Lighting Energy Assessments
Helping Businesses Improve Lighting Energy Efficiency
Understanding how much energy your commercial lighting uses is an important first step towards improving efficiency and reducing operating costs.
At ALD Lighting Solutions, we provide lighting energy assessments to help businesses evaluate their existing lighting installations and identify opportunities for improvement. By examining how your lighting performs and where energy may be wasted, we can recommend practical solutions that balance efficiency, lighting quality and cost.
Whether you’re considering upgrading to LEDs, refurbishing an existing installation or looking for ways to reduce energy consumption, our team can help you make informed decisions about your commercial lighting.
Understanding Your Lighting Energy Consumption
A commercial lighting energy assessment involves reviewing an existing lighting installation to identify opportunities to improve its energy efficiency.
Lighting can account for a significant proportion of a building’s electricity consumption, particularly in premises where large areas need to remain illuminated for extended periods. Older lighting technology, inefficient luminaires and unnecessary operating hours can all contribute to higher energy costs.
An assessment helps establish where improvements could be made without compromising the quality or suitability of the lighting. It can also provide a useful starting point for planning future upgrades, allowing you to consider the potential benefits before committing to changes.
How We Carry Out Lighting Energy Assessments
Our energy assessment begins with a survey of your existing installation. This allows us to review the lighting currently in use and consider how well it meets the requirements of the space.
Depending on the installation, the assessment may consider factors such as the type and number of luminaires, their energy consumption, their hours of operation and the lighting controls. We also look at how the space is used and whether the current lighting is appropriate for its purpose.
By comparing the existing installation with proposed lighting solutions, we can calculate potential energy savings and estimate the resulting reduction in electricity costs. These calculations provide an indication of the savings that could be achieved, although actual cost savings will depend on factors such as electricity tariffs and how the lighting is used.
Practical Recommendations for Energy-Efficient Lighting
The results of a lighting energy assessment can help you decide which improvements will provide the greatest benefit for your premises.
Recommendations may include replacing outdated fittings with more energy-efficient LED luminaires, introducing or improving lighting controls or adapting an existing installation to reduce unnecessary energy use. In some cases, ALD’s lighting re-engineering and refurbishment services may provide a practical alternative to replacing an entire installation.
Following the assessment, we provide a report outlining our recommendations for improving lighting energy efficiency, together with estimated cost savings. This helps you make informed decisions now and for the long-term, when planning and investing in a lighting upgrade.
Energy Assessments for Commercial Buildings
Improving commercial lighting energy efficiency can benefit all kinds of premises, from offices, schools and healthcare facilities to warehouses, factories, retail environments and leisure centres. However, the requirements will vary according to the building, how it is used and the demands placed on its lighting.
We work with building owners, facilities managers, M&E consultants, contractors, end-users and other professionals to help identify appropriate improvements for their commercial lighting installations. Using our extensive experience in lighting design, product development and refurbishment, we can then help turn the findings of an energy assessment into a practical lighting solution, tailored to the needs of your space.
Services and Solutions from ALD Lighting
From lighting scheme design and bespoke product development to lighting controls, refurbishment and technical support, discover the full range of commercial lighting services we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a commercial lighting energy assessment?
ALD reviews your existing lighting installation to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency. We assess potential improvements and provide a report containing our recommendations and estimated cost savings.
Can an energy assessment for lighting help reduce electricity costs?
Yes. By comparing existing and proposed lighting solutions, we can estimate the potential reduction in energy consumption and associated electricity costs. Actual savings will depend on factors such as electricity tariffs and how the lighting is used.
Do I need to replace all my lighting to improve energy efficiency?
Not necessarily. Depending on the condition and suitability of your existing installation, it may be possible to improve efficiency through lighting controls, selective replacement or refurbishment. ALD can assess the available options and recommend a practical approach.
Talk to Us About Energy Assessments for Commercial Lighting
Contact our team to find out how an energy assessment could help improve the efficiency of your commercial lighting.