This blog has been updated from its 2015 version The main difference between a LED MR16 vs. GU10, and PAR16 light is that the bases are different. Both MR16 and GU10 use pin bases that look 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.
Understanding the Difference Between a PAR 30 and BR 30 Bulb
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
Does Ballast Compatibility Matter When Choosing LED T8 Lamps?
Traditionally, fluorescent T8 linear lamps have been used as the main light source in commercial buildings such as hospitals, warehouses, schools, and more. LED T8 lamps are quickly replacing their fluorescent counterparts. The LED technology Read More
Fluorescent T5 vs LED Bulb Replacement
As recently as 2010, the United States Department of Energy found that nearly 80 percent of lamps being used in commercial buildings were fluorescent. These lights are commonly found in large industrial buildings or other Read More
DLC Standard vs DLC Premium
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
LED Emergency Lights and Exit Signs are a Win-Win!
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
Trend: LED Vintage Edison Light Bulbs
The old-school Edison style light bulbs of the 20th century were evolutionary yet far from the different variations of light bulbs that have been developed today. The first models of light bulbs developed by Thomas Read More
What is Title 24 Compliance?
What is Title 24? Title 24 is a collection of energy standards that address the energy efficiency of new (and altered) homes and commercial buildings. Since 1978, California residents are required to meet the energy efficiency Read More
5 Important Facts About GU24 Bulbs
With incandescent light bulbs going the way of the Canadian penny, the time to learn about GU24 lamps is now. These consumer-friendly light bulbs are quickly becoming the new standard for energy efficient lighting, so Read More
Choosing Circular Fluorescent Light Bulbs
It can be difficult replacing a circline CFL. Circular fluorescent light bulbs differ in many ways and sometimes come with manufacture-only specifics. So which one is right for your light fixture, and how can you Read More