OTTAWA – CBC/Radio-Canada says that it’s found a way to save money and cut its carbon footprint at the same time.
The pub ‘caster is accelerating the replacement of incandescent TV production lighting with the more efficient and flexible LED (Light Emitting Diode) in its various studios. LED lighting has been widely accepted by the entertainment industry for lighting effects and set lighting, mainly because of its flexibility. The light source reduces power consumption, has a longer bulb life and a single light source can generate a variety of colours
“This is innovation at its best,” said president and CEO Hubert T. Lacroix, in the announcement. “In addition to being fiscally and environmentally friendly, this initiative demonstrates the Corporation’s ability to embrace new ideas and new technologies. In the case of LED lighting, CBC/Radio-Canada finds itself ahead of the pack. We want this now to serve as inspiration for other broadcasters, in the hopes of greening up our industry here in Canada and around the world.”
CBC said that the first phase of retrofitting is expected to start paying for itself in less than three years. It says that it will reinvest the annual net savings generated by the initiative to fund LED retrofits in additional studios across the country.
