ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added a Hubbell Lighting case study to its website. The case study details Extended Stay America’s efforts to improve the exterior lighting at its hotels. From a lighting perspective, the technology used to light up the buildings, parking lots and common areas were outdated. The desired light levels were unachievable, and maintenance costs were unsustainable. The InSite Group and Hubbell Lighting partnered to develop a solution that would replace the existing pole and wallpacks with LED luminaires.
Beacon Products and Spaulding Lighting both feature a product portfolio of innovative and reliable luminaries that incorporate prominent design aesthetics in a cost-effective manner. The team implemented a rigorous specification process with proprietary design tools to identify an ideal solution that would feature products from both of these brands. They dialed in on a solution that would employ Beacon Product’s Viper, Spaulding Lighting’s Cimarron and Laredo LED luminaires, all of which have won accolades for photometric performance and efficiency.
The end result of the upgrade has been improved outdoor lighting levels, ultimately contributing to the safety and security of guests, visitors and staff. Lighting performance and quality have been improved, affording Extended Stay America the ability to achieve better light uniformity and increased light levels in critical places that were flagged as potential areas of risk. All of this was accomplished with an aesthetically pleasing luminaire package that looked good in the daytime and met all the desired metrics at night. The LED technology has had an immediate return on the investment for Extended Stay America. When all 629 facilities are completed by 2018, Extended Stay America expects significant returns. There has been a reduction in energy expenses, and the projected energy savings once all 629 hotels are completed is 18,500,000 kWh per year, translating to a savings of $1,750,000 per year.
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