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

Posted by Mark Heerema on Jan 7, 2021 9:28:18 AM
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If you were hesitant about switching to LED, there’s another good reason to complete a lighting retrofit.

Lawmakers extended the tax benefit for businesses who make energy efficient building upgrades when they passed the bill that sent stimulus checks to millions of Americans.

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Topics: Energy efficiency, Energy savings

How to complete a lighting retrofit for commercial offices

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Mar 25, 2020 8:48:09 AM
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If you're thinking about upgrading lighting in a commercial office space, chances are you currently have fluorescent tubes.

While fluorescent lighting is pretty energy efficient, there are several reasons why you would want to upgrade to LED.

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Topics: Energy savings, LED retrofit, Commercial office lighting

Steps to retrofit hotel lighting

Posted by Todd Colgate on Jan 27, 2020 12:44:45 PM
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Does thinking about a lighting retrofit for your hotel seem overwhelming?

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Topics: Energy efficiency, Hotel lighting, Energy savings

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

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Jan 16, 2020 4:45:00 PM
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Francine Pitassi, one of Regency's Lighting Specialists, works with customers every day to find cost and energy saving lighting options for their applications. One topic she finds herself addressing often is that of lighting rebates. In this article, Francine helps answer some of the most common questions we receive centered around lighting rebates.

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Topics: Lighting rebates, DLC listed, Energy Star certification, Energy savings

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

Posted by Rick Weber on Dec 23, 2019 11:00:00 AM
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Have you tried to order T12 fluorescent tubes lately?

While we still have plenty in stock in our online store, manufacturers are producing less overall.

The product has also changed. These days, most T12s will work with an electronic ballast instead of a magnetic ballast.

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

The best areas for lighting rebates [Map]

Posted by Francine Pitassi on Dec 10, 2019 10:45:00 AM
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If you're looking to retrofit to LED lighting, you're probably also looking at ways to cut costs. Rebates are a great option, but they may vary based on where you live or where your business is located.

Our friends at BriteSwitch help businesses take advantage of rebates available to them. The number one question they get is, "Where are the best lighting rebates in the country?"

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Topics: Lighting rebates, Energy savings, LED retrofit

What is fluorescent lighting?

Posted by Terri Duncan on Nov 26, 2019 2:11:00 PM
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Fluorescent lighting. You probably already have an idea of what it is. Maybe you even understand a little about how it works.

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Topics: Lighting 101, Energy savings, Fluorescent light

5 strategies to save energy for multifamily buildings

Posted by Bo Klune on Nov 4, 2019 9:45:00 AM
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Multifamily properties are an increasingly popular housing option. Around one in six households in the United States live in an apartment or condo.

It's no wonder why energy costs are so high. You're supplying multiple families who choose their own air conditioning set points and light levels.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) found that if every multifamily property made energy-efficient upgrades, utility costs would decrease by $3.4 billion across the U.S.

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Topics: Lighting maintenance, Energy savings, Multifamily lighting

4 ways to reduce energy costs at healthcare facilities

Posted by Nina Frye on Oct 10, 2019 2:15:00 PM
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Healthcare facilities spend an alarming amount of money. The total tops $8 billion in the U.S. every year.

A big reason for those costs – everything is constantly running. Lights and HVAC need to be on all day, every day. Patient safety and care is a top priority.

There are four ways to immediately reduce those high costs and improve the experience for patients and employees.

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Topics: Energy efficiency, Hospital lighting, Energy savings

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

Posted by Nina Frye on Oct 4, 2019 2:40:34 PM
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If you operate a large facility, you probably keep stock of fluorescent tubes so you can promptly replace any failed bulbs. Often times, we talk to customers who want to use up their existing fluorescent tube stock before they move forward with an LED upgrade.

This had us curious. What's the cost of waiting to switch to LED?

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Topics: Energy savings, Fluorescent light, LED retrofit

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