California has long been at the forefront of adopting regulations to reduce carbon emissions and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly products. California standards that were adopted in 2013, and are beginning to be phased in, will affect lighting product energy and energy use decisions for both new construction and existing structures throughout the state. Although […]
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Interior Lighting Design Tips & Inspiration
Everyone wants to transform a house into a home. On the other hand, business owners want to ensure their premises have an inviting and welcoming ambiance. All these can be achieved by having proper Interior lighting design tips for your premises. Besides enhancing visibility, interior lighting can enhance the design and aesthetics of your interior […]
A Complete LED Rollout Would Cut Global Emissions by 2.3%
The Climate Group, a global non-profit group that advocates a lower-carbon emission world economy, has adopted a worldwide initiative to replace incandescent and fluorescent lighting with LED lighting systems. The Group has calculated that a complete LED rollout, by replacing all existing lighting technology with LED systems will remove 735 million tons of carbon dioxide […]
5 Reasons to Make the Investment in LED Now (Not Later)
The adoption of new technology in any industry often runs into a number of common objections from all but the most ardent of early adopters. Resistance to new technology tends to be driven by fears that all the bugs have not yet been worked out of new systems or that subsequent generations of a new […]
The LED Lighting Revolution is Here
LED Lighting Revolution has been called the greatest innovation in electrical illumination since Thomas Edison developed the first incandescent light bulb, more than 130 years ago. In slightly more than fifty years since the first LED bulb to produce visible light was created by a GE engineer, LEDs have expanded into commercial and manufacturing space, […]
Durable LED Fixtures for Oil Field Lighting
Oil Fields are inherently high-risk work environments. Oil field operators have a number of different options for safety improvements. One of the more effective and straightforward options is to improve oil field lighting with LED fixtures. In addition to providing the safest lighting for hazardous oil field environments, durable LED fixtures reduce operating and maintenance […]
Understanding White Color Terminology in Lighting
Understanding the nuances of white light is essential for selecting appropriate lighting solutions that enhance both functionality and ambiance. The terminology associated with white light—such as color temperature, correlated color temperature (CCT), and color rendering index (CRI)—can be complex, but a clear grasp of these concepts enables informed decisions tailored to specific environments and tasks. […]
A Glimpse of Next Generation LEDs
Light emitting diodes, or “LEDs”, are rapidly becoming the standard lighting solution for a multitude of commercial and industrial applications. First-generation LED’s were relegated to use as signal lights in electronic devices because of their high cost of production and limited light emitting intensity. As LED technology developed, costs came down as the color and […]
What Headlight Bulb Do I Need?
So, you got a warning on your car that your headlight went out? Your bulb is getting less and less bright? It’s especially important to replace your headlights because it can prevent visibility on the road. Having a headlight that’s out can even cost you a pricey ticket from a police officer. No need to worry, […]
Tips for Evaluating Your Parking Lot Lighting
Parking lot lighting may be one of the least glamorous applications of commercial artificial illumination, but a well-lit parking lot can set the stage for better customer interactions between those customers and your business. A customer or client who parks in a poorly-lit lot may well be in a less receptive mood to conduct business […]