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
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.
Stay Safe at Night with LED Night Lights
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
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
LED PL Lamps are Long Lasting and Energy Efficient
LED PL lamps, specifically named for the original manufacturer, Philips Lighting, is easy on energy consumption, yet they can be a bit complicated to understand. To take the guess work of it, here are a Read More
LED Lights Replace Halogens in Kitchen Update
For the 10 years that we have lived in our house, we had functional, but not very stylish troffer lights in our kitchen. They are great for work spaces and schools, but not always the Read More
What Does High CRI Mean?
One of the most useful measurements when referring to a lighting source is the Color Rendering Index, also known as the CRI. The CRI measures the ability of a light source to accurately show all 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
What is an LED Dusk to Dawn Light?
Dusk-to-dawn LED fixtures are triggered on and off by the amount of light reaching the fixture’s sensor, making them suitable for outdoor areas such as streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas. The dusk-to-dawn feature Read More
Internal Driver vs. Instant Start for LED T8 Tube
LED T8 tubes, which used to be exclusive to fluorescent technology, are the new standard for commercial and household lighting. These tubes are ideal for replacement, emitting the same amounts of light as fluorescent T8s Read More