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How to Quickly Lower Your Warehouse Energy Costs with LED Lighting

Oct 7th 2016

In 2012, 49 million LED light bulbs were installed throughout America. This has saved our country approximately $675 million in annual energy costs. If every light in the U.S. were to be replaced with LEDs in the next two decades, the U.S. could save nearly $250 billion in energy costs and electricity consumption would be cut by 50%.

60% of electricity consumed by warehouses goes toward lighting the facility.

Common Light Fixtures Used in Warehouses

Light fixtures in warehouses commonly use Metal-Halide or High Output Fluorescent light bulbs.

Metal-Halide bulbs generally take a long time to reach maximum intensity and are known to make loud buzzing or humming sounds. They usually have short lifespans and are made with mercury, which is harmful to the environment.

T-5, T-8, and T-12 High Output Fluorescent light bulbs are frequently used in warehouses, as well. High Output Fluorescent bulbs use half the energy Metal-Halide bulbs do, but they are still not the most efficient light option available.

LED Lighting is Superior Lighting Technology

LED lighting is the most energy-efficient lighting technology available today. LEDs are the size of a fleck of pepper. LED technology uses a semiconductor to convert electricity into light. A mix of red, green, and blue LEDs is used to make white light.

Although generally more expensive than competing light options, LEDs last longer, are better for the environment, and provide comparable or better light quality. LED lights can last up to 25,000 hours and purchasers of LED lighting see a return on investment in 3 to 5 years after purchasing.

LED Lights: Ideal for Industrial Warehouse Use

Lighting is one of the most difficult issues to manage in warehouses. The matter of how often warehouse space is used varies, which means lighting isn’t always necessary. Sometimes certain areas in the facility are unused for long periods of time.

LED lights are the best lighting option for industrial settings because they are highly efficient, compact in size, easy to maintain, do not break easily, and emit light in one direction.

LED lights turn on and off instantly, and are compatible with lighting controls. LED lights also give off less heat than competing light options, which makes temperature maintenance easier.

Traditional Warehouse Lighting Replaced With LED

Energy use in warehouses is reduced by 50% just by replacing Metal-Halide lights with LEDs. With the addition of light controls, such as occupancy sensors or step-dimmers, electricity consumption can be reduced by nearly 90%.

To lower your warehouse energy costs today, start by replacing outdated light fixtures with LED replacements. Then consider installing automatic light controls.

Superior Lighting’s LED Round Warehouse High Bay Light

Superior Lighting is an authorized distributor of a wide variety of lighting options. Our collection includes a number of LED lights suitable for warehouse use, such as our LED Round Warehouse High Bay Light.

Suitable for replacing 250 or 400-watt Metal-Halide bulbs, our LED Round Warehouse High Bay Light is available in 100, 150, and 240 wattages. It features a hassle free mounting hook for easy installation and a heat sink, which is designed to direct heat away from the electrical components of the light fixture.

Equipped with high-efficiency LEDs, purchasers of this light fixture can expect it to last for years to come.

View Superior Lighting’s Collection of LED Warehouse Light Fixtures

Visit Superior Lighting’s website today to view all of our LED warehouse lighting options. If you need assistance choosing the light fixture best fit for your warehouse, do not hesitate to reach out to our team today. Contact Superior Lighting by calling 1-800-545-7778 or fill out our online contact form.

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