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In light of the current energy crisis, world-leading connected LED lighting manufacturer Signify calls on leaders and businesses in the UK&I region to accelerate the transition to energy-efficient connected LED lighting, to help households and businesses mitigate the energy crisis.
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ith the recent change in price cap introduced in April 2022, millions of households have
been pushed into fuel poverty and several businesses are now facing added volatility due to its impact. In light of this, Signify advocates an accelerated transition to energy-efficient connected LED lighting to help households and businesses while positively impacting the UK’s Race to Zero. With energy prices around the globe reaching all-time highs and global emissions rising at unprecedented levels, it is now more urgent than ever that businesses in UK&I lead by example and take quick action to tackle climate change.
More than a decade after Signify’s call to phase out the incandescent light bulb worldwide, it now calls for the transition to energy-efficient connected LED lighting as the new standard of ‘general lighting’. The move will help meet the goals of the UK’s ten point plan and other commitments that nations have made around the world in line with the Paris Agreement.
Impact for businesses
According to Signify’s findings, switching to LED lighting in the professional lighting market could reduce CO2 emissions by 3.9 million tonnes in the UK&I region, the same amount of CO2 that 175 million trees could sequester in a year. Making the switch would also save 16.1 TWh of electricity, which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 4.3 million households. This would result in a saving of EUR 3.8 billion on electricity costs. Upgrading to connected LED lighting can offer enhanced controls for better energy consumption management.
Impact for households
Research from the Energy Saving Trust indicates that lighting takes up about 11% of the average UK household electricity consumption. Signify data suggests that after the change in the energy price cap introduced in April, switching to energy-efficient LED lighting can help the average British household save £15-£18 per light bulb, which equates to a saving of £2506 per year. Given that there are likely more lamps to replace in homes hit by fuel poverty, the positive
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“Switching to energy-efficient LED lighting can help the average British household save £15-£18 per light bulb… a saving of £2506 per year.”
impact would be more significant there. The switch to smart LED lighting will also play a huge role in reducing CO2 emissions, furthering the UK&I’s progress to a greener future. Stronger policy packages covering regulations, information and incentives will play a key role accelerating energy efficiency and related measures. This includes the deployment of smart, efficient lighting, upgrading homes with better insulation, improving the fuel efficiency of cars, as well fostering investment in new industrial machinery. Efficient lighting is a proven technology to reduce electricity demand, fast. This will also help create extra electricity capacity needed for electric heat pumps and vehicles which put upwards pressure on power demand’’ Climate Group, an international non-profit working with businesses and governments around the world to drive climate action, also aligns with Signify’s ambition. Morgan,
Senior Manager, Built Environment, Climate Group, said“Climate Group is proud to work in partnership with Signify to raise awareness of the multiple benefits of energy efficient LED lighting for businesses and cities. LEDs play a key role in decarbonisation as we strive to halve emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon buildings by 2050.”
“The unprecedented energy savings from LEDs compared to traditional lighting presents compelling urgency to raise the priority of global LED adoption. The drive towards smart, connected LEDs can also serve as a digital platform for smart building and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, opening up a myriad of options for businesses.”
Stephen Rouatt, CEO, Signify UK&I said: “Switching to energy-efficient LED lighting guarantees quick wins in saving money on energy bills and responding to the urgent action needed to tackle the climate crisis… Accelerating the transition to LED lighting is one of the quickest renovations that can dramatically cut CO2 – it does not require large capital investments, has a short payback time, and can positively impact the challenge posed by the UK’s built environment and its carbon footprint.”
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