How LED lighting can reduce costs for businesses and the public sector

What are the benefits of LED lighting?

There are several benefits to implementing LED lighting due to its positive contribution to sustainability goals and reducing overall energy costs for public sector and commercial buildings.

LED lighting can help to:

Minimise energy consumption.
Save money on energy utilities.
Reduce carbon emissions.
Reduce maintenance costs.
Improve health and wellbeing.

The financial benefits of upgrading to LED lighting are significant, on average its estimated that standard incandescent lighting costs at least 5 times more than LED light bulbs to operate. All public sector and commercial buildings can benefit from reduced energy costs provided by LED lighting, especially large-scale buildings that are required to continuously operate such as hospitals and manufacturing plants, which can make substantial savings from LED light upgrades.

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Net Zero targets for public sector buildings

By 2032, the UK aims to reduce emissions in public sector buildings by 50%. This reduction will increase to 75% by 2037 against 2017 emission levels. By upgrading to LED lighting, you can help contribute to these crucial Net Zero targets and drive sustainability.

Public sector buildings include but are not limited to:

Hospitals
Schools
Government buildings
Local councils

Learn more about Net Zero initiatives provided by the UK Government

What funding is available for LED lighting?

There are various ESG initiatives that support upgrades to LED lighting, many of which also provide funding for additional sustainability measures that can help contribute to meeting net zero emissions outlined by the UK government. This includes implementing other energy efficiency measures such as EV charging installation and solar panels.

Key government grants for LED lighting include:

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: This scheme is driven by the aim to reduce emissions produced by public sector buildings by 75% by 2037.
Public Sector Low Carbon Skills fund: This funding helps to support organisations with developing specialist advice and skills for decarbonisation planning.

Find out more about LED lighting government grants for the public sector.

Key business grants for LED lighting include:

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund: This aims to help businesses with high energy transition to low carbon by investing in energy efficient upgrades.
The Carbon Trust Green Business Fund: This provides SME’s with opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
Energy Technology List: This scheme is backed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). It provides advice and access to energy efficient products.
Enhanced Capital Allowance: This allows businesses that invest in any new energy efficient equipment to deduct the costs from profits before tax in the first year.

With an emphasis on Net Zero targets and energy efficiency, there will likely be new grants which include LED lighting in the future.

LED lighting installation at BES Group

LED lighting is a key initiative to reduce utility costs and save money, whether you own a business or your part of the public sector. We can work with you to facilitate installation, with help provided by business or government grants for LED lighting. This includes everything from hospital LED lighting to schools and businesses.

Contact our electrical team today for LED lighting installation

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