FDL is excited to announce we will be converting all lighting in the library from fluorescent to energy-saving LED lighting! Upgrading all 969 lights will increase the library’s energy efficiency, decrease our environmental impact, and provide better visibility for our patrons.
The installation will take place February 15-17 with minimal disruption to patrons. When the library is open Saturday and Sunday (2/15-2/16) during regular hours, there may be increased noise or temporary closures of the quiet reading room, individual bathrooms, and a few aisles of the stacks as the lights are installed. Study rooms will not be available Sunday, February 16. The installation will be completed on Monday, February 17, when the library was already scheduled to be closed in honor of Presidents’ Day.
LED lights use significantly less electricity than traditional lighting. The library expects to save 55% percent of lighting costs on our utility bill and will see a Return on Investment in just under three years through energy and maintenance savings. The LED conversion is projected to reduce the library’s energy usage by 72,397 kWh per year – which is equivalent to eliminating 56.4 tons of greenhouse gas emissions! LED lighting also produces direct, constant, non-flickering light to provide better lighting throughout the library. We hope patrons will enjoy the new lighting and appreciate your patience during the installation process!