EPRAV / Exceeding Expectations Green Initiative and Commitment to Provide our Green Clients with the equipment and technology to support their mission

Why Green?  In light of recent research and education, we can no longer ignore that our current way of doing business has left us in a precipitous position. As you read through the Policy, hopefully dangers such as toxic waste produced by maintaining the status quo will become apparent. Environmental stewardship is an individual’s choice to prevent the loss of quality of life for ourselves and future generations. Even if a complete overhaul of business methods seems overwhelming, simply adapting a few of the suggestions can be of great benefit. It is our personal and professional responsibility to practice good citizenship and community leadership.

How Green?   The Challenge and Solution of Powering the AV equipment needed to produce and event EPRAV / Exceeding Expectations has developed a number of ways of obtaining our goal of powering events using Renewable and Sustainable energy resources ie; Battery Power, Solar Power, Wind Power, and BioDesiel.  We may use one or more of these options in developing a strategy when powering your event.

The Challenge of Audio Visual Staging for a Live Event  The primary function of A/V Staging is to provide and operate lighting, audio, video and other related equipment for live events. The inherent nature of the industry requires the consumption of energy, and - traditionally - a lot of it!  The environmental impact of our industry is largely overlooked because we are not a formally recognized industry by either the government or private sector. A/V Staging is rather a blend of the entertainment and high-tech industries.

Green Equipment  Equipment is probably the most important factor in greening an Audio Visual Staging company. Using modern technology generally ensures reduced energy consumption. A periodic (perhaps annual or bi-annual) review of equipment will allow for a comparison of existing inventory with current energy-saving devices available. Factors to consider when evaluating equipment include life span, energy star compliance and power consumption. EPRAV made the simple switch from Plasma to LCD and LED technology when several studies showed a marked increase in life span and simultaneous decrease in energy usage.

Green Lighting:  Energy Consumption and Life Span: A transition to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting from traditional incandescent produces a remarkable
improvement in sustainability with minimal effort. An LED instrument offers a whopping lifespan of 60,000 hours! Industry-standard incandescent bulbs? A measly 1,500. In addition, LED uses only 10% of the energy required to operate a single 60W incandescent bulb.

Proper lighting: Careful planning and event design will ensure that the proper amount of lighting is used. This avoids the trap of using excessive energy.
Audio – Audio is the next major function of Staging. Efficient and modern equipment is necessary for energy conservation. Energy Consumption: Cutting-edge “Class-I” amplifier technology uses46% of the electricity required to power traditional amps. The win-win of the situation? Not only is less power used, but the sound quality increases simultaneously!