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The Right LightSM

Effective, Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions

The Right Light—effective, energy-efficient lighting—can save 20 to 30 percent on a customer’s electric bills. Maintenance costs are lower, because energy-efficient lighting lasts longer than traditional lighting.

The Right Light improves retail spaces by creating a welcoming environment and allowing customers to see the merchandise better. Recent studies show that The Right Light can increase sales in retail stores by up to 35 percent. When customers enjoy a store environment and can see the merchandise well, they stay in the store longer and buy more.

The Right Light makes a space look better. Effective, energy-efficient lighting creates a more pleasant environment. In offices good lighting reduces glare on computer screens. Employees feel more comfortable and are more productive when working in a well-lit working environment.

What is the Commercial Lighting Program (CLP)

The New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Commercial Lighting Program promotes effective, energy-efficient lighting by providing training and assistance to lighting practitioners in designing and installing these systems in commercial areas 1,000 to approximately 100,000 square feet. The program seeks to increase the availability and sales of energy-efficient lighting products and to educate building owners and managers on the benefits of effective, energy-efficient lighting. Visit NYSERDA Funding Opportunities for the complete program description and forms.

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Last Updated: 02/28/2012