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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

How to upgrade lighting for multifamily buildings

Posted by Bo Klune on Feb 25, 2020 11:15:00 AM
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Whether your multifamily building is apartments, condos, or retirement homes, you're probably facing a common problem: energy costs.

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Topics: LED retrofit, Multifamily lighting

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

Posted by Luis Espino on Feb 3, 2020 11:25:00 AM
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You can find a good deal on light bulbs at Home Depot and Walmart. Sometimes, customers bring that to our attention. 

How do these stores sell at such low prices? Are they selling the same light bulbs as us? They are targeting a more residential customer, so are they selling residential grade lighting products?

Is there something different about a residential lamp when compared with a commercial one?

Usually, no – there's no difference or distinction, at least according to one of our top manufacturers. Though the products are packaged differently, their guts are almost always the same.

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Topics: LED, FAQs, Manufacturer warranty, LED retrofit, Lighting as a service

Lighting retrofits for schools and universities

Posted by Chris Monteleone on Jan 30, 2020 1:15:00 PM
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Topics: Education facility, LED retrofit, Lighting controls

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

[Checklist] Steps to retrofit healthcare facilities

Posted by Nina Frye on Nov 22, 2019 9:01:57 AM
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Healthcare facilities are created to focus on one thing: providing quality care for patients. Unlike other commercial buildings, hospitals and medical centers require lights on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means a constant schedule of replacing burnt out light bulbs.

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Topics: LED, LED retrofit, Healthcare lighting

4 energy-saving strategies for commercial offices

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

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Topics: LED retrofit, Lighting controls, Commercial office lighting

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

4 ways hotels can save on energy costs

Posted by Todd Colgate on Oct 2, 2019 3:23:00 PM
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Energy is one of the fastest growing costs in the hotel industry. Think about it: there are now more electronics and perks expected in a hotel room than ever before. Energy Star estimates that hotels spend $2,196 per room every year on energy alone.

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Topics: Hotel lighting, Energy savings, LED retrofit

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

Posted by Bo Klune on Sep 26, 2019 2:16:00 PM
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When is the right time to retrofit your HID lighting to LED? It can be an expensive project, and you're probably wondering if the energy savings are worth it.

HID (or high intensity discharge) replacement bulbs aren't the cheapest. Plus, because of their high light output, they're usually in hard-to-reach areas like stadiums, gyms, warehouses, and parking lots or garages. Even changing a light bulb can mean extra costs.

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Topics: Parking Garage Lighting, HID, LED retrofit

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