Industry Articles
Lighting Choices: Four Types of LED Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs are the most popular types of light bulbs in the world. But LED lights are extremely useful for many reasons and becoming increasingly popular. Why would LEDs potentially be the fluorescent tube replacement bulb? First of all, high powered LED lighting is extremely energy-efficient. LEDs use far less energy and waste little or no heat, especially compared to incandescent bulbs. With incandescent bulbs, 90% of the energy is released as heat. If you are considering fluor
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May 20th 2019
Using Lighting To Reduce Your Electric Bills
Even if you remember to turn out your lights when leaving a room, your lights could be causing you to spend a significant amount of money. Department of Energy statistics reveal that approximately 22% of all electricity generated in the United States is used for lighting. If you've been shocked by the cost of your electric bill recently, here are a few suggestions for using your lights to cut down on energy expenses.Only Use Lights When Needed
Not all lights need to be on all the time. The
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May 13th 2019
4 Surprising Places That Use LEDs
Most people think of LED lighting as either a type of lighting used in electronics or as standard light bulb replacements, and that's not without reason. Lighting accounts for about 11% of energy use in residential buildings and 18% in commercial buildings. However, LEDs, especially high power LEDs, are used for more than just conventional lighting. Here are a few surprising daily applications of LEDs that you might overlook.Street lighting
Many street lamps and outdoor lights are in hard-t
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May 10th 2019