Energy Efficient Lighting

The quality and quantity of lighting affects the ambience, security and function of your facility as well as the performance of your employees. Lighting costs vary from about $0.35/ft²/year for schools to over $1.00 for some restaurants. Overall, lighting typically accounts for about one-third of the annual commercial business electric bill. The Annual Lighting Electricity Costs Table will give you an idea of how much it costs to light different kinds of commercial buildings¹. Advances in lighting technology can make significant reductions in the amount of money you spend to light your space or building 

• Different types of lighting              
• Characteristics and efficiency of different light sources             
• Lighting control strategies            
• Saving money on your lighting bill           
• More information on energy efficient lighting
• Energy answers fact sheet

¹ APS study of energy uses in 14 different types of commercial buildings in the Phoenix area.

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