Changing light bulbs could save £1.4 billion
UK manufacturing companies can save a cumulative £1.4 billion and cut 10 million tonnes of CO2 a year by switching to more efficient lighting systems
The figures come from research by energy-saving-lighting company, Vita Energia Solutions and are based on the findings of on-site surveys over a four-year period (2007 to 2011) of the non-office lighting systems in more than 500 manufacturing plants and warehousing facilities.
Researchers found examples in 24% of cases of lighting systems dating from the 1950s.
The amount of electricity used to power old lighting systems is far greater than efficient modern lighting solutions.
According to Vita, the average payback on investing in energy-efficient lighting in manufacturing plants and warehouses is just 14.7 months.