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Ballast users plug life span, cooling savings into paybacks

Journal Article · · Energy User News; (United States)
OSTI ID:6021901
Energy-efficient ballasts are saving fluorescent lamp users energy expenses by reducing cooling as well as lighting costs and by extending bulb life. Retrofit calculations should include the cost of installing new ballasts with union labor. Three users describe their installations and their use of either simple payback or simple payback including replacement savings. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
6021901
Journal Information:
Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 8:12; ISSN EUSND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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