Managers of office and manufacturing facilities are always looking for cost-efficient investments to help their spaces be more productive and more enjoyable places to work.
This is especially true as new flexible work schedules mean office spaces are used differently, as competition for workers means employee satisfaction is top of mind, and as manufacturers seek to repurpose their facilities to satisfy growing demand.
Operational efficiency and profitability are top of mind for businesses right now. And as reducing daylight becomes a reality in our fall and winter months, LED lighting upgrades are a wise option for several reasons.
A proven winner for efficiency and taking on the “winter blues”
Light emitting diode (or LED) lighting is commonly the first gateway upgrade to energy efficiency for businesses. That’s because an LED retrofit is relatively simple to install, offers proven performance, and the savings can be significant, providing a quick payback — plus, rebates and other incentives are plentiful.
In addition, LED lighting can be tuned to provide more of the full light spectrum. This may be helpful* in combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which affects 20% of Americans, including 70-80% of women. It’s a sometimes-overlooked benefit of LED lighting and a way to help employees have a better experience on the job.
Even for those without SAD, LED lighting can improve the workplace experience. LED lighting offers an array of specialized solutions to optimize lighting for specific business needs. Need warmer settings for a restaurant or brighter applications for retail or a factory floor? LEDs offer a vast range of options unavailable with conventional fluorescent lighting.
Other lighting advantages worth exploring