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.
"Arcalux® sustainable lighting solutions minimize negative
environmental impact and lower utility bills. On average,
Arcalux®
energy
efficient lighting solutions can help cut lighting costs by 25%
to 75% without sacrificing light levels; adding lighting control
systems offers even more savings.
Whether a company is constructing a new office building or
renovating an existing one, the building components that are
chosen will have a direct impact on the bottom line. Choosing
energy-saving building components is an opportunity to realize
substantial returns, not only in new construction or renovation
projects, but also in maintenance of existing buildings."
Sustainability & Efficiency
Arcalux® is a member of the
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
and has developed its products by utilizing many of the
USGBC goals and specifications.
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).
