12B — August 30 - September 12, 2013 — Green Buildings — Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
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By Mark Bourbeau, Green Cents Solutions TheEraofT12 lighting isover: Choosing LEDs or HEFs
• MEP Design • Sprinkler Design • Commissioning • Energy Conservation and incentives
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12’s have been used for over forty years and have become the
products have consistent per- formance and deliver better light than T12’s. T8’s use 25%-
for the moderately high price. Also, LED’s generate much less heat than fluorescents
most famil- iar lighting product. On July 1, 2012 a mainstay of the light- ing industry, the T12, will begin to be phased out. O n e y e a r
Choosing LED’s or High efficient fluorescence will put you on track to lower buildings usage and getting a head start before the T12 technology comes to an end.
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31% less energy and last 20% longer than T12’s. The ballast that comes with these lights is better performing and lasts longer than the magnetic bal- last. Electronic ballasts also do not make the humming noise associated with T12 lighting. The payback for these types of systems is around 18 months. LED Lighting LED lighting is the new- comer to the lighting industry. These lights are provide good clean light and are highly reli- able. Testaments to the long life of LED are Christmas Lights. My family hasn’t re- placed them in over 10 years! The main selling point of LED’s is the operating cost savings. LED’s use 65% less electricity than T12 lighting and 38% of HEF’s. These op- erating costs savings make up
lights, which reduces cooling costs. Another benefit is that LED lights last three times as long as compact fluores- cents, reducing maintenance. Although more expensive than HEF, the long life and lower operating expenses make up for a longer payback. Making the prudent deci- sion to consider one of these technologies soon will speed up your initial investment and consistently produce sav- ings. Choosing LED’s or High efficient fluorescence will put you on track to lower build- ings usage and getting a head start before the T12 technol- ogy comes to an end. Embrace the Change; Seize the Oppor- tunity, Contact GreenCents Solutions. Mark Bourbeau is presi- dent of Green Cents Solu- tions in Pelham, NY. n
later, the production of the lights will be stopped. This leaves building owners with an important choice about what lighting technology they will support in the future. Yes, a significant ramp up of production will keep these lights in stock for the years to come, but property manag- ers and building owners must decide sooner or later. High Efficiency Fluorescents (HEF) and LED lighting are the most competitive options prominent and viable choices. High Efficient Fluorescents High efficient T8’s have been on the market for over twenty years. HEF are sold to building owners as a means to reduce switching over can provide cost savings and are a viable solution to switch- ing from T12 lighting. These
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