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A few simple measures could help you make significant energy savings:
- Switch off policy. Involve staff, raise awareness of lighting and encourage them to switch off lights in empty areas and at the end of the day.
- Label light switches. Clearly label multiple light switches and the lights they control to allow occupants to choose which lighting to turn on. Colour coding can often work well.
- Direct daylight into the room If blinds are fitted, try to avoid having the blinds down and closed and the lights on. If possible, angle the blinds to direct sunlight onto internal walls or ceilings. This will brighten up the room and reduce the need for electric lighting. Turning lights off in empty spaces and when sufficient daylight is available could save 19% of your lighting costs.
- Have a maintenance schedule. Check and clean the lights, fittings and windows on a regular basis – see the maintenance page for more details.
- Tailor the lighting of each area to the task that’s carried out there Provide task lighting in those areas that require brighter conditions to allow the overall lighting levels in the space to be lowered, saving money and possibly improving comfort for occupants.
- Replace ‘traditional’ tungsten light bulbs. More efficient energy saving bulbs can often be simply fitted to existing tungsten light fittings, saving energy, money, reducing heat and extending lamp life – see replacement opportunities for more information.
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