The Basic Business Case

The decision to convert to a new LED lighting system is most frequently driven by reducing energy costs, and supported with the significant additional LED lighting benefits. LED lighting systems typically reduce lighting-related energy costs by 40-60%--and adding daylight and occupancy sensors can reduce lighting-related energy costs by as much as 60-85%. 

The basic business case is illustrated with a simple example. Assume for the moment that you’re spending $100/mo on the lighting portion of your utility bill, and your new LED lighting system is projected to save you $40/mo. Therefore after installing your new LED lighting system, you will only be writing a check to the utility for $60/mo.

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR INTELLIGENT CONTROLS

Adding daylight and occupancy sensors to your new LED lighting system further reduces lighting-related energy costs, as lights are dimmed or shut off when there is adequate daylight to meet the desired illumination levels and/or shut off when the space is not in use. A modern lighting controls system offers a highly flexible and easily configurable LED lighting system that can be controlled from a switch or remotely from your computer or mobile device--all while reducing lighting-related energy costs by as much as 60-85%. 

Expanding the basic business case from above to include intelligent controls, your $100/mo utility bill might decrease by $75/mo. Therefore after installing your new LED lighting system with daylight and occupancy sensors, you would only be writing a check to the utility for $25/mo.

Given the material energy savings realized from installing a new LED lighting system (with and without intelligent controls), simple paybacks are routinely as short as 2-5 years for most of our customers. 

Next up, learn about the nearly limitless commercial and industrial LED lighting applications.