Which lights do you prefer? Vote!

It seems our building landlord, Bentall, has undertaken a pilot program to use 20 times less energy in the elevators. How might you ask? Very simple, by changing elevator #8 (back right-hand elevator) from standard incandescent filament light bulbs (6 bulbs at 60W each) to LED light bulbs (6 bulbs at 3W each). This change has made a huge impact in the building’s energy usage. The added benefit of the change is the LED light bulbs project no heat into the space whereas incandescent bulbs make the small space in the elevator hot especially at 5pm in a full elevator. The other major benefit is a major decrease in hazardous waste as the LED bulbs last close to 15 years until a new bulb is required. The incandescent bulbs are most likely changed monthly by the maintenance crew. The light quality is slightly different as the pictures show; the LED lights give off a slightly cooler light temperature, but have a very crisp quality to it. Look up the next time you are in the elevator!

Let’s let Bentall know we support their initiative. Just imagine if Bentall were to change all the light bulbs in all the elevators and even in all public spaces! What a major impact this would make on the energy footprint of our building!

If you live in an apartment building, bring up LED lighting in your next strata meeting. It will save energy and save money. This minor change will make a huge difference!