by Shane Henson — August 24, 2011—A new publication published by Wiley, Lighting Retrofit and Relighting: A Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting, promises to assist facilities personnel working in buildings of all sizes in reducing lighting and energy costs, lowering emissions, and increasing overall sustainability.
From lighting technology to retrofit financial analysis, the guide evaluates the latest lighting system types, then demonstrates how to apply them for the greatest functional and cost-saving benefit. This book:
- Discusses the recent advances in lighting equipment and retrofittable controls, for both interior and outdoor use;
- Explains how to do a lighting audit to identify and evaluate logical retrofit choices;
- Includes case studies of retrofits, illustrating improvements in the quality and efficacy of new lighting;
- Demonstrates how cost savings realized over time can not only pay for new equipment but produce a return on the investment.
- Explains how to do a lighting audit to identify and evaluate logical retrofit choices;
Written by James Benya and Donna Leban, the book is available in hardcover or e-book formats.
