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Energy-Saving Techniques for SMBs: Lighting
Energy efficient lighting can save
your company lots of money, let’s explore some methods that all SMBs can impliment.
Like a Light Bulb Going Off…
Many businesses are lowering their lighting bills by installing energy-efficient equipment such as fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps, task lighting and lighting controls. The use of energy-efficient equipment also reduces eyestrain and headaches among employees, which improves worker productivity.
Energy-efficient fluorescents save about 35 percent of the wattage used by standard fluorescents and last just as long. Although the energy-efficient lamps are more expensive than standard fluorescents, the energy savings more than compensates for the extra cost.
Another simple cost-saving measure is to practice task lighting—uniformly lighting the areas where you actually need it, rather than an entire area. In other words, use smaller, more efficient lights that bring the light source closer to the work area requiring illumination. Steven G. Atkinson, author of
Technology Tips for Small Business
, says companies can save lots of money by only lighting the areas that need to be lit. “I promote task lighting in workplaces and they make great savings on energy,” he says.
Atkinson says the best way to quickly reduce your lighting costs is also the simplest; remember to turn lights off when you aren’t using them. “It almost sounds like a simple thing, but turn off the lights when they’re not in use,” he says. By fostering a sense of active participation within your business, employees can keep lighting efficiency top-of-mind.