Is your signage paying "Green Dividends?"
Posted by Terry McCloud on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 @ 11:50 AM
With the ongoing buzz of eco-friendly and reducing our carbon footprint, consumers and businesses recognize it will take all of us to create a better tomorrow. In the case of Green Signage, the rules apply, however, this investment goes beyond the ecological impact it provides.
Most business owners do not realize the amount of electricity their signage consumes on an annual basis. You might be alarmed to know that some of you are paying thousands of dollars annually to throw that sign switch nightly. Don't fret; there are some options out there besides keeping your sign dark at night.
Did you know that your existing signage can be retrofitted in the field to be more efficient? Simply adding a timer or converting a mechanical transformer with an electronic one can reduce your operating costs by as much as 30%. "Conversions can be problematic however" states Brian Schaner, our Service Director at Sure Light Sign. "Conversions can possibly impact the UL certification of your sign which may affect your insurance. That is not to say that the sign cannot be recertified but it can be costly. It is important that you contract with a sign company that has the experience and a technically-apt service team that can handle the hundreds of different scenarios that exist in the field to convert your signs and keep them compliant."
Businesses can typically expect an 18 to 48 month return on their investment depending on the scale and nature of the conversion. "Sometimes it may be in your best interest to simply replace the signage. Not only will you experience the energy efficiencies, but you will also be able to refresh/upgrade the look of your business and depreciate the capital expense." states Schaner. So go green and start collecting your "Green Dividends" today by requesting a service consultation!