systems, occupancy sensors and daylight-dimming ballasts can be installed to control the hours the lighting system is used, eliminating waste and reducing energy usage.

Always Hire a Professional Electrical Repair Technician

At Positive Electrical Solutions, we know how important electricity is to your business or home. So whether you need complete rewiring, a routine safety inspection, or just have a flickering bulb, we’ll be ready to give you fast, professional service and take care of the problem.

No matter urgent any electrical repairs seem, it’s never okay to attempt to handle them on your own, in fact it’s illegal. Trying to take care of electrical problems without professional training is extremely dangerous. If you or someone else aren’t hurt during your attempt, there’s still a chance that you’ve left something undone that poses a huge risk to you, your home, or your family. In fact, faulty electrical wiring is the number one cause of house fires in the Australia, according to the Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia). So in order to make sure that your home is safe, always rely on a professional for any electrical services.

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