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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

LED Lighting Benefits and Recycling

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
July 10, 2020

Earth Day 2020 – The Impact of One

Let's celebrate Earth Day 2020 with a look back at our environmentally friendly accomplishments in 2019. Click here for a PDF version of our infographic. For more information about recycling bulbs, ballasts, and large batteries,
April 4, 2020

How to Qualify for Money-Saving Commercial Lighting Rebates

If you are a commercial property owner, you might be eligible for major savings through a rebate program. Utility companies across the United States are implementing these programs in an effort to reduce energy waste. [...]
March 30, 2020

Replacing LED Drivers – Where to Start?

So, you made the change to LED several years ago and one of your LED drivers is on the fritz... what do you do next? Many customers call Bay Lighting looking for a replacement part [...]

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October 1, 2026
Commercial buildings rarely remain exactly as they were originally designed. Offices add and remove walls. Tenants move in and out. Workstations shift. Warehouses change racking configurations. Classrooms take on new functions. Multifamily amenity spaces are renovated to meet changing resident expectations. The lighting system, however, is often designed as though the original floor plan will remain permanent. When fixtures, sensors, and lighting controls are tied too closely to one specific layout, even a relatively straightforward renovation can create additional work. Fixtures may no longer be positioned appropriately, controls may not correspond with the new rooms, and electrical components may need to be relocated or replaced.
September 21, 2026
Anyone comparing commercial LED lighting products will quickly encounter the term "DLC Listed." It may appear on a manufacturer's specification sheet, in a distributor's product description, or among the requirements for a commercial lighting rebate. For building owners and facility managers planning an LED lighting upgrade, seeing a product on the DLC Qualified Products List can provide useful information about its performance. But a DLC listing does not answer every question about a fixture.

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