LED Energy Solutions
What Separates LEDs from Traditional Bulbs?
- Light Source - LEDs are the size of a fleck of pepper, and can emit light in a range of colours,
- Direction - LEDs emit light in a specific direction, which can reduce the need for reflectors and diffusers which can trap light. This makes LEDs more suitable in multiple applications such as potlights and various task lighting,
- Heat - Incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat. LEDs emit very little heat converting most of the energy to light,
- Lifespan - LED fixtures typically last much longer than other types of lighting.
Efficiency to Your Benefit
Electrical consumption associated with lighting makes up a significant percentage of total consumption in Canadian buildings and mutiresidential properties. If your property relies on inefficient lighting, such as incandescent, halogen, HID, or T12 fluorescent, you’re missing out on significant savings. Updating your interior and exterior lighting and switching to LEDs can be a great first step when it comes to making your building more efficient.
Multiple Advantages
LED lighting will greatly reduce the electrical consumption of your property and can also provide additional benefits meeting a wide variety of needs throughout multiple applications. Additional advantages include:
- Improved brightness and adjustable outputs,
- Up to 90% reduction in energy consumption,
- LEDs last longer than traditional bulbs, which means big financial savings on operations and maintenance,
- LEDs produce very little heat compared to incandescent bulbs, which release 90% of their energy as heat, and CFLs, which release 80% of their energy as heat.
When Should You Upgrade?
It’s never a bad time to improve your property's energy efficiency, and LEDs make financial sense in most scenarios. Specifically in regions with high and ever increasing electricity costs and buildings with long operating hours, you will achieve the greatest return on investment. Some examples of immediate benefits include:
- Reduced operating expenses,
- Increase your company’s commitment to energy efficiency
- Take advantage of utility rebates,
- Available warranties on fixtures providing piece of mind and budget forecasting.
Industry Case Studies
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Large Public Health and Research Center
Waterfront Condominiums High-Rise
The 50+ storey condos located in a downtown core representing some of the most highly sought after real estate in the city.
- Annual Operating Savings: Over $120,000
- Rebate: Approx $39,000
- Payback Period: 11 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx 3,600
Waterfront Condominiums High-Rise
Large Public Health and Research Center
Waterfront Condominiums High-Rise
An award winning development made up of multiple high-rise condominiums on an Canadian iconic waterfront.
- Annual Operating Savings: $58,000
- Rebate: Approx $18,000
- Payback Period: 27 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx 1,300
Large Public Health and Research Center
Large Public Health and Research Center
Large Public Health and Research Center
One of Canada's largest teaching hospitals and research centers.
- Annual Operating Savings: Over $140,000
- Rebate: Approx $72,000
- Payback Period: ~22 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx 5,400
Auto Dealership
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Large Public Health and Research Center
An auto shop and dealership location was looking to reduce their bottom line. They choose to retrofit their facilities with LED lighting to save on electricity.
- Annual Operating Savings: Over $10,000
- Rebate: Approximately ~$8,000
- Payback Period: 25 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx 200
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Twin Condominiums in a downtown corridor looking to decrease their operating expenses
- Annual Operating Savings: Over $81,000
- Rebate: ~$31,000
- Payback Period: 17 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx 3,300
Luxury Condo Community
Twin High Rise Condominiums
Twin High Rise Condominiums
A community group consisting of 6 luxurious condo towers, four low-rise condominium buildings and over one hundred homes.
- Annual Operating Savings: Over $100,000
- Rebate: ~$45,000
- Payback Period: 20 months
- Luminaires Retrofitted: Approx. 3,100