Did you upgrade your lighting during the burst of new technologies and rebates back in the '90s? Think you're done with efficient lighting as an energy cost cutter? Surprise! Lighting innovations never stopped, and several new choices now provide sufficient savings to merit another look at your lighting systems, even if installed only a decade ago.
Changes to electricity pricing may also provide new opportunities for savings due to lighting upgrades. If your lighting hasn't been upgraded since the early '80s, these options offer an even better payback. In this first of a two-part column, we'll look at why it may be time to consider the next steps in lighting efficiency.