Why should I retrofit my lights?

 

Original Lighting:
2– 8’ lights side-by-side in an 8’ fixture

After retrofit:
2-4’ lights end-to-end in an 8’ fixture

There are many reasons to have this service performed, but the three main purposes of a lighting retrofit are:

  • Energy Savings

  • Cost Savings

  • Increased Light in work areas
     

Energy Savings

According to the United States Department of Energy, a lighting retrofit can save 30% or more on energy costs.  Energy efficient lamps, ballasts, and louvers or lenses can provide the same or greater amount of light, while reducing energy demands.  Additionally, new T-8 technology lamps are available in an ecology-friendly type, containing no mercury.  This saves in recycling costs and is good for the environment.  Finally, new electronic ballasts perform cooler, reducing air conditioning demands, compounding your savings.

Cost Savings

In today’s economy, businesses are analyzing any expense to see if savings are possible.  Very few regular fixed costs can be dramatically decreased the way lighting can.  The actual cost of a lighting

 

 

 

 

New efficient lamps and ballasts will help reduce outages like this.

  

retrofit can typically be recouped in just two to four years!  With savings like that, it keeps money in your pocket!  Also, new efficient lamps and ballasts last longer than the traditional products, saving your company money on maintenance.   Perhaps the biggest savings may come in the timing of your decision to retrofit.  Due to an Act of Congress (HR 3090 Act), the manufacturing of T12 old style lamps and ballasts will cease effective April 1, 2005.  This means that the material needed to maintain your current fluorescent lighting system will no longer be available.  If businesses are legally bound to retrofit, the cost of this service will increase dramatically.  Act now while retrofit costs are relatively low!  When the Act is enforced, your company will already be in compliance and your expense well on the way to being paid for by reduced energy costs while  “the other guy” will have to pay much more for the same service.  

Increased Light

The installation of reduced wattage lamps and ballasts leads many to conclude that the new lighting system will not be as bright.  The truth is that new technologies in lamp design have yielded increased light levels.  New reflectors and/or lenses/louvers will only amplify this dramatic light increase.
 

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