Reining in a Surge in Utility Costs

The world is becoming more energy-conscious by the day. For large event facilities, energy costs are a major line item of the budget as organizations add to their load with audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems. The good news is that some of these operating and associated costs can be reduced or outright avoided with the right power control solution.

There are certainly several different solutions to reduce power consumption. Turn off the lights and other equipment and replace incandescent lighting with LED fixtures. Upgrade lighting systems and “turn off” the AVL Systems through the use of “standby” or vampire power modes and dimming lighting fixtures to zero.

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