What are the Benefits of a Lighting Retrofit?

With lighting accounting for more than 25 percent of the energy used in most buildings, increased efficiency can make a big difference to your monthly energy bill.

Reduced Energy and Maintenance Costs
According to the Energy Savings Cost Council, energy-efficient lighting upgrades represent the highest return on investment of any single-technology project, with an average ROI of 45 percent. These upgrades pay for themselves in as little as 2.2 years and the payback continues over the lifetime of the system through reduced energy and maintenance costs.

Ask us how to earn energy rebates using programs available at the Energy Trust - click here.

Tax Incentives and Rebates
Numerous tax incentives and utility rebates are available for choosing sustainable lighting for non-residential buildings. Federal, state and local programs may provide incentives for the certified use of qualifying energy-efficient lighting technologies in both new construction and renovation applications.

What is a Lighting Retrofit?

A lighting retrofit is a simple way to make your building's lighting more energy efficient.

Over time, these energy savings can be significant enough to not only pay for the equipment, but may produce a return on investment.

Lighting retrofits improve the quality of light, and also result in less heat in the building envelope reducing HVAC run times.

Combine this with increased longevity of lamp life and possible utility incentives to help reduce project costs, and one can easily see the return of investments can be significant.

Rising electricity costs, environmental regulations and concerns about employee well being have businesses, consumers and government agencies looking for an energy strategy that will not only save money, but will add business value into the future. With lighting accounting for more than 25 percent of the energy used in most facilities, increased efficiency can make a big difference to your monthly energy bill.

Contact Aztec Electrical for questions or to schedule a free energy assessment of your building.

Science & Technology: Is your home or business ready for a lighting upgrade?

Why Should You Consider a Lighting Upgrade?

There are many reasons to consider upgraded lighting in your facility. Below is a list of points to consider when you are deciding whether or not a new lighting system is right for you.

Would you like to know what it is costing you to light your facility?

Would you like to reduce energy usage in your business?

Are you looking for an investment to enhance your building value?

Did you know that many energy saving projects qualify for incentives from the Energy Trust in Oregon?

Are you interested in reducing your operating costs, while maintaining or increasing light quality?

Are pollution reduction and "going green" priorities for your business?

Aside from energy savings and reduced energy costs, our clients - who are conserving energy - also benefit from better light quality, improved safety on site and even increased productivity. Aztec Electrical specializes in putting together "The Right Project For You," not just another cookie-cutter lighting system.

We want you to save energy and meet all the lighting needs of your facility. Click here to visit our web site and contact us.

Energy Efficient Retrofits - reduce lighting expenses

Lighting is a significant operating expense in existing buildings. By upgrading lighting, owners can improve the economics of their buildings while enhancing the visual comfort and productivity of occupants. We provide a wide range of technical guidance for upgrading the efficiency of existing lighting.

We offer incentives for a variety of lighting control technologies, including occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting systems. Incentives are available for more than two dozen types of lighting products, including:

• LED Bay Lighting
• Remote Mounted Occupancy Sensors
• Daylight Dimming Systems (DDS-FL)
• Occupancy Controlled Step-Dimming Systems
• Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensors
• Wall-Mounted Vacancy Occupancy Sensors
• Photocell Sensors (lighting systems on 24/7)
• High Bay Fluorescent (HIF) Occupancy Control Systems

Aztec Electric will help you determine your ROI on a customized retrofit. And, educate you about the benefits from the Energy Trust of Oregon to your retrofit project. Click here to learn more.

Energy Efficient Retrofits

Energy Efficient Retrofits - reduce your commercial lighting expenses.

Is your building or older equipment wasting energy and money? We can provide you the information, expertise and incentives you need to install energy-efficient lighting and controls, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, motors, variable speed drives, compressed air systems, and more.

Through a combination of technical services and incentives, the Energy Trust program is designed to help commercial and industrial customers replace aging, inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives. Call your Ally Partner to arrange a convenient time to perform an inspection of existing equipment or systems.

The Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives to commercial establishments. Aztec Electrical is an Ally Partner with the Energy Trust - let us show you how to save money and earn a rebate too - click here.

Dyson Airblade: built to last and saves energy too

Airblade™ technology combined with the Dyson digital motor V4 creates high speed sheets of air. The Dyson Airblade dB hand dryer is the fastest way to dry hands. It is suitable for all restrooms, particularly where sound levels are an important consideration.

- Fastest, 12 second dry time
- The most hygienic hand dryer
- Costs less to run
- HACCP approved

Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer helped LAX Airport achieve its goal of reducing their landfill waste by 70%.

With strong construction and robust materials, the Dyson Airblade dB hand dryer is suitable for high traffic, high-usage locations where vandalism can be an issue.

Aztec Electric has installed this eco friendly system in commercial establishments. Contact us to learn the benefits, and how you may qualify for a energy rebate - click here.

New Cooling/Heating Technology: Bad Ass Fans

Want your customers to stay longer, have a couple more drinks, order dessert and come back again? Of course you do! One of the simplest ways to retain diners is to ensure they’re comfortable in your restaurant. Big Ass Fans gently and silently move air throughout dining rooms to ensure customers are consistently comfortable—without fluttering napkins or distracting from table conversation.

Big Ass Fans work hand-in-hand with AC systems to provide an additional 10°F (5.6°C) cooling effect and evenly distribute conditioned air throughout the space. Because of the perceived cooling felt by air movement, managers can utilize the energy-efficient fans to maintain occupant comfort with a higher AC set point, saving money without sacrificing comfort.

In the winter, slow your Big Ass Fans to gently redirect warmed air collecting at the ceiling back down to your visitors’ level to both improve comfort and reduce your heating expenses.

At Aztec Electric we have installed Bad Ass Fans, contact us to learn more about your specific install - click here.