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How to read an LED driver label November 8, 2024 at 11:16 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
California's light bulb ban October 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Is there a fluorescent bulb ban? January 5, 2024 at 10:03 AM
The 5 biggest LED buying mistakes businesses can easily avoid August 29, 2023 at 9:35 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
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
Plug-and-play vs. ballast-bypass and other linear LED solutions June 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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
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 should I do if I have 8-foot fluorescent lamps? February 20, 2023 at 11:40 AM
How to pick the best LED flat panel February 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM
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
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
Limited project capital? 3 tips to reap big savings from an LED retrofit August 31, 2022 at 11:07 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
Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2022 March 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM
Three ways to save on new construction lighting without value engineering February 22, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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
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
Are CFLs going away? May 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Lighting Rebate Trends for 2021 March 22, 2021 at 12:27 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
Solving for color consistency in LED lighting April 6, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Can I use fewer lighting fixtures when upgrading to LED? February 10, 2020 at 11:55 AM
What's the difference between commercial grade and residential grade lighting products? February 3, 2020 at 11:25 AM
A rule of thumb for vetting new lighting products and manufacturers January 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM
[Checklist] Steps to retrofit healthcare facilities November 22, 2019 at 9:01 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
What to do if your T12 magnetic ballast goes bad July 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM
How to purchase LED lighting on a tight budget July 11, 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
Common incandescent light bulbs and LED retrofits by application September 5, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Do you feel stuck in LED indecision? April 9, 2018 at 11:48 AM
Answering your fluorescent lighting questions [Ask the expert series] March 6, 2018 at 10:35 AM
How to buy LED lighting: Common specs explained January 9, 2018 at 2:00 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 are some lumen per watt (LPW) targets for common LEDs October 23, 2017 at 2:15 PM
Where are the best places for LED tubes in commercial offices? September 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Deciding between fluorescent and LED tubes? Check out our Linear Lighting Playbook for insider advice August 9, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Understanding LED lifespan: How long do LED lamps and fixtures actually last? June 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Five questions to ask if you're considering LED lighting for your commercial office June 9, 2017 at 5:25 PM
UT Dallas retrofits from HID to LED in arena to boost performance and controllability April 17, 2017 at 5:15 AM
What is the cost of waiting to retrofit to LED? April 6, 2017 at 6:05 AM
HID to LED lighting retrofit in Bay Area parking garage yields 'night and day' difference February 18, 2017 at 10:15 AM
9 tips for retrofitting your parking lot lighting to LED February 7, 2017 at 6:02 AM
How to use Regency's lighting calculator: Calculating energy savings from a lighting retrofit January 13, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Download our LED Buying Guide before you make your next lighting purchase November 17, 2016 at 4:15 PM
How one Dallas parking garage increased light levels and achieved 14-month payback while using 500 fewer fixtures in LED retrofit October 31, 2016 at 5:00 PM
What is lighting as a service (LaaS) and how does it work? October 26, 2016 at 3:20 PM
How one hotel achieved nearly 60-percent first-year ROI on its LED retrofit September 21, 2016 at 11:20 AM
How does ballast factor affect energy savings calculations in lighting? September 1, 2016 at 3:05 PM
Guide to Correlated Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index e-book June 8, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Linear LED tube vs. LED fixture: How do I decide which product is right? June 7, 2016 at 11:10 AM
What is an incandescent light bulb and how does it work? June 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Linear LED vs. linear fluorescent: A look at the pros and cons of different linear tubes May 31, 2016 at 10:00 AM
How to convert fluorescent tubes to LED [Top replacement options] May 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM
5 big-time benefits of using LED lighting for indoor positioning April 19, 2016 at 9:30 AM
Light emitting diode: What is LED? March 29, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Are LEDs reliable enough for me to upgrade? [Video] March 9, 2016 at 12:05 PM
What are the best lighting retrofit opportunities for a movie theater? March 8, 2016 at 11:18 AM
What does GE's CFL phaseout mean for the lighting industry? February 17, 2016 at 2:56 PM
These linear fluorescents last twice as long as linear LEDs February 2, 2016 at 4:31 PM
LED lighting advantages for businesses January 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM
New product options for lighting retrofits December 15, 2015 at 2:30 PM
Why LED lighting isn’t always the right choice November 5, 2015 at 10:30 AM
How to calculate material savings from long-life lighting: A step-by-step guide November 3, 2015 at 3:47 PM
How LED will change the way you approach retail lighting design October 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM
How to calculate energy savings for lighting only: A step-by-step guide October 20, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Show your work: The plain truth behind lighting retrofit savings October 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
How do I choose between LED products? August 6, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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