HyLite LED Arc-Cob Bulbs are high-powered, energy efficient LED replacements for use in a variety of new or existing light fixtures. Tremendous energy and maintenance savings when retrofitting in place of Incandescent, Metal Halide, Mercury Vapor, Compact Fluorescent and High Pressure Sodium bulbs. Arc-Cobs feature 180° optics with a rotatable base, enabling users to direct … Read more
Goal: The primary goal of this project was to replace the existing compact fluorescent plug-in lamps (CFL) with LED for energy savings. Another major factor was that replacing the CFL ballasts was a difficult and costly task, and one the client hoped to forego with an LED installation. Assessment: The front lobby rotunda had a large circle with … Read more
For years, lighting indoor commercial spaces was a no-brainer. Most folks simply went with linear fluorescent lights (LFLs) — and for good reason. They have quality light output, are one of the most efficient light sources available, and have decent lifespans. This is especially true of the T8 lamps, which use about 40% less energy … Read more
Customer Profile: The Lino Lakes YMCA offers group exercise classes, personal training, swim lessons and other great fitness and community building programs. Facilities include great amenities like a fitness center, aquatics (including an indoor pool, sauna and waterslide), gym, outdoor walking trails and much more. Goal: The YMCA in Lino Lakes had a primary goal … Read more
You will often hear that the future of lighting is in controls. One of the core factors in the emergence of lighting controls relates to human physiology; primarily from sleep studies and the effects of lighting on the human circadian cycle. As we experience different types of light, our mind and body react in different ways. … Read more
Customer Profile: Long’s Auto Place is proud to have served the St. Paul community since 1981. In 2001, a complete tear-down and construction of a new facility, including service bays, has allowed them the ability to serve their customers even better. Goal: The intention of Long’s Auto Place was to install a new outdoor lighting system that better … Read more
Green Creative’s new LED A21 bulbs are now available for order in 2700K, 3000K and 4000K. They fill a need for many applications in the commercial sector as they are suitable for totally enclosed fixtures. Their omnidirectional design meets the new ENERGY STAR V1.1 requirements for omnidirectional lamps by emitting 330° of evenly dispersed light. … Read more
Premier Lighting was recently recognized by Xcel Energy as an area leader in helping customers achieve outstanding energy savings. One of our goals has always been to not only provide the best lighting solution for our customers but to also work hand-in-hand with energy companies like Xcel to reduce energy usage through lighting. Official press release from … Read more
There are already numerous reasons to get rid of your old T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes and replace them with LED. From energy and maintenance savings to better light quality, longer life span and more controls. But one factor that makes the decision absolutely vital in some industries is the fact that many of the LED T8 … Read more
GE has just released new High Output LED T8 Tubes that are compatible with both Instant Start and Program Start ballasts. These high output LED tubes produce 2200 lumens off 18 watts on a normal ballast factor for a very efficient 122 lumens per watt ratio. With a high ballast factor the lumens go up … Read more