Grand Rapids, Michigan
Paragon D&E
Paragon moved from 1,250 fluorescent fixtures to 475 high-efficiency units, above 100 footcandles, with a 1.04-year payback.
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What the plant asked for — and what EDE delivered
Paragon Die & Engineering partnered with EDE on networked lighting controls that reduced energy waste, operating cost, and carbon. Light quality went above 100 footcandles throughout the facility. Fixture count fell more than 60% — from 1,250 outdated fluorescent fixtures to 475 high-efficiency units — and lighting energy load fell 90%. Expected life is over 25 years with minimal maintenance. Annual carbon emissions fell 1,474 metric tons. Consumers Energy covered 49% of total project cost. Simple payback: 1.04 years.
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