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A Beginner’s Guide to Intelligent Buildings
Some facilities waste up to 30% of their energy usage on inefficient processes. It’s one of the reasons intelligent buildings are becoming more common. Engineers are designing buildings to use their physical spaces more sustainably. Here’s a look at what intelligent...
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Making the Most of Your Lighting Rebates
Several factors go into deciding on the extent of a lighting project, including cost. Lighting rebates can help offset some of the project’s expenses but finding the right ones for the products is often challenging.To help ensure you get the most out of your LED...
Lighting 101: What You Need to Know About LED Lighting
LED lighting is becoming more and more popular in businesses. Before they start transitioning over to energy-efficient lighting, business owners often have plenty of questions. Here are some common ones so you have a better idea of how LED lighting will fit in your...
LED Back Lit vs LED Edge Lit Panels
Transitioning from fluorescent troffer lights to LED panels comes with benefits. The lights are eco-friendly and help save money on energy costs. You also get improved light quality. However, you probably have plenty of questions and today we are going to focus on...
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Choosing the Best LED Lighting for Retail Stores
Retail LED lighting is changing how products and spaces are highlighted, but the design is crucial. Here’s what you should know about LED lighting for retail stores. What is LED Lighting for Retail Stores? Retail lighting should use LEDs instead of fluorescent and PAR...
Countries Find Solutions for Global Energy Crisis
Australia is in the face of a massive energy crisis. Their country’s solution; shut off all the lights for two hours a night. The energy minister is pushing for citizens of South Wales to turn off their lights to conserve the energy due to the crisis. South Wales...
Fun Facts About LEDs
LED lights or light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient, but what else do you know about popular technology? LEDs are fascinating, and here are some fun facts about these lighting products. LEDs Have Been Around Since the 1960s LEDs are common in homes and...
What to Look for in an Electrical Project Management Company
An electrical project management company often works on challenging projects, whether they are residential, commercial, or industrial. The company must also employ a skilled electrical project manager. The skills required include strong communication and leadership...
LED Retrofit Strategies to Combat Inflation – Part 1
Building owners and managers are constantly considering ways to combat inflation and perform tasks more efficiently. One way they are meeting their goals is with a lighting upgrade. Lighting system retrofits are challenging for maintenance and engineering departments....
Benefits of Next Gen LED in Healthcare
Healthcare facilities and hospitals are trying to balance operating costs, while also meeting stringent safety and sanitation standards. Their goal is to provide a calm and healing experience for patients. Visitor and patient safety is another concern. The facilities...
What is the Lifespan of an LED?
LEDs are becoming one of the most popular bulb choice due to their energy conserving abilities and adaptability. One of the main selling point about LEDs is how long-lasting they are, and it requires less maintenance for facility managers to have fixed or replaced....
Columbus, Ohio Uses Microgrids to Power Town Water Pumps
A new microgrid was unveiled in Columbus, Ohio which is functioning off of a solar field near their water towers. The purpose of the microgrid is to keep a local water boosting station fully functional in the event of a power-outage. This has been a nearly 3 year-long...
California Town Becomes First All-Electric Neighborhood
A small town in California is the first town to be fully powered by a solar and battery microgrid. Each home is fitted with a solar panel system, backup battery storage, electric heater and water heater, and a main control panel, and EV charging capabilities. The...
How Facility Mangers Can Benefit From Lighting Controls
More facilities are installing lighting control systems as a way to better manage the energy usage throughout the building and make building management more efficient. The types of lighting controls that can be used throughout a facility include motion sensors,...
Holiday Decoration Safety That Prevents Fires
Even though it hasn’t passed Thanksgiving yet, people are ready to begin decorating for the holidays. The time of year is coming when people cover their homes and businesses in holiday lights and decorations inside and out. From the Christmas tree to outdoor displays,...
Air and Space Smithsonian Embraces Digital Signage
In Washington D.C., new digital signage was added to the Smithsonian museums and airport locations. The Air and Space Museum is presenting its newly renovated exhibits that include digital signs to help guide visitors through the museum. It is only partially open to...
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