Questions to Ask Before Implementing an LED Installation Project

1. 7 Questions to Ask Before Implementing an LED Installation Project Are you planning to implement an LED solution for exterior commercial building lighting? Well, you made the right decision, but there are many things you need to consider to ensure that the solution brings the benefits you want. Here are some questions, answers of which will help: 1-How Much Will The Project Cost? When hiring a lighting solution provider, the first question you should ask is, “What will be the cost of the project?” And if you have hired the best provider, you should not expect an immediate answer because the provider will have to first thoroughly study and assess your lighting

2. needs. Only after the evaluation, you can get the project costs which will include the material costs, service costs, and other costs heads. 2-What Will Be Saving Every year? Once you have the project costing with you, the next thing you should find out is the saving that this solution offers. Here is what you may need to calculate: 1.Total Project Cost- USD 2.Yearly Maintenance Cost-USD 3.Expected Power Consumption Costs-USD 4.Anticipated Life of Solution-Years 5.Estimated Yearly Cost of LED Lighting Solution-USD (1+2+3)/4 6.Existing Maintenance Costs-USD 7.Existing Yearly Power Consumption-USD 8.Existing Yearly Lighting Costs-USD 9.Savings Per Year-USD (8-5) 10. Project Break-Even Duration- 9*Life Expectancy of Solution Well, it is just a back-paper calculation, but actuals may vary. However, you need to ensure that the LED lighting project break-even duration should not exceed the expected life of the solution. 3-How Will I Get The Rebates For Implementing The Solution? You need to find out the rebates that are offered to incentivize the use of LEDs and reduce the up-front project cost. Will your provider help in getting the same? You need to find out.

3. 4-How Many Referrals Can I Get? Then you need to ask references where the provider has implemented the solution. At least three references should be provided. 5-Is Financing Available For Project? Some providers arrange the financing to help you fund the project cost. You need to ask the same from your provider. 6-What Kind Of Warranty Is Available? As you are going to incur costs, you should find out what kind of warranty is available. Without warranty, your material cost may see a rise every year. 7-Will I Get Dedicated Customer Service? You need to ask about the customer service available to handle any issues. Will it be available round the clock and throughout the year? In the End When you have ready answers to basic questions like these, you can go ahead with the LED installation of an exterior commercial building lighting solution.