Lighting costs money.
When considering options on whether to upgrade to Energy Efficient Lighting, or to do nothing at all, there are a few things to consider:
- How much are your energy costs?
- How often are you replacing your lights?
- How much are you paying just to MAINTAIN your lights?
How much should you pay for a new, energy efficient light source?
Energy Savings
Enter the information below to calculate how much you can save in energy cost per year with MHT Lighting’s Induction Lamps!
Simple Payback
Return on Investment (ROI)
Below is a sample 10 Year Total Cost of Ownership (Lifecycle Cost) comparison between MHT Induction Lighting and traditional HID sources, taking into account comparable “visual acuity” as well as energy AND re-lamping costs.
| HID Source | Watts | Mean Pupil Lumens | CRI | Annual Energy | Lamp Changes | Material Cost | Labor Cost | 10 Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction | 40 | 4200 | 85 | $ 14.72 | 0 | $ – |
$ 147.17
|
|
| Metal Halide | 70 | 4235 | 65 | $ 28.21 | 3.5 | $ 245.00 | $ 350.00 |
$ 877.07
|
| HPS | 70 | 3465 | 21 | $ 28.21 | 2.5 | $ 150.00 | $ 250.00 |
$ 682.07
|
| Induction | 70 | 7350 | 85 | $ 25.75 | 0 | $ – |
$ 257.54
|
|
| Metal Halide | 100 | 6050 | 65 | $ 40.30 | 3.5 | $ 245.00 | $ 350.00 |
$ 997.96
|
| HPS | 150 | 7425 | 21 | $ 60.44 | 2.5 | $ 150.00 | $ 250.00 |
$ 1,004.44
|
| Induction | 100 | 10500 | 85 | $ 36.79 | 0 | $ – |
$ 367.92
|
|
| Metal Halide | 200 | 12100 | 65 | $ 80.59 | 3.5 | $ 245.00 | $ 350.00 |
$ 1,400.92
|
| HPS | 200 | 9900 | 21 | $ 80.59 | 2.5 | $ 150.00 | $ 250.00 |
$ 1,205.92
|
| Induction | 150 | 15750 | 85 | $ 55.19 | 0 | $ – |
$ 551.88
|
|
| Metal Halide | 250 | 15125 | 65 | $ 100.74 | 5 | $ 350.00 | $ 500.00 |
$ 1,857.40
|
| HPS | 300 | 14850 | 21 | $ 120.89 | 3 | $ 180.00 | $ 300.00 |
$ 1,688.88
|
| Induction | 200 | 21000 | 85 | $ 73.58 | 0 | $ – |
$ 735.84
|
|
| Metal Halide | 360 | 21780 | 65 | $ 145.07 | 5 | $ 350.00 | $ 500.00 |
$ 2,300.66
|
| HPS | 400 | 19800 | 21 | $ 161.18 | 3 | $ 180.00 | $ 300.00 |
$ 2,091.84
|
| Induction | 300 | 31500 | 85 | $ 110.38 | 0 | $ – |
$ 1,103.76
|
|
| Metal Halide | 500 | 30250 | 65 | $ 201.48 | 5 | $ 350.00 | $ 750.00 |
$ 3,114.80
|
| HPS | 500 | 24750 | 21 | $ 201.48 | 3 | $ 180.00 | $ 300.00 |
$ 2,494.80
|
| Induction | 400 | 42000 | 85 | $ 147.17 | 0 | $ – |
$ 1,471.68
|
|
| Metal Halide | 750 | 45375 | 65 | $ 302.22 | 5 | $ 350.00 | $ 750.00 |
$ 4,122.20
|
| HPS | 750 | 37125 | 21 | $302.22 | 3 | $180.00 | $450.00 |
$3,652.20
|
| *** Assumptions: $0.12/kwH Energy Cost, 8hrs/day per Start, $100/hr Labor Cost | ||||||||
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