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SWARCO INDUSTRIES INC. was founded in 1973 as a manufacturer of reflective glass beads for reflective highway safety applications. In 1979, SWARCO INDUSTRIES expanded its commitment to the highway safety market by introducing a full line of temporary and permanent marking tapes that safely guide traffic through detours, construction zones or high traffic roadways. As the demand for better pavement markings and highway safety increased, SWARCO INDUSTRIES introduced its line of durable… Show more

SWARCO INDUSTRIES INC. was founded in 1973 as a manufacturer of reflective glass beads for reflective highway safety applications. In 1979, SWARCO INDUSTRIES expanded its commitment to the highway safety market by introducing a full line of temporary and permanent marking tapes that safely guide traffic through detours, construction zones or high traffic roadways. As the demand for better pavement markings and highway safety increased, SWARCO INDUSTRIES introduced its line of durable, environmentally safe thermoplastic marking compounds in 1986. The innovative Rumbler, a unique audible warning system, was added to the product line in 1999.
In 2013, SWARCO contracted with Future Vision Energy to retrofit the lighting is all three of its plants in Columbia, Tennessee. The projected saved them almost 80% on their KWh usage, equating to an annual money savings of over $37,000. That is pretty amazing. They were able to swap out old 1000-watt metal halide canopy lights with 150-watt LED canopy lights. Believe it or not, the light output was exactly what they needed for their plant operations. It is bright, clean, and clear lighting. Of course, with LED technology, their maintenance costs just went to practically zero for the next five years at least.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of 79% on KWh annually
• Savings of over $37,000 per year
• Simple payback period of only 25 months
• 194% ROI over five years Show less

Commerce Union Bank was founded in 2006. They operate three branches in Middle Tennessee: one in Springfield and two in Gallatin. One of their Gallatin branches was built brand new and achieved LEED® status. Their commitment to energy efficiency influenced their decision to hire FVE to complete an LED retrofit at all three branches in 2013.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of almost $12,000 per year
• Savings of 66% on lighting electricity
• Maintenance-free lighting for 5… Show more

Commerce Union Bank was founded in 2006. They operate three branches in Middle Tennessee: one in Springfield and two in Gallatin. One of their Gallatin branches was built brand new and achieved LEED® status. Their commitment to energy efficiency influenced their decision to hire FVE to complete an LED retrofit at all three branches in 2013.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of almost $12,000 per year
• Savings of 66% on lighting electricity
• Maintenance-free lighting for 5 years+
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First Citizens National Bank is based in Dyersburg, Tennessee but has 13 branches throughout the state. In 2013, they contracted with Future Vision Energy to retrofit one of their biggest branches in Middle Tennessee with LED and LEP lighting.

While this bank building was relatively small as compared to the projects FVE usually executes, it made a big impact of the building's energy use, reducing their lighting energy costs by over 50%. Future plans include retrofitting their other… Show more

First Citizens National Bank is based in Dyersburg, Tennessee but has 13 branches throughout the state. In 2013, they contracted with Future Vision Energy to retrofit one of their biggest branches in Middle Tennessee with LED and LEP lighting.

While this bank building was relatively small as compared to the projects FVE usually executes, it made a big impact of the building's energy use, reducing their lighting energy costs by over 50%. Future plans include retrofitting their other Tennessee branches.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of 54% in KWh annually
• Savings of almost $7,000 per year
• Maintenance-free lighting for 5+ years
• 145% ROI over five years Show less

While FVE focuses primarily on large commercial spaces for our consultation and project management, occassionally we find a gem of an opportunity in a small office space. Such as the case with Wilda Dodson's Edward Jones Investments office in Gallatin, TN.

This office space is located in historic downtown Gallatin's town square just 28 miles northeast of Nashville. Originally, this building was a bank back in the 1800s and early 1900s. For the past two decades it has housed this Edward… Show more

While FVE focuses primarily on large commercial spaces for our consultation and project management, occassionally we find a gem of an opportunity in a small office space. Such as the case with Wilda Dodson's Edward Jones Investments office in Gallatin, TN.

This office space is located in historic downtown Gallatin's town square just 28 miles northeast of Nashville. Originally, this building was a bank back in the 1800s and early 1900s. For the past two decades it has housed this Edward Jones Invesments office. While their electric bills were not large, they still spent a considerable amount of money on lighting each year. All of the existing lights were old, inefficient T12s with magnetic ballasts.

As of July 14, 2012, the U.S. manufacture or import of most T12 lamps was barred by the US government. This leaves many businesses like Dodson's in a precarious position. As ballasts and lights go out, she--and many millions like her--will be forced to retrofit the existing fixtures to another kind of light. While T8s are the option many people choose, T8s are also on the federal government's chopping block for a future ban as they did with T12s. Why waste money on upgrading to an endangered technology?

Ms. Dodson made the best choice and chose to hire FVE in 2013 to retrofit her building to the latest and most efficient lighting technology: LEDs. This project saved her almost $650.00 per year. She also received an incentive check from her local utility provider for more than one year's annual savings. This put her payback time at less than one year! Show less

Marshall Medical Center is an affiliate of Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. This system has consistently been rated among the top hospitals in the country. Its commitment to cutting edge healthcare technology has influenced cutting edge energy savings technology as well. They were the first hospital in Tennessee to retrofit to LEDs.

Future Vision Energy retrofitted 2,375 4’ fluorescent bulbs, 313 2’ fluorescent bulbs, and 12 HID exterior lights with low-wattage LED… Show more

Marshall Medical Center is an affiliate of Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. This system has consistently been rated among the top hospitals in the country. Its commitment to cutting edge healthcare technology has influenced cutting edge energy savings technology as well. They were the first hospital in Tennessee to retrofit to LEDs.

Future Vision Energy retrofitted 2,375 4’ fluorescent bulbs, 313 2’ fluorescent bulbs, and 12 HID exterior lights with low-wattage LED tube lights and LEP lights, reducing the overall lighting energy costs by 47% or $25,177.09 annually. This project eliminated potential mercury hazards in a healthcare setting due to the fact that all fluorescent tubes contain the harmful element Hg (mercury) while LEDs contain no harmful substances. All of the LEDs and LEPs carry a five year manufacturer's warranty as well as a five year labor warranty, eliminating any cost related to lighting for a minimum of five years.

Subsequent to the first phase of retrofit, the hospital invited us back in to also retrofit their canopy lights & wall packs with high efficiency LEDs as well.

Marshall was awarded a TVA EnergyRight Solutions Rebate of almost $25,000 that was used to offset the cost of the project. This project was first completed LED lighting retrofit of any hospital in Tennessee. This is the future of long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting. Show less

Belew Properties is a property management company. They own and operate some 13 apartment complexes in Tennessee. In 2012, they called in FVE to recommend the best LED lighting for the exterior of a large complex in Nashville (Stone Ridge Apartments). In 2013, they purchased another complex and called on FVE to recommend the most efficient HVAC systems for this new complex.

Currently, we are working to assist them in retrofitting four other complexes with all new energy efficient LED… Show more

Belew Properties is a property management company. They own and operate some 13 apartment complexes in Tennessee. In 2012, they called in FVE to recommend the best LED lighting for the exterior of a large complex in Nashville (Stone Ridge Apartments). In 2013, they purchased another complex and called on FVE to recommend the most efficient HVAC systems for this new complex.

Currently, we are working to assist them in retrofitting four other complexes with all new energy efficient LED lighting. Show less

City Square Solar Center is located in the heart of Hendersonville, TN, within 20 minutes of downtown Nashville. With over 100,000 sq ft of retail, office, and storage space, they can meet any need. City Square boasts one of the State of Tennessee's largest PV solar energy installations. They have a long history of embracing energy efficiency and sustainable design. They were the first in the area to promote energy efficient lighting, energy auditing, programmable thermostats, and 24/7… Show more

City Square Solar Center is located in the heart of Hendersonville, TN, within 20 minutes of downtown Nashville. With over 100,000 sq ft of retail, office, and storage space, they can meet any need. City Square boasts one of the State of Tennessee's largest PV solar energy installations. They have a long history of embracing energy efficiency and sustainable design. They were the first in the area to promote energy efficient lighting, energy auditing, programmable thermostats, and 24/7 electricity timers. Their PV solar energy system generates more than 100,000 KWh per year with 228 state-of-the-art Sunpower 350 PV panels and 9 Fronius inverters. In addition to powering the commerical space, their system also feeds the city's electrical grid with clean power.

In keeping with his commitment to energy conservation, owner Greg Smith hired Future Vision Energy of Gallatin, TN in 2012 to provide a thorough lighting energy audit. Their recommendation included retrofitting almost 100% of their linear fluorescent lighting as well as all of their metal halide and sodium exterior wall packs. The result of the project was an annual savings of over 164,000 Kwh. This would equate to a financial savings of over $22,000 annually, but since they produce most of their own power, they actually made money on this project. How? Because now they can sell even more energy back to the city's electrical grid.

So if your building operates on alternative energy sources, LED lighting might even make more sense for you than some others. Contact us at FVE to find out more. Show less

Maury Regional Medical Center has consistently been rated among the top hospitals in the country. Its commitment to cutting edge healthcare technology has influenced cutting edge energy savings technology as well. They were the first hospital in Tennessee to retrofit to LEDs. In addition to the almost 17,000 LED tube lights retrofitted into their facility, they also installed our revolutionary HVAC catalyst, saving them close to $50,000 annually.

Future Vision Energy was successful in… Show more

Maury Regional Medical Center has consistently been rated among the top hospitals in the country. Its commitment to cutting edge healthcare technology has influenced cutting edge energy savings technology as well. They were the first hospital in Tennessee to retrofit to LEDs. In addition to the almost 17,000 LED tube lights retrofitted into their facility, they also installed our revolutionary HVAC catalyst, saving them close to $50,000 annually.

Future Vision Energy was successful in helping Maury Regional receive an award totaling $150,000 for an LED lighting retrofit, seeking to reduce the overall energy consumed by retrofitting 16,618 4’ fluorescent bulbs and 1,189 2’ fluorescent bulbs with low-wattage LED tube lights. The hospital was previously using 5,308,957 KWh annually with their old lighting; after the project their annual use was reduced to 3,034,678 KWh, representing a 43% savings in energy consumption.

This award was in addition to a TVA EnergyRight Solutions Rebate of almost $140,000 that was used to offset the cost of the project. This project was first LED lighting retrofit of any hospital in Tennessee. This is the future of long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting. Show less

Sometimes, in the overall business plan for our customers, LEDs are not the best solution. While very rare, this is the case sometimes as it was for the owner of this HG Hill Food Store in Nashville, Tennessee. The customer was extremely satisfied with the lighting levels and overall look of his store with the retrofit. We swapped out old, innefficient 8' T12 double lamp fixtures with very efficient 4' T8 single lamp fixtures in the store and stock room.

All of his store coolers… Show more

Sometimes, in the overall business plan for our customers, LEDs are not the best solution. While very rare, this is the case sometimes as it was for the owner of this HG Hill Food Store in Nashville, Tennessee. The customer was extremely satisfied with the lighting levels and overall look of his store with the retrofit. We swapped out old, innefficient 8' T12 double lamp fixtures with very efficient 4' T8 single lamp fixtures in the store and stock room.

All of his store coolers, freezers, and walk-ins were retrofitted with high efficiency LED tube lamps. This not only made his food cases look better, but delivered a quality light without heat, saving the store thousands of dollars every year. How? Since the coolers and freezers don't have to work hard to compensate for the extra heat generated by the lights, they now only have to work to cool the food. The refrigeration systems run much less, saving electricity.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Product: Green Ray LED Tube Lights, 4100K and 5500K
Savings: 67% energy savings

1,062 4’ fluorescent bulbs and 20 2’ fluorescent bulbs were retrofitted with low-wattage LED tube lights, reducing the overall lighting energy costs by 67%. This eliminated potential mercury hazards in a mechanical maintenance setting where lights are at risk of breakage. All fluorescent tubes contain the harmful element Hg (mercury) while LEDs contain no harmful substances. All… Show more

Location: Nashville, TN
Product: Green Ray LED Tube Lights, 4100K and 5500K
Savings: 67% energy savings

1,062 4’ fluorescent bulbs and 20 2’ fluorescent bulbs were retrofitted with low-wattage LED tube lights, reducing the overall lighting energy costs by 67%. This eliminated potential mercury hazards in a mechanical maintenance setting where lights are at risk of breakage. All fluorescent tubes contain the harmful element Hg (mercury) while LEDs contain no harmful substances. All of these LEDs carry a five year manufacturer's warranty as well as a five year labor warranty, eliminating any cost related to lighting for a minimum of five years.

Increased light levels after the project was completed were so amazing that the shop workers now do not have to use drop lights to work on the lift trucks. Show less

A 24/7 Operation That Will Save Hundreds of Thousands.

Imasen Bucyrus Corporation hired FVE in 2012 to completely replace all of their existing 400W metal halide and T12 fluorescent fixtures with LED. The results were astounding.

All of the original fixtures were replaced with 4-lamp, 4' long T8 LED tube lights in brand new built-to-spec fixtures. The overall quality of light was improved dramatically and the energy reduction was astonishing. This project will save this Japanese… Show more

A 24/7 Operation That Will Save Hundreds of Thousands.

Imasen Bucyrus Corporation hired FVE in 2012 to completely replace all of their existing 400W metal halide and T12 fluorescent fixtures with LED. The results were astounding.

All of the original fixtures were replaced with 4-lamp, 4' long T8 LED tube lights in brand new built-to-spec fixtures. The overall quality of light was improved dramatically and the energy reduction was astonishing. This project will save this Japanese company hundreds of thousands of dollars in electricity costs.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of over $32,000 per year
• Savings of 83% on lighting electricity
• Maintenance-free lighting for 5 years+
• Project ROI of 9 months! Show less

The largest single site energy efficiency project in the world!

GAP Inc. contracted Future Vision Energy to consult with them to reduce energy costs at their Tennessee distribution center located in Gallatin, Tennessee. There are three buildings at their Gallatin location, totaling nearly 3 million square feet of space. This is the largest distribution center for Gap worldwide and one of the largest distribution centers in North America. At the time of completion, this project is the… Show more

The largest single site energy efficiency project in the world!

GAP Inc. contracted Future Vision Energy to consult with them to reduce energy costs at their Tennessee distribution center located in Gallatin, Tennessee. There are three buildings at their Gallatin location, totaling nearly 3 million square feet of space. This is the largest distribution center for Gap worldwide and one of the largest distribution centers in North America. At the time of completion, this project is the world's largest single site LED retrofit, world's largest outdoor plasma lighting installation, AND the world's largest single site energy efficiency project of any kind. The project was conducted by Future Vision Energy, one of the nation's leading energy efficiency consulting and project management companies.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Annual reduction of 8,286,199 KWh
• Annual savings of nearly $500,000 in energy costs alone

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• 17,792,401 lbs. of CO2 Eliminated Annually
• 667,215 Trees Saved Annually
• 1,551 Acres of Trees Planted Annually
• 2,206 Fewer Cars on the Road Annually Show less

ARC specializes in custom tooling for the Plating, Anodizing, Powder Coating, E-coating, Circuit Board, Heat Treating, and PVD industries. Associated Rack provides complete fabricating services, material handling units, carts, baskets, and transportation units as well as a variety of non conductive, protective coatings. In 2013, ARC contracted with Future Vision Energy to retrofit its two buildings in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee with high efficiency LED lighting in order to save money on their… Show more

ARC specializes in custom tooling for the Plating, Anodizing, Powder Coating, E-coating, Circuit Board, Heat Treating, and PVD industries. Associated Rack provides complete fabricating services, material handling units, carts, baskets, and transportation units as well as a variety of non conductive, protective coatings. In 2013, ARC contracted with Future Vision Energy to retrofit its two buildings in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee with high efficiency LED lighting in order to save money on their electric bills, reduce maintenance issues, and increase the lumens their shop areas. As you can see in this video, the project definitely brightened the place up. Amazing! Their maintenance has dropped 100% since the installation was completed and their lighting energy consumption has dropped by a whopping 74%.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of 74% in KWh
• Savings of close to $6,000 annually
• Brighter, maintenance lighting for 10+ years Show less

Richland Place is a luxury independent retirement living center with 137 apartments and approximately 165 residents. The Health Center at Richland Place opened in 1992 and offers Skilled Nursing Care, Rehab, Intermediate Care, and General Inpatient Hospice Care. It is licensed as a Skilled and Long Term Care Nursing Facility with 107 licensed beds. Both facilities are not-for-profit organizations managed by National Healthcare Corporation (NHC) out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Richland Place is a luxury independent retirement living center with 137 apartments and approximately 165 residents. The Health Center at Richland Place opened in 1992 and offers Skilled Nursing Care, Rehab, Intermediate Care, and General Inpatient Hospice Care. It is licensed as a Skilled and Long Term Care Nursing Facility with 107 licensed beds. Both facilities are not-for-profit organizations managed by National Healthcare Corporation (NHC) out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Richland Place contracted with Future Vision Energy in 2013 to assess their energy consumption as related to their lighting systems and make recommendations to reduce their overall lighting energy costs. An LED retrofit was recommended for all of their common areas and public spaces.

Before the LED project was completed, Richland Place was spending over $53,000 per year in electricity costs on their fluorescent lighting systems. After the project was completed, this cost dropped to under $20,000 annually. In addition, they were able to save another $9,253 per year in maintenance costs related to their out-dated lighting fixtures.

The retirement home and health center look amazing now that the new LED lights are installed. Not only that, but heat in the building has been reduced dramatically due to the removal of the fluorescent ballasts. Most businesses don't realize how much heat is generated by fluorescent and halogen lighting.

PROJECT RESULTS
• Savings of 65% in lighting electricity kWh
• Savings of over $43,000 annually
• Actualized ROI of 26 months
• Better, maintenance-free lighting for 10+ years
• Savings of over $43,000 annually Show less