Relumination Joins Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA)

Relumination is excited to announce we have joined the Arizona Restaurant Association.

The Arizona Restaurant Association is the leading voice for restaurant owners, managers and workers in the State of Arizona. They focus on education, lobbying for their members, raising the bar for the industry and saving their members money.

ARA members are learning that energy-efficiency is savings that goes right to the bottom line and we look forward to working with restaurant owners to implement energy-efficient lighting. In fact we’ve started to make a name for ourselves in Arizona for energy-efficient lighting upgrades in restaurants and bars!

If you would like to connect with ARA, check out their facebook page.

Relumination joins U.S. Green Building Council LEED Program

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program was introduced in 2000 by the U.S. Green Building Council to “provide building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.” The standards set forth by the LEED program are measurable and attainable, two criteria we use in developing our own projects. Aligning ourselves with the LEED program strengthens our commitment to sustainability and one of our core values; to do what is right for the environment.

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Relumination accepted into Northwest Trade Ally Network

Relumination is proud to announce that we have been accepted into the Northwest Trade Ally Network. According to the Northwest Trade Ally Network, “Through the Network, trade allies and utilities can work cooperatively to help customers make cost-effective, energy-efficient lighting choices.”

The Northwest Trade Ally Network focuses on lighting efficiency projects in existing and new construction facilities. There are currently over 80 utility providers that are part of the network including Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power.

The Northwest Trade Ally Network is sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration with support from Northwest utilities and energy efficiency organizations. You can learn more about the program here.

Manufacturers Save Big on Energy and Maintenance Costs With LEDs

With energy costs on the rise, the word on the tips of the tongues of manufacturers is how to conserve energy and spend less. It’s time to get rid of those inefficient, dim fluorescent high-bay lights and install LED lighting. Martisa, a Spanish manufacturing company in Barcelona that produces metal parts for automobiles, was having problems with its 400-watt high-pressure sodium lamps throughout its facility earlier this year. The color rendering of the lamps was so poor that employees were unable to see the true colors of items in the facility. Also, if there was a power outage, the lights would take at least 10 minutes to come back on. Martisa also spend a considerable amount of money on maintaining the lights, between buying new lamps all the time and renting the platform to get to the lights.

To solve these problems, Martisa installed 150-watt Durosite LED high-bay lights throughout the facility, reducing its energy consumption from lighting by 69%. The facility no longer has to wait for the lights to come on after a power outage because LEDs turn on full power as soon as you hit the switch. The lighting no longer flickers or dims, and the improved color rendering allows employees to see true colors. With a 60,000-hour lifetime and 5 year warranty on the new lamps, Martisa can focus less on their electricity and maintenance costs and more on their products.

Apartment Complex Conserves Electricity With LEDs

Next time you see an apartment complex, take note of how many lighting fixtures you see. There are, of course, lights inside the apartment, but there are lights outside of the apartment doors, on the building, lighting up paths around the perimeter, staircases, exit signs, parking garages or lots, gyms and laundry facilities, and so much more. That is a lot of electricity being used by just one apartment complex, and there are millions of them around the world! Lowering energy consumption is as easy as installing LED lighting in and around apartments. LEDs are more efficient than traditional fixtures and the vivid white light will help your customers navigate the area better and make them feel safer at night.

Mews apartment complex in was spending tons of money on electricity for interior and exterior lighting, lift motors, water features and storm-water pumps. The apartment complex consists of two-story buildings and a single-level basement parking garage. Its electricity consumption in the common areas of the complex alone was 25,681 kilo-watt hours per year, and expelled about 27 tons of greenhouse gases per year. Mews installed 3-watt LEDs in place of the 50-watt halogen lamps outside the entrance, motion detectors in the parking garage and interior hallways, LED lighting in the stairwells and a solar power system. The lighting upgrades not only made the facility look better, Mews saved so much in electricity and maintenance the project was paid for in under 2 years.

Tempe Storage Company Saves $4,000 Annually With LED Lighting

Self-storage companies strive to provide customers clean, well-lit units to store their valuables. With outdoor lighting that has to be on from dusk until dawn, it doesn’t make sense to use dim, inefficient high-pressure sodium lighting around the units. Self-storage companies need LED lights, a brighter and more efficient option to save money on electricity and keep costs down for customers. LED lighting consumes 50-80% less energy than traditional lighting options and lasts over a decade.

Relumination contracted with Tempe Storage Company in Tempe, Ariz., to update its exterior lighting from 215-watt high-pressure sodium lamps to 26-watt LEDs lamps, reducing the number watts used per hour from 8,800 watts to 1,144 watts, and reducing energy consumption from its lighting by 87%. The LED lights are estimated to last 12 years, saving the self-storage company $4,000 each year on maintenance and electricity costs. Along with monetary savings, the LEDs improved the lighting quality for Tempe Storage Company and created a safer environment for customers loading and unloading items at night. The facility can also see more detail on its 24-hour security cameras thanks to the brighter light.

LED Lighting Creates Safer Environment at Self-Storage Facilities

When customers look for a self-storage facility to store old furniture or family treasures, they are looking for a place that looks clean, safe and has ample lighting at night. High-pressure sodium lamps produce a dim glow where thieves can hide in the shadows of the gloomy light. To increase security around the units, many companies have chosen to install LED lighting. The bright light allows customers to feel safer when accessing their units in the evening and lets them feel at peace when they’re away, knowing their valuables are safely stored. The increased light also allows storage facilities to see more detail on their security cameras.

Assured Self Storage in Duncanville, Texas, replaced its 150-watt metal-halide lamps with 20-watt LED wall packs, which reduced its energy costs by 80%. The new LED lamps have an estimated 50,000-hour lifespan and are made with durable die-cast aluminum housing that can withstand extreme weather conditions much better than traditional outdoor lamps. Assured Self Storage also just installed 32 security cameras inside and outside of the units, and the bright light from the LED wall packs outside will help capture footage of people inside and outside of the units. Security cameras are no benefit when they do not capture clear images. In fact having security cameras in a poorly lit facility creates a potential liability for self-storage owners.

As members of the International Crime Free Association we can help you assess your facility and look not only at maintenance and electricity savings but also at potential liabilities created by poor lighting. Your customers will thank you for it.

LED Lighting at Self-Storage Facilities Lowers Maintenance Costs

Self-storage owners know that one of their top priorities is spending as little money as possible on operational costs to keep prices low for their customers. One way to save money is by installing LED lighting. Not only are there thousands of dollars to be saved in energy costs, there is even more money to be saved in maintenance costs. Most LED lamps offer a lifespan of more than 50,000 hours, equaling years of maintenance-free operation. LEDs are also built to withstand extreme weather conditions and temperatures, and are sealed tightly so they do not have to be cleaned.

Many self-storage facilities on the East Coast have made the switch to LEDs. In Connecticut, Stafford Storage, a facility open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, retrofitted its 50,000 square-foot facility with 15-watt LED linear tubes, saving 60% on its lighting costs. The new lighting is expected to last nearly 80,000 hours, more than nine years, without maintenance.

In Mount Kisco, New York, Safe Haven Self Storage replaced its incandescent, fluorescent and halogen lamps with longer-lasting LEDs. Kristian Pariseau, Safe Haven director of operations, commented on saving a substantial amount of money not only on electricity, but also not having to replace lamps as often as they did with the old lighting.

If you are looking to not only improve the look of your self-storage facility, but also save considerable money in electricity and maintenance LED’s should be on the top of your list. Contact us to learn more.

Relumination Partners with Metro Tech High School to Promote Sustainability

Relumination was approached a while back to work with Metro Tech High School in Phoenix Arizona to help teach the students about sustainability and the positive impact of energy conservation. We worked with the students to learn how to identify conservation projects and how to calculate the potential savings and environmental impact.

In addition to working with the students in an educational setting we also provided them with LED lighting for their “eco-friendly” dining room project. Called “The Sustainable Table” the room was transformed into a green dining experience with everything from re-purposed building materials to locally sourced foods. The LED lighting reduced energy consumption in the room by 87% over traditional halogen and fluorescent products while giving them over 20 years of expected life and a beautiful warm feel without the heat emitted by halogens. The room is comfortable, bright and most important – sustainable!

You can read more about the project here: http://rakschoolsetc.wordpress.com/tag/the-sustainable-table/

The local Channel 12 news did a story on the project. You can check that out here: