# GE Lighting Hotel Project Cuts Costs Significantly

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/12/ge-lighting-hotel-project-cuts-costs-significantly/
- Published: 2012-12-12T01:02:00-05:00
- Author: greenguruguides

## GE Lighting Powers Energy Savings for Major Malaysian Hotel Chain

GE Lighting partnered with one of Malaysia’s leading hotel chains to deliver a major
energy-efficiency upgrade. The project focused on cutting costs while enhancing 
the guest experience. As a result, the hotel chain reduced its environmental footprint
and operating expenses at the same time.

### Thousands of Lamps Replaced with GE Lighting Hotel Division

The hotel group swapped out over 6,000 traditional lamps for GE’s energy-saving 
[LED](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/msi-lighting-helps-carnival-cruise-lines-green-lighting-potentially-saving-over-700-million-annually/)
and compact fluorescents. These new lamps consume far less power than older technologies.
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use dropped by up to 50%. That means substantial savings on monthly utility bills.

Because LEDs last much longer, maintenance costs fell too. Staff no longer need 
to replace burnt-out bulbs as often. The hotel chain can now reinvest those savings
into other priorities.

![Photo of a hotel lobby split into ‘Before’ and ‘After’ sections. On the left, 
a technician in an orange helmet installs warm yellow lights. On the right, a worker
in a yellow helmet installs bright white LED lighting. A graph at the bottom right
shows increasing energy savings.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2012/12/1BB3E231-4325-41DE-B35D-937C6658B078.png?resize=736%2C1104&quality
=50&ssl=1)

Before and after: Installing new LED lighting transforms this hotel lobby while 
cutting energy costs.

### Customized Lighting Plans

[GE Lighting](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/energy-saving-equation-ge-lighting-helps-school-campus-reduce-energy-costs-by-more-than-200000-annually/)
Hotel division worked closely with the hotel engineering team. Together, they designed
lighting plans tailored to guest rooms, lobbies, corridors, and conference areas.
This approach improved light quality and consistency everywhere on site.

Better lighting creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests. At the same time,
the hotel chain avoided over-lighting and unnecessary power use. GE’s design ensured
light levels met both safety and aesthetic goals without wasting energy.

### Improving Guest Experience

Guests notice the difference immediately. Brighter, more consistent lighting enhances
comfort and safety. In guest rooms, task lighting now supports reading, work, or
relaxation without glare.

Moreover, the warm color temperature of the new lamps creates a more inviting environment.
Even as the hotel reduces energy use, it maintains the high standards expected by
international travelers.

### Supporting Sustainability Goals

The upgrade also helps the hotel meet its sustainability commitments. Reducing energy
use directly lowers greenhouse gas emissions tied to electricity generation. The
hotel chain can now report these savings as part of its corporate responsibility
efforts.

Guests increasingly look for brands that take environmental stewardship seriously.
By adopting efficient lighting, the hotel signals that it values sustainability 
and responsible operations.

### GE Lighting Hotel Division Delivers Expertise, Results

GE Lighting brought decades of experience to the project. The company guided the
entire process, from design to installation. As a result, the hotel chain got a 
seamless transition to efficient lighting without disrupting daily operations.

This successful collaboration shows how hospitality businesses can cut costs while
boosting quality. Energy-efficient lighting offers one of the fastest returns on
investment in building upgrades.

### A Model for the Industry

Hotels face rising energy costs and growing expectations for sustainable practices.
GE’s project in Malaysia demonstrates a clear solution. By adopting high-efficiency
lighting, hotels can save money, reduce maintenance, improve guest satisfaction,
and shrink their carbon footprint.

Energy efficiency isn’t just good for the planet. It’s good business. With lower
utility bills and happier guests, the payoff is clear.

### External References:

 * [GE Lighting Official Site](https://www.gelighting.com/)
 * Energy Efficiency in Hospitality (U.S. Department of Energy)

  |  [⌊Tune Hotels’ energy savings reduces greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by an amount equivalent to planting 102.3 acres of new trees.⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/241313_tune_hotel_3a.jpg?quality=52&ssl=1) |  
 |  Tune Hotels’ energy savings reduces greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by an amount equivalent to planting 102.3 acres of new trees. Source: GE Lighting
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Source:

[GE Lighting Illuminates Major Hotel Chain in Malaysia](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2012/11/30/508811/10014177/en/GE-Lighting-Illuminates-Major-Hotel-Chain-in-Malaysia.html)