Joliet Junior College Saves Energy Costs with LED Flat Panel Lighting

Joliet Junior College, a comprehensive public community college serving over 35,000 students, has installed energy efficient LED lighting products on its campus. In spring, 634 LED flat panels were installed, and they are estimated to provide at least 30% savings in energy consumption.

The LED Edge Lit Flat Panels from MaxLite installed on the campus deliver white, even, consistent and bright lighting for general lighting purposes. These panels have been installed in the administration offices, the newly constructed classrooms and the new campus center. The light emitted does not cause shadows or glares, which enables better lighting facility for studying purposes. The optimal lighting also helps the employees and professors at the college to work with better efficiency.

The MaxLite LED Edge Lit Flat Panels are suited for fitting in drop ceilings. They are compatible with various types of building controls, such as daylight harvesting systems, motions sensors, timers, dimmers and other building controls. The lighting delivered has a Color Rendering Index of 85.

The LED panels have a life of 50,000 h, which is equivalent to a life of over 13 years when it is used for 10 hours/ day at the L70 standards. The panels deliver 3262 lumens of lighting. The MaxLite LED Edge Lit Flat Panels are RoHS compliant, and are also ETL and cETL certified. The product is also made without using any hazardous materials, and heat, UV/IR radiation or carbon emission.

The installation of the LED panels demonstrates Joliet Junior College’s responsibility to the ecology and its commitment to saving cost in energy expenditure.