Bioregional clean energy company Nickel Energy (based in Lismore and operating across northern NSW and South East Queensland), continues to innovate and stay true to its mission of providing cleaner, greener power alternatives to residents and business owners. Nickel completed a community solar panel bulk buy at Beechmont in 2007 and recently sponsored the Beechmont Business & Enterprise screening of “The Economics of Happiness” at Binna Burra Lodge.
In 2010, Nickel Energy opened its Clean Energy Centre at 100 Conway Street Lismore where both home owners and business owners can meet experts in the field of energy efficiency, solar and LED lighting and discuss controlling and reducing power bills.
Nickel Energy founder and owner Nick Lake said “With so much information in the market place it’s easy for people to get confused over what are the best products for them, so we provide a place where they can talk to experts and also see the different options in action to make it simple for them to find the best solution for their home or business.”
A common misconception about LED lighting is that the payback period is long. Nickel Energy has calculated that on average you can payback a 12V LED downlight in just over one year with your electricity savings and a LED Tube in 2 years.
Some of the benefits of switching to LED lighting include: no flicker so you receive instant full brightness, durability, they do not contain UV so they attract fewer insects, they don’t fade paper or textiles, and they stay cool which helps to keep air-conditioning costs low. LEDs, unlike compact fluorescent bulbs, don’t contain mercury, so disposal is simple.
Nickel Energy also has a qualified team of energy reviewers who can come out to your premises or home and make recommendations about reducing running costs and maximizing your investment. Whether you rent or own, they can come up with creative solutions to help reduce your power bills.
Upon completion of an energy efficiency review Nickel Energy will provide a personalised and prioritised checklist of suggested changes that you can make. These changes include no cost suggestions such as putting up signs in the office to remind staff to turn off lights and power points and low cost suggestions such as when upgrading computer equipment replacing desktop computers with laptops to reduce your bills. On average a desktop computer can use more than twice the energy of a laptop. Some suggestions may require a larger financial investment but Nickel Energy has finance options available.
With energy costs rising and continuing to do so in the future, now is the time to take control and manage consumption. Call Nickel Energy today for more information on 1300 722 527.
