LED Lighting Upgrade Calculator
Interactive calculator for LED lighting upgrade. Adjust the parameters in the sidebar to see how different scenarios affect your energy savings and return on investment.
Key Assumptions & Methodology
This proposal demonstrates how your existing energy budget can fully fund a comprehensive LED upgrade, including both premium fittings and professional installation, while achieving immediate positive cash flow.
Conservative Projections
Our calculations use conservative estimates to ensure realistic outcomes. We've based operating hours on minimum school patterns without including potential additional savings from extended day periods, enhanced controls, or future energy price increases.
Premium LED Specification
We've specified higher-efficiency LED solutions that extend whole-life value. With 60,000-80,000+ hour lifespans and superior lumen-per-watt performance, these fixtures deliver a stronger return on investment over their operational lifetime when compared to standard fittings.
Flexible Financing
Our financing options allow you to spread the investment over time while maintaining positive cash flow. Adjust the lease term and deposit in the calculator to find the optimal structure for your budget.
Current Annual Consumption & Costs
LED Upgrade - Estimated Annual Consumption
Annual Savings
Financial Analysis
10-Year Financial Impact
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Consumption Comparison
Savings by Zone
Why "Whole of Life" Beats "Lowest Upfront Cost"
Most LED upgrade projects fall into the same trap: choosing the cheapest possible fittings to tick the "sustainability" box. But in doing so, many schools end up locking in higher long-term costs — paying more in energy bills, maintenance, and replacements for years to come.
That's why we've taken a total cost of ownership approach to your lighting upgrade — selecting products that deliver both immediate savings and sustained value over time.
A Smarter Balance of Cost and Performance
For this project, we've focused on delivering the best long-term value within the practical budget constraints of a state school. The fixtures we've selected offer a strong balance between affordability and durability, providing 60,000 to 80,000 hours of lifespan — significantly reducing the need for future replacements and lowering maintenance overhead.
This ensures you benefit from high-quality, energy-efficient lighting that cuts running costs year after year, without compromising your upfront budget. It's a smarter investment that supports both operational and sustainability goals in a way that's financially realistic.
Our Quality-First Approach
This is exactly why we:
- Specify high-quality, efficient fittings that balance upfront affordability with durability and performance — avoiding low-cost, short-life options that cost more in the long run.
- Include intelligent sensors in key areas such as corridors, toilets, and stairwells — ensuring you maximise savings by reducing wasted energy in areas that are often left lit unnecessarily.
- Factor in maintenance costs — cutting corners on fittings leads to earlier failures, more disruption, and higher labour costs for replacements.
Lighting is one of the few upgrades that can pay for itself through lower running costs. By choosing quality fixtures with extended lifespan and smarter controls, you get a more resilient, future-proof solution that delivers reliable savings year after year.
Financing Options
Self-Funding: If you choose to self-fund this project, payment terms are 40% on order and 60% on completion.
Finance Options: We offer flexible financing with up to 100% funding available. Use the calculator to explore different terms and deposit amounts to find what works best for your budget.