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Induction lighting is a type of lighting technology that doesn't use electrodes or filaments. This type of lighting has been around for more than 100 years and has a life cycle of up to 100,000 hours. It's for this reason that induction lighting is often used in industrial properties such as factory buildings and street lights for roadway lighting. Compared to the standard halogen bulb, induction lighting is significantly more energy-efficient and has been making its way to the U.S. as …

As with most technology lighting has experienced significant advances in the last few years. In fact, if your parking garage or other public facility was designed more than 10 years ago, it's probably overdue for a lighting evaluation and update. Whether you're not sure where to begin or you're experiencing safety concerns, here are a few tips to help you get started on your parking garage lighting evaluation.First ConsiderationsWhen you're beginning the evaluation process, it's important to …

There are a lot of advantages to having LED lighting in any building, but especially in schools. LED lights only use 15% of the energy that a standard halogen light uses. LEDs also provide 85% more light output than the standard halogen bulb. So, LED lights are cheaper and brighter than your standard light bulb. That means schools can allocate more monetary resources to other areas. Here are four great locations for schools to use LED lighting. Classrooms Classrooms are where students …

As human beings, we are taught at an early age to avoid staying out past dark. Bad things can happen in the dark, we're told. Your mother may have taught you that "Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.!" As a result, a lot of us grow up with a fear of the dark, especially in public places. That's why so many places are so well lit at night. Parking garage lighting, street lights, and wall pack light fixtures on the outsides of stores are everywhere we look. They are there for safety and protect …

Effective and efficient lighting is central to your business. By selecting the right lights, you can keep your building secure and your employees productive. The key is to choose the right lighting. For most organizations, HID and LED lighting are the most popular options. While they are similar in function, there are plenty of differences between HID and LED parking garage lighting, for example. This guide will help you distinguish these lighting types so you can make a more informed decis …