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How to find commercial lighting rebates by state

Posted by Nina Frye on Jun 24, 2022 11:38:00 AM
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Upgrading commercial lighting can be expensive, especially if you're handling multiple locations. Lighting rebates are one of the most cost efficient ways to jumpstart retrofit projects.
 
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Topics: LED, Lighting Rebates, Lighting Retrofits

A contractor's guide to buying LED lighting

Posted by Nina Frye on May 16, 2022 8:43:20 AM
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As lighting experts, we know that lighting is not always the easiest part of job. But an electrician who understands a few key ins-and-outs of lighting can help add significant value to an electrical job.

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Topics: LED, Lighting Technology, Lighting Retrofits

Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2022

Posted by Nina Frye on Mar 21, 2022 11:25:23 AM
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For more than 10 years, LED rebates have been an incentive to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting. The same is true in 2022. 

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Topics: LED, Lighting Rebates, Lighting Retrofits

Energy code changes for 2022 [And how they impact lighting]

Posted by Tori Cole on Feb 4, 2022 11:53:08 AM
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Just as a new year ushers in a new round of resolutions, it also brings about new laws, ordinances, and codes.

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Topics: Energy Code & Restrictions, Lighting Technology, Lighting Retrofits, Lighting Controls

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

Posted by Ron Pilner on Jan 4, 2022 3:51:47 PM
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8-foot fluorescent tubes are a popular lighting product for many of our customers. They're commonly used in warehouses, industrial and commercial settings, and in some large retail and grocery stores.

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Topics: LED, Industrial & Warehouse, Fluorescent Lighting, Lighting Retrofits

Best LED replacement options for CFL bulbs

Posted by Melissa Jordan on Dec 6, 2021 10:15:00 AM
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Five years ago, National Geographic wrote about the phase out of an "unloved" light bulb that was close to phasing out. Yet, here we are still talking about the lighting product that quickly became replaced by LEDs - Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs).

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Topics: LED, CFLs, Lighting Retrofits

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, Lighting Retrofits, Commercial Office

How to upgrade lighting for multifamily buildings

Posted by Luis Espino 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: Lighting Retrofits, Multifamily

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, Warranty, Lighting Retrofits, 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, Lighting Retrofits, Lighting Controls

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