EXIT SIGNS / THE FUTURE OF DESIGN

GreenTorch™ Exit Sign Rebates

Many power companies offer rebates for companies switching out their energy wasteful lighting equipment to GreenTorch™ models. To take part in these programs you will simply contact uss. The energy companies have allowances set aside for incentives that are subject to being expended. You will want to make your initiative a priority and seek these funds as early as possible. Typically these incentives are based upon total power consumption reduction, however, there are unit based incentives for certain lighting fixtures, such as replacing incandescent powered exit signs with an energy-efficient model such as LED, LEC or Photoluminescent.

Incandescent exit signs typically use two bulbs burning 24/7 with a total consumption of up 40 watts. The cost of running this one sign over the course of a year adds up to about $40.00, not to mention the costs of replacing the incandescent bulbs which normally have a life span of 3000 hours or 4 months. An incandescent light bulb looks like your typical light bulb, is about 3/4 scale and is usually clear. These types of exit signs are the most commonly installed in America. Older buildings had them installed before newer, energy-efficient designs became available. Our experience has been that every facility that we have entered that is using incandescent exit signs has multiple bulbs burned out at a time, as well as, damaged lenses due to the immense heat that they generate on a constant basis. It is important to note that these are types of exit signs are perfect candidates for the lighting rebate. Your facility will recoup the cost of the signs over the course of 1 to 2 years simply by retro-fitting these units out with GreenTorch™ exit signs with the energy savings alone. The rebates accelerate the investment return.

The rebates are usually paid as reductions on future bills. In some areas, the rebates can be as much as $35-$45 per sign replaced. In addition to the incentive compensation, companies can save the labor costs and material costs associated with reordering and installing the short-life bulbs. The other additional benefit is that OSHA's egress route compliance is more manageable when longer life GreenTorch™ exit signs are present in the building. Having a properly working system has other benefits such as minimizing your exposure to fire inspector safety violations, OSHA injuries, insurance liability, A.D.A compliance, in addition to the benefits of projecting a positive image and example to the customers, employees, and tenants of the building.

Another energy incentive program to consider is LEED.

 

Exit Signs Rebate Plan

ExceRpt Anaheim, California:

• Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
• Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Motors, Custom/Others pending approval
• Applicable Sectors: Commercial
• Exit Signs: 50% of the installed cost or $30 per fixture, whichever is less
• Energy-efficient lights: $.055 per kWh of reduced lighting energy use or $150 per kW of reduced on peak demand, whichever is greater
• Exit Signs: $10,000 per project
• Project Review/Certification: Post-installation inspection