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Quick and easy ways to save money on energy costs TODAY. - June 27, 2008
For a quick way to save energy costs that you can implement immediately, switch your exit signs to LED lightbulbs. LEDs are able to produce the same amount of light with less energy because they do not give off heat when they are lit. Because of this, they use about 1/8th the electricity of a normal bulb, and last 10-15 times longer. Although more expensive than standard bulbs (but still only about $10 each), these attributes allow an exit sign that normally uses a single 20 watt bulb to save over $22 dollars per sign per year, and the payback is a modest five months. Over the life of the single LED bulb that represents a savings of $330 dollars per sign, and a very high rate of return. Though not an enourmous amount of money, this is something everyone can do today to save money on energy. Call today to find out how to save REAL money with our help!
* - electricity rate used was 12cents/kWh, and assumed no rate escalation, which would have made the figures even more attractive.
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