July 2020 - LED Lights Upgrades
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The Advantages of LED Lighting for your Business and the Environment
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What situations are the best candidates?
- Buildings that have existing fluorescent or incandescent lamps in common areas will have the highest payback.
What buildings qualify?
- Commercial buildings and multi-family buildings (more than 5 units) that are in the Con Edison territory. Specifically, light fixtures that are on the owner's account.
If your property is in one of these areas, incentives are even higher:
- Brooklyn: Greenpoint, East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Brownsville, East New York, Cypress Hills, Williamsburg, Prospect Park, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, South Slope, Fort Greene, and parts of Prospect Heights.
- Queens: Richmond Hill, Howard Beach, Broad Channel, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Kew Gardens.
What is the general out of pocket costs on the low end per fixture?
- Around $180 per fixture installed
What type of payback should people expect?
- Anywhere from 1 to 2.5 years on cost.
What are the benefits of LED lighting?
- Longer lifetime
- Lower Energy Costs
- Crisp, clean light reduces eye strain for a more comfortable work environment
- Instant-on lighting does not flicker or hum, no delays when starting up
- Most styles are compatible with dimmers
- Unlike CFLs, LEDs do not contain toxic materials, such as mercury or lead
- Bulbs emit a high-quality, natural light color for beautiful product displays
- Saves on bulb replacement, maintenance, and cooling-related costs
- Environmentally friendly
- Flexible design and adjustable color temperature
What’s the lead time from contract signing to finish?
- Work will be completed 30-60 days from proposal signing.
What are some things to keep in mind?
- These incentives are at a historical high and will be disbursed on a first come first serve basis. The project must be completed by November 15, 2020.
What to do next?
- If you want a complementary analysis of your lighting and proposal inclusive of rebates, please send us an email here.
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On another note, DHCR registrations and LL84 compliance is due July 31, 2020.
Should you want to learn more or have specific questions you may contact us at the below:
Thank you,
Robert Sedaghatpour
646-760-9723
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