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Energy Efficiency

Designing with Energy Efficiency in mind has never been more important. The more people learn about the amount of energy that buildings consume, and the impact buildings have on the environment, the more they demand homes and work places that incorporate sustainability and Energy Efficiency into their designs.

Incorporating relatively small features of Energy Efficiency into one's place of business or residence can also make a measurable impact in both your overall consumption of energy and your bank account by saving you money each month in utility expenses.

For example, integrating LED technologies effectively into commercial and even residential buildings can reduce operating costs by as much as 90%! There are many reasons why this technology makes so much sense for commercial and residential lighting. The most compelling reasons include:

Up to a 90% reduction in energy usage;

Less heat generation (therefore requiring less air conditioning);

LEDs have the ability to change colors;

Adaptable to IP network technology;

Life spans of 30,000-50,000 hours (never buy or change another bulb for 40 years!);

Mercury free = no disposal fees and environmentally friendly!

Additionally, buildings whose construction and habitation consume energy generated mostly from coal and petroleum-burning power plants, are responsible for approximately 47% of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere (this number combines the carbon dioxide emitted from energy used for daily building operations at approximately 30% of all greenhouse gases - and the emissions generated from manufacturing and transportation used to construct and maintain buildings at approximately 17%). By designing more Energy Efficient buildings, and eventually those that produce their own renewable energy, professionals committed to sustainable development can play a significant role in reducing rapid climate change while reducing operating costs. Energy Efficiency can be attained by integrating natural daylight, energy efficient lights, energy efficient appliances and fixtures, insulation, solar hot water heaters, energy efficient HVACs, renewable energy, efficient furnaces, energy efficient windows and doors among other strategies.

Apart from products, Green Designs and Supply offers services that help in the planning and design towards Energy Efficiency. We also offer grant writing services for the array of grant money available for eligible projects. Contact a professional to learn more by calling (651) 603-1326.

Visit our Energy and Water Conservation product category to learn about the Energy Efficient products carried by Green Designs and Supply! For Energy Management services such as grant writing or energy audits call us at (651) 603-1326.