PPL (Pennsylvania, Power and Light), PE (Peco Energy) and many other utilities across the nation will increase rates by nearly 30% in 2010 when state imposed rate caps on electric prices expire shortly. The increases do not come at a good time because of other pressures from the economy; however companies can buy electricity from other suppliers to possibly help get better power rates. Often the savings with lower power contracts yield about 10% savings; however the ending costs will still be much higher than costs paid at the present time.

Up until this time, state specific imposed rate caps held electric prices to certain levels for more than a decade. The rate increases will be like going from 1990s pricing

to 2010 pricing all in one step for end users.

 

No need to panic though. Rumsey Lighting Systems has been marketing and proposing key energy efficient lighting products and strategies since inception to reduce customer energy costs and many of the upgrades are simple. You can easily reduce your lighting energy costs 30-50% with some smart choices. Contact us to discuss a strategy to lower your energy use and mitigate the cost of any increases. It's the smart thing to do and your lighting systems will improve as well.  There are also some great incentives out there which are available in the form of tax credits as well as utility rebates to remove or upgrade old lighting systems. Rumsey Lighting Systems can help you along the upgrade process with specifications, audits, savings identification, installation, and rebates. If your concerned about rising rates, contact us to see how we can assist you get better control of your lighting system so the energy rate increases will have less impact on your bottom line.

 

Here are 15 great applications for LED lighting. Check them out and contact us for more information. Also be sure to see and read the very next issue of Lightlines, which will be totally dedicated to new LED lamps and fixtures. The top applications as of right now are:
 
1. Exit and Emergency Lighting
2. Freezer and Case Lighting
3. Building Special Effect Lighting (Cove Lighting)
4. Traffic signal, Truck and Automotive Signal Lights
5. Indoor and Outdoor Color Changing Decorative Lighting
6. Shelf and Display Lighting
7. Outdoor Parking Lot Lighting (low-medium wattage)
8. Replacement LED lamps  (see next issue)
9. Workstation Lighting
10. Recessed Downlight & Track lighting

 

Need Help to Save Energy at Your Facility? Check out the new Philips Eco-Calculator. Download it now for simple retrofit solutions as easy as replacing a lamp. Simply look at the lamp you have now and you can easily find a better solution along with savings. Contact us for detailed assistance, recommendations and special pricing. 

  

Rumsey Lighting Systems has the full line of Advance Centium Electronic Ballasts as well as ballasts from Universal Lighting Technologies (ULT). Do you still have T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts?  The clock is ticking and now is a good time to start saving energy by replacing those outdated ballasts with new electronic ballasts. Save on average 35% and more. Benefits in addition to major energy savings include less noise, no flickering or striation, and easy dual voltage technology. Centium ballasts are suitable for cold temperature applications down to 0 degrees.  For maximum energy savings, Rumsey Lighting Systems also carries Advance Optanium Electronic ballasts which have additional benefits including some additional wattage savings and they easily pay for themselves. Contact us for help to select the best ballast for your needs. Rumsey maintains a full stock of ballasts for immediate shipment. Couple your new ballast with a quality Energy Advantage T8 or T5 lamp and get the best possible savings and lighting at your facility.

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