Say goodbye to old fluorescent lighting! Since early 2000 and finalized with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Department of Energy (DOE) established minimum efficiency requirements and imposed regulations to phase out the availability of most magnetic ballasts for T12 lamps commonly used in commercial and industrial fluorescent lighting over the past 60 years. July 2010 brought another phase of the regulations which eliminated the production or import of most magnetic ballasts because they do not meet new DOE efficiency standards. As of July 14, 2012, a DOE regulation will phase out the production of T12 lamps used in the magnetic ballasts. This accounts for approximately 70% of all T12 fluorescent lamps sold in the United States.

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports that more than two million of the nation’s older commercial buildings have been using outdated lighting for the past 30 years, lighting which is not as effective or efficient as contemporary fixtures, ballasts, lamps and controls. More than three million commercial, industrial or institution buildings in the US could benefit from money and energy saving lighting upgrades. Is your facility a candidate for site lighting improvements?

Now may be the time to install energy efficient T8 retrofits or new T5 fixtures in your building. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), lighting accounts for 38% of your electrical energy usage. Upgrading your facility with an energy efficient lighting system can provide a 30%-50% ROI, reduce operating expenses, improve lighting quality and increase the asset value of a building.
Programs are available to assist your company with lighting upgrades by taking advantage of current rebates. Hayden Electric can help with the initial site assessment, paperwork and installation! Our focus on customer service and our expertise in design build lighting, energy management and lighting and control technology have positioned Hayden Electric as a leader in the electrical industry for over 35 years.
Give us a call today at (570) 455-6109 for further information on your site lighting options.

Act now!  Is your business running inefficient equipment?  You may qualify for PPL Electric Utilities E-power savings.  Businesses, government, non-profit and institutional customers that use less than 400,000 kWh annually may be eligible to receive up to 75% of the cost to improve the energy efficiency of approved business technologies.  PPL rebate incentive pays for the majority of your lighting project costs.

As an approved contractor with PPL Electric Utilities E-power Trade Ally Program, Hayden Electric is here to help.  We streamline the application process by conducting a free facility assessment.  We provide a detailed proposal outlining costs, prepare and submit paperwork, and install energy efficient equipment.  There is minimal investment and out-of-pocket expense because the rebate is paid directly to the contractor.

 
The program won’t last forever, but the benefits will.  Give us a call today at (570) 455-6109 to reduce your electricity consumption and costs and experience measurable long term results.