Myth 06: Lighting only represents a little portion of my electricity bill

Hydro Quebec's illustration sums up the average breakdown of electricity consumption in Quebec. Therefore, we can estimate that in Quebec, 5% of the costs of the electricity bill relate to actual lighting consumption. Although this may be your case as a Quebec resident, other locations in Canada or even across the border can rapidly increase to 15%.

So, in part, it is true… But what is not being taken in consideration, are the costs related to the maintenance of the equipment (lamps or bulbs and luminaires) and the frequency of their replacement. Are you having an “AHAA!” moment?

LED lamps and luminaires have a long lifespan and very low energy consumption. So, opting for this technology represents short-term and long-term consumer savings that can represent a few hundred dollars of savings even in the first year!

Now if you are a retailer or are in the industrial market, this consumption rate is much greater. Which is why many government establishments offer allocations for converting to LED.

Contact us to learn more!

Source:

http://www.hydroquebec.com/residential/energy-wise/why/electricity-consumption-by-use.html

Energy saving tips:

http://www.hydroquebec.com/residential/energy-wise/how/electricity-saving-tips/advices/lighting.html