Over the last few years, we’ve seen the energy-efficient lighting industry grow despite the recession. According to the lighting professionals we surveyed in December, the industry will grow even stronger in 2012.

 

Our survey went out to more than 2,900 energy-efficient lighting professionals across the country. Of those who responded to the survey, 69% either met or exceeded their revenue expectations in 2011 and were preparing for growth in 2012.

 

Respondents are confident 2012 will be a good year for business. Over 80% predicted more opportunities for growth this year, both for the industry and for their individual companies.

 

If business has been slow the past two months, fear not. Survey respondents predict the second and third quarters will be the most lucrative.

 

 

The survey also shows Solid State Lighting is growing in popularity. Respondents estimate that 22% of the fixtures they install will be LED-based – up 9% from last year. But, even though Solid State LED use is growing, 84% of survey respondents say Linear Fluorescent will be the dominant technology they expect to install in relighting projects this year.

 

 

Here at [P2], we feel positive about 2012 too. Like most of our survey respondents, we had a great year in 2011 and can’t wait to see all the exciting opportunities 2012 brings.

 

We’d like to say thanks to all the energy efficient lighting professionals who filled out our survey. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to working with you in the coming months.