Retrofitting Your Building in Baltimore
What is Retrofitting?
Retrofitting is the process by which an existing building is changed to accommodate the specifications of a new business. One of the most remarkable improvements includes lighting retrofits.
Lighting retrofitting allows you to reduce your energy bills. Typically, a professional electrician will update the circuitry and replace incandescent bulbs and lamps with compact fluorescent models or LEDs that are much more efficient.
Benefits of Lighting Retrofitting
1. Reduce Your Electric Bills
Upgrading your existing lighting system can reduce your energy costs by anywhere from 25% to 90%, which significantly reduces your energy bills. Plus, if you incorporate things like task lighting, adjustable window blinds, occupancy, and daylight sensors, the reduction will be greater.
LEDs use less energy than incandescent bulbs, and compact fluorescent bulbs are typically three to four times more efficient than incandescent bulbs.
2. Improved Lighting
Modern lights emit a cleaner, crisper, and more natural light, and last longer than their older models.
3. Improved Productivity and Safety for Your Employees
Brighter illuminated facilities reduce the risks of workers accidents and enhance productivity, reduce stress, and raise employee morale. You will notice fewer pulling or pick errors in a warehouse environment, and employees at offices struggle less with eye strain and headaches caused by inadequate lighting.
4. Tax Incentives and Rebates
Upgrading the entire lighting system to a more energy-efficient system could make you eligible for a variety of tax incentives and utility rebates. Federal, state, and local programs may provide incentives for the certified use of eco-friendly lighting technologies in both new construction and renovation applications.
5. Reduce Impact to the Environment
In addition to increasing the energy efficiency of your establishment, products like LEDs do not contain mercury, which means that they are safer for the environment than many other technologies. You can have peace of mind knowing that you are reducing your impact on the environment, and your employees and customers will appreciate the fact that you care.
If you need to get started with your lighting retrofitting project, do not hesitate to contact the highly qualified electricians at GN Electric. We can provide you with our know-how to recommend the energy efficiency options that are right for you.
