Energy Trust of Oregon: Fast acting doors and LED lights save Scenic Fruit $50,000 annually in utility costs
PEC is happy to be features in this great blog article from Energy Trust of Oregon on a recent LED retrofit we helped complete for Scenic Fruit Company. As part of a larger energy efficiency effort, PEC helped Scenic Fruit reduce their energy usage by more than 50,000 kWh — replacing over 100 lights throughout […]
4 ways to manage rising energy costs in industrial spaces
Retail prices for electricity continue to see unprecedented growth throughout the US. According to the EIA’s 2022 Census, the average cent per kilowatthour across all sectors saw an increase of over 17% from September 2021 to September 2022 — rising from 11.59 to 13.52. Furthermore, the industrial sector continues to be one of the most […]
Ask the Expert: What goes into managing an LED lighting retrofit?
LED lighting retrofits can have a significant impact on the energy efficiency, energy spend, and overall light levels for commercial and industrial facilities. And when you begin the process of calculating the energy savings your building will gain from an LED upgrade, you may see reductions over 80% and a project payback period less than […]
PEC powers Nossa Familia Coffee towards net-zero goal with two energy solutions
Nossa Familia Coffee has the bold goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2030. See how an EV Charging and LED Retrofit solution provided by PEC has put Nossa on a path towards reaching their net-zero ambitions and beyond.
5 steps to calculate energy savings with an LED lighting retrofit
Calculating energy savings can be tricky business without an energy monitoring device installed. This blog post will take the mystery out of estimating the potential energy savings you could harness from a commercial or industrial LED retrofit project. Here we outline exactly how we approach calculating energy savings for our lighting projects. (If you have […]
Is LED Light Harmful to Your Health?
Questions about the harmful effects of LED lights are everywhere. Blue light blockers have become commonplace at the office, and phones have nighttime settings to minimize blue light exposure when it’s closer to bedtime. There are also claims that retinas can be harmed by blue light. Yet, according to the EU’s Scientific Committee on Health, […]
13 Years of Our Why!
Creating a better world starts with making changes on a smaller scale. July 2022 marks 13 years in business for North America’s most innovative energy-efficiency consultants, Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC). 13 years into a passion for creating a better world by helping commercial & industrial businesses achieve massive operational improvements, increase safety in dangerous environments, […]
How Does Lighting Improve Productivity?
Not only does being productive leave you filled with a sense of purpose, it can also be mood-lifting, flooding a person with endorphins that give energy and motivation. The science shows that the companies that get the most out of their employees curate a workplace environment that encourages feelings of productivity. And – for all […]
