Utility savings were the main motivation for Lochmoor Club to embark on a LED lighting upgrade at their facility. “As we looked at our utility bills, it became obvious that we needed to upgrade to the LED lights to get some cost savings in that arena. Working with Future Energy Group, they provided us with criteria to consider when narrowing down the choices,” shared Tom Hauff, General Manager of Lochmoor Club. “Although the bids varied, Future Energy Group’s recommendations for Flex’s LED high bays were the right product for our application with substantial cost savings.”
The new Flex LED high bays were estimated to provide a 78% energy savings with a 244,236 annual kWh savings for Lochmoor. Factoring in all costs for the LED upgrade, including labor, their payback period was a quick 1.1-years. Despite this significant cost savings, what swayed the board of directors was all the fringe benefits that accompanied selecting the Flex LED high bay as their solution.
Virtually eliminating any maintenance costs coupled with a 10-year warranty were important factors of consideration for the board. “Flex’s LED high bays are rated at 150,000 hours. Given the operating hours of the club, they shouldn’t need replacement for 20-30 years,” shared Abraham. “The cost and time of replacing their old bulbs and disruption to the members is virtually eliminated. We were not just interested in selling them any LED lights but a long term solution.”
“…and the differential was Flex Lighting Solutions was backed with a 10-year warranty not to mention the risk of my maintenance crew having to climb tall ladders to replace the bulbs was eliminated too,” added Hauff. Even distribution of light and improved light quality were some of the most noticeable benefits Lochmoor Club also gained by selecting Flex Lighting Solutions.