LED light technology was installed to improve energy efficiency at Waterend Bar - by GreenLed
Summary:
LED lighting technology (3.7 Watts units) was used to replace 50 units of Watt halo¬gen dichroic down-lighters at Waterend Barn in St Albans, Hertfordshire.The initiative is part of the organisation´s ongoing effort to reduce energy costs through installing energy efficient equipment.Published: 17/02/2010
Categories:
Sustainability
Energy and Carbon ManagementManagement
Lifecycle
Sustainability data
Environmental benefits:
Energy
- 36,473 kWh/ yr saved (8% decrease in overall energy consumption)
CO2 tonnes
- 19.59 / yr saved
Economic benefits:
Achieved
- Economic: cost saving of nearly £2,400 per year.
Social and wider benefits:
- Increased comfort for staff working behind bar as there is low heat being emitted in comparison to previous lighting.
Business case
Initial cost:
Financial:£2200.00
Work hours:
Payback time:
- Criteria: Opening time : 9am – 1am
- Energy costs -11 months (On current energy prices)
Drivers:
To reduce the organisation´s energy costs.
