Retail

The Power Smart Product Incentive Program for the retail sector

Abbotsford Judo Club
"We earned our black belt in energy conservation"
-Tokue Suda, Head Instructor, Abbotsford Judo Club

There are two good reasons to improve lighting in retail stores. One is the fact that lighting typically represents the largest portion of a building's electricity use. The other is that energy-efficient lighting can create a comfortable environment that's pleasant to shop and work in, and display merchandise to its best advantage.

See how others in your sector have found success with the Power Smart Product Incentive Program:

Common energy-efficient technologies

Several energy-efficient technologies are ideal for retailers:

  • Halogen infrared lamps
    • 30% more energy efficient than standard halogen and 40% to 50% more energy efficient than similar wattage incandescent lighting
    • Produces less heat than incandescent and standard halogen lighting
  • Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
    • Use 75% less energy to produce the same amount of light and last up to ten times longer
    • Ideal to use in hard-to-reach places and where lights are left on for long periods of time
  • LED MR16 (multi-mirror reflector) lamps
    • Superior optical control
    • Reduced maintenance costs due to a very long life
  • Energy Saver T8 fluorescent lamps
    • 50% more efficient than T12s
    • Virtually eliminates lamp flickering
  • LED exit signs
    • Extremely long product life: LEDs last 10 to 25 years
    • Reduce energy consumption by up to 90%
  • LED signage
    • Reduce energy use by over 85% compared with standard neon signage
    • Last 50,000 to 100,000 hours

Tools and resources

Start saving with the Power Smart Product Incentive Program today. Apply online or call 1 866 522 4713 for more information.

Last Modified: Jul 23, 2007