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What is the "EcoGreen Award™"?

The EcoGreen Award™ is a U.S. National Energy Efficient Lighting Certification Program.

The low cost program provides a set of on-line tools containing the most current, and efficient, lighting and bulb technology information, as well as purchasing resources, and conversion / management maintenance tools, for a straightforward and swift facility lighting conversion.  Companies who have already begun, or completed, their energy conservation lighting initiatives may already qualify for the EcoGreen Award™ Certification.

The "EcoGreen Award™" certification indicates the company, and its management team, have committed themselves to the process of becoming ecologically supportive in a proactive way by reducing both energy dependency and consumption emissions. Companies know that a significant portion of energy consumption is related to lighting and that it makes sense, for sustainability and cost-savings, to commit to the EcoGreen Award™ online program.

 

The EcoGreen Award™ Certification is recommended for:

• Hospitality Industry: Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Spas, Country Clubs, and Banquet facilities of all sizes.
• Commercial Buildings: Office, Medical, Industrial, and Retail facilities of all sizes.

The EcoGreen Award™ Certification plaque is awarded upon inspection approval.  When your establishment proudly and prominently displays its EcoGreen Award™ plaque, your customers and clients are now aware of your commitment to support the environment!  We include current Certified Conversions in our marketing programs and submit Press Releases and Case Studies of successful conversions to Eco and Green Media sources. 

The EcoGreen Award™ Certification Program can be used in conjunction with, and in support of, additional Green certifications or as a stand-alone Certification.

So why should you convert?

• Conversion will substantially reduce your energy operating costs adding profits to the bottom line.

• The cost of high efficient lighting conversion is considered very low with a very quick payback, typically less than 6 months.

• Reducing energy-produced emissions, which affect the ozone, is of paramount importance in helping to stabilize the planet's overall ecology.

• The need to reduce dependency on oil is at the forefront of thought today. The planet's energy consumption is rising at a frightening rate.

What are the benefits of EcoGreen Award™?

• Online process for self-audit of existing lighting.
• Online assistance for sourcing of bulbs.
• Real-time display of cost and energy reduction.
• The Certification inspection process is fast.
• Presentation plaque is awarded.
• Consumer marketing of your certification.
• Lighting maintenance database is free.
• Detailed report may enable energy supplier rebate.

How to become "Green" in simple and affordable steps.

We make the process easy with our on-line application and conversion work sheet. No need for pricey consultants or electricians. All the lighting change over options listed below fit your existing light fixtures! No re-wiring necessary.

Conversion of commercial facilities is much more complex than a “home” lighting conversion, due to the large variety of lighting fixture types and generally these products cannot be obtained at a “local hardware store” or even through standard lighting suppliers.  We supply the product sources required for your commercial facility and those hard to find CFL globe styles, dimmable, three-way, etc. and the audit, ROI, design and maintenance tools needed.

Some examples:

• Just a simple change over from incandescent bulbs to CFL's (Compact Florescent Lighting) has a substantial two-fold benefit: Reduction of energy used AND reduces operating costs. CFL's are available in color shades from Warm to White, so your establishment's ambiance and atmosphere are preserved, not compromised!
• Updating your table and bar Candle and Lamps away from traditional wax candles or liquid fuel cells to LED candles. LED replacement cells are available in battery or rechargeable forms to make the most of energy efficiency, plus this conversion has the unexpected result of surprisingly large cost savings!
• Another efficient means of saving energy is switching from linear florescent lights to linear LED lights in Food Service areas. The benefits are huge since LED linear lights have an average burn life of 50,000 hours, they do not have to be break-resistance coated AND they contain no Mercury!

Other strategies can be simple, everyday items:

• EXIT Signs can be a contributor to energy savings by simply changing from standard to LED bulbs.
• Convert Halogen Spots to LED or CFL Spot bulbs, which are now available.

Some design considerations for CFL conversion:

• NEVER let a spiral shaped bulbs be seen directly from the fixture.
• ALWAYS designate the bulb color output for your desired warmth affect, consult with your interior designer.
• NEVER have different color bulbs in a room.
• DO NOT install any bulb that does not conform to”Instant On” rating (less than .5 sec.)
• ALWAYS purchase bubs from a reliable source. Avoid sourcing from multiple bulb manufacturers, this will keep bulb performance standardized.

The point here is that you must pay attention to these details when selecting the product and also manage your lighting to make sure the lighting quality doesn’t change over time.