lighting

ACTION: Voltage reduction for lighting

Electricity supply companies must supply electricity between pre-defined limits. In Australia this level is 230V +10% -6% (216V to 253V).

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ACTION: Use of skylights

Lighting can be provided by skylights which have the potential to displace artificial lighting, improving light quality, reducing heat generation a...

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ACTION: Institute a lights-off policy where natural light is available

Only switching lights on when natural light is insufficient also means that less lights will be left switched on when areas become unoccupied.

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ACTION: Separate lights into multiple switches

Separating switches allows you to only switch on the lights that are required.

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ACTION: Install sensors into lighting system

Sensors are a great way to ensure lights are only used when needed. 

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ACTION: Use Reflectors for fluorescent light bulbs

Reflectors do not decrease energy use but will aid in increasing lumen output and making the light appear brighter, and may negate requirements for...

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ACTION: Use Metal halide lamps with Active Reactor

Active Reactor is an electronically controlled magnetic ballast that can be used on high bay discharge lighting

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ACTION: Floodlight Options

Incandescent PAR (parabolic aluminized reflector) lamps can be replaced by higher efficiency CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps).

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ACTION: Replace Lamps in Exit Signs

These signs use a single 3W LED and also result in reduced maintenance with an expected average life of around 50-100,000 hours compared to the 8,0...

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ACTION: High bay lighting options

Higher efficiency options can be considered for high bay lighting.

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