Commercial

Berkeley County YMCA

Berkeley County YMCA of Moncks Corner, South Carolina sought to substantially reduce energy and maintenance expenses for their antiquated fluorescent and metal halide lighting system. Further, there was a need to increase lighting levels in key areas of safety concern for members–swimming pool, racquetball courts, weight room, and aerobic/yoga studio. Finally, they needed to upgrade exterior signage and security lighting to make the building safer for members in hours of darkness.

Improve low light levels in key safety concern areas: pool, racquetball courts, weight lifting room, and aerobic/yoga studio
Increase light levels for facility signage and security areas
Cut energy consumption by 60%
Cut maintenance expense by 90%

Complete LED retrofit & replacement of the old fluorescent and metal halide fixtures
Install high lumen output LED fixtures in the pool, racquetball courts, weight, and aerobic rooms
Replaced low lumen, high energy-consuming exterior fixtures with state of the art LED fixtures
Installed occupancy sensors in low traffic areas thus further reducing energy usage

Result

Projected energy savings of 73.4%
Captured utility rebate of $3,059 to offset the capital expense
Maintenance expense reduced by 100%
Dramatic illumination improvement, especially in the swimming pool, racquetball court and exercise class areas which will increase safety, acuity and athletic performance
Simple financial breakeven is projected at 2.1 years
Virtually eliminated lighting maintenance for the next 5 years