DTE Energy, a utility based in Detroit, has started a project that involves retrofitting old streetlights in Michigan communities to make them more reliable and energy efficient. The $4 million capital investment program will retrofit 150 streetlights with energy efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
The basics of LED lighting
Knowing the basics of how light-emitting diodes (LEDs) work can help business and builder owners decide if the energy efficient lighting option is the right solution for them. LEDs are a solid-state lighting technology (SSL), which means the light is emitted from a semiconductor – also known as a solid matter.
Energy efficiency helps schools cut costs
The University of Louisville in Kentucky made several upgrades to the school’s campus lighting in an effort to reduce energy usage and costs. Nearly 170,000 energy efficient lights have been installed to help the school reduce energy consumption by 14 percent and save more than $915,000 in annual energy costs.
LED streetlights help cities save money in Iowa and California
Santa Ana, California will begin a project to install more than 1,000 light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights. The city will install LED safety lights at 298 intersections to better light the roadway and crosswalk. Santa Ana will save an estimated $120,000 in energy costs each year thanks to the new streetlight installations.
Analysis reveals businesses are saving with LED installations
Businesses and building owners can save money and energy costs by installing energy efficient lighting such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
DOE continues to improve solid-state lighting technology
SSL lighting is unique in that it emits directed light compared to traditional light bulbs, has a compact profile, is breakage resistant, has an increased lifespan and is energy efficient. The U.S. Department of Energy’s research and development of solid-state lighting (SSL) dates back to 2003.
Kohl’s earns ENERGY STAR sustained excellence award
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.