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April 10, 2012

Lighting Revolution: Don’t be Dumb
Filed under: Electrical — Tags: — nedpelger

The Big Dig $15B project in Boston just decided to replace all the florescent light fixtures…at a cost of $54M. A year ago one of the light fixtures crashed to the ground. The investigation found corrosion in the light fixtures that would likely lead to more collapses.

As the Authority evaluated options, they found that a switch to LED bulbs would save $2.5M per year in energy costs. The long bulb life will also save substantial re-lamping and maintenance costs. The selected fixtures are plastic, taking away the corrosion problems.

As you consider your next building project, don’t default to your past lighting decisions. The LEDs have changed so much, you need to consider the best current method to solve each lighting challenge. The lighting revolution offers us a chance to shine. Ignore it at your own peril.

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