COMMERCIAL LED Lighting
LED LIGHTING PUTS YOUR
BUSINESS IN A BETTER LIGHT
LIGHT EMITTING DIODES, LED S , CAN CUT LIGHTING ENERGY COSTS
UP TO 75 PERCENT
PROJECT-AT-A-GLANCE
Grand Central Bakery
12 hours a days, 7 days a week
Existing equipment
•37 lamps, 50-watt PAR 30
incandescent
Equipment installed
•37 lamps, 13-watt PAR 30 LED
Financial analysis
•$1,500 project cost
•$740 Energy Trust
cash incentives
•$452 estimated
annual savings
Estimated annual
energy savings
• 5,800 kilowatt hours
New LED replacement bulbs are an
excellent way to enhance lighting quality
while substantially cutting operating costs.
Businesses such as retail, grocery stores and
hospitality can replace incandescent bulbs with
LEDs for excellent color rendition and ability
to direct high-quality light on products and
services. Because LEDs use up to 75 percent
less electricity than incandescent bulbs, they
deliver substantial energy cost savings for any
business with lights that are on for extended
periods. LED bulbs are built to last between
25,000 and 50,000 hours compared to just
1,000 to 2,000 hours for incandescent bulbs.
This means significant maintenance savings
in any application where lights are difficult to
replace or maintain.
Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash
incentives for LEDs
Energy Trust offers cash incentives for ENERGY
STAR® certified LED replacement bulbs.
Our cash incentives range from $15 to $25
per bulb, depending on the wattage, making
LED lighting a highly cost-effective upgrade
for many businesses. For other applications,
Energy Trust offers $30 per ENERGY STAR
certified recessed downlight.
LEDs offer your business:
•H
igh-quality light and color. LEDs
achieve full brightness instantly. They are
available in cool, neutral and warm color
temperatures.
• Operating savings. LEDs save up to
75 percent on lighting energy.
•R
educed maintenance. LEDs last up to
50 times longer than incandescent bulbs
and fives times longer than compact
fluorescent bulbs.
•C
ooling savings. LEDs produce very little
heat, potentially cutting air-conditioning costs.
•D
urability. ENERGY STAR certified LEDs
come with a minimum three-year warranty.
“
Energy is expected to be more
expensive in the future. Positioning
ourselves now to use it more frugally
makes good business sense and
helps us build a resilient company.
Ben Davis,
co-owner and president
Grand Central Bakery
”
LEDs can be an excellent option in a wide range of
applications, including:
1Track-head lighting used in retail.
2Recessed can or downlights used in restaurants, hospitality,
office corridors and hospitals.
Energy Trust’s experienced trade ally contractors offer
turnkey service
Upgrades to commercial lighting systems are often the first step
for businesses seeking to reduce energy use and manage energy
as a variable cost. Your lighting contractor can calculate your
estimated incentive as part of their bid. To be eligible for incentives,
Energy Trust must pre-approve all lighting projects. Pre- and postinstallation verifications may be conducted. For a complete list of
qualified trade allies, visit www.energytrust.org/findacontractor.
“
• 84 incandescent bulbs in
recessed downlights
•$12,413 project cost
• $2,520 in Energy Trust
cash incentives
• $6,192 estimated
annual savings
footprint. With a one-year payback, the decision
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Existing equipment
Financial analysis
the latest step we’ve taken to reduce our carbon
Ben Davis,
co-owner and president
Grand Central Bakery
Hospitality business
24 hours a days, 7 days a week
Equipment installed
• 84 23-watt LED
recessed downlights
Replacing our incandescent lamps with LEDs is
is both economical and ecological.
PROJECT-AT-A-GLANCE
”
Estimated annual energy savings
• 103,748 kilowatt hours
Take control of your energy costs. To learn more, visit www.energytrust.org
or call 1.866.368.7878.
Energy Trust of Oregon 421 SW Oak St., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97204 1.866.368.7878 503.546.6862 fax energytrust.org
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions
have helped participating customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas save on energy costs. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs and builds a
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