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EconoPark Express is a short and long term parking lot company servicing Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport, BWI Amtrak Station, and BWI Rental Car Facility customers. Parking is available 24 hours a day and shuttles [...]

Bay Lighting represents the most innovative and dependable names in the energy efficient world. The lighting lines we specify and install will provide your facility a Premier Lighting Solution. With over 75 years of experience, Bay [...]

The Metalux Encounter™ Series redefines ambient lighting by blending contemporary styling with Eaton's proprietary WaveStream™ technology. The result is exceptional performance and superior energy savings – all at an affordable price.

RAB Lighting’s 150 watt LED area light replaces 400 watt metal halide fixtures one-for-one. ALED150 is precision-engineered with specification-grade optics that deliver clean, uniform light without glare. This high-efficiency fixture reduces energy consumption by 66%.

It's hard to argue against having energy-efficient lighting installed in a parking garage. Even garages that were built recently with traditional metal halide or high-pressure sodium fixtures should be considering a retrofit.

LED benefits often include energy efficiency and whiter light. On the other hand, LEDs have been known to have glare and poor light distribution. When evaluating LEDs for your garage, consider the following factors.

From a financial perspective, LED often offers a 75 percent reduction in energy consumption and will be virtually maintenance-free for over a decade.

For several years, companies have been touting the benefits of T8 lighting. So, why LED now? Among other reasons, LED technology has really come down in price and there are a lot more options.