Energy consumption for all lighting in the United States is estimated to be about 22% of the total electricity generated in the country. Consumers and businesses spend approximately $58 billion per year to light their homes, offices, streets, and factories.

The conversion of electricity into useful light is one of the least efficient energy conversion processes in buildings today. However, because of advanced lighting technologies we can significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting and reduce building energy consumption and costs. Also, with the Epact act of 2005 emphasis on energy conservation and utilities incentive programs currently going on accelerates the opportunity and the need to get something done.

And we can help you do that. Never before has there been so many opportunities to reduce your lighting energy consumption and costs as right now. The source of these gains come from the conversion of various light sources depending on your application. It can be anywhere from office to warehouse, to street lighting, to hospitals and even residential. The savings can come from changing out your light source to installing automation controls.  Both offer resounding results.

And MEC is here to assist you in providing you the proper source and controls for your application. We can help you with recommendations of the proper source to use, or we can provide you lighting layouts and/or return on investment analysis for your facility. Whather it is fluorescent, CFL’s, LED’s, or even induction lighting, we will be continually updating our website with information that will allow you to have access to the most state of the art opportunities. Please call or email us with any questions or inquiries, we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in driving down your energy consumption and costs.

Here are some various charts to show you how using energy saving products can reduce your energy consumption and your energy costs.

HID vs. Fluorescent | Exit Signs - Incandescent vs. LED | Induction Lighting