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Category: Saving Energy

Saving energy can be done in a number of ways such as sealing air leaks, controlling temperatures, reducing water heater usage, and using LED bulbs  and fixtures to name a few. Saving energy also leads to saving money on energy costs.

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Understanding Circular Fluorescent Bulbs

Posted on 07/03/201810/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

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

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Lighting, Saving Energy Tagged pin base lamps
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Difference Between LED MR16 vs. GU10 vs. PAR16 Bulbs

Posted on 07/01/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

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

Posted in Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy Tagged GU10, LED MR16, PAR16, pin base lamps
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Understanding the Difference Between a PAR 30 and BR 30 Bulb

Posted on 07/01/201806/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

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

Posted in Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy Tagged LED BR30, LED PR30
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What is a Ceiling Occupancy Sensor

Posted on 05/07/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

One of the easiest ways to save energy when it comes to lighting is to simply turn the lights off when leaving a room. While this sounds simple enough, it’s also one of the easiest Read More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Saving Devices, Saving Energy Tagged energy monitors
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Retrofitting Parking and Canopy HIDs with LED Canopy Light Fixtures

Posted on 04/23/201806/04/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

For many business, indoor lighting is one of the most important decisions to be made. Equally important, however, should be how the outside is illuminated. For potential customers passing the building at night, or walking Read More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy
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Does Ballast Compatibility Matter When Choosing LED T8 Lamps?

Posted on 04/12/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

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

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy Tagged pin base lamps
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Fluorescent T5 vs LED Bulb Replacement

Posted on 02/16/201810/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

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

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy Tagged pin base lamps
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Cost Effective and Easy to Install Weatherization Options

Posted on 09/06/201610/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

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

Posted in Reducing Drafts, Saving Energy, Weatherization, Weatherstripping Tagged foam tape, rope caulk, shrink and seal window kit, window weatherization, windows weatherproofing
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What Does High CRI Mean?

Posted on 07/17/201508/12/2015 by Conservation Mart

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

Posted in Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Saving Energy
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Trend: LED Vintage Edison Light Bulbs

Posted on 06/26/201510/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

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

Posted in Energy Efficient Lighting, Energy Saving Devices, LED Lighting, Saving Energy

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