Module 2: Reducing Waste and Improving Energy Efficiency

LED Lighting and HVAC Efficiency Upgrades

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Switching to LED lighting reduces lighting energy use by 75% and lasts 25x longer than incandescent bulbs — the payback period is typically 12-18 months. Florida Duke Energy and FPL both offer rebates for LED commercial lighting upgrades. For HVAC (which represents 40-50% of commercial energy use in Florida's heat), upgrading to a high-SEER rated system and installing programmable thermostats reduces cooling costs by 15-30%.

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