Calculate Your Savings with Our LED Energy Calculator
Introduction to LED Lighting and Energy Savings
Switching from conventional to LED lighting can significantly reduce your energy consumption and save you money on electricity bills. Our energy calculator helps you understand the potential savings you can achieve by making the switch.
Why Switch to LED Lighting?
Benefits of LED Lighting
- Energy Efficiency: LED lights use up to 80% less energy than conventional bulbs.
- Longer Lifespan: LEDs last significantly longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
- Environmental Impact: Lower energy consumption means reduced carbon footprint.
- Cost Savings: Reduced energy usage translates to lower electricity bills.
Comparing LED vs. Conventional Lighting
LED lights offer numerous advantages over traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. Here's a quick comparison:
- Energy Use: LEDs consume less power (wattage) for the same light output.
- Lifespan: LEDs can last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
- Maintenance: Fewer replacements mean lower maintenance costs.
How to Use the LED Energy Calculator
Step-by-Step Guide
- Input Current Lighting Information: Enter the number of conventional bulbs, their wattage, and daily usage hours.
- Input proposed LED Lighting Information: Enter the equivalent LED bulb wattage and expected usage hours.
- Calculate Savings: Click the "Calculate" button to see your potential energy and cost savings.
- You can print the results or save as a PDF
Example Calculation
To help you understand how the calculator works, here's an example:
Based on the Philips Master Value LED 4.9W GU10 retrofit replacement for a 50W Halogen GU10. In a domestic setting with 10 X GU10’s in the household with a unit cost of 25p per kWh
Current Lighting: 10 incandescent bulbs, 50 watts each, used for 5 hours per day.
LED Lighting: 10 LED bulbs, 4.9 watts each, used for 5 hours per day.
Savings: The calculator will show you the annual energy savings (in kWh) and cost savings (in $).
£205 Annual Cost Saving
821 kWh Annual Energy Savings
172kg CO2 Saving
Understanding Your Savings
- Energy Savings: The calculator shows how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) you'll save annually by switching to LED lighting. This reduction in energy use contributes to a lower electricity bill and a smaller environmental footprint.
- Cost Savings: You'll also see the monetary savings based on your local electricity rates. This helps you understand how much money you can save each year by switching to more energy-efficient lighting.
Additional Benefits of LED Lighting
- Reduced Heat Output: LED bulbs produce less heat compared to conventional bulbs, which can help keep your home cooler and reduce air conditioning costs.
- Improved Light Quality: LEDs offer better light quality with higher colour rendering indexes (CRI), providing more natural and vibrant lighting.
- Durability and Safety: LEDs are more durable and resistant to breakage, and they don't contain hazardous materials like mercury, making them safer for your home and the environment.
Contact The LED Specialist for Energy Saving, Cost Reducing LED Lighting
Switching to LED lighting is a smart choice for both your wallet and the environment. Use our LED energy calculator to discover how much you can save on your energy bills by making the switch today.
If you need to speak to one of our LED experts you can call us at 01189 507125 or if you prefer use the live chat feature on our website. Get in touch and start saving energy and money now!