The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT Reducing energy consumption at this century old Connecticut treasure became a high priority at The Bushnell, and critical to sustaining a healthy bottom line. Electricity makes up 53% of the organization's overall energy expense, as lighting is a critical component of every performance. A best practices approach to management, combined with technology expertise has allowed us to reduce energy consumption significantly in the last five years.
The Belding Proscenium
1,620 tiny light bulbs create a beautifully lit image over the stage. Each lamp burns 5 watts and requires replacement every other year, at a cost of $2.15 plus significant labor costs. In 2008 we replaced all the bulbs with custom designed LEDs that last 20x longer, and use 62% less electricity. Annual estimated savings: $10,341 Savings over 10 years: $112,000
The Mortensen Torchieres
The Mortensen Theater features ten beautifully illuminated sconces, which are a key design attribute of the theater. However, their short bulb lifespan made them a maintenance and budget challenge. We were able to identify a specialty lamp that would produce the same look and feel of the old sconce, last 25 times longer, with five times less energy. Annual estimated savings: $4,192 Savings over 10 years: $57,000
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Lynn Robinson, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts