Hines, a leading global real estate powerhouse, manages a staggering $93 billion in assets across 31 countries. They have been committed to creating sustainable value for those assets, driving initiatives like LED lighting upgrades to make a positive impact as a part of their ESG strategy and 2040 goal of net-zero operational carbon. One of those assets, Hock Plaza, is a 12-story, 327,160-square-foot office in Durham, North Carolina, primarily leased by Duke University.
The lighting retrofit, which included all twelve floors of Hock Plaza, would replace the existing 32W T8 fluorescent lamps with US LED’s 11.9W T8 Type B LED lamps, offering superior efficacy and longevity compared to traditional fluorescents. Moreover, the screw-in bulbs were swapped for 6” LED downlights with selectable color temperature (CCT) and wattage, providing greater flexibility and energy savings.
The retrofit project at Hock Plaza has not only resulted in significant financial savings but has also made a remarkable impact by drastically enhancing the overall lighting quality within the building. The new LED solutions have improved visibility and created a more uniform lighting environment throughout the building, creating a more comfortable and inviting space for tenants and visitors.
This upgrade aligns with Hines’ ESG initiatives, reducing Hock Plaza’s annual energy consumption by 849,983 kWh and lowering the building’s carbon footprint. The project has an annual reduction of 602.6 tons of CO2 equivalent, making a significant environmental impact. Additionally, these improvements support Duke University’s broader sustainability efforts as a key tenant in Hock Plaza, reinforcing its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
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The lighting retrofit, which included all twelve floors of Hock Plaza, would replace the existing 32W T8 fluorescent lamps with US LED’s 11.9W T8 Type B LED lamps, offering superior efficacy and longevity compared to traditional fluorescents. Moreover, the screw-in bulbs were swapped for 6” LED downlights with selectable color temperature (CCT) and wattage, providing greater flexibility and energy savings.
The retrofit project at Hock Plaza has not only resulted in significant financial savings but has also made a remarkable impact by drastically enhancing the overall lighting quality within the building. The new LED solutions have improved visibility and created a more uniform lighting environment throughout the building, creating a more comfortable and inviting space for tenants and visitors.
This upgrade aligns with Hines’ ESG initiatives, reducing Hock Plaza’s annual energy consumption by 849,983 kWh and lowering the building’s carbon footprint. The project has an annual reduction of 602.6 tons of CO2 equivalent, making a significant environmental impact. Additionally, these improvements support Duke University’s broader sustainability efforts as a key tenant in Hock Plaza, reinforcing its commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
See this case study and more at https://www.usled.com/case-studies
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01/07/2025
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