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Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Energy efficient lighting - metal halide lamp
Case for metal halide lamps
Fitting and lamp replacement with metal halide lamps; a highly efficient source, typically 80 lumens per watt covering a very large range of power ratings, with a...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 16 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - T8s
Case for T8s
Direct lamp replacement with energy efficient T8 fluorescents, which offer up to 22 % energy savings compared to standard 32 W T8 lamps.
Making lighting energy efficient can help a...
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- All sectors
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- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 0.9 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - LED luminaires
Case for LED luminaires
Fitting and lamp replacement with 19 W LED luminaires. LEDs have a very long life (typically 50 000 hours) which calls for less maintenance and replacement costs.
Making...
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- All sectors
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- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 7 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - LED panels
Case for LED panels
Fitting and lamp replacement with LED panel. LED panels have the advantage, over fluorescent lighting, to have a very long life and to eliminate hazardous waste from the lighting...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 31 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - T8 luminaires
Case for T8 luminaires
Ballast and lamp replacement with T8 luminaires. The advantages of T8 luminaires include reduced maintenance costs (by extending the revamping cycle) and better environmental...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 2 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - T5 lamps
Case for T5 lamps
Fitting and lamp replacement with 14 W T5s. These lamps are ideal for high-bay or commercial troffer applications. They benefit from long life, maintenance is hassle-free, and they...
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- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 4.7 - 15 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - LED
The case for LEDs
Direct lamp replacement by 9 W light emitting diodes, or LEDs, which are energy efficient, ecologically friendly, low-voltage, and have a long life, higher application efficiency,...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 1.7 Year(s)
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Energy efficient lighting - Condensed fluorescent lamps
Efficient lighting… the case for condensed fluorescents
It may seem obvious, but sometimes the simplest solutions can make a big different in the short-term. Replacing lamps usually takes no special...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 1 Year(s)
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Water-saving valves for a medium sized enterprise
Water-saving valves, a simple efficiency measure for SMEs too
Regular hand-washing is hygienic, and stops the spread of viruses and bacteria. But all that washing can use a lot of water. Installing...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Water
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 20-30% 0.1 - 0.3 Year(s)
Technology
Energy efficient hand dryers
High-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers have become an industry standard today, thanks in large part to better technologies and improved performance. Modern dryers boast 10-15-second dry times and...
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- All sectors
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 90% 0.5 - 2.5 Year(s)
Technology
Double-glazed window for better insulation of buildings
Is double-glazing for you? Absolutely
Having double-glazed windows installed is one of the best-known and effective ways to reduce energy bills in countries with colder winters. This technology can...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Medium cost 5-25% 4.3 - 7.8 Year(s)