LED Bulbs use 90% less energy than standard bulbs, generate light at 87.2 degrees and have a lifespan of an estimated 15,000 hours. Standard bulbs typically generate light at 335.4 degrees and have a lifespan of 1,000 hours.

LEDs do cost more up front but in order to match a typical 13.5 year life span of an LED bulb, a person would need to purchase 14 standard bulbs and would spend approximately $80 more in energy costs. Not to mention the cost savings in terms of the labor to switch out all of the lights.

So while the upfront costs of LED bulbs are higher, the long term energy and cost savings can be significant for businesses that require significant lighting.

 

Matthew Weinberger, Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc.
702-365-1001 |  Matthew.Weinberger@gesnevada.com | www.gesnevada.com

The 1950s saw the introduction of two innovations to the American scene – the supermarket, where people could buy just about everything they needed for day-to-day living under one roof in air-conditioned comfort and to the soothing sounds of Muzak, and the computer. Who could have guessed that the latter would, in just 50 years, threaten the existence of the other? Read more

Dear Fellow Members,

Commercial real estate development continues to thrive in Southern Nevada and NAIOP is on the forefront, blazing the trail.

A big part of the trail in 2017 is attributable to the Government Affairs efforts during Nevada’s 79th legislative session. NAIOP Southern Nevada teamed up with our colleagues from the Northern Nevada chapter and successfully represented the voice of commercial real estate development as “one Nevada”. Our success at the State level wouldn’t have been possible without the involvement of Jonathan Leleu and Kerrie Kramer of Greenberg Traurig. They camped out in Carson City from February 6th to June 6th and assisted the Government Affairs Committee immensely by being the eyes, ears, and voice of NAIOP for those biennial 120 days. Read more

Name: Curt Carlson
Title: Principal/Vice President
Company: SH Architecture
# of years in the industry: 16

1.    How has NAIOP helped you develop new business?
Regional conferences and educational seminars have helped me tie trends, clients and projects into the local market. The subject matter and adaptability of information has been beneficial in expanding my regional understanding of the industry’s critical issues that influence the local market. These venues also provide immense marketing opportunities by interacting with key decision makers in the region. Read more

A small 50kW DC roof mounted solar array will produce an estimated 87,041kWh which would offset $7,000 in energy costs and 96,267lbs of CO2 emissions in the first year. This is the same amount of CO2 that would be offset by 498 fully matured trees*.

Over a period of 25 years the same 50kW array would produce an estimated 2,000,000kWh which would save $200,000 in energy costs and would offset over 2.2 Million pounds of CO2 emissions.

*2010 EPA study shows 1kWh of electricity produced from fossil fuel plants creates 1.106lbs of CO2 emissions. The Department of Energy calculates a 30 year old mature pine tree absorbs 193lbs of CO2 per year.

Matthew Weinberger, Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc.
702-365-1001 |  Matthew.Weinberger@gesnevada.com |