Collingwood Lighting has launched its lighting energy assessment ready for the school summer refurbishment programme ahead of the academic new year.
Sales director Andrew Fairhurst, said: “Having a modern LED lighting scheme with control will significantly reduce a school’s running costs, particularly as many still have fluorescent lighting. They can use 82% less energy than an old lighting system such as this.
“School lighting is important to promote good learning, well-being and safety. There are a number of different environments in a school from the classroom, to dining areas, sports halls and outdoors. Each area will need to consider illuminance, the unified glare rating and control. Safety is also vital for both indoor emergency lighting in case people need to evacuate the building and outdoors for security as the light fades.”
The assessment involves the company’s lighting engineers and design team working with the contractor to understand the school’s lighting needs. They will recommend the right luminaires and control along with smarter working practices to provide the best light and help keep the costs down.
