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May 10, 2021
The Importance of Lighting to Your Customer’s Experience
Lighting is one of the first things people notice about a business. In order to feel comfortable on your commercial property, adequate light levels must be maintained at all times of day. Things like color temperature, brightness, and placement of fixtures can have a significant impact on the way your business is perceived, as well as on the safety of your customers and employees.
March 9, 2021
LED Lighting Makes Parking Safer
If you are trying to create a safe environment for people, vehicles, and property, lighting should be at the top of your list. It is a fact people feel safer when an area is well lit. On top of feeling, some studies suggest newly installed lighting reduces crime in the area. Properly planned and installed LED lamps can reduce crime and accidents while making people feel safer in your garage or lot.
February 4, 2021
Energy-Saving Lighting Tips to Decrease Electrical Expenses During the Winter Months
In the United States, a tremendous amount of electricity is used to power lighting each year. In fact, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that in 2019, the U.S. residential and commercial sectors combined used about 216 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity for lighting. During the winter, owners of commercial spaces tend to use even more electricity, which they often see reflected in their energy bills.
January 5, 2021
Considerations for Creating a New Indoor Lighting Plan for Your Commercial Space
Whether you are renovating your entire facility or retrofitting your existing fixtures, making a commercial lighting plan is an essential first step. There are a multitude of factors to consider, and there is no one-size-fits-all plan. Every individual space is different, and organizations have varying lighting needs.
October 7, 2020
How the Cold Weather Affects LED Lighting/Ballasts
Some common issues arise with traditional and fluorescent bulbs regarding cold-weather performance. LEDs are overall designed to be more durable, long-lasting and efficient than other bulbs, and are generally a better choice for indoor and outdoor applications. This is especially true during the winter months when most bulbs are easily affected by drops in temperature.
September 21, 2020
Why Purchasing Your Commercial Lighting Fixtures Is A Long-Term Relationship
With the increasing popularity of LEDs, the nature of purchasing and maintaining commercial lighting fixtures is changing. The same way you want to develop a relationship with a trusted auto mechanic who knows your car and will charge an honest price every time, forging a relationship with a lighting distributor is important [...]
July 13, 2020
LED Linear Lamp Retrofit: Before You Buy, Know Your Installation Plan
LED (light emitting diode) is an energy-efficient, long-lasting source of light that is quickly gaining popularity throughout the world. There are countless benefits to upgrading to commercial LED lighting, including reducing your carbon footprint and [...]
July 10, 2020
Recycling LEDs
The movement towards upgrading to LED lighting is quickly accelerating throughout commercial and private properties. More and more people are seeing the benefits of limiting the use of mercury-containing light bulbs. LED fixtures last the