Case Studies

 

ECO Specialists to save PJS Mouldings over £160,000 with no capital outlay

 

Key points:

• 80% reduction in lighting costs

• Saving £14,000 in energy bills in year one

• Savings of over £57,000 in energy costs over 5 years

• Savings of over £12,000 in maintenance costs

• Cash positive of £12,800 by end of year one

• 212 replacement tubes using the latest energy saving LED lights

• 3 days to install

• Interest free loan secured from The Carbon Trust ensured no capital outlay

• True daylight colour enabled more accurate colour recognition for machine operators

• PJS lighting used 18 hours each day

• Supply, installation and maintenance all provided by ECO Specialists

Having settled into their new premises, PJS recognised that the lighting they had inherited from the site’s previous owners was outdated and expensive to maintain. The majority of fittings were standard 8ft tubes which were expensive to run and will shortly be discontinued in the UK.

ECO Specialists provided a complete supply and installation service. They fitted 212, ultra efficient LED retrofit 6 ft tubes with the entire fitting process taking just 3 days from start to finish. ECO Specialists also helped PJS to secure an interest free loan from The Carbon Trust. This enabled PJS to spread the cost over three years without any capital outlay and be cash positive from day one.

Under the expert guidance of the ECO Specialist team, PJS have been able to significantly reduce the cost of their lighting bills,replace defunct bulbs and improve the quality of their lighting all without any upfront costs. Furthermore, PJS are actively reducing their carbon footprint with a solution that is proven to reduce energy consumption and help businesses meet their Carbon Reduction Commitments.

 

Altered Images Reduces Lighting Electricity Bill By in Excess of 70% and saves over £12,000 per annum

 

Key points:

• Over 700 lights replaced with the latest energy Saving LED technology.

• Carbon Reduction of >20 tonnes per annum.

• Interest free loan provided by the Carbon Trust with no capital outlay.

• Ability to claim back against the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme for additional savings.

• Supply, installation and maintenance through one supplier, ECO Specialists.

Lighting Quality

“I have been aware of this technology for a while and was not impressed with the light output. These are the first I have seen that match and even exceed the lights they are replacing. Testament to this are our customers reaction. 99% did not even notice the change over such was the consistency of the new lighting levels with the exception of the squash courts in which a significant improvement was instantly reported.

Cost and the Environment

“I am always looking for ways to reduce cost whilst having a positive impact on the environment, this met both of my objectives and required a zero outlay due to the Carbon Trust Loan”