Case Study, Congregational buildings, LEDs, Lighting

Longtime San Francisco Church Sees Quick Return on Lighting Investment

The Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco renovated its lighting for a return on investment of less than two months.

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Case Study, Heating and cooling, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Refrigeration, Retrocommissioning, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Ventilation and air handling, Wineries

Winery Harvests Savings Through Efficiency Campaign

This E Source case study from the wineries sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Building automation systems (BASs), Case Study, Lighting, Municipal government

Energy Efficiency in Local Government Facilities and Operations

This E Source case study from the municipal buildings sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Building automation systems (BASs), Case Study, Chillers, Colleges and universities, Light sensing and switching, Lighting

Community College in Orlando Learns to Save Energy

This E Source case study from the colleges and universities sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Case Study, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Retail, Rooftop units (RTUs), Variable-frequency drives (VFDs)

Nationwide Retail Chain Puts an Emphasis on Efficiency

This E Source case study from the retail buildings sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Air conditioners, Case Study, CFLs, Heating and cooling, Lighting, Plug loads, Restaurants, Solar technology, Ventilation and air handling

Oregon Restaurant Strives to Use Zero Net Energy

This E Source case study from the restaurants sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Building envelope, Case Study, LEDs, Lighting, Multifamily residences, Roofs, Solar technology, Windows

California Apartment Complex Saves 17.6% More than Title 24 Standard

This E Source case study from the multifamily residences sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Ballasts, Case Study, Compressed air, Lighting, Lighting controls, Manufacturing, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs)

Oregon Manufacturer Participates in Energy Improvement Initiative

This E Source case study from the manufacturing sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Case Study, CFLs, Grocery stores, Lighting, Refrigeration, Windows

Kansas Grocery Store Earns Energy Star

This E Source case study from the grocery stores sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Case Study, CFLs, Congregational buildings, Heating and cooling, Insulation, Lighting, Plug loads, Windows

Seattle Chapel Sings the Praises of Energy-Efficiency Measures

This E Source case study from the congregational buildings sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Daylighting controls, Electronics and office equipment, Fans, High-bay lighting, HVAC distribution systems, Industrial and manufacturing, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Pumps and motors, Refrigeration, Roofs, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Warehousing and storage

Warehouses

Energy costs for some warehouses are more than 10% of their annual revenue. Warehouse operators can take advantage of many methods to reduce energy bills through improving efficiency in their facilities.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, Building automation systems (BASs), Commissioning, Daylighting, Daylighting controls, Electronics and office equipment, Exterior lighting, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Office buildings, Plug loads, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Small and midsize offices, Smart thermostats, Ventilation and air handling, Windows

Small and Midsize Offices

Small and midsize office buildings in the US (those under 100,000 square feet) use an average of 15 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 38 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot annually.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), Commercial buildings, Commissioning, Daylighting, Exterior lighting, Insulation, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Monitoring-based commissioning, Retail, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Ventilation and air handling, Windows

Retail Buildings

Retail buildings in the US use an average of 18.3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per square foot and 34,300 Btu of natural gas per square foot annually. Typically, lighting, cooling, and heating are the best targets for energy savings.

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Air conditioners, CFLs, Commissioning, Daylighting controls, Exterior lighting, Food and beverage, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Restaurants, Retrocommissioning, Tankless water heaters, Ventilation and air handling, Water heating

Restaurants

Restaurants are the most energy-intensive commercial sector, using three times more energy per square foot than most other types of commercial buildings. This article offers some great ways to save energy that can boost your bottom line.

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Daylighting, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Metal halide lighting, Warehousing and storage

Remote-Source Lighting

Although they are often less efficient than conventional lighting systems, remote-source lighting systems (often referred to as fiber-optic or light-pipe systems) have some unique performance characteristics. Find out how these systems operate and whether they're a good choice for you.

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Ballasts, Colleges and universities, K-12 schools, Large offices, Lighting, Lighting controls, Lighting fixtures, Small and midsize offices, Warehousing and storage

Occupancy Sensors

Occupancy sensors have the potential to cut energy consumption by reducing the operating time and output of lighting systems, but a wide variety of issues need to be considered in order to achieve persistent savings. Learn about the factors you need to know before installing an occupancy sensor.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), Commissioning, Daylighting, Electronics and office equipment, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Municipal and healthcare facilities, Municipal government, Plug loads, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Roofs, Rooftop units (RTUs), Smart thermostats

Municipal Government Facilities

Municipal governments oversee large and small administrative buildings, libraries, indoor and outdoor recreation centers, schools, and wastewater treatment facilities. Learn how these buildings use energy and how they can be more efficient.

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Air conditioners, Building envelope, CFLs, Commissioning, Daylighting controls, Gathering places, Heat pump water heaters, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Lighting, Multifamily residences, Plug loads, Pumps and motors, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Tankless water heaters, Ventilation and air handling

Multifamily Residences

Reducing energy consumption is one way to improve both the profitability and the value of any property, and there are plenty of opportunities for property managers to reduce energy consumption and improve the bottom line for their properties and clients.

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Ballasts, Building automation systems (BASs), CFLs, Grocery stores, Hotels and motels, Laboratories, Large offices, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Retail, Small and midsize offices, Warehousing and storage

Lighting Controls

Lighting controls are primarily used to turn lights off when they are not needed or dim them so that they produce no more light than necessary. Learn about the various options so you can choose the right system for your application.

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CFLs, Exterior lighting, Hotels and motels, LEDs, Lighting, Office buildings, Retail, Warehousing and storage

LEDs

LED technology continues to improve; these lamps are becoming more common in business settings. Learn about the best applications and potential energy savings for this emerging and increasingly cost-effective technology.

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CFLs, Commissioning, Daylighting, Daylighting controls, Electronics and office equipment, Industrial and manufacturing, Laboratories, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Monitoring-based commissioning, Recommissioning, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs)

Laboratories

Energy intensities in buildings containing laboratories can be 3 to 8 times greater than those of a typical office building, and laboratories that include clean rooms can use up to 100 times the energy of other buildings. Learn about what you can do to save energy and money in these facilities.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, Building envelope, CFLs, Education, Electronics and office equipment, Heating and cooling, HVAC distribution systems, Insulation, K-12 schools, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Plug loads, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

K-12 Schools

In a typical school building, space heating, cooling, and lighting together account for nearly 70% of school energy use. Plug loads (such as computers and copiers) constitute one of the top three electricity end uses, after lighting and cooling.

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Lighting, Lighting fixtures, Office buildings

Indirect Lighting

Indirect lighting, in which light is mainly distributed upward rather than directly onto a work surface, minimizes glare on computer screens and creates a soft, inviting environment for concentrated work. System design can be challenging; find out what you need to know to make the right decision.

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Gathering places, Ice rinks, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Pumps and motors, Refrigeration, Ventilation and air handling

Ice Rinks

Ice rinks consume large amounts of energy, especially in warmer climates. But you can take several steps to manage energy costs, cut excessive energy use, and increase your bottom line. Properly managing equipment and making upgrades can yield substantial energy savings with short payback periods.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, Building envelope, CFLs, Commercial buildings, Commissioning, Daylighting, Electronics and office equipment, Exterior lighting, Heat pump water heaters, Heating and cooling, Hotels and motels, Laundry appliances, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Recommissioning, Refrigerative cooling, Retrocommissioning, Roofs, Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

Hotels and Motels

Hotels and motels don’t use as much energy as hospitals and data centers, but they do use more than educational and residential facilities. Many efficiency strategies, such as hotel room automation, offer the opportunity for cost savings and increased profitability.

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Daylighting, High-bay lighting, Industrial and manufacturing, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Manufacturing, Metal halide lighting, Retail, Warehousing and storage

High-Bay Lighting

The options for lighting high-bay spaces are expanding. Learn about the various technologies and how to determine which is most cost-effective for your application.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, CFLs, Commercial buildings, Electronics and office equipment, Exterior lighting, Grocery stores, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Rooftop units (RTUs)

Grocery Stores

Although energy represents only about 1% of total grocery store costs, it’s approximately equal to a typical grocery’s profit margin, so a 10% reduction in energy costs can mean a 10% increase in profits.

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Ballasts, Grocery stores, Large offices, Lighting, Small and midsize offices

Full-Size Fluorescent Lamps

Confused about how to identify and understand the differences between all the available fluorescent lamps on the market today? Learn to make sense of the confusion and determine which lamp best fits your application.

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LEDs, Lighting

Exit Signs

Although exit signs (which must be lit 24/7) can take a bite out of your budget, new high-efficiency models can help you meet this business necessity and still save both energy and money.

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CFLs, LEDs, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Retail

Energy-Efficient Track Lights

Track lighting provides directable beams of high-quality light for use in retail displays, galleries, museums, and residences. Learn about the many energy-efficient options now available to help you make the right choice for your application.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, CFLs, Chillers, Commercial buildings, Compressed air, Heat pump water heaters, Heating and cooling, Laundries and dry cleaners, Laundry appliances, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Refrigeration, Water heating, Windows

Dry Cleaners and Laundry Facilities

Dry cleaners work long hours for slim profits, and owners are highly receptive to energy-efficient strategies that increase the bottom line, many of which are free, cost very little, or pay back quickly.

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Ballasts, Daylighting, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls

Daylighting Systems

Daylighting systems use natural lighting to supplement electric lighting; they offer the potential to cut energy use, reduce peak demand, and create a more desirable indoor environment, but careful planning and installation are required to achieve an effective daylighting system.

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Agribusiness, CFLs, Dairy Farms, Daylighting, Exterior lighting, Heating and cooling, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Pumps and motors, Refrigeration, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Ventilation and air handling, Water heating

Dairy Farms

Dairy farms in the U.S. consume between 800 and 1,200 kilowatt-hours per cow annually, with milk production accounting for nearly 50 percent of energy use. Many energy-saving opportunities exist to help dairy farms boost their bottom line and improve profitability.

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Air conditioners, CFLs, Chillers, Colleges and universities, Commissioning, Daylighting, Education, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

Colleges and Universities

US colleges and universities use an average of 18.9 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 17 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot (ft2) annually, and typical US higher-education buildings sized around 50,000 ft2 consume more than $100,000 worth of energy each year.

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Air conditioners, Airports, Ballasts, CFLs, Commissioning, Daylighting controls, Elevators and escalators, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Metal halide lighting, Monitoring-based commissioning, Municipal and healthcare facilities, Pumps and motors, Recommissioning, Roofs, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

Airports

Energy comprises as much as 10 to 15 percent of an average airport's operating budget annually. Energy-efficiency measures can also cut operating costs, and some are cheap or free to implement.

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Agribusiness, Agriculture, Air conditioners, CFLs, Daylighting controls, Exterior lighting, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Metal halide lighting, Pumps and motors, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Ventilation and air handling

Agriculture

Agricultural operations grow and process grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock, nuts, and much more. Learn how energy-saving opportunities in the areas of irrigation, crop drying, and basic farm practices can improve profitability.

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