Lighting is one of the most universal energy uses in industry, from incandescent bulbs to LEDs. Applying best energy management practices and purchasing energy-efficient bulbs can lead to savings on energy bills.
Basic Learning Materials
If you are new to lighting or are unsure of how efficient your system is, a great place to start is familiarizing yourself with lighting basics and checking if you have already implemented the most basic energy saving measures.
Where To Start
The Lighting I course contains an explanation of the energy saving measures you can implement in your plant.
Courses and Videos
For a more detailed learning experience, check out the eLearning and video courses available online.
Lighting I
Author: Schneider Electric
An introduction to the four principles for efficient lighting
Lighting II
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering how to describe and quantify light terms
Lighting III
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering different kinds of lamps and light sources
Lighting IV
Author: Schneider Electric
How to identify the main characteristics of different lamps
Lighting VI
Author: Schneider Electric
How to calculate required lamps with the lumen method
Tools and Calculators
There are many resources available to help you calculate specific costs and savings for your plant. Some of these tools, calculators, and software are listed below.
MEASUR Lighting Replacement Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A calculator to analyze lighting replacement costs and benefits
These and other resources can be found on the Resource Library page.