Save Money and Energy With These Exit Signs
Do you know those exit signs that you install and then seemingly forget about unless you are maintaining them or in an emergency? Yes, those emergency exit signs. Those exit signs are quietly using a huge amount of electricity. There is an alternative to conventional LED exit signs that are gaining in popularity and offers some surprising savings to building owners.
If you are like most building owners you do your due diligence to make sure your emergency exit signs meet all requirements. But in doing that, you might be missing out on all the options available to you. Jessup’s photoluminescent emergency exit signs not only meet requirements but are electricity-free- offering both a sustainable and money-saving option for building owners.
Why Update the Electrical Exit Sign?
The days of developers and building owners needing to heavily invest in electrical installation for emergency exit signage are winding down. Emergency exit sign innovation has now brought us an electricity-free option using photoluminescent (phosphor). Developed and utilized overseas in Europe for decades, the technology has made its way stateside and is extremely popular for both new buildings and those undergoing renovations.
Electric emergency exit signs might not seem like a big deal, but they are on all the time in so many locations - schools, factories, office buildings. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that in the states there are more than 100 million exit signs in use today. These exit signs consume 30–35 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually. Some quick math will tell you that is the output of five or six 1,000 MW power plants, costing us $2-3 billion per year. Individual buildings may have thousands of exit signs in operation.
You can see how what seems like a small sign in one building can add up to a big problem and why innovation in emergency exit signs was necessary.
Enter Photoluminescent Emergency Exit Signs
“Zero-energy” photoluminescent exit signs take in ambient light and deliver needed emergency exit sign illumination during a power outage for up to 18 hours in most cases.
Compared to their electric sign counterparts, these “glow-in-the-dark” exit signs not only save energy, but also money for all involved. Simple to install with no electricity hook-ups, and easy to maintain means you will not incur additional labor and electrical costs. They also boast a lifespan of 25+ years. This increased reliability means added protection against potential life safety hazards that could result due to the lack of maintenance for electric exit signs.
Shop Photoluminescent Exit Signs
Don’t take just our word for it, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, photoluminescent exit signs are the most energy-efficient exit signs available. Make sure when you shop for photoluminescent exit signs they meet all requirements. Jessup Manufacturing only sells UL 924 listed photoluminescent exit signs and egress markers. Our photoluminescent exit signs meet or exceed the standards set by organizations such as OSHA, NFPA 101, and IBC. Shop our extensive collection of photoluminescent exit signs and egress markers here.
