For facility executives seeking a high ROI option to cut energy bills and carbon footprints, deploying LED (light emitting diode) lighting technology would be hard to beat, according to an article from Building Operating Management on the FacilitiesNet website.
Depending on prevailing electric rates and local incentives, payback periods under three years are becoming common. But this new technology comes with a few caveats. Issues regarding savings claims, lighting quality and distribution, controls, and flicker need attention before signing a big purchase order.
When choosing LEDS, some things to consider include:
1. Be realistic with savings expectations
2. Check the LED's spec sheet for its beam angle
3. Where color quality is crucial specify and budget new fixtures containing color-change capabilities
4. Consider your control options
5. Avoid flickering
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