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Signs you should upgrade your lighting

Whether you are a homeowner or a business owner, you know that good lighting is important in your space. But what are the signs that indicate it’s time to upgrade your lighting?

In this blog post, we’ll explore residential lighting and office lighting applications and the signs that it’s time for an upgrade. Whether you’re looking to save money, increase safety, or improve aesthetics, upgrading your lighting is a great way to achieve your goals.

Office Lighting

Upgrading your office lighting can have many potential benefits.

Saving energy is much easier with efficient fixtures and lights, as well as a redesign of the space to make better use of natural light.

A modern lighting control system allows you to manage your facility’s electric use for even more savings – in some cases, electricity incentives are available from your local government or utility company when making energy-efficient upgrades like these.

Modern trends also show that having lighting suitable to the task helps productivity in the workplace, adding another bonus to upgrading. Ultimately, assessing your current office lighting setup could lead you down a cost-effective path toward a greener future.

LED Light Bulbs

By now we are sure you are aware of how important the usage of LED bulbs is. Changing out your existing fluorescent and any other sources to LED fixtures will save you energy.

The BLT Series Tunable White fixture by Acuity Brands is one of the most current fixture upgrades that bring lighting adaptability to your space. It delivers dimming and color-tuning abilities.

Lighting System Redesign

You may be feeling that your office space lacks the comfort you desire. Especially now as we return to workspaces after becoming accustomed to the comfort of our own homes, now more than ever the importance of visual comfort is important.

Make your office feel comfortable and inviting. Upgrade to eye-catching fixtures and warm colors that promote motivation and increase concentration.

The Profile Mini by Fluxwerx is a perfect fixture upgrade for your office space. With its minimal presence but maximum performance, the Profile Mini delivers optical precision and control. The independent up-and-down light control lets you control the lighting to suit your needs of the space.

Lighting Control Systems

As mentioned in the residential lighting application, a lighting control system can bring many benefits to your space.

In an office space, one of the main features of using this system is to make use of natural daylight and minimize artificial lighting usage where we can. Having a daylight sensor added can automatically turn off your lights when the outside light source is sufficient.

Having sensors added to corridors and common areas means lights are only turned on when the space is occupied – again, saving on your energy bills.

Acuity Brands have some great options for daylight sensors.

Discover them here.

Energy Efficient Incentives

Keeping on top of the requirements and standards is important. So much so, the government is here to motivate you into making the right moves when it comes to energy saving.

By changing your existing light fixtures to the LED model, you can get electricity incentives in most Canadian provinces such as Quebec and Ontario.

Certain fixtures like DLC and DLC premium-certified lighting fixtures are great candidates to be eligible for electricity incentives.

Read more on the Quebec business programs and efficiency solutions here.

Stay on Top of the Trends

Is your office space somewhere you are proud to bring new employees into? Is it welcoming? Are you relevant to the ever-changing trends and solutions that can provide your teams with the highest comfort?

We are now much more educated on the importance of Human Centric Lighting and how it can alter the productivity of our teams. If you feel like your office is not assisting the motivation and concentration of your employees, then this is a sign that it is time to upgrade your lighting.

Concentration is key when running a business; for yourself and your teams. By adding acoustic panels and dividers to your office can also benefit your business.

Check out some acoustic solutions here.

Having trendy fixtures can really transform your space and make it feel fresh and new. Find the latest lighting trends for 2023 here.

Residential Lighting

Upgrading your residential lighting to a more energy-efficient system is a smart move for any homeowner. It can save you money on high electricity bills and create a more comfortable atmosphere in your home.

Smart home technologies enable you to control fixtures from anywhere, so you no longer need to rely on manually turning them on or off. You can also program lighting schedules and dimmers with customized settings that suit your lifestyle.

Upgrading your residential lighting fixtures, bulbs, and lighting control devices will help you save energy while having more control over the amount of light you use in each space.

Energy Savings

One of the main signs you need to upgrade your lighting is if you are noticing your energy bill is high. There is one very simple way to improve this. Replacing fluorescent lights or other technologies with LED light bulbs could significantly reduce the energy consumption of the lights.

Digital Era

As the world becomes more and more digital, there are systems available that make home management and energy savings that much easier. Having access to the metrics on our cell phones and turning on and off our lights with a tap of a button on an app, makes for a new generation of smart homes.

Depending on your goal, you can simply begin with a smart bulb, or extend to a fully integrated home automation system.

Smart home devices (or home automation systems) give you full control over your lighting plus other aspects of your home including your doorbell, security system, smart thermostat, and sound systems.

The benefits of integrating a smart home system into your place of residence not only allow for user-friendly energy management, but it opens the door to remote monitoring. Manage your home systems from wherever you are without the need to physically return home.

Another benefit of a smart home system is the ability to program lighting scenes.

Following your daily habits, have scenes for your morning routine, your evening mealtime, bedtime, and more. If you are away on vacation, create a scene that automatically turns on your outdoor lighting for you.

Are you working from home? Have a scene that brightens your office space during your work hours without altering the rest of the house. The options are endless.

See here for our favorite smart home products:

• Phillips-hue

• Legrand smart lighting

Upgraded features

If you are looking to modernize your home, contemplating a lighting control device is recommended. Dimmers or occupancy sensors can make all the difference.

Through sensor technology, have your lights automatically turn on as you walk into a room, or open a closet for example. As you drive into your garage space, let the lights welcome you home.

You can also explore wireless or remote dimmers and switches, giving you the ability to control your light fixtures via your cell phone.

Renovations

If you are in the process of a renovation, upgrading your current lighting may come as a natural response.

By adding decorative light fixtures to create focal points or specific fixtures that serve a purpose in your home (for example directional lights or task lighting over your kitchen countertops), you can change the mood of your home.

Summary

Upgrading your lighting has its benefits. Not only will you save money on your total energy consumption, but you can also benefit from increased safety and comfort.

Whether you are upgrading the lighting in a residential, commercial, or office space, it is essential to assess the current situation and upgrade the levels to meet today’s standards.

From LED upgrades for energy savings to smart solutions that can be managed remotely; there are multiple solutions available in today’s market depending on your requirements.

Contact us now to find out how Richporter Lighting can upgrade your lighting to better fit these needs and help improve efficiency and quality at an affordable price point.