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	Search   Advanced Search       Popular Searches: Compression Connectors Fish Tape Halogen Lamps Rigid Conduit Bender Tamper Resistant Receptacle Tool Kit         On-Line Tools: Lighting Cross References Glossary Motors Training & Education More...         Feature Stories: Applications for Floor Boxes Residential Floor Boxes New Sensors, Controls Give Contractors New Opportunities More...         Manufacturer Links: Search Mfg's by Product, keyword or Name Link to Spec Sheets, Catalogs, MSDS, Travel Directions	Check out Rich-Media Product Video Demos from companies like: GE Lighting, AFC Cable Systems / Tyco Electrical & Metal, Knipex, and more >> New for September 2010 >> Includes products from   New Sensors, Controls Give Contractors New Opportunities Chuck Ross Lighting retrofits will be big business for electrical contractors over the next couple of years. Two standard lighting technologies – T12 fluorescent lamps and most incandescent lamps – are being phased out, so building owners will be looking for new, more efficient alternatives. This gives contractors a great opportunity to introduce those owners to lighting control systems that could lead to even more energy savings. There are options for simply refitting existing T12 fixtures with electronic ballasts to accept T8 lamps, but a more comprehensive plan, incorporating dimmable fixtures with sensors and controls, could make for more efficient and comfortable interiors. Read More>>> See all current stories>>>