As Earth Day approaches, we prepare to celebrate the planet that gives us so much. It’s a time to reflect on our daily actions and how they impact our environment. One way to reduce your Read More
Category: Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy efficient lighting creates light instead of heat the way incandescent bulbs do. In addition, energy efficient lighting produces the same quality of light incandescent bulbs do using only a fraction of the energy. They also last up to 10 times longer, reducing the need for frequent replacement.
LED Ready T5 Fixture: What it is and How it Saves
When looking to increase building lighting efficiency, the LED ready T5 fixture should be considered at the top of the list. These energy and cost-efficient fixtures make replacement quick, and maintenance simple.
Choosing a Double or Single Ended T8 LED Tube
Knowing whether you’ll need a double ended T8 LED or a single ended T8 LED tube for your lighting project gets you on the right track to completing the ideal renovation.
Outdoor LED Flood Light vs. LED Spotlight
When doing an outdoor lighting project, there are so many options to choose from. Among all available lights, the most energy efficient are easily the ones with LED technology. Once you know LED is the way to go, you have to know what beam you need, how wide of a beam is necessary, and how to calculate the beam spread you’ll need. Let’s take a look at a few of the key differences between an LED flood light and the LED spotlight.
Replacing Fluorescents with T8 LED Light Bulbs to Power Up and Save
According to the US Energy Information Administration, lighting accounts for 10% of total energy consumption in commercial buildings. This includes schools, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and other industrial spaces. Limiting the amount of energy lost from Read More
Damp Rated LED Bulbs vs. Wet Rated LED Bulbs
Understanding the difference between damp rated LED bulbs and wet rated LED bulbs will allow you to remain safe when installing them in fixtures for your home or business.
What Exactly is A GU24 Bulb?
Compared to incandescent light bulbs, CFLs are obviously the more energy efficient choice. They require 75% less energy to operate, generate light instead of heat, and last up to 10 times longer, which reduces the Read More
PL Lamps: What Are They and How to Find the Right One
This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. PL fluorescent lamps have been in the conservation game for a while. Specifically named for the original creator/manufacturer, this lighting solution is both easy on Read More
CFL to LED Conversion for Pin Lamps
This post has been updated from its original version. PL lamps, given their name by their originator, Philips Lighting, have been in the game for many years now. These pin-based lamps are widely used and Read More
Comparing the 13W GU24 Bulb to Incandescent Bulbs
This post has been updated from its original 2012 version. Compact fluorescent lamps use significantly less energy than incandescent bulbs, and use energy to produce only light. In comparison, incandescents use a great deal of Read More