Low-watt metal halide lamps catching on with retail users

Journal Article · Mon Sep 02 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5284408

Racanelli, V; Ingraham, R

Light bulb manufacturers are responding to a demand from retail stores for metal halide lamps in smaller sizes of between 70 and 400 watts. Architects and engineers prefer the lamps for indoor use because of their superior color rendition, while retailers find them easier to aim at defined areas than fluorescent lamps. Although initial costs are higher, fewer metal halide lamps are needed, making a less than two-year payback possible. Utility rebates can contribute to the energy savings. The article reports on the costs and performance of several installations.

• OSTI ID: 5284408
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 10:34; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320104* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Commercial & Industrial Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
COLOR
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL SECTOR
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
LIGHT BULBS
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
MARKETERS
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
PAYBACK PERIOD
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POWER INPUT
RETAILERS