Office & Industrial

 

 

 

When buildings are designed, renovated, built and operated with the intention of minimizing environmental impact, everybody wins. This approach is great for the environment, the people who work in these high performance buildings, the overall community, the future of our country and your company. Watts multiplied by hours used, equals energy consumed and money spent. More light for fewer watts saves energy, which means fewer natural resources required for energy generation. Power plants discharge less waste into the environment and less money is spent on electric bills.

 

Commercial buildings account for more than 60% of the nation’s electricity consumption. According to government estimates, commercial buildings generate 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Offices consume more energy than any other commercial space. Lighting accounts for 35% to 40% of the energy used in office buildings, so evaluating lighting efficiency is a great way to begin improving the sustainability of a new or existing building.

 

Besides cutting operating costs, energy efficient office buildings enhance the comfort and performance of workers and boost productivity. With the high cost of labor, return on investment for energy features increases when savings from reduced absenteeism is combined with energy cost savings. Energy efficient building features also help building owners attract and retain tenants.

 

Many green initiatives in the marketplace offer incentives through certification. Among these are the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating systems and ENERGY STAR ® programs. Arcalux®  sustainable lighting solutions help leverage these incentives, and can maximize the first year income tax deductions provided by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct).