CFL: August 2008 Archives
|
| |||||
CONTACT: Wes Morgan, California Lighting Technology Center
| PIER Technical Briefs |
| Learn more about the latest technologies, trends, and resources in energy-efficient design from the PIER Technical Briefs that distill volumes of
research into two-page summaries of the problem addressed, the
solution, and the benefits of implementing that solution. These briefs
are available as a free public resource. |
| PIER Partners: E-Source |
Lighting represents a large portion of a building's energy use.
Take charge of your energy costs with an energy audit for your facilities. As an Energy Star partner, Everblue Energy offers a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort, while protecting the environment. Whether your facility is warehouse or office space, retail or cubicles, we can help you reduce your energy costs.
Audits start with a top-to-bottom diagnostic inspection by a specially-trained technician using state-of-the art equipment & computer analysis software. An audit includes an inspection of internal processes along with an inspection of lighting, air-conditioning, heating, and other energy-intensive equipment.
Why should you conduct an Energy Audit?
• You want to increase profit
Energy savings go straight to your bottom line! Many savings can come from behavior changes, such as encouraging creative ways to use natural light...or turn off lights and equipment at night and during downtimes.
• You want to lower your utility bills
Good lighting solutions can lower energy bills for light by as much as 30%.
• You want to increase the comfort of your space
Quality lighting can not only reduce energy costs -- but improve your team's productivity and health -- thus reducing absenteeism.
• You are planning to remodel or upgrade
Getting an energy audit before your remodel can save you thousands of dollars with rebates, incentives and energy savings.
• You want to reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact
Reduce your environmental impact in smart ways -- you'll be glad with each passing year if we work together to keep violent storms down, heat waves down and energy costs down.
• You want to reduce American reliance on foreign energy
We can rebuild a strong American infrastructure is every building block is strong, efficient and doesn't waste precious resources.
• You want to see what rebates and incentives that you can qualify for
Many cities, counties, state and even federal departments are offering rebates and incentives to replace high consumption lighting fixtures with CFLs, LEDs and other high efficiency models. Check with you lighting dealer, as well as your government environmental departments and utility companies to see what's available in your area. Programs vary widely by location...and program timing.
One company that provides energy audits is Everblue Energy, Charlotte, NC 28203
http://www.everblueenergy.com/commercialenergyaudits.html
