Switch to LED lighting

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In an office, shop, or workshop, traditional lighting (halogen, incandescent, even older fluorescent tubes) can add a surprising amount to the heat you feel indoors — separate from the sun altogether. Switching to LEDs solves both problems at once: less heat, less electricity.

An incandescent or halogen bulb loses most of its energy as heat rather than light. An LED converts most of its energy into visible light, giving off far less residual heat into the room — which directly reduces the load your air conditioning has to offset.

• Reduces ambient heat from lighting, especially in high-lighting spaces (retail, workshops, open offices)
• Sharply cuts electricity consumption and the associated bill
• Much longer lifespan, meaning less maintenance
• Works well with occupancy and daylight sensors for even more savings

1. Audit your existing lighting (bulb type, count, wattage)
2. Prioritize replacement in the most-used or hottest areas first
3. Choose a color temperature suited to the task (neutral white for work areas)
4. Add occupancy/daylight sensors to cut consumption further
5. Recycle old bulbs through an approved take-back program