Archive for February, 2010

Warehouse Lighting and the Pennsylvania power rate increases

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Warehouse Lighting and the Pennsylvania power rate increases

Generally speaking this is often overlooked, but in light of the recent rate increases in Pennsylvania this is now taking a priority for many businesses.

Many citizens and businesses in Pennsylvania were greeted with a dramatic electric rate increase. The problem is that this rate increase comes at a time of fairly extreme economic difficulties for many companies. .

So what’s the solution?

As noted above, an overlooked part of the electric bill (and fairly expensive one) is warehouse lighting. In recent years there has been more and more advanced technology regarding lighting, and to make this more attractive there are currently many tax benefits and a cost reduction program that come from the power company themselves.

In a nutshell a significant part of the cost of upgrading to energy efficient lighting for your warehouse may be offset by these programs.

Aelux can assist you though the entire process and reduce your electric bills by taking advantage of the existing programs. You really have nothing to lose by exploring this option.

The alternative of course is to continue to pay the huge increase from the electric companies with no reduction in power usage to offset the increased rates.

It’s typically a pretty clear cut option, see what a firm like Aelux can do for you and your company. If the solution presented will reduce your monthly power bill, and due to the tax benefits and financial assistance from the power companies reduce your total cost, then clearly it’s something that your company needs to explore.

Efficient lighting is good business

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Aelux is proud to have helped STTC reduce their carbon footprint and reduce costs. According to the article on Modern Tire Dealer we have saved STTC a total of 1,549640 kilowatt hours annually, which is equal to 3.1 million pound annual reduction in carbon emissions, it’s akin to removing 271 cars from the roads or planting more than 4,700 trees every year,

Something like this could be done for your company as well. Please contact us to see how.

Energy Efficiency Rebates Currently Offer by 792 US Utility Providers

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

792 US Utility Providers Currently Offer Energy Efficiency (Lighting) Rebates – Does Yours?

Aelux’s turnkey lighting solutions include managing rebate applications in all states where  available. Any Aelux team member can assist you in identifying the rebates and financial incentives for which you qualify.

Wondering if it is all worth it, Check out the Energy Savings Calculator, a quick and easy calculator that shows you how much money you can save and how much CO2 you can reduce with a lighting retrofit.

PA Act 129

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

PA Act 129 Watch

Pennsylvania’s  Act  129 requires  each  of  the seven major Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) in Pennsylvania to adopt a plan to reduce energy demand and consumption within its service territory. The minimum saving requirements for each EDC is 1% by May 2011 and 3% by May 2013.

The 7 EDCs  have all filed their proposed plans with Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) which is currently reviewing them. In order to achieve the required reductions, the utilities are going to offer rebate incentives to customers to induce them to lower consumption.

When It Comes To Energy Prices, What Goes Up Does Not Necessarily Come Down

Friday, February 5th, 2010

When It Comes To Energy Prices, What Goes Up Does Not Necessarily Come Down

Recent  press about declining energy prices has confused many. Despite reports to the contrary from reputable sources including the AP wire and Environmentalleader.com, a comparison of January through May commercial electricity prices ranging from $0.10/kWh to $0.102/kWh indicates that prices this Fall actually will be higher with October as much as 6.5 percent higher than the January price. And the price increases are not keeping industry profits from decreasing.

In addition to rising prices, if utility rate caps have not already been lifted in your state(s), legislation is in place to eliminate them in the
near future. As we reported in July, increasing power rates make NOW the right time for a lighting retrofit. The “Energy & CO2 Savings Calculator” on our website will give you a preview of the money you will save.

Additional  information and assistance is available from any Aelux consultant.

Case Study – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

CASE STUDYSikorsky Global Helicopters Reduces Lighting Costs by 49%

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of military and commercial helicopters.

CHALLENGE

Sikorsky engineers in Coatesville, PA were seeking an improved lighting system using the fewest total watts and the fewest number of lamps and
ballasts.

SOLUTION

Aelux developed a 2xT8 lamp Direct Indirect office fixture solution that substantially reduced glare and increased savings over an alternative 4 lamp fixture under consideration and a fluorescent solution for their industrial area. The Aelux solution provided improved lighting, substantially reduced maintenance costs, and will result in an annual energy reduction of nearly 240,000  kilowatt  hours. This reduction provides for a 240 ton annual reduction in carbon emissions, the equivalent of removing 41 cars from the roads or planting more than 5,626 trees.


Lower Energy Bills Are Just The Beginning of Energy Efficient Lighting Paybacks!

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Lower Energy Bills Are Just The Beginning of Energy Efficient Lighting Paybacks!

What business isn’t looking for cost–effective ways to increase productivity and safety? And yet few executives realize that upgraded lighting provides a broad  range  of benefits in addition to substantially reducing energy expenses. The documented benefits include:

  • Optimum employee performance.

Proper  lighting levels contribute to employees working better and longer. Older, more experienced employees might develop impaired vision as their eyes lose the ability to adjust to insufficient lighting. Improvements to help them and all employees maintain their effectiveness will have a real payback in value added to the organization.

  • Improved safety.

Good lighting enables employees to adjust to changing conditions more quickly. The sooner a worker sees a hazard, the longer he or she has to adjust and avoid it. Well–lit workplaces are safer workplaces.

  • Improved morale.

Well–designed lighting makes the workplace brighter and more attractive.

  • Increased productivity.

Proper lighting levels allows employees to maintain focuses, see tasks more clearly and catch mistakes earlier. As a result, they perform less
non–productive work. Quality improves, and the cost of quality declines.

  • Less fatigue.

Straining to see causes more energy use, stress and fatigue. Eliminating this controllable form of stress can heighten employees’ energy levels by reducing the amount of nervous energy expended trying to see in poor lighting conditions.

  • Cleaner facilities.

Under dark, shadowy conditions, it is easy to overlook problems, such as waste  build–up  in corners behind furniture and equipment, and in
stairwells.

For  additional information on the benefits and paybacks of a lighting upgrade, please contact an Aelux Lighting Solutions Manager.

Source:
FacilitiesNet.com

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