Can fluorescent fixtures really produce the kind of light levels we are used to?
Today’s technology with T-5 lamps, high output ballasts and specially designed reflectors in the right fluorescent fixtures typically produce 30%-60% more light than your metal halide 400W fixtures. In addition metal halide lamps depreciate as much as 55% over time, whereas new fluorescent lamps only depreciate 6% during their average rated life. What if we use the old T-12 Fluorescent or (Yellow) high pressure sodium fixtures? The same cost savings applies to the yellow high pressure sodium lighting. If you have the old T-12 fluorescent lighting with magnetic ballasts that have been around for 40 years, there is a good chance depending on the wattage of your lamps, you will save 40-50% and have dramatically improved lighting by allowing LSI to retrofit your fixtures. What is the EPAct tax deduction? The government provides an accelerated tax deduction of 60 cents/psf which can all be taken in the year your project is installed, providing LSI certifies you for EPAct. If you are in the
