Zone your lighting

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Zone your lighting

If you have a single light switch for a large space, you can end up lighting areas where nobody is working. That can waste a lot of energy.

The solution to this is to split the large area into different zones and then allocate a new light switch to each zone.

That way, when an area is not being used, you can switch off the lighting for that space. This can be done without affecting the staff members in other areas.

When zoning an area in this way, there are issues that you need to take into account:

  • If your light switches are poorly located, your electrician can advise you on the cost of installing new switches in more convenient positions.
  • Do you have light switches located close to where people work? Doing this makes it easier for them to turn off the lights when they’re not using them.
  • Consider installing sensors that switch lights off after a period of inactivity. That way, your lighting will only operate when staff members are present.
  • Do you have light switches near your exits? This can make it easier for people to turn off the lights when they leave the building.

 


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