Energy Facts

Energy Facts

Each year, our products save nearly 10 billion kWh of electricity

"A building Operating a Lutron total light management solution can save $1 or more in energy costs per square foot per year"

Glenn Hughes, director of construction for The New York Times Company building in New York City reports 75% lighting energy savings using Lutron systems. Jeff Choma, manager of mechanical and electrical systems at Georgian College in Ontario, Canada reports 70% lighting energy savings using Lutron systems. Lighting energy savings exceeding 60% is frequently reported by customers using Lutron solutions as part of an overall energy-saving program.

"Our solutions can improve productivity (1,2,3), save up to 60% of lighting energy (4), and reduce operating costs"

1 Determinants of Lighting Quality II by Newsham, G. and Vetch J., 1996
2 Light Right Consortium. Research Study on the Effects of Lighting on Office Workers. www.lightright.org/ 3 Heschong Mohone Group for the California Energy Commission. Windows and Offices: a Study of Office Worker Performance and the Indoor Environment. October 2003
4 Based on Lutron customer case studies and sales data.

"Using light controls also helps increase productivity (1,2,3), improves occupant comfort, and enhances interiors"

1 Determinants of Lighting Quality II by Newsham, G. and Vetch J., 1996
2 Light Right Consortium. Research Study on the Effects of Lighting on Office Workers. www.lightright.org/ 3 Heschong Mohone Group for the California Energy Commission. Windows and Offices: a Study of Office Worker Performance and the Indoor Environment. October 2003

"[EcoSystem] Provides 40-70% energy savings"

Based on Lutron customer case studies and sales data.

"Dimming incandescent or halogen bulbs by 25% saves 20% electricity"

"Occupancy sensors can save up to 20% on lighting energy costs"

IESNA 2000 Proceedings, Paper #43: An analysis of the energy and cost savings potential of occupancy sensors for commercial lighting systems. "Occupancy sensor savings range from 17% to 60% depending upon space type and time delay settings."

Impact Analysis: 2005 Update to the California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings; California Energy Commission.

"Regulating temperature can save up to 16% on HVAC costs"

"Eliminating standby power can save up to 10% on electricity costs"

"Adjusting shades can save 10-30% on HVAC costs"

Lutron commissioned simulation by T.C. Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies, University of Pennsylvania, September 2008.

"Window shades reduce heating costs in winter and cooling costs in summer."

Lutron commissioned simulation by T.C. Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies, University of Pennsylvania, September 2008.

Two million acres of forest would be needed to absorb the CO2 saved by Lutron lighting controls.