As a commercial business, many things need to be of high-operational order to get the business success you desire. Many aspects of your business include marketing, product or service expertise, and even employee training and development programs — but what about your lighting? Commercial lighting is a very important aspect of your business that many owners are not aware of unless an issue were to arise. Fortunately, IKON Electric is your commercial electrician specialist dedicated to providing you with industry insight to operate at peak performance levels. In today’s blog post, our expert commercial electricians will give you key information on when it is time to upgrade your commercial lighting. Keep reading to learn more and contact us today for service!
High Utility Bills
It may seem like a no-brainer as high utility bills are a key indicator of inefficient electricity or power usage, but for commercial business owners, high utility bills can easily go unnoticed without proper budget evaluation. While high energy bills can be a result of many factors including your HVAC system or employee usage, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration lighting accounts for 17% of electricity usage in commercial buildings. Upgrading existing lighting systems, especially those in older buildings, not only creates safer lit areas (such as parking lots) but also can reduce your energy consumption.
Costly Maintenance
As a business owner, maintenance costs are unavoidable, but you can drastically reduce these expenses. If your business is using different types of lightbulbs (especially those that are special order or hard to come by) or your lighting system is difficult to get to (requiring specialized equipment or work orders) this can require excess maintenance costs. Newer lighting systems and LED light bulbs tend to have a longer lifespan while requiring less maintenance. Talk with your commercial electrician today to see if a new lighting system will benefit your business’s maintenance budget!
Outdated Lighting
As previously mentioned, LED lighting is much more efficient than outdated fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent lighting is not only hard on your employees’ eyes but also runs the risk of mercury contamination every time a bulb needs to be replaced. Plus they require specialized disposal, which can be costly. Switching to a new lighting system with LED light bulbs not only gives you a more updated look, but they are also 80% more efficient than fluorescent lighting.
Environmental & Sustainability Goals
From a consumer standpoint, many consumers are looking to support companies that put the environment and sustainability at the forefront of their operations. Long gone are the days of consumers shopping for the sake of convenience. Due to advancements in technology, consumers can compare businesses and services within seconds. Actively pursuing ways to reduce your commercial carbon footprint, can put you ahead of the competition. Upgrading to a new lighting system, particularly one that is LED, while disposing of the old lighting system properly, along with lighting timers is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.
No matter your reason for upgrading your new lighting system, IKON Electric’s commercial electrician has the necessary skills and expertise to guide you along your electrical upgrade journey. Our team handles it all, from new system upgrades to electrical wiring and panel work. Plus, we have energy efficiency savings programs to help commercial business owners save on their energy bills while supporting their revenue and budget goals. Are you ready to make the switch to more energy-efficient lighting solutions for your business? Call to schedule your quote today!