Oftentimes of our clients are tired of replacing failing fluorescent light fixtures. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to keep reading.
Businesses who seek to increase light levels, reduce operation costs, or lower their monthly utility bills, should contact a lighting expert for an energy audit. A lighting audit is the first step in identifying the best lighting solution that will fit your needs. This article summarizes what to expect during an audit and how you may benefit from one.
A lighting audit is an in-person, detailed review of the facility’s lighting, fixture type, fixture total, and review of energy consumption. The current light output, client needs for ambient or motion controls, safety, and security concerns, are all taken into consideration.
The audit can beneficial for interior as well as exterior spaces: manufacturing, warehouses, offices, and parking lots. The goal during an audit is to collect all the data necessary to determine where cost-effective changes can be made to meet your business’s bottom line.
How An Audit Will Help You
Not all lighting projects are the same, but most will have some degree of these objectives:
- Upcoming/required maintenance
- Reduce your energy costs
- Meet and/or exceed light levels
- Increase productivity and safety
- Obtain cost-saving utility rebates and tax incentives
Lastly, the tools needed for an audit include a facility floorplan, 12 months of electric bills, and existing fixture details.
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Our skilled team will provide a proposal of your facility with benchmarks. This proposal will suggest areas for lighting improvement to ensure the right amount of light is being given in each critical space. The auditor will calculate the energy savings (or payback) to support the results of your audit. Most importantly, the report will be designed to fit your budget, space, and corporate lighting needs.
Next Steps
At Contemporary Energy Solutions, we work with clients both big and small. If you would like to learn more about a lighting audit or the solutions we offer, send us a note at: https://www.ces-na.com/lighting-audit.
