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How to read an LED driver label November 8, 2024 at 11:16 AM
How to choose a USB charging receptacle October 28, 2024 at 9:44 AM
What should I do about the fluorescent bulb bans? October 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
New federal restrictions on lighting products October 21, 2024 at 10:55 AM
What are the types of LED drivers? October 16, 2024 at 2:09 PM
A state by state look at light bulb bans [Interactive map] October 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Time Delay vs. Fast Acting Fuses October 8, 2024 at 4:23 PM
California's light bulb ban October 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Pros and Cons of Copper and Aluminum Wire February 20, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Is there a fluorescent bulb ban? January 5, 2024 at 10:03 AM
EV Charger Rebates and Approved Product Lists January 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Is there an incandescent light bulb ban? November 2, 2023 at 8:15 AM
What is CCT? A guide to choosing correlated color temperature for your lighting October 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Shunted vs. non-shunted sockets: How to tell what you need September 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Types of electrical wire insulation and protective coverings September 20, 2023 at 9:10 AM
The 5 biggest LED buying mistakes businesses can easily avoid August 29, 2023 at 9:35 AM
3 lighting challenges and solutions for chief engineers August 21, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Types of Electrical Wire August 16, 2023 at 9:01 AM
LED upgrade guide for industrial and warehouse August 14, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Why a mockup could save your next LED upgrade project August 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Types of EV Charger Rebates July 28, 2023 at 10:24 AM
How to pick the best LED downlight July 21, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Is it worth upgrading old linear LEDs to new LEDs? July 20, 2023 at 9:40 AM
Commercial lighting rebates and the incandescent bulb ban July 5, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Plug-and-play vs. ballast-bypass and other linear LED solutions June 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM
What is Dark Sky and how does it impact lighting? June 19, 2023 at 10:48 AM
How to pick the best LED garage light or canopy fixture June 8, 2023 at 10:14 AM
How to save on tenant improvement build outs May 30, 2023 at 6:02 PM
The three most common EV charger installation delays May 20, 2023 at 1:21 PM
kW vs. kWh: How much energy is my lighting using? [Calculator] May 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM
EV Charger Rebate Trends for 2023 May 3, 2023 at 10:50 AM
Why lighting design can save developers money on construction projects April 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM
How much does it cost for businesses to install EV chargers? April 7, 2023 at 9:33 AM
How to read a light bulb part number: linear fluorescent tubes March 28, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Lighting rebate trends for 2023 March 23, 2023 at 9:29 PM
Converting T12s to LED: Here are your replacement options March 20, 2023 at 9:51 AM
How to pick the best LED high bay or low bay fixture March 15, 2023 at 9:11 AM
What kind of EV charger is best for businesses? March 6, 2023 at 9:25 AM
What's new with Title 24, Part 6 changes in 2023? February 28, 2023 at 10:48 AM
What should I do if I have 8-foot fluorescent lamps? February 20, 2023 at 11:40 AM
The practical differences between level 1 and level 2 EV chargers February 17, 2023 at 11:32 AM
How to pick the best LED flat panel February 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Why IP rating matters for warehouse lighting February 3, 2023 at 10:15 AM
What is the best IP rating for outdoor lighting? January 26, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Edge-lit versus back-lit LED flat panels January 13, 2023 at 11:45 AM
The best LED replacements for common halogen light bulbs December 1, 2022 at 10:12 AM
What is a lighting rebate bonus program? November 15, 2022 at 3:08 PM
How to pick the best LED wall pack November 1, 2022 at 1:54 PM
How long does LED lighting really last and what is actually covered by your warranty? October 24, 2022 at 1:22 PM
What are BUG ratings and how do I know if they impact me? October 11, 2022 at 10:13 AM
The best LED replacements for common incandescent light bulbs September 26, 2022 at 11:20 AM
How to pick a fluorescent ballast September 14, 2022 at 11:47 AM
The 6 best places to upgrade to LED September 12, 2022 at 2:25 PM
Good news for LED lighting upgrades: What EPAct 179D really means September 6, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Limited project capital? 3 tips to reap big savings from an LED retrofit August 31, 2022 at 11:07 AM
4 reasons lighting causes developers' schedules to fall behind on construction projects August 1, 2022 at 11:52 AM
What is DLC v5.1 and how does it impact my lighting purchase? July 26, 2022 at 10:45 AM
Trends in pricing and quality in LED lighting July 19, 2022 at 11:49 AM
How to find commercial lighting rebates by state June 24, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Do field-adjustable LED fixtures qualify for rebates? June 2, 2022 at 10:26 PM
A contractor's guide to buying LED lighting May 16, 2022 at 8:43 AM
How to do value engineering the right way April 13, 2022 at 8:28 AM
The ABCs of lighting rebates: Make the most of your lighting projects April 5, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2022 March 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM
How to select a safe UV solution February 25, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Three ways to save on new construction lighting without value engineering February 22, 2022 at 1:22 PM
What is Title 24 and how do you make sure your lighting complies with it? February 17, 2022 at 9:40 AM
UVC fixtures for HVAC systems [Pros and cons] February 11, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Energy code changes for 2022 [And how they impact lighting] February 4, 2022 at 11:53 AM
When to bring in a lighting designer on a project January 10, 2022 at 9:45 AM
Best LED replacement options for CFL bulbs December 6, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Why can't I find 3500K lighting products? November 22, 2021 at 8:03 AM
How to pick an LED that is the same brightness as my old light bulb November 17, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Cleaning and air quality recommendations for fitting rooms October 19, 2021 at 10:37 AM
A guide to degreasing commercial kitchens with SIMIX September 28, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Eliminating odors in commercial buildings [A simple two-step process] September 22, 2021 at 10:26 AM
How to tell if UV-C LEDs work September 7, 2021 at 9:27 AM
Color temperature and wattage selectable LEDs [Pros and cons] August 25, 2021 at 9:08 AM
3 ways to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) August 17, 2021 at 1:01 PM
Are my cleaning and disinfection chemicals safe? July 26, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Bipolar Ionization: Concerns and alternatives July 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Cleaner dilution rates for common applications July 12, 2021 at 10:10 AM
CDC disinfection guidelines and how to follow them June 28, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Are CFLs going away? May 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Best practices for proper cleaning May 24, 2021 at 11:34 AM
What tool should I use to clean: Microfiber cloth, cotton cloth, or paper towel? May 11, 2021 at 8:27 AM
Types of Disinfectants: What to Consider for Your Facility April 26, 2021 at 12:20 PM
How to follow California's 2021 school cleaning guidelines April 14, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Lighting Rebate Trends for 2021 March 22, 2021 at 12:27 PM
What is ATP testing? March 18, 2021 at 10:15 AM
What is biofilm? March 16, 2021 at 11:52 AM
How to read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) February 23, 2021 at 11:46 AM
3 options to kill germs in the air February 17, 2021 at 11:04 AM
How much does upper-air germicidal UV cost? January 19, 2021 at 12:58 PM
What is a UVC dosimeter? January 14, 2021 at 2:20 PM
Using UV light to kill viruses like COVID-19 December 16, 2020 at 12:30 PM
The science behind cleaning, disinfecting, and protecting October 28, 2020 at 4:38 PM
What type of cleaning product should I use against COVID-19? October 21, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Mobile UV disinfection units [Pros and cons] September 23, 2020 at 1:22 PM
Should I use disinfectants or UV-C to fight COVID-19? September 22, 2020 at 12:42 PM
Germicidal UV use by industry [During and after COVID-19] September 16, 2020 at 1:56 PM
Does all UV light kill viruses and bacteria? September 10, 2020 at 8:41 AM
What's the difference between UV-C and Far-UVC? September 8, 2020 at 9:49 AM
Safety guidelines for UV-C products September 2, 2020 at 3:05 PM
5 applications for UV-C light disinfection August 28, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Cost-efficient lighting design during and after COVID-19 August 24, 2020 at 9:24 AM
How much do UV-C fixtures cost? August 20, 2020 at 11:45 AM
How much do mobile UV units cost? August 17, 2020 at 2:14 PM
Where to buy a plug-and-play T12 LED August 3, 2020 at 11:04 AM
3 steps to retrofit from T12 to LED July 29, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Using thermal imaging systems for safe reentry July 27, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Considerations and concerns for UV light regulations July 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM
How much do UV lights cost for HVAC systems? July 22, 2020 at 9:05 AM
HVAC vs upper-room germicidal UV: What's the difference? June 29, 2020 at 3:12 PM
Safety and regulation are key for UVC products June 16, 2020 at 9:17 AM
KN95 masks: What you need to know June 11, 2020 at 2:26 PM
How to tell if UV light is killing viruses like COVID-19 May 21, 2020 at 4:03 PM
New research: UV light proven to kill COVID-19 May 20, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Lighting and electrical solutions for temporary medical sites April 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Solving for color consistency in LED lighting April 6, 2020 at 9:22 AM
5 reasons decision makers love to partner with Regency's lighting design team March 31, 2020 at 9:06 AM
How to complete a lighting retrofit for commercial offices March 25, 2020 at 8:48 AM
Coronavirus, the global supply chain, and lighting March 18, 2020 at 8:40 AM
How to recycle fluorescent lighting and electronic waste March 16, 2020 at 9:27 AM
How a proactive approach can alleviate common commercial lighting maintenance headaches March 2, 2020 at 9:00 AM
How to upgrade lighting for multifamily buildings February 25, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Should I use a single manufacturer or multiple manufacturers on a lighting package for a large project? February 24, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Who should purchase lighting for my projects: A general contractor or my company? February 12, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Can I use fewer lighting fixtures when upgrading to LED? February 10, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Energy code changes for 2020 [And how they impact lighting] February 5, 2020 at 10:35 AM
What's the difference between commercial grade and residential grade lighting products? February 3, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Lighting retrofits for schools and universities January 30, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Steps to retrofit hotel lighting January 27, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Answering your questions on lighting rebates [Ask the expert series] January 16, 2020 at 4:45 PM
A rule of thumb for vetting new lighting products and manufacturers January 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM
How to choose the right CRI for your lighting: A practical guide to Color Rendering Index January 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The phase out of T12s: Everything you need to know about discontinued tubes December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Building hope in Haiti [Regency Home update] December 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM
The best areas for lighting rebates [Map] December 10, 2019 at 10:45 AM
What is a ballast? December 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM
What is fluorescent lighting? November 26, 2019 at 2:11 PM
[Checklist] Steps to retrofit healthcare facilities November 22, 2019 at 9:01 AM
Do your lighting products need to be UL listed or ETL listed? And what about DLC and Energy Star? November 20, 2019 at 9:15 AM
4 energy-saving strategies for commercial offices November 19, 2019 at 8:59 AM
4 ways to create more energy-efficient schools November 11, 2019 at 4:38 PM
5 strategies to save energy for multifamily buildings November 4, 2019 at 9:45 AM
What is a ballast factor and how does it affect fluorescent tubes? October 29, 2019 at 9:45 AM
Plug-and-play LED bulb vs. LED fixture: Pros and cons for your next project October 21, 2019 at 11:15 AM
Can you stop LED flickering with a "dummy load" or load resistor? October 18, 2019 at 10:45 AM
4 ways to reduce energy costs at healthcare facilities October 10, 2019 at 2:15 PM
Why you shouldn't use those fluorescent tubes before upgrading to LED [Calculator] October 4, 2019 at 2:40 PM
4 ways hotels can save on energy costs October 2, 2019 at 3:23 PM
HID to LED retrofit solutions that will save you money [Pros and cons] September 26, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Which light bulbs need a ballast? September 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Fluorescent tubes: A brief overview of the different lamp types and sizes September 20, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Title 24 and healthcare lighting [New requirements for 2020] September 13, 2019 at 10:30 AM
What are the different types of ballasts? September 12, 2019 at 11:15 AM
NYC Energy Conservation Code: Lighting requirements to meet by 2025 August 16, 2019 at 10:15 AM
Protecting your LED retrofit: When to use surge protectors August 9, 2019 at 9:40 AM
Title 20 explained: California's energy efficiency standards for lighting August 7, 2019 at 3:15 PM
Solve LED dimming problems like flickering and strobing with these 4 simple tips August 2, 2019 at 2:20 PM
Here's an overview of common LED dimming issues and how to fix them August 1, 2019 at 11:10 AM
What to do if your T12 magnetic ballast goes bad July 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Does bypassing the ballast with an LED tube void the UL rating on a fixture? July 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM
How to purchase LED lighting on a tight budget July 11, 2019 at 9:30 AM
[Title 24 revisited] How California’s building code practically impacts businesses July 9, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for retail stores January 28, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for restaurants January 21, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for warehouses January 15, 2019 at 10:28 AM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for schools January 7, 2019 at 1:27 PM
How Regency delivers value through vendor partnerships and employee expertise December 4, 2018 at 11:27 AM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for hotels December 3, 2018 at 11:53 AM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for parking garages November 26, 2018 at 1:47 PM
How does Regency Supply promote a healthy work-life balance? November 15, 2018 at 1:22 PM
Common light bulbs and LED upgrades for commercial offices November 14, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Common incandescent light bulbs and LED retrofits by application September 5, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Answering your questions on light color and quality [Ask the expert series] June 5, 2018 at 11:37 AM
A spotlight on LIGHTFAIR 2018 May 31, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Do you feel stuck in LED indecision? April 9, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Answering your questions on energy savings [Ask the expert series] April 3, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Lighting rebate updates and trends for 2018, according to BriteSwitch March 27, 2018 at 11:31 AM
Answering your fluorescent lighting questions [Ask the expert series] March 6, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Answering your LED dimming questions [Ask the expert series] February 13, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Lighting Terms Glossary: 2018 Edition February 6, 2018 at 10:58 AM
How to buy LED lighting: Common specs explained January 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Regency's lighting design lights up childhood dreams at Rockefeller Plaza American Girl store December 22, 2017 at 4:25 PM
5 lighting news sites that stay on top of industry happenings December 13, 2017 at 1:05 PM
5 ways to sell a lighting retrofit to your boss December 7, 2017 at 8:55 AM
Three reasons sports and entertainment venues are going LED December 5, 2017 at 5:05 PM
Here's a recipe for restaurant lighting design success December 1, 2017 at 10:45 AM
What is an ANSI code and how can you use it to select the right HID ballast? (Plus other HID ballast pairing tips) November 27, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Here are some lumen per watt (LPW) targets for common LEDs October 23, 2017 at 2:15 PM
How a SoCal real estate developer met code, design intent, budget, and deadline through expert lighting design October 6, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Regency works with US government to better illuminate San Ysidro-Tijuana border September 26, 2017 at 5:10 PM
Preparing your store for a sale or an important executive visit? Here are 3 retail lighting tips September 15, 2017 at 9:35 AM
Where are the best places for LED tubes in commercial offices? September 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Here are 4 hot LED lighting rebate programs that could jumpstart your next retrofit August 30, 2017 at 3:10 PM
How to read a light bulb part number: HID lamps August 25, 2017 at 4:50 PM
What is the average lead time for a lighting order? August 23, 2017 at 12:25 PM
5 problems Regency solves for customers August 22, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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