In June of 2016, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a statement that some LED lights are harmful when used as a street light. The official AMA statement on the effects of LED street lighting has caused quite a stir in the lighting industry. There have been several responses from lighting organizations debunking the AMA … Read more
In the early stages of LED hitting the lighting market, a common phrase came with the purchase of an LED bulb that colored the perception of buyers. “Lasts a lifetime”. This misnomer was created years ago by early manufacturers to entice shoppers to convert to LED, back when the cost of even a standard A19 … Read more
Looking for a smooth upgrade for your existing HID fixtures? Keystone’s Smart Drive HID LED Corn Cob lamps run on the existing HID magnetic ballast for a quick install. No wiring and no tools are required for these plug and play lamps. Lower wattage draw from the LED lamps helps extend HID ballast lifetime. At … Read more
Customer Profile: Eureka Recycling’s mission is to help individuals, organizations, and communities understand the significance of zero waste and to provide the resources and education to achieve their own zero-waste goals. Their services and policy work present real world solutions to the social, environmental, and health problems caused by wasting. Goal: After years of slowly … Read more
Among HyLite’s new releases this Summer is a Dual-Mode Type D LED T8 Tube that works with Electronic and Magnetic Ballasts as well as direct wire. No rewiring required! Suitable for damp locations and compatible with motion controls & sensors. 300° Beam Angle provides a wide light distribution. No RF or Radiated EMI Interference for … Read more
While the market for LED drivers has been heating up, LED lighting fixtures have actually been installed since the early 2000’s. Why has it taken so long to catch on? Thanks to the long life cycle of LED technology, little focus had been placed on the replacement driver market. As LED fixtures mature and go … Read more
Keystone now has an LED T8 Ubend that bypasses the ballast and wires direct, replacing conventional fluorescent Ubends with 6″ leg spacing. At 18W, these lamps save approximately 40% more energy than standard F32T8 lamps. Integral driver within the LED Ubend lamp eliminates the need for an external ballast or driver. Constructed with shatterproof coated … Read more
Customer Profile: Since opening in 1961, Elk River Machine Company (ERMC) has grown to become one of the most prominent full-service contract manufacturing facilities in the Midwest. Their capabilities include complete in-house material processing, design-for-manufacturing and a complete line of concrete processing and transportation equipment. Goal: ERMC provides finished products from industrial to aerospace and … Read more
Upgrade your existing HID fixtures with Keystone’s Direct Drive HID LED Lamps. Utilizing the latest in LED technology, these lamps are both efficient (efficacy of 140+ lm/w for most) and durable (50,000 hours with 5 year warranty). Suitable for use in enclosed fixtures. They are also IP64 rated with an integrated heat sink that quickly … Read more
In the last several years, concerted efforts have been made to lower energy use and CO2 emissions. Part of how this gets accomplished at the state level is by providing incentives to lessen upfront costs associated with making the necessary changes. In Minnesota, the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 was developed by the Conservation … Read more