University lighting methods are a topic of discussion as colleges across the US find that reducing their energy consumption by switching to LED and fluorescent lighting technologies will have a significant impact on their utility bills.
Baylor University in Texas is hiring an intern this fall to figure out exactly how to proceed on their journey to cost-saving, eco-conscious lighting for their campus. LED lights are already used on the walkway leading from Pat Neff to the Baylor statue.
Baylor is spending over $9.5 million a year to light up their campus. They dispose of more than 25,000 light bulbs a year. They estimate their savings will be at least 50 percent. LEDs are more expensive up front, but the overall cost savings are impressive if you factor in the savings over the bulb’s life span.
Temple University in Pennsylvania announced a conservation plan to cut its energy bills drastically. They plan to reduce their energy use by 25 percent over the next two years. A change in the way they light up their campus is in the plan. The University and Temple University Hospital paid $36.8 million for utilities in 2012.
The University of Michigan-Flint is replacing more campus lighting with LED lights and is looking for a 50% cost-saving benefit and a reduced need for maintenance in the process. The new lights are dark-sky compliant. The light shines down, reducing light pollution. The actual cost savings for lighting McKinnon Plaza is $6,000 annually, and another $18,000 yearly for the UPAV parking ramp. Replacing the lights in the library is part of the overall plan, adding another $22,000 in savings.
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