Energy Saving Tips For Office
Lighting
- Use lamps with high energy efficiency, such as Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps or integrated type compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Make reference to the energy label on the product, where a "Grade 1" product is the most energy efficient, "Grade 5" is the least.
- Maximize daylight usage.
- Switch off the lights that are not in use. Affix "Save Energy" stickers near the light switches as a reminder.
- With few people working in the office, switch off the non-essential lighting, and minimize the use of general lighting by using task lights to directly illuminate the work areas.
- Maintain only those lighting which are essentially needed for safety, security or other specific purposes in areas that are infrequently occupied.
- Remove excessive lighting in areas that are too bright.
- Install parabolic-type lighting reflectors to reflect sufficient light so that fewer lamp sources are used to achieve the required illumination level.
- Install occupancy/motion sensors to automatically control on/off of lighting in public areas such as corridors, toilets etc.
- Install lighting zone control to switch off the lighting in unoccupied areas.
- Replace conventional internally illuminated exit and directional signs with LED type for energy saving and longer lamp life.
- Keep all windows and light fittings clean to achieve optimum lighting performance.
