With rising energy prices, it can be challenging for business owners to maintain cost-effective workplace operations whilst also reducing your impact on the environment.
Our team are often asked about the use of LED lighting in the office to reduce energy impact and running costs throughout the day. There are many benefits to swapping out your current lighting for an LED option, but to keep this short and sweet (we know you’re busy), we’ve outlined the top three to consider below.
Please note: it’s extremely important to seek input from your trusted electrician during the process of picking your LED lighting so you select the right option for your space and needs. We can help with that.
Let’s dive into the top three benefits of having LED lighting in your office and why we recommend them to our clients.
While LED lighting is growing in popularity, traditional light bulbs are still used in a lot of offices. Unfortunately, they are extremely inefficient and burn most of their energy as wasted heat.
LEDs use up to 75 per cent less energy than other office lighting options and give off the same amount of light as traditional bulbs, so you aren’t doing a disservice to yourself by choosing them.
LEDs are more energy efficient as they are designed to optimise creating light, whilst traditional bulbs create both light and heat. By generating less heat than traditional bulbs, LEDs also reduce the load being put on your air conditioning units to maintain a comfortable temperature in the workplace.
Having LED lighting in offices means you’re actively choosing to reduce your energy bill. LED lighting also uses significantly less energy compared to other types of lighting, such as bulbs.
While LED lighting may be more expensive up front, they will save you money in the long run as they last longer than other forms of lighting. A single LED bulb will last at least 25,000 hours, which means you don’t need to replace them as often as your standard light bulbs.
LED lighting will last up to 25 times as long as traditional forms of lighting, reducing the cost of maintenance over the life of your lighting.
Multiple studies across the UK and America have proven that LED lighting in offices is second only to natural light sources in terms of boosting employee productivity. This is due to the antidepressant qualities of natural light, which increases the production of serotonin and other positive neurotransmitters in the brain.
Ideally, you want your team to be happy and productive as it will lead to higher performing operations!
The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale that measures how closely a source of artificial light can mirror the colour of natural light. They use a scale of 1-100. Many LED lighting products on the market now have a CRI of 95, which is extremely close to the colour spectrum of natural lighting.
Are you unsure what CRI is? Speak to our team and we’ll guide you through the term and identify the best LED lighting solution for you.
Now that we think about it – this one should have been number one!
As part of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme, you can offset the cost of your LED Lighting Upgrade Projects. This is a government initiative to reduce NSW electricity consumption by offering financial incentives for businesses to implement energy-efficient equipment and processes. This includes upgrading to LED lighting in your office! Find out more about it here.
At Powellect, we are powered by experience. This means we tackle all electrical issues with careful attention followed by appropriate action. No task is too small or too big for us.
Are you considering upgrading to LED lighting in the office or home? Have any further questions about the potential savings and improvement to your business and office? Let’s chat. We’re happy to answer your questions and walk you through how they work.
