{"id":9066,"date":"2021-04-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.impactsigns.com\/business-led-lighting\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T17:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T22:40:00","slug":"business-led-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impactsigns.com\/business-led-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Businesses Should Make the Switch to LED Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Based on current trends, some reports estimate that almost <\/span>90% of light sources will be LED (light-emitting diode) by 2030<\/span><\/a>. This increase is due to many different benefits, all of which businesses would be wise to consider in the interest of cost-efficiency, sustainability, accessibility, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to general overhead lighting, businesses may use lighting for ambiance (e.g. lamps and recessed lighting), safety (e.g. lighting on stairways), and <\/span>office lobby signage<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>backlit outdoor signage<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

What Is LED Lighting and How Does It Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

The two other major types of lightbulbs are incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), with incandescent being the oldest and most common. Incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament until it produces light. Meanwhile, CFLs work by producing ultraviolet light, which then illuminates a coating of fluorescent material on the inside of the bulb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An LED light works by allowing an electrical current to pass through a diode. Electrons fill electron holes and produce photons (light particles). As compared to incandescent bulbs and CFLs, this method uses far less energy to produce light. According to the United States Department of Energy, LEDs use <\/span>25%-80% less energy than incandescent bulbs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Benefits of LED Lighting<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

The majority of the notable benefits regarding LED lighting relate to its energy efficiency. However, in general, good quality lighting can confer many benefits to a business, from ambiance to safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Savings <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

Because LED lights conserve energy, they also cost less to use. According to the aforementioned report from the Department of Energy, it costs consumers about $3.50 – $4.80 per bulb for incandescent bulbs, $1.20 for CFLs, and $1.00 for LEDs, on an annual basis. In fact, according to one estimate, the use of LED bulbs can <\/span>save a business about $3,700 per year<\/span><\/a>, per 25 light bulbs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Lighting Control<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

As LED lighting is in increasing demand due to its energy efficiency, many lighting options are being developed in integration with LEDs. This includes lighting control options such as dimmers, motion-activated sensors, timers, remote controls, and smart controls. These options are especially useful for businesses that want to reduce light usage, improve ambiance, or sync up controls through a remote network. Many of these options may also become the new norm as a result of the rise of smart appliance integration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to switching on\/off and adjusting brightness, RGB color changing is a great way to make an impact in a business setting. This allows business owners to use a dial to adjust the lights in an area to a wide range of colors with a variety of shades, patterns, and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This can be used to set a specific ambient mood or even alert certain individuals (such as those with hearing disabilities) to specific situations. For example, flashing red lights might be used to indicate an emergency scenario. Best of all? Many of these systems are WiFi- and app-compatible, allowing users to make adjustments from their smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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