5 ways an LED retrofit can support ESG programs
ESG programs have skyrocketed in industries like manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and beyond. Increasing pressures from investors, consumers, and regulatory bodies are driving more and more businesses throughout the supply chain to seek ways to minimize their carbon footprints and contribute to a more sustainable future. And while these initiatives are critical for us to fight […]
What are scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions?
As pressures continue to mount for businesses to set and prioritize ESG programs (Environmental, Social, and Governance), we now commonly see companies that have established goals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and lower their carbon footprints. These goals typically resemble something like reaching ‘net-zero carbon’ or ‘carbon neutral’ operations by some future date, and […]
What are photometric designs and why do they matter?
Lighting plays a critical role in commercial and industrial businesses. It impacts safety, productivity, mood, ambiance, product merchandising, and even profitability. This is why achieving the right amount of light for the activities happening in the space is so important. But how do we achieve the “right” amount of light? Underlit areas, as one can […]
How to optimize lighting systems for Steel Mills and Service Centers
For mills and service centers, lighting systems continue to play a critical role in the success of the business, impacting energy spend, emission output, employee safety, and employee productivity. Businesses that are able to successfully deploy a high-performing system that’s optimized for their unique facility needs have the opportunity to capture major wins for departments […]
ComEd Energy Incentive Program
Latest update: January 31, 2023 If you are ComEd Energy customer looking to make energy efficiency improvements to your commercial facility, you may be eligible to take advantage of their strong energy incentive program to help fund a lighting upgrade! Effective January 1, 2023, ComEd rolled out improvements to their incentive program, increasing rebates available […]
Free Upcoming Webinar for MSCI Members: Business Impact of Lighting in Steel Service Centers and Mills
Calling all MSCI Members! You are invited to attend our free upcoming webinar with PEC this Valentine’s Day: Safer, Brighter, Cleaner: Understanding the Business Impact of an LED Retrofit in Steel Service Centers and Mills *must be an MSCI member and have access to your MSCI login to register Description: For Service Centers and Mills, […]
How Qualified Improvement Property applies to LED Lighting Upgrades in 2023
Qualified Improvement Property (known as QIP) is a valuable tax advantage that C&I businesses can leverage to help reduce the upfront cost of a LED lighting retrofit (among other types of projects). However, the value of this tax advantage, known as bonus depreciation, will begin to gradually diminish over the next few years as temporary […]
Energy Trust of Oregon: Fast acting doors and LED lights save Scenic Fruit $50,000 annually in utility costs
PEC is happy to be features in this great blog article from Energy Trust of Oregon on a recent LED retrofit we helped complete for Scenic Fruit Company. As part of a larger energy efficiency effort, PEC helped Scenic Fruit reduce their energy usage by more than 50,000 kWh — replacing over 100 lights throughout […]
