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Energy efficient lighting - LED low bay

Case for LED low bay Fitting and lamp replacement with LED low bay, lighting suitable for industrial applications indoors and outdoors (e.g. manufacturing areas, food processing plants, warehouses, parking garages, etc.). Making lighting energy efficient can help a company achieve significant...
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Energy efficient lighting - metal halide lamp

Case for metal halide lamps Fitting and lamp replacement with metal halide lamps; a highly efficient source, typically 80 lumens per watt covering a very large range of power ratings, with a lifetime around 12 000 hours. Making lighting energy efficient can help a company achieve significant savings...
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Energy efficient lighting - T8s

Case for T8s Direct lamp replacement with energy efficient T8 fluorescents, which offer up to 22 % energy savings compared to standard 32 W T8 lamps. Making lighting energy efficient can help a company achieve significant savings. Estimates show that in the UK, some 20 % of the electricity generated...
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Energy efficient lighting - LED luminaires

Case for LED luminaires Fitting and lamp replacement with 19 W LED luminaires. LEDs have a very long life (typically 50 000 hours) which calls for less maintenance and replacement costs. Making lighting energy efficient can help a company achieve significant savings. Estimates show that in the UK...
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Energy efficient lighting - LED panels

Case for LED panels Fitting and lamp replacement with LED panel. LED panels have the advantage, over fluorescent lighting, to have a very long life and to eliminate hazardous waste from the lighting process. LED panels are particularly suitable for office lighting, retail lighting, classroom...
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Energy efficient lighting - T8 luminaires

Case for T8 luminaires Ballast and lamp replacement with T8 luminaires. The advantages of T8 luminaires include reduced maintenance costs (by extending the revamping cycle) and better environmental impact (less mercury content per lamp). T8 luminaires are ideal for applications requiring maximum...
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Energy efficient lighting - T5 lamps

Case for T5 lamps Fitting and lamp replacement with 14 W T5s. These lamps are ideal for high-bay or commercial troffer applications. They benefit from long life, maintenance is hassle-free, and they are some of the best energy-efficient fluorescent lighting systems available. Making lighting energy...
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Energy efficient lighting - LED

The case for LEDs Direct lamp replacement by 9 W light emitting diodes, or LEDs, which are energy efficient, ecologically friendly, low-voltage, and have a long life, higher application efficiency, and other durability advantages. Making lighting energy efficient can help a company achieve...
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Energy efficient lighting - Condensed fluorescent lamps

Efficient lighting… the case for condensed fluorescents It may seem obvious, but sometimes the simplest solutions can make a big different in the short-term. Replacing lamps usually takes no special skills and yields immediate results. For example, think about changing to 14 W condensed fluorescent...
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Double-glazed window for better insulation of buildings

Is double-glazing for you? Absolutely Having double-glazed windows installed is one of the best-known and effective ways to reduce energy bills in countries with colder winters. This technology can help to reduce heat loss and limit condensation, which also cuts heating costs, and they provide...
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'Green IT-in-a-Box' centralised system saves costs

Thinking outside, and inside, the box Superfast and green IT solution saves family business money 50 % energy savings cut operating costs by around € 2 181 Discounted Office Supplies (DOS) is a family-owned company in the UK with a focus on customer service. Until recently, the company had PCs with...
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Staff training on EU Ecolabel at Capgemini in France

Proud to be labelled Eco-awareness leads to savings in electricity, water, gas 1 million kWh of electicity and 2.3 million kWh of gas saved in 8 years Paper and plastics use all significantly reduced between 2006 and 2014 When Capgemini’s Les Fontaines 'campus' in Chantilly, France was awarded the...