GREEN OFFICE PROGRAM

 

SUSTAINABLE OFFICE LIGHTING OPTIONS Task lighting is a localized method of lighting a workspace so that additional, unnecessary lighting is eliminated, decreasing energy usage and costs. Illumination levels in the targeted work areas are higher with task lighting than with the ambient levels produced by overhead lights. Examples of task lights: § Lamps § Under-cabinet lights Lamps and under-cabinet lights often contain one bulb, which will use much less energy than overhead lights in most offices. Day-Lighting: Day-lighting uses natural light to illuminate indoor areas through windows, skylights, or other openings. Cheaper than both task lighting and conventional over-head lighting, day-

GREEN OFFICE PROGRAM

 

lighting is both free and abundant during traditional work hours. Proper use of blinds and shades can help keep office ambient light levels at comparable levels to overhead lighting. Tip: Do not close blinds all the way. Angle the louvers until you have eliminated the shadow lines on the floor or on the desk, then stop. Proper usage differs based on which direction the windows face.

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