Here are some examples of actual savings we have achieved:
At a local charitable organization, nighttime security lighting is needed. Previously, this lighting was dim and inefficient. Incandescent bulbs were removed and replaced with 23w Instant-On CFL bulbs, which provide a bright, white light that is "Instant On" and doesn't require a warm up period.
After the changes were made with some added timers and lighting fixtures:
Consumption: Hours On/Day: Cost/Year:
Before: 1092 Watts 24 $724.14
After: 451 Watts 11 (Nighttime Only) $137.07
This particular organization is now saving $587.07 per year with some simple changes that didn't cost a lot of money.
With the money saved, the cost of installation will be saved in less than a year.
At the home of customer, LED bulbs were added in all 8 of the kitchen recessed lights. These LED bulbs are rated to last for
30,000 hours and can be bought in various colors to match the incandescent lighting color.
Using these bulbs for 5 hours per day, this customer won't have to change bulbs for at least 16 years!
Consumption: Hours On/Day: Cost/Year:
Before: 600 Watts 5 $82.13
After: 152 Watts 5 $20.81
This customer is now saving $61.32 per year!