| PR 11-26-08 NEW HARVEST LIGHITNG TECHNOLOGY REDUCES ENERGY COSTS |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Zandstra email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it phone: 616-392-2788 NEW HARVEST LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY REDUCES ENERGY COSTS Parkway Electric Hosts Fifth and Final “Power Lunch” Educational Seminar Grand Rapids, MI November 2008 Americans are becoming increasingly aware of our global environment and reducing the escalating consumption and cost of energy. Eco-conservatism has become a highlighted topic in the media, and sustainable energy and green building are gathering more awareness. Consequently, construction practitioners are seeking continuing education to take part in creating new 21st century infrastructures. On November 13, Parkway Electric opened its doors to local construction professionals and hosted the last in a series of 5 educational seminars. The fifth and final lecture provided an in-depth overview of the proper applications and possible benefits of daylight harvesting. Parkway Electric invited speaker and daylighting expert, Keith J. Mitchell to outline the positive economic, environmental and biological attributes of harvesting daylight. Parkway Electric is the 2008 winner of 4 ABC Construction Awards for Excellence in Electric & Communication systems. Parkway consists of a 110-person team of electricians, technicians, engineers, estimators, project managers and designers. Specializing in power, communications and controls, they offer services ranging from building and design to service and maintenance. “With lighting accounting for approximately 38% of all energy consumed in modern buildings, daylight harvesting can significantly lower energy costs by providing illumination while allowing electric lighting to be automatically dimmed or switched off,” said Mitchell. “Daylighting isn’t just a clean energy solution, but will provide tremendous operation cost reductions if properly integrated with an electrical lighting control system.” “We’re not only helping people save money, we’re connecting people to the outside environment,” says Mitchell. Studies have shown that more than 20% of office workers suffer from Seasonal Defective Disorder or seasonal depression. “The ebb and flow of natural lighting throughout the day helps to restore human circadian rhythms. This helps increase a better sense of well being; making them much more productive as employees.” Photo cells capture natural light, automatically measure the changes in ambient daylight and signal the system to maintain the desired target illumination. According to Mitchell, daylight harvesting systems have the quickest payback time of any newly installed energy efficiency solution. Adding occupancy sensors to the system offers additional electricity reduction, resulting in an extra 20% savings and a quicker return on the investment of the hybrid systems. In addition, the Energy Tax Incentive of 2005 has been formally extended to 2013, giving consumers an added bonus for using the new systems. “Our mission is to bring new technologies and best practices to the helm of Michigan’s construction community. Our goal as a company is to foster long-term growth and relationships built upon a strong foundation of hard work, trust and a deep respect for preserving the environment for future generations,” said Zandstra in a prepared statement. Released by: Angelina Boss, Construction Marketing Solutions www.constructionmarketing.us ###
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