No-Cost Action Plan
|
Action |
Monthly Energy Savings |
| Turn off lighting in unoccupied areas, when not in use or where windows provide sufficient daylight. |
8-20% of lighting energy |
| Make sure lighting controllers (time clocks and photocells) are working and properly set. |
Up to 3% of lighting energy use |
| Make sure exterior lighting is off in the daytime. |
Low-Cost Action Plan
|
Action |
Monthly Energy Savings |
| Replace incandescent lighting with ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent bulbs |
70-90% of energy used by units replaced |
| Replace incandescent exit lighting with ENERGY STAR® LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps. | |
| Reduce general overhead lighting by de-lamping and use task lighting where needed. |
25-50% of lighting energy |
Investment
|
Action |
Monthly Energy Savings |
| Install occupancy sensors to shut off lights when room is not in use. |
Up to 20% of lighting energy |
| Retrofit T12 lamps and ballasts with T8 lamps and electronic ballasts. |
20-30% of lighting energy usage |
