<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=448100748896598&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
  • 1-800-284-2024
  • Send us a message.     |
Regency Lighting logo
  • Shop Products ›
    • Light Bulbs
    • Ballasts & Batteries
    • Batteries
    • Electrical
    • Fixtures
    • Business Account Signup
  • Services ›
    • Problems We Solve
    • Design Consulting
    • Construction Services
    • Replacement Products
    • Lighting Maintenance
    • Retrofit Management
    • Sustainable Recycling
    • Product Lines
    • Client Success Stories
  • Resources ›
    • Lighting Blog
    • Total Cost of Lighting
    • Energy Savings Calculator
    • Lighting Glossary
    • Title 24
      • Title 24 FAQ & Glossary
      • Does Title 24 Apply to Me?
  • About Us ›
    • Culture
    • Values
    • Causes
    • History
    • Team Success Stories
    • Leadership
      • Ron Regenstreif
      • Mike Goldstone
      • Scott Anderson
      • Judah Regenstreif
      • Ron Pilner
      • Hoon Kim
    • Careers
    • Regency Lighting News
    • Event and Social Photos
    • Regency Branding
  • Contact Us ›
    • Credit Application
    • Apply for Tax Exemption
    • Contractor Network
    • Office Locations
  • Store Login

Start typing and press Enter to search

bg.jpg

Lighting Insights Blog

Practical advice on commercial lighting from LED retrofits to lighting design.

Scroll down for our latest posts.

4 energy-saving strategies for commercial offices

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Nov 19, 2019 8:59:40 AM
  • Tweet

When you're catering to the needs of an entire facility, it can be  challenging to save on energy costs. Commercial office buildings might contain several different companies, which means you're trying to serve all of their lighting and energy preferences the best you can.

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: LED retrofit, Lighting controls, Commercial office lighting

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

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Oct 21, 2019 11:15:00 AM
  • Tweet

It seems like there is an endless sea of LED light bulbs to choose from these days. But LED lighting has changed more than just replacement products. There is also a whole new category of options: LED fixtures.

We commonly get the question: “I’d like to upgrade to LED lighting, but how do I know if I should go with a screw-in replacement product or a new LED fixture?”

Read More
5 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: LED, Lighting maintenance, Hotel lighting, Education facility, Multifamily lighting, Commercial office lighting

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

Posted by Terri Duncan on Sep 20, 2019 1:41:00 PM
  • Tweet

You might not realize it, but you interact with fluorescent lighting every day. Whether it’s in the office building or grocery store, fluorescent lamps are probably the most popular type of lighting.

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: Hotel lighting, Fluorescent light, Commercial office lighting

3 steps to retrofit from T12 to LED

Posted by Jeff Harral on Aug 23, 2019 10:05:00 AM
  • Tweet

T12 fluorescent tubes are hard to come by these days, but that's not to say they've disappeared entirely. 

The tubes began to be phased out in mid-2012, which we wrote about at length in our post, "The phase out of T12s: Everything you need to know about discontinued tubes."

But if you still have T12s in your sockets and you're looking to save money on lighting in the next year, there are a number of ways to go about retrofitting to LED or a more efficient fluorescent option.

Read More
5 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: LED, Energy efficiency, Parking Garage Lighting, T12, Fluorescent light, Commercial office lighting

Where to buy a plug-and-play T12 LED

Posted by Tom Borga on Aug 21, 2019 9:20:00 AM
  • Tweet

Linear LED tubes have become more competitive over the years, and with that comes more options than ever. So, if you’re operating with discontinued T12 fluorescent tubes, you’re probably beginning to weigh the options for a retrofit.

But in the sea of choices, how do you know what the right product is and where to buy it?

Read More
1 Comment Click here to read/write comments

Topics: LED, Parking Garage Lighting, T12, Fluorescent light, Commercial office lighting

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

Posted by Ron Pilner on Jul 29, 2019 3:00:00 PM
  • Tweet

If you’re looking to convert your linear fluorescent lamps to linear LED lamps, there are now more options and additional risks to consider.

Read More
5 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: Product Comparison, LED, Hotel lighting, Education facility, Fluorescent light, Multifamily lighting, Commercial office lighting

What to do if your T12 magnetic ballast goes bad

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Jul 19, 2019 10:00:00 AM
  • Tweet

This article has been updated with new information and new products. It was originally published in 2017.

If you still have T12s in your building and they run on magnetic ballasts, you may soon face a problem: what do you do when your ballasts die?

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: LED, Parking Garage Lighting, T12, Ballast, Fluorescent light, Commercial office lighting

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

Posted by Tad Mehringer on Jul 17, 2019 3:00:00 PM
  • Tweet

Unlike fluorescents, some linear LEDs do not need a ballast to power up and produce light. So, a lot of our customers have been asking us about the safety of just bypassing the ballast and direct-wiring their LED tubes.

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: Ballast, LED retrofit, Commercial office lighting

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for parking garages

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell on Nov 26, 2018 1:47:00 PM
  • Tweet

Proper lighting is key in providing a positive tenant, guest, or shopper experience in any parking garage. In many respects, it's a first impression for the people visiting your facility and shouldn't be overlooked.

This lighting typically remains on 24/7, so it’s important to have long-life bulbs to avoid burnouts at the wrong time. Additionally, these 24/7 burn-time light fixtures present a quick payback on energy-efficient LED upgrades.

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: Parking Garage Lighting, HID, Hospital lighting, Fluorescent light, LED retrofit, Commercial office lighting

Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for commercial offices

Posted by Caitlin Ferrell on Nov 14, 2018 1:37:00 PM
  • Tweet

Whether your commercial office building is new, dated, large, or small, proper lighting is a vital component of a functional and efficient workplace. It’s no secret that dim lighting puts strain on the eyes and lowers productivity, and harsh lighting can trigger serious migraines. Aside from employee benefit, some light fixtures also serve as decoration or accent lighting to make your facility more attractive to tenants. 

Finding the perfect replacement products for these fixtures can be a hassle – and determining how to retrofit these fixtures can be confusing.

Read More
0 Comments Click here to read/write comments

Topics: Energy efficiency, Parking Garage Lighting, Commercial office lighting

All posts Next

Shop Regency Lighting

Recent Posts

View all posts >
 

Posts by Topic

  • LED (64)
  • Energy efficiency (40)
  • Commercial office lighting (29)
  • Fluorescent light (27)
  • Retail Lighting (27)
  • LED retrofit (26)
  • Savings, Payback, & ROI (25)
  • Parking Garage Lighting (23)
  • Energy savings (22)
  • Lighting maintenance (22)
  • Restaurant Lighting (22)
  • Lighting 101 (21)
  • Lighting design (20)
  • Hotel lighting (19)
  • Multifamily lighting (17)
  • Inside the Industry (14)
  • Product Comparison (14)
  • Project Management (13)
  • FAQs (12)
  • Hospital lighting (12)
  • Education facility (11)
  • HID (11)
  • Incandescent lighting (11)
  • Lighting rebates (10)
  • Inside Regency (9)
  • Movie theater lighting (9)
  • Ballast (8)
  • CRI (8)
  • Color temperature (8)
  • Lighting tidbits (7)
  • California Energy Code (6)
  • Lighting technology (6)
  • Title 24 (6)
  • Warehouse lighting (6)
  • LED dimming (5)
  • T12 (5)
  • Building inspections (4)
  • Lighting as a service (4)
  • CFL (3)
  • Code enforcement (3)
  • Energy Star certification (3)
  • LED lifespan (3)
  • Light bulb part numbers (3)
  • Manufacturer warranty (3)
  • Wattage (3)
  • Charity highlight (2)
  • DLC listed (2)
  • Hallway lighting (2)
  • Lighting controls (2)
  • CCT (1)
  • ETL listed (1)
  • Halogen (1)
  • Healthcare lighting (1)
see all

Quick Links

  • Insights Lighting Blog
  • Energy Savings Calculator
  • Lighting Glossary
  • Product Lines
  • Client Success Stories
  • Our Values
  • Careers
  • Mobile Store Login

Lighting Insights

RL Headquarters

Regency Lighting 
9261 Jordan Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: +1-800-284-2024
Fax: +1-800-763-7636
Send us a message.

rl-us-map-locations-web-small-r

National Lighting Distributor since 1983

Find the location nearest you.

 

Regency Lighting Logo Website

© Regency Lighting
All Rights Reserved.

  • Problems We Solve
  • Products + Services
  • Lighting Resources
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map
Regency Lighting Logo Website

© Regency Lighting
All Rights Reserved.

  • Problems We Solve
  • Products + Services
  • Lighting Resources
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map