The long life and energy efficiency of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) has sparked excitement from consumers, manufacturers, and energy conservation groups. In fact, the US Department of Energy predicts that by gradually switching to LEDS over the next 20 years, the nation could save around $250 billion in energy costs and cut our lighting electricity … Read more
As we’ve welcomed in the New Year, it’s been hard to ignore the countless media reports announcing the death of the standard light bulb. The so-called “incandescent light bulb ban” is being blamed for the demise of the nation’s most popular bulb, but what many may not realize is there technically isn’t a ban on … Read more
Although using sunlight as a source of illumination seems obvious, many modern buildings have all but blocked out and forgotten this free source of light. However, with the ever increasing concerns about energy consumption and as we better recognize the benefits of natural light for our health, more and more businesses are turning to daylight … Read more
As you probably realize, the human eye consists of cones and rods. It’s now known that rods and cones share responsibilities, but simply speaking, the cones are most engaged during daylight or lighted conditions, and the rods are most used at night or in dim environments. Scientists differentiate these two types of seeing by referring … Read more
Considering we’re currently in the heart of the holiday shopping season, you’re likely searching for all the best strategies to help your products stand out and catch the eyes of potential customers. While you’re shuffling through your Rolodex of marketing strategies, don’t forget about the power of well-placed lighting. You can use it to give … Read more
As their name suggests, lighting controls include all the various technologies you can use to manage the different lights in your home or business. For instance, common types of controls are dimmers, motion or occupancy sensors, and photosensors. There are even all encompassing lighting systems that allow you to customize a wide range of options, … Read more
For decades, recessed lights (also known as can lights or downlights) have remained a favorite choice for modern, streamlined lighting in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, basements, and in commercial spaces. They are used for both accent and general lighting, and because they are relatively compact, they work wonderfully in small spaces. One of the latest types … Read more
For the third post in our Energy Saving Outdoor Lighting series, we’re going to focus on walkway lighting, which is used as a decorative element and to help people safely navigate a path. Walkway lighting also creates a warm, welcoming ambiance that makes visitors feel comfortable and encourages them to remain on your property. If … Read more
In our last post, we introduced our new blog series on energy saving outdoor lighting. As mentioned, inefficient outdoor lighting is a huge energy waster and can cause your electric bills to skyrocket. Thus, it’s especially important to choose the right type of lighting for your property, as well as the most energy efficient bulbs. … Read more
When it comes to reducing energy costs, one of the most commonly overlooked areas for improvement is outdoor lighting. This is because outdoor lights are often out of sight and out of mind during working hours, and even when they are noticed, business owners sometimes view them a necessity with little options. In reality, there … Read more
