Let there be light!

You may have noticed something different in the Sanctuary this summer.  The Building Committee upgraded the lighting to highly efficient dimmable LEDs that are brighter than the old energy hogging incandescent lamps we had.

We should save about 80% on our electricity bills for lighting the sanctuary and Wes should never need to replace a burnt out bulb again.  The LEDs should last 20-30 years or more.

Estimated savings:

• 8 X 300W = 2.4 kW is now 8 x 60W = 0.48 kW
• Saving 400kWh per year (assuming the lights are on 4 hours per week)
• or about the electricity that a typical home in New England uses in a month
• Avoid emitting 372 pounds of CO2.
• Save about $50 per year in electricity costs

Hear are some quotes:
James - Wow you painted the walls.  Why do you say that?  They are so much brighter.
someone else - The lights look awesome!

See how we did it:

New light switches were installed last week to complete the project, so that occasional flicker in one of lights we were experience should be fixed. 

Add in your own comments on the lights below.

Peace,
Jon