Efficient lighting
Launch of the "Sustainable light" initiative
Saving carbon dioxide quickly, sustainably and noticeably through efficient lighting: this goal is the focus of the "Sustainable Light" political initiative. Various companies and associations have laid the foundations for this initiative.
Together with members of the German Bundestag, the aim is to raise awareness of innovative and efficient technologies for reducing carbon dioxide in the building sector.
Several industry and environmental associations as well as companies from the energy sector, in particular lighting manufacturers and industrial service providers such as Deutsche Lichtmiete AG, are part of the political initiative. Several members of the German Bundestag from various parliamentary groups have already announced their support, including Dr. Andreas Lenz (CDU/CSU), Chairman of the Parliamentary Advisory Council on Sustainable Development.
For the MP, it is important to use the initiative to draw attention to an issue that has been neglected in previous discussions about necessary climate protection measures. "Here we have a lever for more climate protection and companies are also saving money," says Lenz. "The topic of energy efficiency is still too low on the agenda. Energy efficiency measures save costs and often pay for themselves relatively quickly."
The building sector in particular, especially lighting, offers great potential for energy savings - and therefore great opportunities to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Converting from conventional halogen spotlights to highly efficient LED industrial lighting significantly reduces electricity consumption and therefore carbon dioxide emissions. For example, after converting to LED technology, energy consumption at a leading specialist for hydraulic systems fell by 64 percent from 470 kwh to 170 kwh per light.
The political initiative aims to provide information on the possibilities and benefits of sustainable lighting technologies and innovative business models as well as to promote occupational health and safety. At the same time, the course is to be set towards another essential goal for greater sustainability and quality of life for future generations: Laying the foundations for smart infrastructure concepts.
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