So here are the numbers. Prior to the pandemic it cost around $3000 to get a 40′ container from Asia pecific to Vancouver. This rate had gone above $10,000 only 2-3 months ago due to demand increases, gas price increase and many other factors. As of end of July this cost has gone to around $25000.

Sounds insane? Yes but its true. The buzz is that raw material shipments to Asia Pacific have dropped significantly while imports have surged. So many more containers are coming to North America but not many going back. This means ships are going back empty and that extra cost is being passed on to the importers and eventually to the end buyer. It’s not only the shipping cost but also the cost of containers. Since old containers aren’t going back, importers are having to purchase new containers and those are costing a fortune due to high demand (North of $10k).

All these factors are driving prices to levels not seen before, and much of this price increase yet to kick in fully. We expect further price increases in the coming weeks.

-Onkar Gill

Next few months will be a bit uncertain and with all the cash that has been injected into the economy, further price increases can be expected. We would recommend anyone quoting jobs to add disclaimers to reduce the chance of losses and customer dissatisfaction.

Primary Cities Covered

Secondary Cities (Extra charges may apply)

Other cities such as St. Catherines. Niagara Falls, Pickering, Ajax, Pickering and other surrounding areas are eligible for same day delivery for extra charge. Please note that order must be placed before afternoon and all payments in advance only.

That’s right, you can have 3000K, 4000K and 5000K in a single pot light and change the color temperature from your regular wall switch or dimmer switch. Its as easy as it gets, no need for an app or remote, you regular wall switch will do.

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Why lease?

• Keep cash flow
• Still can access funds from bank
• Doesn’t show on balance sheet, income statement
• Isn’t a liability
• Buyout at the end of the term

You can now even lease small projects worth $3000.00 or above. This makes sure you start saving immidiately and have a smart lighting system at your business that improves productivity.

Want to know the monthly payments for switching to LED? Click on this link below and follow the instructions.

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Key takeaways for the LED lighting industry: 

• 4ft T5 lamps have been added to the prescriptive measure, $4 and $7.5 for regular and HO lamps respectively.
• 8ft T8 lamps have been added to prescriptive measure with $8 rebate. 
• Plug-in 4-pin PL lamps have been added to prescriptive measure with $5 rebate.

See more details below (Source: www.saveonenergy.ca)

Energy Use: Fluorescent vs. LED

Typical panel has 4 tubes at 32 watt along with a magnetic ballast = 131 watts

4 LED tubes at 16 watts can be an ideal replacement = 64 watts

Energy Savings with LED retrofit

587 KWh OR $70.36 OR 51%

Retrofit Investment:

Other benefits of LED T8’s:

• Maintenance savings: LED T8’s last up to 50,000 hours as opposed to 20,000 hours for fluorescent (That translates to over 6 years non-stop use!)
• LED’s turn on instantly
• No humming noise or flickering
• No mercury or other toxic material
• LED’s are dimmer and motion sensor compatible

Other factors

Retrofitting an existing fluorescent lighting system to LED’s is an important and expensive business decision, it is important to keep in mind a few other things that might be helpful:

• How long are the lights turned on for?
• Does your facility require LED T8’s or LED panels are a better option for enhanced aesthetics?
• Is your facility 120 volt or 347 volt?
• Would it help putting in sensors and dimmers to further reduce energy consumption?
• Does your business qualify for any government grants/incentives?
• How many fixtures are you thinking or retrofitting? A large number of retrofit means lower cost per unit of retrofit kits and reduced labor.

Energy efficiency

What type of lights are you currently using?

If the answer is incandescent (including halogen) then its a no brainer. Switch to LEDs. LEDs use a fraction of the energy as incandescent bulbs and can last 20 times longer. The payback period for retrofitting incandescent to LEDs is usually less than a year and can be as little as a few months especially if government grants are considered (Many if not most provinces and states offer these).

Fluorescent. For the most part the answer is yes. LEDs use less than half of the energy that fluorescent lamps use and last many times longer. LEDs are also compatible with dimmers and motion sensors, further reducing energy consumption in areas like garages and warehouses. However, It may be a good idea to wait until the old fluorescent bulbs burn out if the lights are kept on only for a few hours.

HID (High Intensity Discharge) – Although HIDs are much more efficient than incandescent and fluorescent, they still consume considerably more energy than LEDs. In some cases HID’s can be replaced with LEDs to cut the energy consumption by 70 percent. Quality of light emitted by HID lamps is amongst the worst – considerably limiting their use and utility. Additionally, lumen output of HIDs depreciates much more rapidly than LEDs, making their replacement necessary. Bottom line: it is time to start looking for replacements for HIDs and LEDs are a perfect fit.

How long are the lights on for?

If the lights are on for more than a few hours then it makes sense to switch to LEDs. If the light are only turned on for a few hours or as needed – in storage rooms etc. – then it might be a good idea to wait until the bulbs burn out. Ultimately the earlier you switch, the earlier the savings will begin and the lesser it will cost to light your facility.

Aesthetics

There are other advantages to LEDs. They turn on instantly and do not flicker. LEDs are also much are much more compact than traditional lamps allowing a much more versatile use. LEDs are also advantageous when it comes to color temperature, i.e. color of light, LEDs can be much more versatile and colors can be adjusted in many cases.

Maintenance Savings

Since LEDs are semiconductors that give off light, they do not burn out as often. LEDs on average have a lifespan of around 25,000 hours and some can last up to 100,000 hours. Compare this with incandescent lamps with a lifespan of 2,000 hours, fluorescent and HID of less than 10,000 hours. This means having LEDs will result in fewer replacements and saving precious resources that go in purchasing and replacing burnt out bulbs. As a result businesses with LEDs can cut their operational cost by saving a lot in maintenance cost in addition to the energy savings.

Over the next decade, we will see most of the lights around us replaced with LEDs. Businesses and consumers alike are catching up with the technology and enjoying enormous financial benefits while helping the environment. Keep an eye on the lights around you.