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
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
Total lumens has been a long-used term in lighting to describe the total light output of a given light source. Now it is common to see delivered lumens in it’s place, particularly with LED products. Understanding the difference between these two terms will help explain one of the reasons for the ascension of LED technology … Read more
This article on Scotopic vs. Photopic vision is the first in a series of three that will look into how we perceive and analyze the light that we see. Human perception of any lighted environment is influenced by both Scotopic and Photopic vision. However, only Photopic vision is considered relevant to light metering. Photopic Properties Known … 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
HyLite’s Omni-Cob LED Bulbs are an energy-efficient alternative for replacing standard Incandescent, HPS, MH, MV, and CFL bulbs in both new and retrofit fixtures. Hylite Omni-Cobs not only provide huge energy savings but also feature a 360° illumination spread for maximized visibility. At 10 hours of use a day, these LED Omni-Cobs can last up … Read more
Of all the industries discussed in our Lighting Application Series, none need lighting optimization more than eldercare facilities, including assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care. This is because seniors have unique lighting needs and can experience major health, and mood benefits by having illumination designed especially for their eyes and by using sleep … Read more
There are three main concerns about the lighting in and around multi-housing property. Namely, multi-housing lights must promote safety, be attractive, and be efficient. These factors are of utmost importance, because owners and property managers need to provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing space if they hope to attract and keep quality tenants. However, no one … Read more
Similar to the other industries in our lighting application series, those in the financial services can utilize lighting to improve their business on multiple fronts, including enhancing customer experience, growing productivity, and saving money and energy. The payoffs that come from using energy efficient luminaires in a strategic layout are significant and something even the … Read more
By now we’ve covered quite a few businesses in our lighting application series, and many of those posts have revolved around how to use lighting to draw in people and create a positive customer experience. Today’s topic, lighting for industrial spaces, is a little different, since, for the most part, the lighting in these applications … Read more