2. We are a Cary based company that specializing in
bringing innovative lighting solutions our customers
Justin Freeman
Vice President of Operations
Bennie Thomas
Vice President of Sales
Joe Freeman
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Simpson
Director of Sales
3. Mission Statement
To provide innovative cost reduction services by improving environmental
outcomes that support the long-term well-being of our customers while providing a
superior lighting solution.
Translation?
Better lighting - less maintenance - lower costs - less impact to the environment
4. Why LED?
(Why Not?)
● Reduce Fixed Costs
● 50,000 hour lifespan vs 25,000
● Improve Work Environment
○ Color
○ Noise
● Environmentally Friendly
● Removal of Harmful Electronics
● Extremely low output of heat - which
in turn reduces HVAC costs
5. Why LED # 2
● Mercury Free – LEDs are environmentally friendly.
Fluorescents contain mercury.
● Dimming Control – Specialized LEDs have outstanding
dimming capabilities. Fluorescents are extremely poor
at dimming.
● Directional - LEDs can be directed exactly where you
need light. Fluorescents are multi-directional and much
of the light is lost.
● Works Well with Controls – Fluorescent lifetimes are
reduced when integrated with occupancy sensors and
other controls. LEDs work perfectly with control
systems and are instant on/instant off.
● Shatterproof – T8 LED tubes are made of high impact
plastics. Glass is available that appears similar to T8
fluorescent lamps - however they are not shatterproof.
6. Reduce Fixed
Costs
Every business has fixed costs.
Usually a sacrifice must be made...In order to
save money over time, a significant investment
with a long payback period is required.
Converting to LED dramatically reduces fixed
costs without a long payback period.
In addition LED lighting provides many
additional benefits to both the property
managers as well as the building occupants.
7. Office Conversions
In an office environment we typically run into fixtures with 2 or 4 foot tubes.
Because our tubes are only 12 watts, we can achieve reductions up to 63%!
Here is an example for a 27,000 sq. ft. office building. In this example we used
a combination of 4ft tubes, 2ft tubes, and LED panels.
8. Warehouse Conversions
In a warehouse environment we typically run into fixtures with 400 or 1000 watt HID
(High Intensity Discharge) bulbs. With the efficiency of LED, we can achieve
reductions up to 85%!
Here is an example for a warehouse with 100, 1000w HID fixtures. By replacing with
a 150w LED fixture, we achieved an 85% reduction with an 7 month pay back!
9. Lifespan
LED LFL
Actual Lifespan 50,000 Hours 25,000 Hours
10 Hours/Day
250 Days/Year
20 Years 10 Years
Bulb Changes/Generation 1 2
Cost to Change LFLs? $1X $2X
10. Improve Work Environment
LED Color Options
The color of the tube or bulb is measured
in Kelvin. Higher numbers are bright and
lower numbers are warm.
Color is a preference but studies have
shown that higher kelvin numbers can
increase productivity.
Noise - LFLs are notoriously noisy
● RF interference as well as 60 cycle hum
● Ballasts - Detailed on Next Slide
3,000K DOWN
3,000K - 5,000K
5,000K UP
11. Ballast Bypass - Old Technology Needs To Go!
Maintenance
Maintaining a property
with hundreds or
thousands of ballasts can
become expensive. Many
properties will wait until
enough ballasts have
gone bad to justify the
cost of an electrician.
Removing the ballast
removes the problem.
Heat
Ballasts are hot! Imagine
what thousands are
doing to the cost of
cooling a building!
Flickering
Flickering lights are a
result of a ballast going
or gone bad. This can
attribute to sleep
disruption, headaches,
and other related issues.
12. Our Solution is Turn Key and Includes:
Lamps
All Linear Lamps (Tubes) - Down Lights and More
Including replacements for Sodium/Mercury Vapor
Fixtures
Retrofitting Current Fixtures
Replacement with Panel LEDs
Installation/Disposal
Licensed Electrical Engineer on staff
Lamps/ballasts recycled
Duke Rebate We Got This - 100%
13. Duke Energy Efficiency for Business Rebate
Option 1
If our customer elects to receive the
rebate.
Steps:
● Customer provides requested
information
● TrüBrite fills out and files application
for rebate on customers behalf
● Customer pays full cost
Option 2
If our customer elects for TrüBrite to receive
the rebate.
Steps:
● Customer provides requested
information
● TrüBrite fills out and files application for
rebate on customers behalf
● Customer pays net cost after rebate
Rebates paid 4-6 weeks from time application is submitted.
14. Questions and Comments
How do I get started?
When can you come out to do a survey?
How long does a typical installation take?
Can my staff be there or do you need the space
to be empty?
What about ROI?
How much out of pocket expense?
