Lighting Energy Audits in Southern Maryland

Property Assessment

The audit begins with physical surveillance. We will walk around your property to assess the size as well as the features of the building, such as the lighting layout and number and size of lights. We will use our light meter to read the lighting levels throughout your space and detect the variation in energy usage and power.

Q&A

From there, we will ask a few questions to gain an understanding of the building’s daily operations. Which rooms are used the most? What are the operating hours? What light fixtures are most used? What kind of lightbulbs do you have installed? Are you happy with the illumination in your office? Essentially, you will walk through your day-to-day with your auditor to explain how your lighting system operates. This will reveal areas where energy consumption can be reduced or monitored.

Lighting Improvements

As electricians, we have expert insight into how to most efficiently run lighting in a commercial building. Are all of your light fixtures running LEDs? LEDs are not only less expensive to run, but they also last longer than halogen or compact fluorescent bulbs. This longer working life means you won’t have to replace your bulbs as frequently, which also helps to save on lighting costs in the long-term. Our audits calculate your current lighting costs to compare them to the cost of running exclusively LED bulbs. If your business qualifies, we will perform an LED retrofit to improve your lighting energy load. We can also install occupancy sensors so that the lights are only on if the room is in use.

To learn more about our energy audit services in Maryland, contact us online.