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March 18, 2019

A Total Solution in Parking Lot Lighting

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 [...]
October 30, 2018

Customer Success Series

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 [...]
May 1, 2017

Encounter Recessed LED Luminaire

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.
March 2, 2017

Parking Lot Solutions by RAB

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%.
November 4, 2016

LEDs for Parking Garage Lighting

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.
November 4, 2016

8 Reasons To Consider LED Replacement Bulbs vs. T8 Fluorescent Bulbs

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.
November 3, 2016

Finally… A Guide to Parking Garage Lighting

Modern parking garage lighting is about much more than bright bulbs overhead. It shapes how safe drivers feel, how secure pedestrians are, and even how much property managers spend on energy and maintenance. Outdated systems like fluorescent, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium no longer meet today’s codes—or expectations.
June 21, 2016

LED Retrofit Recessed Downlight

LED Retrofit Downlight Series by LumenOptix™. Converts any make or model of existing architectural downlight to LED. Available in 6",8" and 10" configs with various lumen packages and options. Specification grade construction featuring tool-less installation in [...]

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August 22, 2026
Commercial lighting has changed a lot over the past decade. Commercial facilities have increasingly moved away from older fluorescent lighting toward integrated LED solutions. In some buildings, that means replacing older fluorescent flat panel fixtures with new integrated LED flat panels that eliminate routine fluorescent lamp changes. In other applications, an existing fluorescent troffer may be replaced with an LED flat panel as part of a broader lighting upgrade.
July 15, 2026
Keystone SmartLoop® is a Bluetooth® mesh wireless lighting control system designed specifically for commercial LED retrofit projects. It allows compatible fixtures, sensors, and controls to communicate wirelessly, helping contractors modernize lighting systems with less disruption and reduced installation complexity.

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