How LED Lighting Upgrades Can Cut Your Power Bill
- Rankins Team
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
If you’ve opened your latest power bill and felt the shock, you’re not alone. Rising energy costs are hitting households and small businesses across New Zealand. The good news? One of the simplest and most effective ways to bring those costs down is right above your head: your lighting.
Why Old Lights Cost You More
Traditional halogen and incandescent bulbs may look harmless, but they’re energy hogs. Around 80% of the electricity they use is lost as heat, not light. That means you’re paying more every month for wasted energy.
LEDs are different. They’re designed to be highly efficient, using only a fraction of the electricity while producing brighter, cleaner light.
Real Savings for Homes and Cafés
For homeowners: Switching your entire home to LEDs can cut lighting-related energy costs by up to 75%. That’s the difference between a bill that keeps climbing and one that feels manageable.
For cafés and restaurants: Lighting sets the mood, but it shouldn’t drain your profits. We’ve helped café owners replace outdated fittings with LEDs that last longer, cut power bills, and reduce maintenance. Less time changing bulbs means more time serving customers.
More Than Just Lower Bills
The benefits go beyond savings:
Longer life: LEDs last 10–20 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Better light quality: Choose brighter, warmer, or cooler tones to suit your space.
Environmentally friendly: Lower energy use means a smaller carbon footprint.
Every month you keep old lights running is money wasted. With energy prices unlikely to fall, upgrading to LEDs is a simple, future-proof choice. For homeowners, it means lower bills. For café owners, it means reduced overheads and a better customer experience.
Ready to cut your energy costs? Talk to our team today: rankins.co.nz/contact-us