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Did you know that Kansas was named after the Kansa tribe, which means "people of the wind"? And rightly so. Kansas has one of the highest levels of wind production. And according to several studies, "In Kansas, wind energy generation is at least equivalent in cost – and often cheaper – than traditional sources of energy." […]

Leadership in Energy and Developmental Design (LEED) green building certification is growing as more and more businesses become energy efficient. Based on a survey of 7,100 LEED buildings, there are a variety of options that developers use to make buildings environmentally friendly. This includes minimizing light pollution (40.4 percent), monitoring building ventilation systems (49.2 percent), […]

Read about the latest LED news from the LED Light Show. The annual conference, held in Las Vegas, covered a range of topics including solid state lighting design issues, LED component topics, and advice for lighting designs. The complete panel discussion is covered here. Source: LED Magazine

Color rendering index (CRI) is a light’s ability to produce all the colors of the spectrum. This quantitative measure is used for lighting fixtures to determine how closely the light can produce the colors and a bright white light. T8 lamps, the efficient counterpart to the obsolete T12 lights, have four types of CRI: 835, […]

Thinking about solar energy?  Here are some quick facts about this renewable power source that's taking Kansas City by storm. Every minute, enough sunlight reaches the Earth’s surface to meet the world’s energy demand for an entire year Using electricity from photovoltaic panels will replace power produced by coal, oil, and nuclear power plants, plus […]

The more you know about your building and its energy efficiency potential, the more you will begin to recognize opportunities to control energy consumption and costs. Have an energy professional perform an audit of your facility to determine your energy-efficiency priorities Lighting retrofits are quick, easy and have short paybacks Install occupancy sensors & task […]

While induction lighting technology has been around for quite some time, it is now enjoying renewed popularity for its energy efficiency. Induction is a form of fluorescent technology that uses magnets instead of electrodes. The benefits offered make it an ideal solution for interior applications such as high-ceiling warehouses, industrial buildings, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and cold […]

The benefits of solar can be bountiful, just like the sun’s rays. It’s no wonder more businesses are investing in solar energy. Our feature product of the month is tenKsolar, a fully integrated solar system. tenKsolar offers superior solar solutions and products that are designed to be more effic ient, more reliable, and safer than […]

Car dealerships are sure to enjoy the technology of light emitting plasma. LEP is a high output light that is ideal for creating bright and even lighting, especially over cars or parking lots. Some more benefits include: 50,000 lifetime hours Stable power delivery No mechanical failures Rapid start & restrike Reduces energy up to 70% […]