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Light emitting diodes (LED) technology has grown to rival the most efficient white light sources, and the benefits are great, but just how efficient are LEDs? First measure is color quality. LEDs have very high correlated color temperatures (CCTs), often above 5000K for a cold bluish light. However, warm white LEDs (2600K to 3500K) have improved […]

This is the final post in a series about lighting maintenance.   The first and second part of this series on lighting maintenance covered the principles and policy that should be placed for an efficient system.   Providing proper training should also be included in a lighting maintenance plan. This includes understanding procedures such as […]

In October 1962, scientist Dr. Nick Holonyak invented the first light emitting diode (LED). The light, unlike infrared lasers, is visible to the human eye, and has a higher efficiency compared to other lighting technologies. Fifty years later and LED is fast becoming popular among businesses for its low energy and maintenance costs. Holonyak, now […]

So you know you need new lights, but how do you determine what’s the best investment for your facility? Energy efficient lighting projects can include relights, retrofits, or 1-for-1 bulb replacements. But what’s the difference, and why should it matter to your building? What is a lighting retrofit? A lighting retrofit typically means a replacement […]

For most businesses, energy costs are one of the biggest operating expenses, and with costs rising six to eight percent annually, that’s not an expense you can ignore. But there are ways businesses can maximize their energy savings, including updating to a more energy efficient lighting system. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently banned the […]

The World competition may be over, but the carbon footprint of the 2012 London Olympics is a lot less thanks to a major player. LED lighting played a large role in the sustainability and record-setting energy efficiency of the games. Throughout the games, the lights were used to illuminate stadiums, arenas, and the closing ceremony. For […]

Small businesses should think seriously about their lighting. It seems simple, but lighting is a critical component of any small business because it can improve employee efficiency, and be aesthetically pleasing to encourage sales. “Depending on the type of business you operate, lighting accounts for 20 to 50 percent of electricity consumption. This means that […]

Energy Efficiency Regulations A few days ago, the Department of Energy banned the manufacture and import of T12 lights to the U.S. This was in an effort to encourage consumers and businesses to retrofit their current lighting system into something more efficient, such as the T8 or T5 fluorescent lamps. As great as the benefits […]

According to a new study, the widespread adoption of LED lamps will create a global energy savings worth $100 billion over the next five years. IMS Research found that a rapid uptake of retrofit LED lamps has a huge potential market. On average, lighting accounts for about 19 percent of the world’s current energy usage. […]