Gregory’s Light Bulb

New York City has, quite possible, the most iconic skyline in the world. With world-famous buildings and a plethora of illuminated skyscrapers, the NYC skyline is a powerful example of the innovation and energy of the world’s most famous city. But NYC’s skyline uses a lot of energy to maintain its visual impact, and with rising energy costs as well as the surging “green” movement, many building owners are beginning to turn out the lights, making the NYC skyline a little less bright.

An article in the NY Times describes the sudden change of philosophy. Building owners are becoming less concerned with drawing attention to their edifice and more concerned in taking advantage of government rebates and tax credits by spending money on green-friendly building designs. So while it does cost more money to make a building green-friendly, that money is usually earned back in a couple years with the savings in energy costs as well as the government incentives. Furthermore, given that being “green” is a popular trend, creating green-friendly lighting systems in buildings is an excellent PR move.

The article discusses a number of ways companies all over New York are utilizing technology to make their spaces more energy-efficient. It’s definitely worth a read so check it out! If you’re a business owner, you may find some great ways to reduce energy costs for your business.