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Earth Day 2025: Illuminating Progress Toward a Greener Future

As we move further into 2025, the global momentum toward sustainability shows no signs of slowing. The International Energy Agency reports that energy efficiency improvements are steadily advancing, helping to keep global emissions in check even as energy demand grows. With continued focus, these efforts could deliver more than 40% of the emissions reductions needed by 2030, keeping climate goals within reach.

The Impact of 3D Printing on the Commercial Lighting Industry

Three-dimensional (3D) Printing is based on the premise of adding material to build a product one layer at a time. This process is known as additive manufacturing. 3D printing can utilize a variety of materials such as plastics, metals, polymers, and more. Raw material paired with digital software and a design file allows 3D products to be created in little time.

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.

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

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,

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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 […]

Everything an LED Garage Light Should Be & More

Everything an LED garage light should be. And more. PORTO™ now available in 3 high-output versions. Multi-level lighting control, sensor setting adjustments without a ladder, mounting versatility and better light distribution.

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September 24, 2025
When planning outdoor commercial lighting, precision matters. Photometric analysis is the process of measuring and predicting how light will perform across a given area before fixtures are installed.
September 2, 2025
Recessed lighting has long been a go-to solution for commercial properties looking to combine functionality, energy efficiency, and clean design. Whether you manage a retail store in Washington, D.C., operate an office in Baltimore, or oversee a hospitality venue in Northern Virginia, the right recessed lighting can make a major difference in both appearance and performance.

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