Parking garages and lots constitute an industry that generates at least $25 billion a year in gross revenue in the U.S. And with their many needs beyond just providing parking spaces for cars and other vehicles, like accessibility, safety and the ability to blend into surrounding environments, they present dynamic spaces where intelligent commercial lighting design can make a huge impact in a number of ways.
Lighting Auto Dealer Lots for Profitability
A car dealership’s lighting costs can be as much as 50 percent of its overall energy use. Lighting is responsible for 20 to 25 percent of overall U.S. energy consumption, with 50 percent of that coming from industrial and commercial lighting, as outlined by the Energy Efficient Lighting Association.
Energy Savings Through LeafNut Wireless Lighting Control System
LeafNut™ system is an advance intelligent wireless control system for are and street lighting. With the ultimate kit of energy efficient pulse start ballasts and Uni-Form™ lamps plus the power of LeafNut system, you can drastically reduce your energy consumption expenses while improving with bright, white site lighting.
Case Study: Venture Lighting at Idaho State
At Idaho State University’s main campus, located in Pocatello, Idaho, the scenic surroundings called for a sustainable lighting solution; replacing the outdated high pressure sodium system was a priority to increase campus safety and decrease energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Car Dealer Lighting Drives Toward Energy Efficiency
Auto dealerships consume on average more energy per square foot than a typical office building: using about 110 kBTU/sqft compared to prime office space at 93 kBTU (source: National Automobile Dealers Association). This can mean thousands of dollars in energy costs for the typical dealership each year.
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
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.
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.
Walmart finds success in lighting upgrades
Seventeen percent of the energy used at a commercial building goes to power lighting, and 18 percent of its carbon dioxide emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Energy Data Book. Learn how businesses can reduce energy usage and save a significant amount of money.
LED Street Lighting Market Expected to Grow in Next Several Years
The cost to upgrade to LED street lighting has fallen by nearly 50 percent in the global market over the last two years, and analysts expect the prices to continue to decrease. Technological improvements of LED street lights have also helped to garner attention and interest in the lighting solution.
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