LANCE-KASHIAN & COMPANY River Park Plaza Fresno, CA May 21, 2013
Project Overview On May 21 th 2013, USIGT, in conjunction with D5 Enterprises, retrofitted the existing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) parking lot light fixtures with CeramaTek at River Park Plaza for Lance-Kashian & Company in Fresno, CA. The project consisted of retrofitting (27) 1,000 Watt MH parking lot fixtures to 375 Watt CeramaTek. After consulting with the owner, Ed Kashian, and his team, the goal of the project was to provide the highest quality light while maximizing energy savings. CeramaTek was selected as the preferred technology over LED and Linear Fluorescent due to its performance, light output, energy savings and the aggressive Return on Investment. Retrofit time was less than one hour per fixture with standard hand tools and can be performed by any electrician or maintenance personnel. A boom truck was needed for the parking lot fixtures that are mounted +/- 30 above finish grade. Existing parking lot circuits were 208 volt. All comparative measurements and photographs were taken at identical times of day and from the same physical location. Results The original annual lighting load was 121,784 kw. Implementing this retrofit project reduced the load by 64.2% to 43,621 kw (total decrease of 78,163 kw). The environmental impact of this retrofit was the equivalent of removing 9.3 cars from US roadways and an estimated carbon footprint reduction of 52.4 tons. The performance and outstanding color rendering index of CeramaTek at 80+ dramatically improved the quality of light in the parking lot area. Retrofitting existing fixtures with ehid high efficiency technology allows facilities to maintain the same high quality of light intended in the original design. Additionally, utilizing and reusing the existing fixtures eliminates unnecessary waste to landfills. High efficiency CeramaTek kits produce an industry leading 125 Lumens per Watt (Lm/W) with 95% lumen maintenance at 50% of lamp life, allowing for substantial reductions in wattage required per fixture. The outstanding color rendering of CeramaTek increases the effective light and more closely resembles actual daylight conditions.
Why CeramaTek ehid Ballasts? CeramaTek offers many benefits for business owners & municipalities CeramaTek ballasts are an industry leader in high performance, smart, ehid ballasts. Their patented anti-resonant technologies allow for high frequency operation, dramatically increasing lamp life while reducing lumen depreciation. CeramaTek ballasts allow for smooth dimming to 50% and accommodate most digital controllers by providing both DALI and 0-10V control inputs. CeramaTek ballasts are designed to work with, and enhance the performance of, the most efficient Ceramic Metal Halide bulbs on the market with efficiencies of 120 lumens per Watt (Lm/W) and higher. Additionally, all bulbs utilized in the CeramaTek family offer a 50,000 hour anticipated lamp life. Environmentally responsible improvements is one of our core business practices. Our goal is to reduce, reuse and recycle whenever possible, practical, and economical. This is accomplished through retrofitting, which limits the amount of landfill waste generated while ensuring that all recyclable materials removed are properly reused. 5 year manufacturer s warranty on the ballast.
CeramaTek Product Specifications Features & Benefits Variable Dimming down to 50% power CeramaTek Ballast The CeramaTek range of electronic ballasts are designed to be used with Ceramic Metal Halide lamps, providing a white light with excellent color rendering. These ballasts are the most effective solutions for applications where color quality, fixture aesthetics and uniform lighting are important. Significant improvements are realized over traditional magnetic and electronic HID ballasts. A microprocessor finely controls all aspects of the lamp operation. A soft start ignition process, high frequency operation, anti-resonant arc circuit, and other proprietary technologies offer improvements in all lamp parameters. This includes lamp efficiency, lamp life, lumen maintenance, start and re-strike time, color consistency, and high-quality dimming, enabling significant energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. Features & Benefits Compact footprint delivering up to 65% energy savings More consistent lamp color and greater lumen maintenance over time (90% - 95% lumen maintenance) Variable Dimming down to 50% power Remote mounting options of up to 85 ft with existing luminaires (27 ft standard) Thermal Management Greater protection and thermal management Quick start-up and re-strike Longer lamp life - Up to 100% increase Innovative retrofit solutions External - mounted outside luminaire Internal - Compact size to fit with existing luminaires If the ballast temperature point rises above 85 C, the ballast above 90 C the ballast will shut down gradually reduces power to 50% to reduce ballast heat Once the temperature point falls to 85 C, the ballast will return to full output Self Protection Mechanisms In the event of a short circuit or open circuit Advanced surge protection between phase and neutral, and between ground and line Advanced output protection against arcing If the lamp fails to light At the end of lamp life
How Does CeramaTek Compare Against Existing HID Technologies? CeramaTek vs. High Pressure Sodium CeramaTek vs. Metal Halide High Pressure Sodium (Watts) CeramaTek Suggested Replacement (Watts) Annual kwh Savings (10 fixtures) Annual Operating Cost Reduction 5 year Operating Cost Reduction Carbon Emissions Reduction (Tons) 5 year life 70 45 1,968.0 $276 $1,378 13.2 100 45 3,731.0 $522 $2,612 25.0 Metal Halide (Watts) CeramaTek Suggested Replacement (Watts) Annual kwh Savings (10 fixtures) Annual Operating Cost Reduction 5 year Operating Cost Reduction Carbon Emissions Reduction (Tons) 5 year life 70 45 1,968.0 $276 $1,378 13.2 100 45 3,321.0 $465 $2,325 22.3 150 60 5,125.0 $718 $3,588 34.3 175 60 6,232.0 $872 $4,362 41.8 250 90 8,118.0 $1,137 $5,683 54.4 250 90 7,831.0 $1,096 $5,482 52.5 400 *140 12,915.0 $1,808 $9,041 86.5 320 140 8,815.0 $1,234 $6,171 59.1 400 *140 12,628.0 $1,768 $8,840 84.6 400 210 10,004.0 $1,401 $7,003 67.0 400 210 9,717.0 $1,360 $6,802 65.1 1000 *315 31,488.0 $4,408 $22,042 211.0 575 210 16,769.0 $2,348 $11,738 112.4 1000 375 28,946.0 $4,052 $20,262 193.9 575 315 12,218.0 $1,711 $8,553 81.9 Savings per year based on : (1) Runtime of 11.25 hrs/day 365 days/yr (4,100 total hours) (2) Assuming a kwh cost of $0.140 (3) 5 year projections based on a 0% increase in utility costs annually (4) Greenhouse gas emission reduction based on U.S. average of 1.34 lbs/kwh (5) * Consult with your salesperson or authorized CeramaTek Distributor 750 315 21,238.0 $2,973 $14,867 142.3 1000 *315 30,668.0 $4,294 $21,468 205.5 1000 375 28,126.0 $3,938 $19,688 188.4