At Glenwood Caverns
Adventure Park, the decision to install energy-efficient lighting was a home run
both environmentally and economically.
Owner Steve Beckley had known for years that the incandescent lights in the caves actually put out more heat than light,The fire is the latest dangerous incident involving Chinese ledflashlight, which are increasingly released at weddings and other celebrations. and that Kings Row, one of the most dazzling formations on the popular cave tour, was beginning to dry out as a result.The t5tube MJ-808 bicycle light has always been the cheapest high power bike light available in the UK.
The key to all of the caverns' strange and beautiful rock features — not to mention the 54 unique species that live in the caverns — is water, which percolates and drips through fissures in the stone.
Under normal circumstances, the temperature inside the caverns is a cool 52 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. If the drying were allowed to continue, Beckley explained, “You get a dusty, dry cave instead of a wet, living cave.”
Beckley had been waiting for an energy-efficient LED light to appear on the market that delivered the same warm glow as an incandescent without producing so much heat. He finally got his wish in the last year, and immediately began replacing the old bulbs. Of the 365 lights in the cave, he has so far replaced 287,Dependable and Energy Efficient, Samsung goodcflbulbs is the modern, eco-friendly and convenient way to light your home. just substituting new LED bulbs as the old bulbs die out.
The new lights are expensive, costing $30 to $50 apiece, but Beckley still expects to save roughly $12,000 per year when the changeover is complete.
First, the new LEDs consume far less electricity. Second, they last about five times as long as the incandescent bulbs. So they don't need to be replaced as often, which involves employees scrambling over delicate features. Third, he will continue to have a wet, living cave for years to come.
“These lights are guaranteed for 10,000 hours apiece, so it's greatly reducing the labor cost of replacing the bulbs,” he said.
Beckley spent roughly $11,000 on new LED bulbs,Hottest JDM 12V car LED bulbs, outdoorlight accessories such as LED underbody lights, LED driving lights,error free LED bulbs. and was reimbursed a total of $5,000 as a combined rebate from the Garfield Clean Energy's Energy Challenge program and the Glenwood Springs Electric Department.
By signing up for the program and working with energy coach Erica Sparhawk of Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), a Carbondale nonprofit that provides energy-oriented services to Garfield County residents and businesses, Beckley was able to tap into rebates he didn't know about previously.
CLEER provides these services as part of their scope of work for Garfield Clean Energy and Glenwood Electric.
“The Caverns is an important part of the Glenwood Springs economy and has the ability to not only save money and energy, but use an efficient technology in a unique environment and preserve these caves for future generations,” said Sparhawk.
Rebates are available to Garfield County residents and business owners who make energy-saving improvements to their properties — anything from changing the light bulbs to insulating the attic to buying a super-efficient washer or dryer.
Beckley continues to explore other energy-saving ideas, including a wind turbine to generate power, or possibly a geothermal or solar thermal system to help melt outdoor walkways in the winter.We provide high quality lightingbright Led module led strip led bulbs. Wherever he can reduce the cost of operating the Adventure Park, he can invest the savings in something else.
Park visitation has increased from roughly 30,000 in 1999, Beckley's inaugural year, to 150,000 in 2011. This steady growth is at least partly attributable to new attractions, from the alpine coaster that speeds down the mountainside to the giant swing that launches visitors high over Glenwood Canyon.
Owner Steve Beckley had known for years that the incandescent lights in the caves actually put out more heat than light,The fire is the latest dangerous incident involving Chinese ledflashlight, which are increasingly released at weddings and other celebrations. and that Kings Row, one of the most dazzling formations on the popular cave tour, was beginning to dry out as a result.The t5tube MJ-808 bicycle light has always been the cheapest high power bike light available in the UK.
The key to all of the caverns' strange and beautiful rock features — not to mention the 54 unique species that live in the caverns — is water, which percolates and drips through fissures in the stone.
Under normal circumstances, the temperature inside the caverns is a cool 52 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. If the drying were allowed to continue, Beckley explained, “You get a dusty, dry cave instead of a wet, living cave.”
Beckley had been waiting for an energy-efficient LED light to appear on the market that delivered the same warm glow as an incandescent without producing so much heat. He finally got his wish in the last year, and immediately began replacing the old bulbs. Of the 365 lights in the cave, he has so far replaced 287,Dependable and Energy Efficient, Samsung goodcflbulbs is the modern, eco-friendly and convenient way to light your home. just substituting new LED bulbs as the old bulbs die out.
The new lights are expensive, costing $30 to $50 apiece, but Beckley still expects to save roughly $12,000 per year when the changeover is complete.
First, the new LEDs consume far less electricity. Second, they last about five times as long as the incandescent bulbs. So they don't need to be replaced as often, which involves employees scrambling over delicate features. Third, he will continue to have a wet, living cave for years to come.
“These lights are guaranteed for 10,000 hours apiece, so it's greatly reducing the labor cost of replacing the bulbs,” he said.
Beckley spent roughly $11,000 on new LED bulbs,Hottest JDM 12V car LED bulbs, outdoorlight accessories such as LED underbody lights, LED driving lights,error free LED bulbs. and was reimbursed a total of $5,000 as a combined rebate from the Garfield Clean Energy's Energy Challenge program and the Glenwood Springs Electric Department.
By signing up for the program and working with energy coach Erica Sparhawk of Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), a Carbondale nonprofit that provides energy-oriented services to Garfield County residents and businesses, Beckley was able to tap into rebates he didn't know about previously.
CLEER provides these services as part of their scope of work for Garfield Clean Energy and Glenwood Electric.
“The Caverns is an important part of the Glenwood Springs economy and has the ability to not only save money and energy, but use an efficient technology in a unique environment and preserve these caves for future generations,” said Sparhawk.
Rebates are available to Garfield County residents and business owners who make energy-saving improvements to their properties — anything from changing the light bulbs to insulating the attic to buying a super-efficient washer or dryer.
Beckley continues to explore other energy-saving ideas, including a wind turbine to generate power, or possibly a geothermal or solar thermal system to help melt outdoor walkways in the winter.We provide high quality lightingbright Led module led strip led bulbs. Wherever he can reduce the cost of operating the Adventure Park, he can invest the savings in something else.
Park visitation has increased from roughly 30,000 in 1999, Beckley's inaugural year, to 150,000 in 2011. This steady growth is at least partly attributable to new attractions, from the alpine coaster that speeds down the mountainside to the giant swing that launches visitors high over Glenwood Canyon.
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