 As lighting is the largest consumer of electrical poweror energy savings
savings made in this area are very cost effective and have a much larger effect on overall energy savings.
Savings should not be made by simply reducing lighting levels;
safety and employee welfare concerns and workplace conditions can be compromised. (Dimming the lights is not the answer)
Lighting should be suitable for the task
and conform to the minimum levels specified by the appropriate standard or government regulation. Poor lighting will also have a detrimental effect on personnel performance
The most reliable way to guarantee that electrical power is saved
and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced is to increase efficiency and "eliminate" electrical load. Once energy savings have been taken there should be no way, or need, to revert back to previous energy usage. (Education of personnel can be short term. Complex control systems, dimmers, detectors, etc. can all be overridden and the chances are they will be).
Savings must come from the more efficient use of energy and provision for the lighting conditions required. |
Reduce Lighting Cost and CO2 
