Energy Savings Calculator

Energy Savings Calculator

Use this tool to build a compelling, data-driven case for upgrading to LED. Simply enter your customer's current lighting setup and costs to generate a clear picture of long-term savings, energy reduction, and payback timelines — giving you the numbers you need to close the deal and deliver real value to your end users.

Lighting Fixtures

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Project Details

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Rebates & Incentives

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Estimated Cost Savings Over 5 Years
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Annual Energy Savings
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kWh / year
Payback Time
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Cost of Waiting
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lost savings / year
Net Investment
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total project cost

5-Year Cumulative Savings

Results are estimations based on user inputs.

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Proposal Strategy

Turn Calculator Results into Winning Proposals

The numbers you generate here are the foundation of a compelling energy efficiency proposal.

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Lead with the Savings Summary

Compare your customer's existing annual energy usage with the proposed usage from your LED solution. A simple bar graph showing before-and-after energy costs is often more persuasive than pages of technical specs.

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Show Payback With and Without Rebates

Include two payback scenarios: one at full cost and one with utility rebates. This calculator's rebate toggle generates both figures automatically.

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Separate by Fixture Type

For multi-area projects, break your proposal into clear sections — warehouse high bays, office troffers, exterior wall packs — giving clients the flexibility to approve in phases.

4

Use the "Cost of Waiting" to Create Urgency

The "Cost of Waiting" figure puts a specific dollar amount on delay. Frame it as lost savings to create natural urgency without pressure tactics.

Read our guide: How to Create an Energy Efficiency Proposal that Closes Deals Faster

Utility Rebates

Close More Projects with Utility Rebate Programs

Utility rebates are available in approximately 75% of U.S. utility territories and can reduce fixture costs by 50-90%.

75%
U.S. utility coverage
50-90%
fixture cost reduction
25%+
faster payoff
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Frequently Asked Questions

Selling LED Upgrades with Confidence

Answers to common questions from reps and distributors.

Energy savings data transforms your proposal from a line-item quote into a financial case. Show a facility manager that a $15,000 LED retrofit saves $8,000/year with payback under two years.
Wattage of existing fixtures, number being replaced, electricity rate, and operating hours. Most commercial facilities run lights 10-14 hours/day, 5-6 days/week.
Rebates can reduce upfront cost by 50-90%, directly shortening payback. With rebates in ~75% of U.S. utility territories, most projects qualify.
Most projects see payback within 1-3 years. High-use environments often achieve payback in under a year. With rebates, it can shrink to months.
The estimates use the same methodology as utility companies: wattage reduction times hours times electricity rate. Accuracy depends on input quality.

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Combine energy savings data with utility rebate incentives to create proposals that win.

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