Minneapolis Commercial Property Maintenance Company has Tips for Saving Money on Lighting

MINNEAPOLIS - Jan. 18, 2016 - PRLog -- Building Maintenance Management, a Minneapolis commercial property maintenance company, is offering recommendations on how to save money on electricity by changing from incandescent light bulbs to LED lighting.

The cost of keeping a business well lit can really add up over time, especially if you are still using incandescent light bulbs. LED lighting seems to be all the rage these days, and BMM is available to retrofit the lighting system at a commercial property or multi-housing unit to update to the new lights.

Something many business owners don’t know is that Xcel Energy offers rebates on a variety of lighting projects and applications. You can visit their website to get more details at http://www.xcelenergy.com/Energy_Solutions/Rebate_Finder_Tool. We will also provide a brief rundown of the types of projects that may be eligible for a rebate. These include:

·         Retrofitting the existing lighting system

·         Upgrading lighting as part of a remodeling or renovation project

·         Installing lighting fixtures in a new building

·         Reducing the number of lamps being used

·         Lighting redesign studies

·         Custom applications

In as little as six months, business owners can see a return on the investment of upgrading lighting. According to Xcel Energy’s website, “Up to 90 percent of lighting costs stems from energy use.” By decreasing the amount of energy used to light a commercial property, savings will begin to show on the electric bill. In addition to lower costs, business owners will also be helping Mother Nature since LED bulbs are more environmentally friendly than incandescent bulbs.

LED lighting is also a popular way to light up parking lots. A well-lit parking lot is usually safer than one that is dark. Customers, tenants and employees will certainly appreciate added light for added safety.

These are just a few reasons why business owners should consider a lighting retrofit project. BMM encourages people to contact Xcel Energy and learn more about the rebates available for LED lights, retrofitting and more. This could be a great way for any company to save money while also benefitting the planet. If needed, BMM can help with the job.

BMM, Inc. has been in business since 1987 and proudly serves Minneapolis and the entire Twin Cities area. They specialize in cost-effective property maintenance, fill-in or on-call property maintenance, facilities project work and more. For more information on their commercial property maintenance service and how to retrofit a lighting system, please visit their blog at http://www.buildingmaintenancemanagement.com/looking-for-help-with-retrofitting-lighting-twin-cities/.