August 2010
From the Desk of Chris Steinke...
Ph: 419-628-3407
Cell: 937-638-1738
Fax: 419-628-2021
chriss@buschurelectric.com
Lighting
Retrofit = Big Savings
You have probably heard about some of the ways your
facility could benefit from a lighting retrofit, such
as huge energy savings,
increased lighting levels, utility company rebates,
tax savings, and even better employee moral.
I am going to show you a project Buschur Electric just
completed to give you an idea how the lighting retrofit
process works and why it is a GREAT time to start saving.
The example we will show you is a manufacturing facility
that has AEP as their electric provider. We retrofitted
the office and manufacturing areas and we able to more
the double the lighting levels, while saving thousands
of dollars a month. Take a look at the study below.
Current Fixtures:
400w MH - 854
2 lamp T12 - 37
3 lamp T12 - 55
Annual Operating Hours - 8,736
Cost per kWh - $0.06
Area (sq. ft.) - 388,190
Current Annual lighting cost - $210,960.25
Annual lighting kWh - 3,515,697
Manufacturing areas Foot Candle reading - 12-18
Proposed Fixtures:
6 lamp T8 High Bays - 854
2 lamp 32w T8U - 25
1 lamp 32w T8 - 12
3 Lamp 28w T8 - 55
Annual cost for proposed lighting
- $101,473.18
Annual energy cost savings - $109,487.06
Annual lighting kWh - 1,691,197
Annual lighting kWh savings - 1,824,500
Manufacturing areas Foot Candle reading after - 34-37
Total cost of material and labor - $233,000.00
AEP Rebates - $73,315.00
After-tax EPAct cash incentive - $81,519.90
Total net project cost - $78,165.10
Annual energy savings - $109,470
Cost of waiting (monthly) - $9,122
Simple Payback (years) - 0.71
Five Year Energy Cash Flow - $469,185
As you can see from the study above, you could be missing
out on thousands of dollars of savings each month by
waiting. It is a great time to take advantage
of huge rebates, tax savings, longer lamp life, energy
savings, and better lighting levels now! Call
Buschur Electric and set up your free lighting audit
and see how much you can save!
A very noticable increase in lighting levels
Arc Flash Studies
An arc flash study determines the current flow in an
electrical system. Employers are responsible for complying
with NEC labeling requirements of electrical panels
such as switchboards, panel boards, industrial control
panels, and motor control centers. Buschur Electric
can perform an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and label your
equipment with important safety information. We provide
your workers with valuable personal protection equipment
recommendations and bring your electrical system documentation
up to date for enhanced reliability.
Call Buschur Electric today to schedule an Arc Flash
Study for your facility. We perform the Arc Flash Study
"in house" and will personally make sure your
facility meets all labeling requirements to ensure everyone's
safety.
Safety Tip for August
Lightning Kills
Lightning Facts:
• Discharges between 35,000-40,000 amps of current
• Packs up to 100 Million volts of electricity
• Has a force comparable to a small nuclear reactor
• Can generate temperatures as high as 50,000
degrees C
• Can, and does, strike the same place twice
• Travels as far as 40 miles
For more Lightning Safety tips go to:
www.lightning.org
or www.lightiningsafety.com
Buschur Electric's outstanding
reputation for quality service lies in the strength and
capabilities of our highly trained and certified staff
of design and installation experts. We work closely with
our customers to establish customized solutions for your
specific needs and are available 24-hours a day, 7 days
a week for over 32 years. Give us a call to set up an
appointment today! We look forward to working with you!
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