Kohl’s Department Stores is receiving a 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since joining the program in 1998, Kohl’s has been able to ENERGY STAR certify nearly two-thirds of its stores.
Michigan mall expects to save big with LED lights
Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan is installing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to save on energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. A number of energy efficient upgrades will be made to the mall including interior and commercial exterior lighting installations and mall will be able to reduce electricity bills and also help the retailers located in the building save money.
Energy efficiency program in Connecticut encourages businesses to make lighting upgrades
Norwalk, Connecticut will be installing energy efficient lighting fixtures thanks to the Connecticut Commercial and Industrial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program which helps business and building owners finance energy efficient projects.
Lighting upgrades help businesses save money
Lighting can take up as much as 50 percent of a business’ electricity consumption, so it is important for company owners to understand the benefits of switching to cost-effective energy efficient lighting solutions, the U.S. Small Business Association said.
Northeast states offer energy efficient programs
Lighting upgrades can help businesses and cities save significant amounts of money on energy usage as well as energy and maintenance costs. In New Jersey, more than 2,500 businesses and local governments participated in a program that offers financial incentives to those that upgrade to more efficient lighting
LED last more than twice as long as traditional bulbs
Upgrading and installing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can help a business or building owner save significant amounts of money on energy and maintenance costs as well as reduce energy usage.
Streetlight upgrades produce smart cities
A number of cities around the nation are realizing the benefits of upgrading streetlights with more energy-efficient lights, and more are increasingly choosing to invest in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Costs for LEDs have fallen by as much as 50 percent in the last two years, which has helped spark interest in the smart lighting solution.
Shedd Aquarium improves energy efficiency
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago announced it would be improving its lighting in order to make the large and popular aquarium more energy efficient. Shedd will be the first clean energy-powered aquarium in the country. The lighting upgrade will save about 10 million kilowatt-hours annually, enough to power 750 houses.
Hotel LED lighting saves money
According to Energy Star the 47,000 hotels spread across the United States spend an average of $2,196 per available room every year on energy bills and expenses, which totals about 6 percent of a hotel’s operating costs.
Tips for upgrading parking garage lighting
Before starting a parking garage lighting project, there are several things to consider as this location is different from installing lights inside a building. Since lights stay on for a long time in parking lots, it is important to consider the efficiency of the light bulbs.