Lighting represents over 40% of the electrical energy cost. It is easy to see when lights are left on and a room is unoccupied, electricity has been wasted. It is apparent this is environmentally irresponsible, but it is harder to see that this increases your energy cost, higher burden on HVAC, wastes lamp life, which all increase maintenance and building management costs. Businesses large and small have the same problem of not knowing how to control the several light switches they have. Instead of ineffective employee training, Advanced Control recommends incorporating lighting control for your business.
By using a program like Square D lighting, you gain control over scheduling, occupant control, and dimming control over all the lighting systems in your buildings. This safety and security also saves money when it comes to your energy bill.
There are different options when selecting the appropriate Square D Lighting control products for your business. Powerlink G3 has remote operated circuit breakers that control electronics. The Clipsal product has a decentralized control network with input and output lighting control devices. Clipsal allows users to dim lighting as well as turn it off. Occupancy sensors are easy to install and can turn lighting on and off based on occupancy. Occupancy sensors have three parts so it is lost cost lighting control and saves 25% on average electricity bills.
Lighting control can be applied to indoor areas such as offices, cubicles, cafeterias, and storage ares as well as outdoor parkeint lots, garages, walkways, and signs. If you are interested and finding out more information about lighting control, contact a lighting specialist from Advanced Control Corporation at 954.491.6660 today!