The Oregon Convention Center recently replaced all lighting fixtures in the building's Oregon Ballroom, Portland Ballroom and its entire loading dock area. Incandescent and fluorescent fixtures were all changed to a modern, energy efficient LED lighting technology.
The annual energy savings is estimated to be 1,144,076 kWh, with an annual cost savings of approximately $76,000, meaning the replacement project will pay for itself in less than three years.
In the Oregon Ballroom:
- The convention center substituted 400 watt quartz can lighting fixtures for 40 watt LED fixtures.
- Two 32 watt fluorescent lamps were replaced with a single 18 watt lamp.
- 15 watt incandescent bulbs were replaced with 3 watt LED bulbs.
In the Portland Ballroom:
- The convention center substituted 400 watt quartz can lighting fixtures with 40 watt LED fixtures.
- Two 32 watt fluorescent lamps were replaced with a single 18 watt lamp.
- 40 watt fluorescent lamps were replaced with 22 watt LED’s in the ballroom chandeliers.
On the loading dock:
- The convention center replaced two 32 watt lamps for two 11 watt lamps in each fixture.
These lighting replacement projects could not have been completed without the support of the Energy Trust of Oregon, which will reimburse nearly a third of the cost upon project completion.
“Energy Trust of Oregon has been an important and valuable partner with OCC for nearly a decade,” said Josh Lipscomb, OCC Facilities Manager. “Over this time, they’ve supported our energy saving projects with over $800,000 in cash incentives.”
“While the cost and energy savings are impressive, the new LED fixtures also provide more flexibility and significantly better lighting levels in all the areas, allowing us to set the perfect mood for any type of event,” added Scott Cruickshank, OCC Executive Director.
The Oregon Convention Center is owned by Metro and managed by the Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission. OCC is a LEED Platinum certified facility hosting groups from around the world and bringing millions of dollars into the Portland and Oregon economy.