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Why LED Lighting?
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The same reason your great-grandfather bought an Edison lamp- FUEL IS EXPENSIVE! The global need for energy efficiency has compelled technological advancements in solid state lighting to new heights. With general lighting accounting for an estimated 20% of all electricity being used in the United States alone, LED for general lighting has become a focus of governments, and large organizations throughout the world.
The potential benefits of solid state lighting are simply amazing. They include substantial money and energy savings, as well as having a positive environmental outcome.
Listed below are a few benefits of LED lighting:Unparalleled maintenance savings- This is where LED lighting makes most sense, especially for municipalities, large facilities, corporations, real property holders, building owners, and franchise chains that incur large costs relative to their lighting systems. Let's look at some factors that affect your maintenance costs.
Long life- How often do you change your lamps? White LEDs currently have a usable life of 30-75,000 hours and growing. Usable life of solid state lighting is the amount of time passed before a reduction of lumen output is 30% less than initial output. How long is 50,000 hours?
50,000 hrs running 24/7 365 days a year = 5.7 years.
50,000 hrs running 12 hrs a day 365 days a year = 11.4 years
50,000 hrs running 08 hrs a day 365 days a year = 17.12 years
Durability- Solid state in nature, LED lighting is far more durable than any other type of lighting. No lamps, filaments, or thin glass ensures facilities a ton of savings in breakage and shorter life due to ambient forces like wind, vibration, movement, and human error. General maintenance: Often a major factor when determining lighting upgrade, the maintenance savings are a major factor in return on investment. However important, many a financial analysis discount or overlook this factor altogether. Total system and total cost must be considered, when choosing high quality solid state lighting payback periods from 2 to 5 years are absolutely possible, before rebates, depending on the projects. Energy Requirements- Meet the new standards set forth by ASHRAE and others using a low wattage solid state system. LEED points are easily achievable when lighting your facility with an LED lighting system outdoors or in. Directionality and usable lumens make it the perfect choice.
- Energy efficient: Why pay for electricity you do not see in your lighting system?
- Directional light: Put the light where you need it. Why incur lighting costs for light that you are not using?
- Control options: Led lighting systems can be used in conjunction with occupancy sensors and other lighting controls like dimmers, daylight controls and intelligent computer based programs. This has the potential to increase the life of your lighting system exponentially.
- No harmful chemicals: LEDs are made with recyclable materials. Special disposal costs must be taken into consideration with other types of lighting systems. Led lighting has the ability to save thousands of pounds of mercury and other chemicals from being disposed of in landfills, and put waste removal dollars back in to your companies' pocket.
- Versatility: Solid state lighting can be packaged in ways that were formerly impossible. Over the year's, luminaire manufacturers found innovative ways to take a generally dispersed light and direct it where they want it. SSL makes it possible to entirely re-think both Luminaire form factor, and installation methods.
- Color changing ability: In applications where color is needed, LED lighting can be intelligently controlled, allowing virtually millions of color possibilities.
- No need to hold an inventory of different types of lamps. Once you have installed LED lighting, you will no longer need to store lamps.
- Installation costs: As LED lighting becomes more widely used, many installation techniques will be changed where lighting is concerned. New development and building projects will save costs incurred with electrical construction of lighting systems. Their low voltage operation allows for a multitude of low material cost design options.
Visit our applications page to gain an understanding of where you may apply solid state lighting.
ROI and simple payback. These are the two most frequently asked for numberswhen proposing a lighting system, or any upgrade that yields value for a company. Understanding how to calculate them is an absolute key factor to determine if the investment is right for your facility or application. Does SSL fall into a reasonable payback period ? Does it yield a positive ROI? Yes.Yes.
One of the most misused (or misunderstood) calculations however is the payback (in years) period. If you are basing your purchasing decisions on simple payback, it is not only fiscally irresponsible, but a danger to your bottom line. Nothing has made this more evident than our recent economic decline.
Solid State Lighting or LED lighting, will almost always have a longer simple payback than fluorescent, HID, & incandescant lighting systems. What about the maintenance? What about the long term energy savings? How much does it cost to maintain your current lighting system when you take recycling, material, energy and labor costs into consideration?
When all of the real financial parameters are taken into consideration, SSL will make a better case for your facility almost every time. Out of thatinvestmentyouwillseean IORR, ROI, and a percentage gainthroughpositivecashflowfrom a tangible asset that may well out-perform your passive and equity investments.
Contact Greenlight Initiative today to see if SSL is a good fit for your application.
LED Transformations is a technology consulting company providing guidance in the selection of solid state lighting products and components. From interpreting LED luminaire specification for municipalities and lighting designers, to helping luminaire manufacturers implement the electronics and packaging designs most suited to LED technology, we can provide the knowledge and support to insure your next project or product is successful.
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Mellina Utilizes Lighting Expert Greenlight Initiative for new Marcos Pizza Locations
October 26, 2009
Greenlight Initiative (GLI), an LED-lighting sales and solutions provider based in New York, New York USA , reports that it has completed the installation of an LED-based lighting system for the first of a number of new Marco's Pizza franchise restaurants across Georgia. Mellina LLC, the design builder for the Georgia projects says that this first installation has been well-received in terms of quality and energy-savings. It is the first of 80 new locations over the next 3 years to be lit entirely with GLI's qualified LED lighting solutions.
<p>Vipul Patel, President of Mellina LLC, commented, <i>"I was personally very ...
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Mellina taps LED lighting expert Greenlight Initiative for new Marcos Pizza locations
October 25, 2009
New York, NY /Atlanta, GA USA--Greenlight Initiative (GLI), a USA headquartered LED-lighting sales and solutions provider, announced the successful installation of a complete LED-based lighting system for the first of a number of new Marco's Pizza franchise restaurants across Georgia. Mellina LLC, the design builder for the Georgia projects reports this first installation has been well-received in terms of quality and energy-savings, and represents the first of 80 new locations over the next 3 years to be lit entirely with GLI's qualified LED lighting solutions.
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<BR>Vipul Patel, President of Mellina LLC, commented, "I was personally very surprised at how well the ...
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Greenlight Initiative Continues US Major-Markets Expansionwith Addition of Chicago Regional Office
September 28, 2009
New York, New York USA - Greenlight Initiative (GLI), a USA headquartered LED-lighting sales and solutions provider, continues to build upon its North American expansion strategy with the announcement today of the opening of its Chicago, Illinois regional office. Bill Hood, a 27-year lighting industry veteran will head Greenlight's Chicago office as regional coordinator.
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<BR>Greenlight's continued expansion reflects the already-impressive growth that the LED-based lighting industry is demonstrating to the lighting market. Due to its overall efficiency and economic advantages, the solid state lighting industry has continued to show double-digit growth rates despite worldwide economic downturns.
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Greenlight Initiative Selects Array Lighting from Nexxus
May 20, 2009
The Greenlight Initiative, a New York-based LED lighting sales and solutions provider, reports that it has completed the qualification of the LED-based replacement lamp product line from Nexxus Lighting.
With testing and evaluation complete, Greenlight and Nexxus have concluded a national and municipal/public works accounts sales agreement for Nexxus' full line of Array products including PAR30, PAR16, MR16 and GU10-type LED replacement lamp products.
The Greenlight initiative contends that when compared to compact fluorescent "spiral" bulbs, Nexxus' LED-based lamps provide superior energy efficiency, improved color quality, and vastly improved lamp life of up to 50,000 hours.
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Greenlight Initiative Completes LED Replacement Lamp Qualification Program - Selects Array Lighting from Nexxus
May 20, 2009
New York -- Greenlight Initiative, a New York headquartered LED-lighting sales and solutions provider, announced today that it has completed qualification of the LED-based replacement lamp product line from Array™ Lighting. With testing and evaluation complete, Greenlight and Array have concluded a national and municipal/public works accounts sales agreement for Array's full line including PAR30, PAR16, MR16 and GU10-type LED replacement lamp products.
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<BR>According to Nick Nicolakis, President and co-founder of Greenlight Initiative, "LED-based replacement lamps are the most visible application area for solid state lighting, and they have also proven to be the most frustrating in which to find a ...
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LED Lighting Expert Greenlight Initiative Taps Lighting IndustryVeteran for Southeastern US Expansion
December 3, 2008
New York, New York USA -- Greenlight Initiative, a New York based LED-lighting sales and solutions provider, announced today that it has appointed lighting industry veteran, Richard Burton as Director of its Southeastern US office. Mr. Burton has over 25 years of experience in the industry, with extensive experience in lighting retrofit implementations and maintenance projects in support of national retailers. The opening of its newest regional office, in the Atlanta, Georgia area, marks the next phase of Greenlight Initiative's Eastern US and Canadian coverage plan, and allows it to effectively serve the lighting industry's need for LED ...
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Fine jewelry designer Scott Kay turns to LED lighting for new national retail display cases
November 19, 2008
Greenlight Initiative, a New York based LED lighting sales and solutions provider, announced today that renowned fine jewelry designer, Scott Kay, America's best-sold bridal brand and the leading men's fine fashion jewelry at hundreds of key retailers nationwide, has adopted an innovative LED lighting system for its new generation of retail display cases.
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<BR>Credited with the resurgence of platinum jewelry in America, platinum-smith Scott Kay's designs are offered in over 800 US locations. As part of its successful branding strategy, their lines are now being offered in custom-designed cases that it supplies to key retailer partners.
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Greenlight Initiative Adds Validation Programs for LED Lighting Solutions
September 8, 2008
Manufacturers do not put out all of the testing and specification data that they can about packaged LEDs, LED light engines, and luminaires. Many manufacturers make false claims about performance and testing. A program called the Greenlight Initiative is taking steps to fill the knowledge gap in terms of LED products and testing data. The Greenlight Initiative, a New York City based LED-lighting sales organization and solutions provider has reportedly taken the Department Of Energy's call to action in terms of filling the knowledge gap for lighting designers, specifiers, and lighting decision makers. The Greenlight initiative announced its plans ...
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Greenlight Initiative Adds Validation Programs for LED Lighting Solutions
September 8, 2008
New York -- Greenlight Initiative, a New York City based LED-lighting sales organization and solutions provider, today announced its plans to implement full third party photometric testing and qualification for all of its product lines beginning January 2009. This program, intended to independently verify and extend upon any available manufacturers' test data, is in addition to Greenlight's previously announced qualitative evaluation program.
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<BR>According to Nik Nicolakis, President and co-founder of Greenlight Initiative, "Based on our participation in the 2008 Solid State Lighting Design Summit, held at the end of August in New Jersey, it became clear that in the eyes of ...
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Greenlight Initiative Company Offers Unique Approach to LED-Lighting Consulting
July 16, 2008
The Greenlight Initiative, a company that advocates LED lighting solutions from many different LED luminaire makers, announced the start of a new qualitative validation and consultation program. The company says its program includes in-house qualitative testing and validation of the industry's current generation of LED fixtures and luminaires. Several leading luminaire and fixture makers have reportedly had their products qualified for inclusion on the list of products that the Greenlight Initiative company will advocate to its clients. The Greenlight Initiative company indicated that it currently advocates LED products from Albeo Technologies, Gallium LED Lighting Systems, i2 Systems, Revlite Technologies, Electro-LuminX, ...
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Greenlight Initiative Continues US Major-Markets Expansionwith Addition of Chicago Regional Office
September 28, 2009
New York, New York USA - Greenlight Initiative (GLI), a USA headquartered LED-lighting sales and solutions provider, continues to build upon its North American expansion strategy with the announcement today of the opening of its Chicago, Illinois regional office. Bill Hood, a 27-year lighting industry veteran will head Greenlight's Chicago office as regional coordinator.
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<BR>Greenlight's continued expansion reflects the already-impressive growth that the LED-based lighting industry is demonstrating to the lighting market. Due to its overall efficiency and economic advantages, the solid state lighting industry has continued to show double-digit growth rates despite worldwide economic downturns.
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<BR>LED lighting is allowing an increasing ...
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Greenlight Initiative Adds Validation Programs for LED Lighting Solutions
September 8, 2008
Manufacturers do not put out all of the testing and specification data that they can about packaged LEDs, LED light engines, and luminaires. Many manufacturers make false claims about performance and testing. A program called the Greenlight Initiative is taking steps to fill the knowledge gap in terms of LED products and testing data. The Greenlight Initiative, a New York City based LED-lighting sales organization and solutions provider has reportedly taken the Department Of Energy's call to action in terms of filling the knowledge gap for lighting designers, specifiers, and lighting decision makers. The Greenlight initiative announced its plans ...
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Greenlight Initiative Adds Validation Programs for LED Lighting Solutions
September 8, 2008
New York -- Greenlight Initiative, a New York City based LED-lighting sales organization and solutions provider, today announced its plans to implement full third party photometric testing and qualification for all of its product lines beginning January 2009. This program, intended to independently verify and extend upon any available manufacturers' test data, is in addition to Greenlight's previously announced qualitative evaluation program.
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<BR>According to Nik Nicolakis, President and co-founder of Greenlight Initiative, "Based on our participation in the 2008 Solid State Lighting Design Summit, held at the end of August in New Jersey, it became clear that in the eyes of ...
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Greenlight Initiative Extends Solid State Lighting Solutions Offerings
July 16, 2008
New York--In a move signaling a coming change in the operational models of many lighting industry representatives and distributors, Greenlight Initiative today announced the launch of its solid state lighting (SSL) qualitative validation and consultation program. Greenlight's program consists of in-house qualitative testing and validation of current generation SSL fixtures alleviating specifiers' uncertainties surrounding this exciting new lighting technology. Leading-edge companies that currently have products qualified for inclusion in "the Greenlight Initiative" include Albeo Technologies, Gallium LED Lighting Systems, i2 Systems, Revlite Technologies, Electro-LuminX, and ilumisys. Additional products and companies are in qualification now.
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<BR>Greenlight's program has moved the company beyond ...
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Changing the Light Bulb; No Joke: LED Technology Fuels Fast Growth in Once-Staid Industry
Wall Street Journal
The LED Illumination Revolution
Holland Tunnel & George Washington Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Ann Arbor Michigan, Streetlights
Welland Ontario, Canada
Toronto Condominium
BP Gas Station
Friendlys Restaurant
Cree, Office Space
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