John and his team at Bay Lighting have been incredible partners through dozens of projects all across Metro DC. Not only as a top supplier of lighting fixtures and supplies, but as a
full service project installation team as well as great creative solution skills. Bay Lighting always has our best interests in mind and is constantly bring us new ideas, products and
energy reduction solutions.

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February 4, 2026

The Business Case for Connected Lighting in Commercial Buildings

Commercial lighting has come a long way from simple on/off switches and basic timers. Today’s buildings demand more, more efficiency, more control, more insight, and more flexibility. Across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, commercial property owners and facility managers are under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs, improve safety, and modernize building systems without disrupting operations.
September 24, 2025

How Photometric Analysis Can Improve Your Outdoor Lighting Design

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.

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