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When to bring in a lighting designer on a project

Posted by Jeremy Ames

What should I do if I have 8-foot fluorescent lamps?

Posted by Ron Pilner

Best LED replacement options for CFL bulbs

Posted by Melissa Jordan

Why can't I find 3500K lighting products?

Posted by Terri Duncan

How to pick an LED that is the same brightness as my old light bulb

Posted by Terri Duncan

Cleaning and air quality recommendations for fitting rooms

Posted by Cameron Craig

A guide to degreasing commercial kitchens with SIMIX

Posted by Ron Pilner

Eliminating odors in commercial buildings [A simple two-step process]

Posted by Ron Pilner

How to tell if UV-C LEDs work

Posted by Luis Espino

Color temperature and wattage selectable LEDs [Pros and cons]

Posted by Ron Pilner

3 ways to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Posted by Luis Espino

A state by state look at light bulb bans [Interactive map]

Posted by Scott Anderson

Are my cleaning and disinfection chemicals safe?

Posted by Scott Clark

Bipolar Ionization: Concerns and alternatives

Posted by Luis Espino

Cleaner dilution rates for common applications

Posted by Scott Clark

CDC disinfection guidelines and how to follow them

Posted by Scott Clark

Are CFLs going away?

Posted by Melissa Jordan

Best practices for proper cleaning

Posted by Scott Clark

What tool should I use to clean: Microfiber cloth, cotton cloth, or paper towel?

Posted by Shawn Sawyer

Types of Disinfectants: What to Consider for Your Facility

Posted by Scott Clark

How to follow California's 2021 school cleaning guidelines

Posted by Shawn Sawyer

Lighting Rebate Trends for 2021

Posted by Nina Frye

What is ATP testing?

Posted by Scott Clark

What is biofilm?

Posted by Shira Steinbeck

How to read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Posted by Shawn Sawyer

3 options to kill germs in the air

Posted by Luis Espino

Is there an incandescent light bulb ban?

Posted by Scott Anderson

How much does upper-air germicidal UV cost?

Posted by Luis Espino

What is a UVC dosimeter?

Posted by Dave Johnson

Good news for LED lighting upgrades: What EPAct 179D really means

Posted by Mark Heerema

Using UV light to kill viruses like COVID-19

Posted by Luis Espino

The science behind cleaning, disinfecting, and protecting

Posted by Mike Zeccardi

What type of cleaning product should I use against COVID-19?

Posted by Scott Clark

Mobile UV disinfection units [Pros and cons]

Posted by Luis Espino

Should I use disinfectants or UV-C to fight COVID-19?

Posted by Francine Pitassi

Germicidal UV use by industry [During and after COVID-19]

Posted by Luis Espino

Does all UV light kill viruses and bacteria?

Posted by Luis Espino

What's the difference between UV-C and Far-UVC?

Posted by Luis Espino

Safety guidelines for UV-C products

Posted by Luis Espino

5 applications for UV-C light disinfection

Posted by Luis Espino

Cost-efficient lighting design during and after COVID-19

Posted by Jeremy Ames

How much do UV-C fixtures cost?

Posted by Luis Espino

How much do mobile UV units cost?

Posted by Luis Espino

Where to buy a plug-and-play T12 LED

Posted by Tom Borga

3 steps to retrofit from T12 to LED

Posted by Francine Pitassi

Using thermal imaging systems for safe reentry

Posted by Ron Pilner

Considerations and concerns for UV light regulations

Posted by Scott Anderson

Converting T12s to LED: Here are your replacement options

Posted by Ron Pilner

How much do UV lights cost for HVAC systems?

Posted by Luis Espino

HVAC vs upper-room germicidal UV: What's the difference?

Posted by Brandon Melton

Safety and regulation are key for UVC products

Posted by Scott Anderson

KN95 masks: What you need to know

Posted by Scott Anderson

How to tell if UV light is killing viruses like COVID-19

Posted by Luis Espino

New research: UV light proven to kill COVID-19

Posted by Luis Espino

Germicidal UV for HVAC systems [Pros and cons]

Posted by Luis Espino

Lighting and electrical solutions for temporary medical sites

Posted by Scott Anderson

Solving for color consistency in LED lighting

Posted by Jeremy Ames

5 reasons decision makers love to partner with Regency's lighting design team

Posted by Brent Shelly

How to complete a lighting retrofit for commercial offices

Posted by Francine Pitassi

Coronavirus, the global supply chain, and lighting

Posted by Scott Anderson

How to recycle fluorescent lighting and electronic waste

Posted by Greg Tellason

How a proactive approach can alleviate common commercial lighting maintenance headaches

Posted by Isaac Regenstreif

How to upgrade lighting for multifamily buildings

Posted by Luis Espino

Should I use a single manufacturer or multiple manufacturers on a lighting package for a large project?

Posted by Mark Heerema

Who should purchase lighting for my projects: A general contractor or my company?

Posted by Brandon Melton

Can I use fewer lighting fixtures when upgrading to LED?

Posted by Mark Heerema

Energy code changes for 2020 [And how they impact lighting]

Posted by Tori Cole

What's the difference between commercial grade and residential grade lighting products?

Posted by Luis Espino

Lighting retrofits for schools and universities

Posted by Chris Monteleone

Steps to retrofit hotel lighting

Posted by Todd Colgate

California's light bulb ban

Posted by Scott Anderson

What is CCT? A guide to choosing correlated color temperature for your lighting

Posted by Jeremy Ames

Answering your questions on lighting rebates [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Francine Pitassi

A rule of thumb for vetting new lighting products and manufacturers

Posted by Brad Newbold

How to choose the right CRI for your lighting: A practical guide to Color Rendering Index

Posted by Jeremy Ames

The phase out of T12s: Everything you need to know about discontinued tubes

Posted by Rick Weber

Building hope in Haiti [Regency Home update]

Posted by Kate Spansel

The best areas for lighting rebates [Map]

Posted by Francine Pitassi

What is a ballast?

Posted by Terri Duncan

What is fluorescent lighting?

Posted by Terri Duncan

[Checklist] Steps to retrofit healthcare facilities

Posted by Nina Frye

Do your lighting products need to be UL listed or ETL listed? And what about DLC and Energy Star?

Posted by Amanda Marti

4 energy-saving strategies for commercial offices

Posted by Francine Pitassi

4 ways to create more energy-efficient schools

Posted by Chris Monteleone

5 strategies to save energy for multifamily buildings

Posted by Bo Klune

How to read a light bulb part number: linear fluorescent tubes

Posted by Terri Duncan

What is a ballast factor and how does it affect fluorescent tubes?

Posted by Dan McClosky

Plug-and-play LED bulb vs. LED fixture: Pros and cons for your next project

Posted by Francine Pitassi

Can you stop LED flickering with a "dummy load" or load resistor?

Posted by Brandon Melton

kW vs. kWh: How much energy is my lighting using? [Calculator]

Posted by Andrew Thomas

4 ways to reduce energy costs at healthcare facilities

Posted by Nina Frye

Why you shouldn't use those fluorescent tubes before upgrading to LED [Calculator]

Posted by Nina Frye

4 ways hotels can save on energy costs

Posted by Todd Colgate

HID to LED retrofit solutions that will save you money [Pros and cons]

Posted by Bo Klune

Which light bulbs need a ballast?

Posted by Terri Duncan

Fluorescent tubes: A brief overview of the different lamp types and sizes

Posted by Terri Duncan

Title 24 and healthcare lighting [New requirements for 2020]

Posted by Tad Mehringer

What are the different types of ballasts?

Posted by Terri Duncan

NYC Energy Conservation Code: Lighting requirements to meet by 2025

Posted by Chris Monteleone

Shunted vs. non-shunted sockets: How to tell what you need

Posted by Tom Borga

Protecting your LED retrofit: When to use surge protectors

Posted by Nina Frye

Title 20 explained: California's energy efficiency standards for lighting

Posted by Tad Mehringer

Solve LED dimming problems like flickering and strobing with these 4 simple tips

Posted by Brandon Melton

Here's an overview of common LED dimming issues and how to fix them

Posted by Brandon Melton

Plug-and-play vs. ballast-bypass and other linear LED solutions

Posted by Ron Pilner

What to do if your T12 magnetic ballast goes bad

Posted by Francine Pitassi

Does bypassing the ballast with an LED tube void the UL rating on a fixture?

Posted by Tad Mehringer

How to purchase LED lighting on a tight budget

Posted by Brad Newbold

[Title 24 revisited] How California’s building code practically impacts businesses

Posted by Jeremy Ames

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for retail stores

Posted by Andrew Thomas

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for restaurants

Posted by Andrew Thomas

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for warehouses

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for schools

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

How Regency delivers value through vendor partnerships and employee expertise

Posted by Brad Newbold

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for hotels

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for parking garages

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

How does Regency Lighting promote a healthy work-life balance?

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for commercial offices

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell

Common incandescent light bulbs and LED retrofits by application

Posted by Andrew Thomas

Answering your questions on light color and quality [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Tori Cole

A spotlight on LIGHTFAIR 2018

Posted by Ron Pilner

Do you feel stuck in LED indecision?

Posted by Andrew Thomas

Answering your questions on energy savings [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Bo Klune

Lighting rebate updates and trends for 2018, according to BriteSwitch

Posted by Brittany Woodard

Answering your fluorescent lighting questions [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

Answering your LED dimming questions [Ask the expert series]

Posted by Brandon Melton

Lighting Terms Glossary: 2018 Edition

Posted by Brittany Woodard

How to buy LED lighting: Common specs explained

Posted by Brad Newbold

Regency's lighting design lights up childhood dreams at Rockefeller Plaza American Girl store

Posted by Brittany Woodard

5 lighting news sites that stay on top of industry happenings

Posted by Jules Tompkins

5 ways to sell a lighting retrofit to your boss

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Three reasons sports and entertainment venues are going LED

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Here's a recipe for restaurant lighting design success

Posted by Mark Heerema

What is an ANSI code and how can you use it to select the right HID ballast? (Plus other HID ballast pairing tips)

Posted by Bo Klune

Here are some lumen per watt (LPW) targets for common LEDs

Posted by Charles Koekemoer

The secret to saving on lighting costs: Retrofit these 8 places in your building for super fast ROI

Posted by Bob Croucher

How a SoCal real estate developer met code, design intent, budget, and deadline through expert lighting design

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Regency works with US government to better illuminate San Ysidro-Tijuana border

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Preparing your store for a sale or an important executive visit? Here are 3 retail lighting tips

Posted by Cameron Craig

Where are the best places for LED tubes in commercial offices?

Posted by Mike Zeccardi

Here are 4 hot LED lighting rebate programs that could jumpstart your next retrofit

Posted by Tad Mehringer

How to read a light bulb part number: HID lamps

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

What is the average lead time for a lighting order?

Posted by Shannon Eaker

5 problems Regency solves for customers

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Deciding between fluorescent and LED tubes? Check out our Linear Lighting Playbook for insider advice

Posted by Jules Tompkins

6 of the most common retail lighting design mistakes

Posted by Jeremy Johnston

How to read a light bulb part number: compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

Limited project capital? Try these 3 pro tips to reap big savings from an easy LED retrofit

Posted by Ron Pilner

How to achieve payback in under 6 months on a multi-family apartment building lighting retrofit: A blueprint

Posted by Jules Tompkins

What's the difference between line voltage and low voltage (12v or 24v) lighting?

Posted by Joe Friedrich

How to calculate HVAC energy savings from lighting: A step-by-step guide

Posted by Chris Radosta

Understanding LED lifespan: How long do LED lamps and fixtures actually last?

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Five questions to ask if you're considering LED lighting for your commercial office

Posted by Bo Klune

What is R9 color rendering value?

Posted by Erin Gussert

How to read a light bulb part number: incandescent lamps

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

How to aim your accent lighting: A step-by-step guide

Posted by Tori Cole

Why do lighting projects fall behind schedule? 4 obstacles to avoid

Posted by Chris Radosta

How Regency helps customers to get stores open on time and on budget

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Guide to Restaurant Lighting: The best lighting tips for any restaurant application

Posted by Brittany Woodard

Who should use Regency's LED Buying Guide?

Posted by Jules Tompkins

UT Dallas retrofits from HID to LED in arena to boost performance and controllability

Posted by Sean Walters

What is the cost of waiting to retrofit to LED?

Posted by Eric Olson

How lighting subconsciously affects your customers

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

How to calculate labor savings from a lighting retrofit: A step-by-step guide

Posted by Andrew Thomas

5 things you should know about lighting rebates according to BriteSwitch

Posted by Regency Lighting

2017 second-to-last year of 50% bonus depreciation on building improvement projects

Posted by Jules Tompkins

How much should I pay for lighting as a service?

Posted by Scott Anderson

HID to LED lighting retrofit in Bay Area parking garage yields 'night and day' difference

Posted by Jeff Spedding

What does it mean to 'make lighting easier'? 10 ways Regency simplifies lighting for customers

Posted by Jules Tompkins

9 tips for retrofitting your parking lot lighting to LED

Posted by David Poisal

How to use Regency's lighting calculator: Calculating energy savings from a lighting retrofit

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Explaining the 2016 Title 24 standards that went into effect in 2017

Posted by Tad Mehringer

A look at how Regency vets and chooses electrical subcontractors as partners

Posted by Caleb Womack

What is Title 24 and how do you make sure your lighting complies with it?

Posted by Tad Mehringer

Everything you need to know about holiday lighting costs

Posted by Brittany Woodard

How long does LED lighting really last and what is actually covered by your warranty?

Posted by Cameron Craig

Download our LED Buying Guide before you make your next lighting purchase

Posted by Jules Tompkins

What is DLC 4.0 and when does it take effect?

Posted by Tad Mehringer

Regency helps 500+ TUMI stores with exceptional lighting design

Posted by Brittany Woodard

How one Dallas parking garage increased light levels and achieved 14-month payback while using 500 fewer fixtures in LED retrofit

Posted by Jules Tompkins

What is lighting as a service (LaaS) and how does it work?

Posted by Scott Anderson

Focus on delivered lumens and footcandles, not just lumens, to increase brightness

Posted by Greg Tellason

Top resources for calculating energy savings and finding lighting rebates

Posted by Rusty Brooke

The difference between kW and kWh in lighting retrofits [calculator]

Posted by Andrew Thomas

What Regency's RISE values mean for expertise

Posted by Brittany Woodard

How one hotel achieved nearly 60-percent first-year ROI on its LED retrofit

Posted by Jules Tompkins

What is HID lighting? Is it right for your application?

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

Regency's values improve and drive our service

Posted by Brittany Woodard

How does ballast factor affect energy savings calculations in lighting?

Posted by Jeff Spedding

What are CFL bulbs and where should they be used?

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

Should you use a medium base adapter to retrofit 2-pin or 4-pin CFLs to LED?

Posted by Bob Croucher

When to consider an extended LED lighting warranty

Posted by Scott Anderson

10 lighting acronyms you should know

Posted by Brittany Woodard

The 4 types of lighting audits Regency recommends (and how to choose between them)

Posted by Dustin Conley

The pros and cons of the three most common types of lighting rebate programs

Posted by Magda Soto

What does it mean for a product to be DLC listed?

Posted by Jules Tompkins

Can some LED street lights be damaging to your health?

Posted by Brittany Woodard

Why should I choose ENERGY STAR certified lighting products?

Posted by Jules Tompkins

What is halogen and how is it different than incandescent?

Posted by Aletheia Cyr

Guide to Correlated Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index e-book

Posted by Brent Shelly