Large Manufacturing Facility LED Retrofit Lighting Project Completed in New England

Mack Technologies, a manufacturer of circuit boards and electronics, recently announced the completion of their LED Lighting retrofitproject. In one of the largest lighting retrofit projects in New England manufacturing facilities will save Mack Technologies $ 50,000 a year. John Kovach, president of Mack Technologies researched the saving possibilities from upgrading his fluorescent lighting to a more energy efficient lighting. Like many facility owners, Mr. Kovach was concerned about the upfront cost of replacing his existing lighting. With more than 2,500 bulbs to replace this was a concern.

Fortunately, there are a number of energy rebate programs available at both the national and state level. Mack Technologies was able to reduce his investment by almost 40 percent by taking advantage of existing energy efficient lighting rebate programs. Through state and federal energy tax credits and a program with National Grid, Mack paid just over $200,000 for the total project instead of $325,000, Kovach said. "We were kind of blown away by the information we came across in terms of the kind of energy savings we could realize and the impact to the environment."

Utility companies have played a major role in offering energy rebates to customers in their market area. Your first step should be to visit their website and explore their programs. Unfortunately rebate programs vary significantly from one utility company to the next. To qualify for the rebate program you will need to conform to their specific program. To make this process easier, a number of utility companies have joined the DesignLightsConsortium.

The DesignLights Consortium, a collaboration of utility companies and energy efficiency organizations,  is a leading resource for energy efficient commercial lighting performance information. The DLC publishes a listing of LED luminaires that meet strict energy efficiency and performance criteria This listing is called the DLC QPL. LED lighting manufacturers listed on the DLC QPL meet the preliminary requirement for utility incentive eligibility from DLC member firms.

The DLC QPL provides technical information on LED lighting that meets or exceeds their requirements. One of the most important technical requirements for bulb performance is for System Light Efficacy. The DLC requirement for bulb performance is ≥ 100 LPW and in situ performance-≥ 85 LPW. RedBird LED, an Atlanta based LED Tube light manufacturer, has the highest commercially available lighting efficacy for this category on the DLC QPL list. Their Cardinal LED Linear products have Installed efficacies (the ratio of light-output to power consumed) up to 110 lumens/watt, making them some of the most energy efficient LED lighting products available today.

For more information on the DesignLights Consortium and the QPL please visit their website at www.designlights.org.

To receive information on the RedBird LED Cardinal Replacement Lamps please click here.

DLC Releases Technical Requirements for LED Tube Lights

The DesignLightsConsortium, a collaboration of utility companies and energy efficiency organizations,  is a leading resource for energy efficient commercial lighting performance information. The DLC publishes a listing of LED luminaires that meet strict energy efficiency and performance criteria This listing is called the DLC QPL. LED lighting manufacturers listed on the DLC QPL meet the preliminary requirement for utility incentive eligibility from DLC member firms.

The DesignLights Consortium recently announced their final technical requirements for LED lighting manufacturers to qualify their LED lighting products on the DLC Qualified Product List.  The updated requirements insure that the QPL listing will continue to be a valuable resource for companies searching for high performance LED lighting.

LED Tube Lights Qualify for Energy Efficient Lighting Rebates

One change under the new requirements is a revised policy for Four-foot LED Linear Replacement Lamps, LED Tube lights that replace T8 fluorescent lamps. These products will all be categorized under the Four-foot Linear Replacement Lamp classification.The technical requirements are intended to evaluate the performance of the lamp itself and in a reference 2x4 troffer. One of the most important technical requirements for bulb performance is for System Light Efficacy. The DLC requirement for bulb performance is ≥ 100 LPW and in situ performance-≥ 85 LPW.

RedBird LED, an Atlanta based LED Tube light manufacturer, has the highest commercially available lighting efficacy for this category on the DLC QPL list. Their Cardinal LED Linear products have Installed efficacies (the ratio of light-output to power consumed) up to 110 lumens/watt, making them some of the most energy efficient LED lighting products available today.

For more information on the DesignLights Consortium and the QPL please visit their website at www.designlights.org.

To receive information on the RedBird LED Cardinal Replacement Lamps please click here.

18 watt LED Lamps from RedBird LED Certified by DesignLights Consortium

RedBird LED Inc., is pleased to announce their second certification by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) of their Cardinal™ LED Linear Retrofit products.  The RedBird LED 18 watt Cardinal™ LED Linear Replacement lamp  has now also been certified by DLC as a Qualified Product.With the recent addition of two more of RedBird LED’s Linear Replacement Lamp products on the DLC Qualified Product List, it is noteworthy that they are all in the top 1% when it comes to efficacy. When the 12,160 LED lighting products on the DLC Qualified Product List are sorted for efficacy as measured in lumens/watt, the RedBird LED products come in with four out of the top twelve slots at 3rd, 7th, 10th and 12th highest efficacy.


RedBird LED Retrofit Lamps Qualify For Energy Rebates

RedBird LED has ensured that these products will be eligible for all rebate programs currently in place among the DLC's membership and will facilitate rapid approval by other rebate sources as well. The DLC is the premier resource for high-quality review and certification of LED lighting products that are not covered under the Energy STAR designated categories. The DLC membership is a nationwide consortium of utilities, EMCs and energy-efficiency programs across the United States and Canada. For more information about the DesignLights Consortium please visit their website at www.designlights.org.

“While we were ecstatic to have been the first,
 and only LED Linear Replacement Lamp to have qualified for DLC Certification with our 22 watt product in May,
the DLC Certification for our 18 watt lamp is an even more exciting event."

Jonathan Eppstein, President of RedBird LED commented, “While we were ecstatic to have been the first, and only LED Linear Replacement Lamp to have qualified for DLC Certification with our 22 watt product in May, the DLC Certification for our 18 watt lamp is an even more exciting event. We expect the DLC Certification of the 18 watt Cardinal Lamp to dramatically increase the adoption and deployment of this breakthrough product.  Having both our 22 and 18 watt LED tubes on the DLC Qualified Product List solidifies our position as the market leader in this sector of the LED lighting industry.”

For more information please contact Jonathan Eppstein 

Warehouse Lighting Retrofits Can Receive Rebates from DLC Certified LED Lighting

RedBird LED Inc., an Atlanta, GA. firm that specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of  high quality energy efficient LED linear lighting products for industrial and commercial applications, is pleased to announce their second certification by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) of their Cardinal™ LED Linear Retrofit products.  In May, RedBird LED  received certification by the DLC for their 22 watt LED Linear Replacement Lamp at both 4100K and 5000K CCTs.  The RedBird LED 18 watt Cardinal™ LED Linear Replacmentlamp  has now also been certified by DLC as a Qualified Product. The 18 watt linear replacement lamp is the most popular model used for one to one fluorescent lighting retrofits of standard 32 watt T8 or 40 watt T12 fluorescent lamps.  A tube-for-tube retrofit of 32 watt T8s lamps with our 18 watt linear replacement lamps typically delivers a 15-20% increase in measured lux levels, when before and after conversion data is collected. These increased lighting levels provide optimal performance for most commercial office and retail settings.


Culminating several years of development and testing, the Cardinal™ LED Linear Replacement Lamp has become both the first, second, and still the only LED tube light in the world to receive DLC Certification. 

By establishing the Cardinal LED tube light's position on the Qualified Product List of the DLC, RedBird LED has ensured that these products will be eligible for all rebate programs currently in place among the DLC's membership and will facilitate rapid approval by other rebate sources as well. The DLC is the premier resource for high-quality review and certification of LED lighting products that are not covered under the Energy STAR designated categories. The DLC membership is a nationwide consortium of utilities, EMCs and energy-efficiency programs across the United States and Canada. For more information about the DesignLights Consortium please visit their website at www.designlights.org.\

JonathanEppstein, President of RedBird LED commented, “While we were ecstatic to have been the first, and only LED Linear Replacement Lamp to have qualified for DLC Certification with our 22 watt product in May, the DLC Certification for our 18 watt lamp is an even more exciting event. We expect the 22 watt Cardinal Linear Replacement lamp to have a greater impact on the adoption and deployment of this breakthrough product. The 22 watt linear replacement lamp product is a popular choice for parking garages and high-bay situations where the higher  lighting output is better deployed.  Having both our 22 and 18 watt LED tubes on the DLC Qualified Product List solidifies our position as the market leader in this sector of the LED lighting industry.”

About RedBird LED - Redbird LED is an Atlanta based designer and manufacturer of LED linear lights. Their company mission is to focus exclusively on providing quality LED linear light solutions to their customers. Redbird LED's core technology is in their premier linear LED light , designed and engineered specifically for retrofits of traditional fluorescent tube lights.

Contact: info@redbirdled.com 678-733-2473, RedBird LED, Inc. 1202 Gail Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319

LED Linear Lights The Right Choice for Warehouse Lighting

There has never been a better time to retrofit your warehouse lighting system to reduce energy and maintenance costs. Cardinal™ Linear Replacement Lamps, produced by Redbird LED, are high quality replacements for standard fluorescent tubes (T8 and T12) and provide electrical savings of 35% to 50%.  Installation is easy, these linear lights use the same terminal connections as fluorescent tubes, and a universal voltage power supply inside the light which eliminates the need for  a fluorescent ballast.  A variety of color temperatures are available, making this product ideal for thousands of lighting applications.

The July 15th deadline for the end of T12 lamp manufacturing is less than 30 days away. The DOE regulations will eliminate future production of most T12 lamps after July 2012. This follows the previous July 2010 regulation that virtually eliminated T12 fluorescent magnetic ballasts from the lighting market. They have targeted the T12 ballasts and lamps to remove this less efficient lighting technology from the market.
Many companies have already replaced their T12 fluorescent lamps with more energy efficient LED Linear Replacement lamps and have reduced their lighting energy usage by more than 50%.

Your energy efficient lighting upgrade project may qualify for low interest loans and significant rebates from utility and state energy savings resources. The Cardinal™ Linear Replacement Lamps recently were certified by the DesignLights Consortium. Culminating several years of development and testing, the Cardinal LED tube light has become the only LED tube light in the world to receive DLC certification under the strict specification published in August of 2011. For more information on the DesignLights Consortium please visit www.dlc.org.

       

Time for a lighting retrofit before the DOE T12 Deadline in Julyy

 A Department of Energy regulation will end the manufacture of T12 fluorescent lamps next month. This will lead to a certain shortage of T12 supplies and possible price increases. There are millions of T12 lamps currently in use as warehouse lighting in the US. There has never been a better time for a warehouse lighting retrofit for your company.

The recent issue of Buildings suggests that companies get ahead of these changes before lamp shortages become a problem. " You may be able to find replacement tubes and bulbs in the short term after they're no longer manufactured, but upgrading is inevitable" They offer five lighting retrofit tips:

1. See a sample of the energy efficient lighting in action first.
2. Look for labels- Energy Star, UL
3.Examon Control Options
4. Evaluate Retrofit Kits
5. Downsize lamp usage

The article also addresses the important area of energy efficient lighting rebates. The energy savings from lighting retrofits are substantial-in most cases more than 50 %. And the return on investment is usually less than two years. The one challenge is usually the upfront costs of purchasing and installing LED lighting. Redbird LED recently received certification for their Cardinal Linear lighting products from the DesignLights Consortium. If you are in the service area for a DLC member utility compnay you can be certain that the RedBird LEd products qualify for energy rebates.

Warehouse Lighting Retrofits Save Energy Costs

As reported in Environmental Leader

Maines Paper & Food has cut its lighting-related energy use by 87 percent thanks to the installation of Digital Lumens’  Intelligent Lighting System in its 460,000-square-foot headquarters in Conklin, New York. The lighting retrofit also improves lighting levels and helps the company meets is corporate sustainability targets.With the lighting retrofit, Maines expects to save 1,726,108 kWh of electricity per year and prevent 1,240 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

After an evaluation of lighting alternatives including fluorescents and LEDs with the help of its energy-efficiency partner Groom Energy Solutions, Maines selected the Digital Lumens solution, which combines LED lighting fixtures, networking and software, as a one-for-one retrofit of highbay warehouse lights.

Maines can track energy usage and occupancy on a fixture-by-fixture basis, enabling them to fine tune the light retrofit program to maximize efficiency. The system also creates a lighting network inside the facility, which provides opportunities for future capabilities and/or measuring and monitoring other aspects of the facility, says the company.Groom Energy installed the lighting upgrade project and replaced Maines’ existing 400-watt, high-pressure sodium fixtures, reducing both energy use and ongoing maintenance.

“Lighting represents about 20 percent of our warehouse electricity costs, and a great opportunity to reduce our facilities’ costs and improve operational efficiency,” said Pat DeOrdio, vice president of operations, Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.

“We evaluated the Digital Lumens Intelligent Lighting System and found that it enables us to significantly reduce our energy consumption, improve overall safety by increasing light levels and decrease maintenance. This solution delivers numerous operational and environmental benefits, and positions us to better serve our customers’ needs,” he added.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provided the project incentive. NYSERDA’s goal is to help New York reduce energy consumption, promote the use of renewable energy sources and protect the environment.

Other recent projects that NYSERDA has provided funding or incentives for include recent HVAC upgrades at six New York State commercial facilities, which together will cut their energy consumption by more than 9.9 million kWH annually, a new energy-efficient grocery store, and a medical center.

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/08/25/maines-slashes-energy-use-87-with-lighting-retrofit/

LED Lighting Retrofits
 
A good practice for businesses looking to reduce energy expenses is to consider an LED lighting retrofit. Lighting retrofits replace lighting with newer technology such as LED linear lighting to save on energy costs and maintenance costs. Many building experts recommend a lighting retrofit as the first step to reducing energy costs. Redbird LED is an Atlanta based manufacturer and designer of Premium LED lights at value price points. For more information please visit their LED Retrofit website or call ( 678) 733-2473