Energy Star Compact Fluorescent Lamps are PST exempt until July 20, 2008.
According to the U.S. EPA, operation and disposal of a CFL that lasts 6 times longer than an incandescent, would still produce less mercury than that emitted by power plants to generate the electricity needed to operate a single incandescent lamp.
The Lutron Eco-Dim dimmer, when at full brightness, saves 15% electricity and extends lamp life 4 times.
The ERIP (Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program) application deadline has been extended to December 31, 2010. Pre-qualified retrofits must be completed and delivering energy savings by December 1, 2011.
LED lighting must be 'CSA' or 'cUL' approved.
Re-strike time for Metal Halide is 10+ minutes, Re-strike time for Pulse Start Metal Halide is 3-4 minutes.
Tired of changing lamps? Induction lamps are maintenance-free for 11+ years.
Tired of changing lamps? T8 lamp/ballast systems are available up to 46,000 hour life rating. There are 8760 hours in a year.
ALL Standard Metal Halide lamps MUST be de-energized 15 minutes per week.
Protected (MP) Metal Halide lamps require no shut-off but must be replaced at or before average rated life.
Presently, fluorescent fixtures with T12 Magnetic ballasts are no longer being produced.
After April 2010 (a scant 2 years away) T12 Magnetic ballasts for replacement market will no longer be produced.
Free supply and installation of an 'Occupancy logger' can show how much energy can be saved BEFORE an occupancy sensor is installed.
Osso Electric performs free energy audits and complete cost-analysis of upgrading your existing lighting with the goal of reducing your energy consumption.
What if my retrofit doesn't save me as much money as I thought? Osso Electric uses realistic, honest, conservative calculations on all our retrofit recommendations. We can help you navigate through all the smoke and mirrors and misinformation with the facts to assist you in making a sound decision.
