First Cost, Client Pushback Biggest Barriers To Adoption Of High-efficiency Lighting Systems, Say Bd+c Readers

摘要

When it comes to implementing high-efficiency lighting systems, such as LEDs and T5/T8 fluorescents, first cost and pushback from clients are viewed as the most significant barriers to adoption, according to a February 2009 survey of more than 400 BD+C readers. Seventy-three percent of respondents said that first cost is a significant obstacle to adopting energy-efficiency lighting products, while 29% said their clients don't see the benefits to implementing these systems (see table). Other major obstacles cited by respondents include limited fixture design options (23%), availability (19%), quality of light (18%), life cycle/ cost payback (15%), and installation/integration (9%). First cost is also cited as a major challenge when implementing daylight harvesting systems, such as tubular daylighting devices and skylight systems. Nearly half of respondents (46%) said first cost is a significant barrier to adopting daylighting systems.