By now we are certain you have seen or heard the commercials about changing your home lighting to the new energy efficient compact florescent bulbs. But did you know that for commercial buildings the same kind of energy efficient revolution is taking place with even more dramatic results. Commercially you can get significantly more light for less money. Also, the U.S. Government via the IRS, Internal Revenue Service, is offering substantial tax reductions for converting to energy efficient solutions.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting represents 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill, followed by motors / HVAC (40%) and other equipment (20%). According to the Energy Cost Savings Council, energy-efficient lighting generates an average project payback period of 2.2 years and a 45% return on investment. Imagine making a stock investment and getting a 45% return.

Through American Electrical Contracting, Inc. and its manufacturing partners, you can make significant returns on your lighting investment when you upgrade your lighting with energy efficient products. Among the benefits you will receive are:

•    More light for less money.
•    A tax break from the IRS*.
•    Safer working conditions for your employees.
•    Lower utility bills / operating costs because:

1.    Energy efficient lights use less electricity.
2.    Produce less heat, thus you use less air conditioning.
3.    Higher reliability / longer product life.

As a building owner you can reduce operating costs, increase profitability and competitiveness, by investing in the highest levels of energy-efficient lighting—now with the added benefit of deducting up to the entire expense of new interior lighting in the tax year that the lighting is placed in service. This tax break will not last forever. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity and waste money on old lighting. Introduce this program to accounting, understand the concept and take the steps towards energy efficiency and saving money.

Unlike home lighting, there are many different commercial applications with a wide variety of solutions. Which one is right for your business? Contact American Electrical Contracting, Inc. today and find out. At American Electrical Contracting, we have the expertise and manufacturer relationships to brighten your future.

Billy Frick
President

www.american-electrical.com 

*For details visit Commercial Lighting Tax Deduction