ENERGIA Lighting Solutions offer businesses an upgrade to their current lighting system using high quality, energy efficient LEDs.
The upgrade requires no upfront cost, as it is funded by savings made from the new lighting. Energia recently carried out a lighting upgrade at Duffy’s SuperValu, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. Ceire Duffy, Director, talks through the process.
Can you give us a general overview of your business and sustainability goals?
“We as a business are always looking at ways to improve our energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint. The store itself is expanding and ever-changing, so the recent upgrades have been a welcome addition to the store. It’s another step on our sustainability journey.”
Why did you decide to carry out a lighting upgrade? Was it part of a larger energy efficiency strategy?
“Yes, we had previously added some new lighting upstairs, along with some sensors; to upgrade the main shop floor was always something we had in mind, but just hadn’t found a suitable contractor or project manager to carry this out.”
How did you hear about Energia Lighting Solutions?
"Through our account manager. We contacted Energia to see if they could help us progress on our sustainability journey in-store by further upgrading our lighting solutions."
How did you find the end-to-end process? Was there any disruption to trading?
“We were very impressed with the offering. All the instructions and info were explained well. It was an easy process to go through, especially with using Energia for the fitting. Work was all completed in a timely manner, and there was very little disruption to work on-site. The electricians were very helpful and kept us informed throughout the day of installation. We would highly recommend the process to others.”
What has been the impact on your store’s lighting bills since upgrading to LED lighting?
“We ran the project through Energia’s Lighting as a Service model. So, we are paying for the works through the energy savings we are making, so it’s been great for us as a business, as we had no
upfront costs for the works.”
Is there a significant financial outlay required for a project of this size?
“As we availed of Energia’s Lighting as a Service solution, we had no upfront costs. Everything was covered by Energia’s Lighting team, and the whole process was a smooth journey.”
What advice would you give to a business considering a lighting upgrade?
“Take the step; along with the improved lighting for your premises, you’ll also reduce your energy consumption. As mentioned, the lighting quality has been a huge improvement in our store, with customers noticing the difference. It also helps to know you’re doing your part in reducing your carbon footprint.”
From September 2023, the EU will phase out fluorescent lighting. This may directly affect your business, so why not beat the rush and apply for a fully funded lighting upgrade from Energia? You can get your old fluorescent lighting replaced, while also reducing your lighting consumption by up to 80%. Energia will make it easy by managing the entire process from start to finish.
Find out more at http://energia.ie/lighting .