Illuminate Savings: Cutting Costs with Smart Lighting

In a time where efficiency and sustainability are top priorities, businesses are looking for ways to keep costs under control where they can, without the compromise of performance or safety. Smart lighting technology allows for businesses to manage their energy consumption and operational efficiency. According to Statista, the smart lighting market is set to quadruple by 2030.

At Rogers Electric, we provide solutions to better equip your business with affordable and efficient energy. We offer nationwide upgrades and retrofits for all types of lighting systems. 

What is Smart Lighting?

Smart lighting uses automation, remote controls, energy monitoring, and LED lights to reduce electricity costs, improve quality in lighting, and create a more sustainable environment. This can be personalized to all of your business’s needs.

Smart Lighting Systems adapt to environment conditions to optimize energy use. Auto sensors and other lighting controls can illuminate lights automatically based on building occupancy, natural lighting levels, and time of day. This allows for lighting to only be on and used when it is necessary.

Examples of Smart Lighting Include:

• Smart Light Bulbs – LED bulbs that can be controlled through automation systems 
• Automation Systems – Allow lighting to operate on schedules and sensors to reduce energy use
• Remote and Brightness Controls – The ability to adjust lighting remotely to cut costs and limit unnecessary light
• Daylight Harvesting – Sensors measure natural lighting and adjust the amount of light emitted from a light bulb
• Energy Monitoring – Smart systems that track how much electricity lights use

Smart light bulbs can be operated by sensing occupancy in a building to save energy.

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Cost Benefits of Smart Lighting in Businesses 

Implementing smart lighting systems into your business is not only about energy savings, smart lighting can improve operational efficiency and increase long-term savings on maintenance work, keeping costs down.

Reduced Maintenance Expenses 

Smart lighting offers financial benefits, the main expense with lighting systems is the constant maintenance and replacement costs. Features like automation systems and daylight harvesting reduce the time light bulbs are running.

Daylight harvesting is a control which senses the amount of natural light in a room and adjusts the light admitted from a fixture for consistent lighting, which extends the overall lifespan. This is so the brightest lighting levels are not on when the room can be lit by natural light alone.  

The use of LED light bulbs also contributes heavily to reduced maintenance time and costs. LEDs can last for up to 50,000 hours, which is almost six years if they were running 24/7. But businesses can expect LEDs to last almost 20 years if they are on for 8 hours a day.

Energy Savings

Lighting makes up almost a quarter of a commercial building’s energy usage. Businesses who make the switch to smart lighting technology can cut their energy consumption up to 60%. 

The Return on Investment (ROI) from implementing smart lighting can be as soon as 1-3 years.

 

Rogers Electric has 40+ years assessing lighting needs and integrating the most efficient systems for commercial buildings.

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Sustainability 

Making the switch to smart lighting in your business promotes sustainability efforts by reducing energy consumption, reduces operational costs, and prolongs the life of lighting systems. 

Many businesses have seen a drop in their carbon footprint since making the switch to smart lighting. These improvements are more efficient and lead to increased sales as customers seek out environmentally responsible brands.

The Hidden Costs of Outdated Lighting

Outdated lighting systems have hidden costs that add beyond an electric bill. They use more energy, need frequent maintenance, and have no smart controls. What appears like a small issue overhead, could be the most avoidable way to drive up operational costs. 

Ready to Upgrade Your Lighting?

Your lighting system says more about your business than you think. It is about sustainability, energy efficiency, and the overall quality of the space. If your facility is still running on traditional lighting systems, you could be overpaying every month. Smart lighting solutions are meant to adapt to your businesses’ short-term and long-term needs, and overall reduce operational costs.

Upgrading your lighting doesn’t have to be complicated. Our team takes a streamlined approach, assessing your current system, uncovering inefficiencies, and crafting a custom solution that meets your operational needs. From design, to installation, to ongoing support, we manage the entire process and maximize your return on investment. 

Smart lighting systems allow businesses to control and reduce energy costs.

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Partnering with Rogers Electric: Power Your Business

At Rogers Electric, we bring over four decades of experience and don’t just install lights, we implement solutions that build a better future. Whether you are managing one location or needing support on a national rollout, we can meet all of your lighting needs. 

We want to help you build a better business and create a more sustainable and brighter future. Contact us today to schedule your lighting assessment. If you’d like to speak to someone directly on energy and cost saving through lighting, feel free to reach out to [email protected] and you will receive a reply within 1 business day.