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Understanding Circular Fluorescent Bulbs

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This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. These round bulbs pack a few more features than their fun design suggests, and if you are not savvy to the ways of circline lamps Read More

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Understanding the Difference Between a PAR 30 and BR 30 Bulb

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This post has been updated from it’s 2012 version Being namesakes of their halogen and incandescent counterparts, PAR 30 and BR (or R) 30 LEDs are the green solution to outdoor and indoor lighting. Though Read More

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DLC Standard vs DLC Premium

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Last week, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC), delisted products that do not meet the new quality and efficiency standards. There are new technical requirements for indoor and outdoor Luminaries and Retrofit Kits, and there are now two Read More

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How to Choose the Right LED Street or Area Light

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LED Street and Area Lighting Fixtures are ideal for outdoor areas including streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas. Well-designed LED outdoor fixtures can provide the required surface illuminance using less energy and with improved Read More

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LED Retrofits vs. LED Ready T8 Replacement Fixtures

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Advantages of LED lights include, energy savings, better quality light, and the ability to respond to intelligent controllers, for even more energy savings. Fluorescent light technology  does not work well with dimming controls. In comparison, Read More

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LED Troffers are Ideal in Office Drop Ceilings

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Found often in schools, hospitals, offices, retail settings, and for grid ceiling applications, LED troffers are rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular dropped ceiling grid, which are usually 2’x2′ or 2’x’4.  Troffer fixtures initially used fluorescent bulbs, such Read More

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Stay Safe at Night with LED Night Lights

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Whether you have young kids who get up at night, a pet who needs to be let out, or frequent trips to the bathroom, there is a chance that at least someone in your household Read More

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Choosing the Best Low Flow Showerhead for Your Needs

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Do you use low flow showerheads at home? If you’re not sure, here’s a simple test: measure the time it takes for your showerheads to each fill a 1-gallon bucket; if each take less than Read More

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Cost Effective and Easy to Install Weatherization Options

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To prevent cold air from entering your home during winter, and hot air from flowing in during summer, you need to close up the gaps in your windows to create a tight seal. Not only Read More

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LED Emergency Lights and Exit Signs are a Win-Win!

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During an emergency, the power often goes out and standard exit signs do not give off enough light to enable people to see down hallways or stairwells. LED emergency lights and exit sign combinations are Read More