World’s Largest Auto Auction Saves Big With LED Lighting

With more than 40,000 parking spaces to light Cox Enterprises, owner of Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction, the world’s largest auto auction carries a sizable electric load. The lot achieved 50% outdoor lighting energy savings through a retrofit of outdoor lighting—totaling 1.8 million kWh in annual savings over the 13.5 million square foot facility. Read the Read more about World’s Largest Auto Auction Saves Big With LED Lighting[…]

Brighten and Tighten: VW dealership upgrades lights and looks

“It’s hard for a car dealership to be green,” says General Manager Jay Frank at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen in Lakewood, Colorado. “We keep the lights on inside and out almost all of the time but we knew we could be smarter about our energy use.” Frank had previously chosen compact fluorescent bulbs in his Read more about Brighten and Tighten: VW dealership upgrades lights and looks[…]

Ohio School District Utilizes Incentive Program to Save Money and Energy

An Ohio school district in need of financial assistance and committed to finding ways to reduce costs finds energy efficiency projects as a way to offset financial burden. Adams County Ohio Valley School District, rated “excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education, replaced 400 watt high intensity discharge, metal halide fixtures throughout the high school Read more about Ohio School District Utilizes Incentive Program to Save Money and Energy[…]

Case Study: Medical Center Parking Structure

With 7 hospitals and 22 physician locations serving more than 9 Wisconsin counties, ThedaCare has ample room to implement and reap the benefits of building efficiency measures. At the Appleton Medical Center, ThedaCare’s Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Campaign Award winning project involved replacing inefficient medium-wattage HID lighting fixtures at a 126,000 square foot Read more about Case Study: Medical Center Parking Structure[…]

The Benefits of Quality Lighting in Parking Garages Are Too Obvious to Ignore

They’re not the most glamorous piece of infrastructure, unlike the bridges, airports and schools that get most of the public and political attention. But their 24/7 operation and sheer volume make parking garages low hanging fruit for huge energy savings. While there is no official number of parking garages in the U.S., the International Parking Read more about The Benefits of Quality Lighting in Parking Garages Are Too Obvious to Ignore[…]

Are LED Lighting Conversions Good for Business?

With the economy still in recovery mode, business owners continue to look for ways to cut costs wherever possible. For many businesses, transitioning from antiquated lighting modalities can be an attractive and cost-saving alternative. There are real and easily quantifiable cost-saving opportunities when it comes to alternatives to traditional lighting sources. Business owners across all industries Read more about Are LED Lighting Conversions Good for Business?[…]