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Alcon Lighting, Inc.

The Intrinsic Value of Decorative Lighting in Commercial Spaces

Recently, my wife and I had the “pleasure” of visiting a relatively new hospital complex. For almost a year, I watched the 5-story edifice being built as I traveled up and down Highway 49 in Northwest Arkansas.

Topaz Electric Corp.

LED Lamps – Energy Saving Replacements

I’ll make no bones about it. LEDs are the light of my life. Okay, maybe that’s going just a bit far … but not much. If you want to find an incandescent or fluorescent lamp in my house, you’re going to have to look hard. I think I may have a few C7s left to replace. But only because they’re hard to get to.

TCP Lighting

Lighting Up Your Options for Emergency Exit Fixtures

Emergency exit lights might seem to be a bit of a commodity – after all, standardization is built into their design through a range of building code regulations at federal, state and local levels. However, contractors do need to pay attention to the color of these lights when evaluating options.

Caséta by Lutron: Smart Lighting Control Wherever You Want It

WAC Lighting Co.

Low-Voltage Lighting: Tapping into Lower Volts for Higher Profits

Let's spotlight the benefits of low-voltage lighting, a rapidly advancing and potentially lucrative addition to your electrical services. This technology enhances lighting design, offers significant energy savings, and boosts aesthetic appeal, making it a sensible expansion for your service offerings.

Signify

From Theory to Application: Understanding and Implementing Color Temperature and CRI in Lighting Design

Maintaining proper lighting levels, color temperature, and Color Rendering Index (CRI) is crucial for various applications. Color temperature affects the ambiance, while CRI determines color accuracy. LEDs offer flexibility in color temperature, have a high CRI, produce less heat, and are energy-efficient compared to incandescent lamps.

TCP Lighting

Understanding the Economics in LED Replacement Projects

A University of Michigan study found that while LED lighting options outperform fluorescents, factors like installation, upfront costs, and long-term savings vary. Retrofit decisions should balance energy savings, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

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