Lighting systems locally and throughout the rest of the country are often woefully out of date.
Inefficient systems installed decades ago are still in operation, with the energy usage from these antiquated setups costing businesses significantly on their power bills. In addition, various policy-based initiatives have mandated specific guidelines for replacement systems.
The problem: volume and compliance
Our client contacted us with a dilemma. The current light setup within their facility was extensive, containing approximately 160 fixtures. In addition to needing a replacement, Florida Power & Light (FPL) regulations meant that at least half of these would need to follow state regulations.
Training and client hand-off
LED fixtures are more commonplace today than two decades ago. These provide significant savings over their traditional counterparts. They’re more energy efficient and last longer, though sometimes costlier than older (and inefficient) technologies.
Our team began by collaborating with stakeholders within our client’s organizational structure. This includes a full energy audit at the onset of the project, allowing our technicians to assess the condition and installation of all fixtures.
We then presented our framework to FPL, including a substantive outline of our timeline, projected milestones, and expected challenges.
Upon careful consideration, it was decided that the optimal approach would be a two-phase process. The first of these would focus on repairing existing fixtures for all 160 lights. The second phase would involve the upgrading of the required 80 units throughout the facility. This conversion process would also include extensive Q&A testing to not only meet performance needs but also to meet efficiency standards and regulations as state policy mandates.
Finally, our team believed it best to verify the long-term operational integrity of the overall lighting system. This would ensure not only client satisfaction but also that our results would provide them with the benefits they needed.
Training and client hand-off
Facility maintenance team members handle the day-to-day troubleshooting and repair of all building systems. To empower this group, once we were satisfied with the results, we met with them for a full training session. This provided our client’s employees with the tools and knowledge they would need to address anything down the road, including best practices for their new LED lighting fixtures.
Client satisfaction
Our results surpassed the client’s expectations. The environment was more visually appealing, creating a safer work environment for all parties. Energy efficiency improved as well, with a recorded 40% reduction in the client’s ongoing power consumption expenses.
FPL collaboration helped to ensure compliance with state guidelines and regulations. These upgrades met all best practices and standards for carbon footprint reduction.
In addition, we met our original time and budget estimates. Our thorough early planning stages helped significantly, ensuring that there were no unexpected costs.
Most of all, the client has reported ongoing satisfaction with the upgraded lighting fixtures and an overall better working environment for their employees.
A lasting impact
Our collaboration with this client highlights the need for extensive planning and meticulous research. By analyzing stakeholder expectations and developing a well-developed plan, any project — whether lighting or otherwise — can have the same level of impact for a brand’s bottom line and overall satisfaction.