UK companies underestimate the benefits of LED lighting

Hurdles when switching to LED
According to the research, conducted across 200 employees in the UK, many have revealed that their companies are still hesitant to switch to the more energy-efficient and long term cost effective option of LED lighting.

The biggest barriers to making the switch cited by participants include:

1. It’s too expensive - 24%
2. Concern over lighting temperature - 18%
3. They don’t see the benefits of switching - 12%
4. It’s too much effort - 12%

This highlights a lack of understanding of the benefits of LED lighting vs. conventional bulbs.

“Whilst LED lighting has historically been more expensive, technology advancements have made bulbs much more affordable. In addition, the long term cost savings vastly outweigh the upfront costs. Companies need to start considering and installing alternate options to halogen bulbs before the ban comes into force,“ explained Holger Engelbrecht, Product manager, reichelt elektronik. 

Cost savings are often underestimated
Of the companies that are currently using LED lighting (49% use LEDs in all office areas), 18% of respondents believe they are saving 21-30% since switching from conventional lighting.

Nearly a quarter (24%) of participants who are yet to use LEDs largely underestimate the savings that can be made, thinking that only 6-10% can be saved off their current bill. Some expect no savings at all. In fact, they consume 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs*, drastically cutting electricity bills.

It’s important to get office lighting right
It’s widely known that lighting in the workplace can affect productivity, and is therefore extremely important to many employees. 64% say it is very important, across all age groups. As such, 89% of companies take action to ensure that lighting is suitable for their employees in the workplace.