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Commercial Lighting Solutions: Can You Ever Have Too Much Light?

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Oct 11, 2012 9:38:00 AM

commercial lighting caliWhen it comes to commercial lighting, some people think, “more is better.” After all, you can never have too much light—right?

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Wrong! Believe it or not, having too much light can be just as much of a problem as not having enough. In fact, most commercial spaces are over-lit, and that costs companies money. That’s a big deal in an economic environment where companies are trying to conserve every dime.

 

Just how significant can these savings be? When The New York Times Company wanted to create an "energizing work environment" and reduce energy consumption, it chose Lutron light control strategies. With light level tuning, daylight harvesting and occupancy sensing, the company saved over 70% of its lighting energy and over $600,000 in electricity costs each year. The results you get for your customers may not be that dramatic, but they can certainly make a marked improvement.

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As important as they are, energy savings are only part of the equation when it comes to the benefits of proper lighting in commercial settings. Though typical lighting is fine for paperwork, it is usually 2 to 3 times brighter than is ideal for computer work. Studies show that proper lighting control can translate to a 5–10% increase in productivity. That can mean a significant impact on a company’s bottom line—and it may be something your commercial customers aren’t thinking about.

 

So how can you help your customers realize energy savings and increased productivity? Lutron EcoSystem® and Quantum® offer remote controls so individuals are able to adjust the light over their space. RadioTouch® and GRAFIK Eye® QS controls are ideal for meeting rooms and classrooms. Lutron controls allow people to set lighting levels for different tasks, from cube to office to conference room.

 

Can you ever have too much light? Sure! But you can help your customers make sure they have the right amount of light in their workspaces. It will save them money, make them more productive—and make you look like a hero!

Topics: Commercial Lighting Solutions, Commercial Lighting Systems, Commercial Lighting Control

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