Lights and Energy

The US Department of Energy tells us that 30-40% of a commercial building's electric bill is from lighting. What if we could reduce that by 50-80%? Not only does that represent billions of dollars in energy savings, but the reduction of carbon into the atmosphere is huge. Every state has its own KWH to carbon calculation, based on the power source mix of coal, gas, hydro and green (solar, wind, etc.). In Colorado, it is 1.84 lbs of carbon for every 1 KWH. How does that compare to other states? Not very well. Colorado is more than twice California and New York (.80 and .74 lbs respectively), in fact it is the highest of any state.

What are LED Lights?

LED stands for "light emitting diode". You have these lights everywhere - in your computer, cell phone, appliance, audio/video equipment, and maybe even your car. There is a little semi-conductor that turns energy into light. These lights have a very low consumption of energy. Although they have been around since the 1960s, the applications for major energy savings are just beginning to be apparent. It is now possible to use these lights in almost any commercial location and see a return on investment (ROI) in 1-3 years. Not only do they use a fraction of the energy of other types of lighting, but most LEDs have a 50,000 - 100,000 hour life. Even if they are on for 12 hours a day, that is 11 years. That means no bulb or ballast replacement for10 years.

Call 720-870-2175 today and get a free evaluation of your energy saving opportunities with LED lighting! 

Other Advantages of LEDs

Reduced energy and low maintenance sound pretty good, right? Well, the benefits of LEDs don't stop there. Here is what else you get when you replace your existing lighting with LEDs:

• Durable - Impact and vibration resistant; there is no filament that can be damaged
• No UV - LEDs have no UV and little radiation, which makes them ideal for lighting objects sensitive to UV; An added benefit of no UV - does not attract insects
• Warranty - Lamps have 3-5 year manufacturer’s warranty
• Increased Safety - LEDs use a low-voltage power supply
• Range of Colors - Select color temperature appropriate to space use, e.g. a warmer color may be appropriate for office work

Below are pictures of LEDs in locations where you might work, shop, drive or park. This is a great lighting choice for almost any situation. Call today for a free quote.

All Lights Sold by SoGoGreen are UL, CSA and/or ETL Approved

External LED Retrofit Lights are Made in the USA