Being a good leader means delegating responsibility effectively, trusting your staff, and focusing on the big picture. Yet there’s at least one area where being a “control freak” pays off. Literally. We speak, of course, of the computerized systems that monitor and control your facility’s mechanical and electrical systems.
Like the motion-sensing light you might have outside your home, advanced lighting controls are smart and hands off. They can also save you a bunch of money. Advanced Lighting Control Systems (ALCS):
“… have shown 50-70% energy savings by providing capabilities for scheduling, dimming, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, personal control, and demand response.” – E3T
The Convenience of ALCS
Investing in an Advanced Lighting Control System (ALCS) not only saves energy and cuts your utility bills, it also protects the scarcest resource of all: your own precious time. An ALCS quickly identifies issues and malfunctions, eliminating guesswork and helping you catch small problems before they become big, expensive ones.
The controls’ analytics also give you a picture of when, where and how your facility is using energy. This helps you monitor your energy use, track your energy savings, and plan ahead for future operating expenses and facility maintenance.
The Security of ALCS
The smart system deployed by an ALCS also adds security to your facility. Customized light timing and occupancy sensing offer light where you need it when you need it. Milosch’s Palace, a car dealership in Lake Orion, Michigan, installed a smart lighting system to add additional security to their lots at night. Using existing infrastructure, they were able to add efficient, controlled lighting to the exterior of their building while cutting their overall lighting expenses by a whopping 86%! Read more about Milosch’s and see photos here.
There’s a lot of information online about ALCS and how to get started. What are you waiting for? Find a qualified contractor that specializes in lighting in your area here.
Check out When Being a “Control Freak” is the Best Management Strategy, Part 2.
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