Light poles are found just about everywhere you go but most people don’t give them much thought. Tall and slender, they are used to illuminate the outdoors at night. They do this by allowing...
Light poles can be found just about everywhere. They line our streetways, sidewalks, parking lots, athletic fields, and more. While the luminaires that provide light for pathways for pedestrians or...
It’s not enough to possess good technical skills to be a successful electrician. They are important but there are other attributes that you can bring to the job that are just as important to your...
LED lighting, because of its energy-saving features, has become popular in the lighting industry. It features high efficiency, a long lifespan, and is cost-effective. LEDs consume far less energy...
Podcasting has exploded, and with good reason. Podcasts come in the form of digital audio and/or video files that can be downloaded or streamed on various devices. You can listen to or view them on...
As a facility manager, you’re responsible for all aspects of the physical infrastructure of an organization. Part of this responsibility is to identify areas where you can increase the efficiency...
These days, LED lighting can be found just about everywhere. The light-emitting diode (LED) is currently the most energy-efficient lighting technology available. It is one of the most rapidly...
Finding the right lighting distributor for your lighting projects can be challenging. There are many to choose from. And they all come with varying levels of products, services, and industry...
The advent of LED lighting technology has proven to be a game-changer for environmental- and energy-related matters. Over the last ten to fifteen years, it has demonstrated to be an easy,...
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are on their way to becoming king of the global lighting market. Lighting technologies like incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent are slowly being phased out and, in...
As a lighting industry expert, one of the best things that you can do for your customers is to demonstrate how energy-efficient lighting systems can help save on energy costs and provide an impact...
Industrial energy efficiency programs can deliver substantial energy savings to the general public and utility systems. It can do this at a lower cost than most programs aimed at other sectors....
What is light pollution? We’ve all heard about different kinds of pollution. Examples include air pollution from carbon monoxide, water pollution from industrial waste, and soil pollution from...
There are many certifications that demonstrate key knowledge of the various facets of the lighting industry. They provide assurance that a lighting professional is competent and proficient in their...
Over the past several years, we have received phone calls, emails, and chats from customers that have asked us to help them solve bad LED purchases. Others have asked us to unravel installation...
Why spend so much money on lighting when you could use that capital to invest in something strategically more important for your business? There is always something that needs to be replaced or a...
Looking to convert your existing metal halide or high pressure sodium lighting to LED? Are you unsure of whether the time or investment is worth it? We put together this comprehensive guide on some...
From soccer fields and baseball diamonds to sports fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts, powerful field and stadium lights along with narrow beam flood lighting are used to support safety...
Explosion proof lighting requirements are defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This type of lighting is required for hazardous locations. This includes: Areas that...
The scale of industrial energy use in the US is significant. A 2021 study by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that the American industrial sector made up around 35% of total...
A lit-up airport in the middle of the night is a sight to see, whether it brings a feeling of wanderlust or the dread of a red-eye flight. In technical terms, this lighting is referred to as airport...
Lighting Up the Road to Somewhere Highway lighting plays an important role in ensuring that the roadways are safe for drivers by ensuring that the streets are visible, even at night. Highway...
