Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Demand Load Management (DLM) is a key concept in the current discourse on sustainability and environmental responsibility. It refers to the systematic approach of optimizing energy consumption, lowering expenses, reducing environmental footprint, and improving overall performance.

A decade ago, LED lighting was still fighting for acceptance among designers, contractors and consumers. Early product generations suffered from quality control problems, flickering and light that was too far into the blue end of the visual spectrum.

In just a little more than a decade, LED lighting systems have moved from a not-quite-yet-there technology to one that essentially owns the market, especially in commercial applications. With efficacy ratings that now surpass those of once-dominant fluorescent fixtures, LEDs also can operate for years before needing replacement, versus months for fluorescent tubes.