Retrofitting is a term often used when converting older, outdated lighting technologies such as fluorescent, CFL and HID (metal halide) to a newer energy-efficient technology, like a LED system.
Energy efficiency upgrades pay off in the long-term, and often in the short-term too. Whether you’re running a business or a household, balancing capital costs with operating expenses is one of the most integral elements of your spending strategy. Yet too often, the product and service choices that we make…
A Metal-Halide lamp is an electrical lamp that produces light by an electric arc through a gaseous mixture of vaporized mercury and Metal Halides (compounds of metals with bromine or iodine). It is a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) gas discharge lamp. The most common metal halide compound used is…
The benefits of installing LED Lighting in your home or business are almost endless. LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs are energy efficient, cost effective, and durable. LED bulbs are the latest advancement in lighting, and offer a great alternative in replacing your current halogen or standard lights. Below…
The high-bay lighting marketplace is becoming prepared to get a huge shift to LED technology. This has been driven from the dropping costs of LED lamps, as well as improvements in sensors and controls, which are accustomed to help further reduce energy consumption, empowering an acceptable return on investment (ROI).…
Solar continues to drive the energy efficient market transformation that has gripped the nation over the last 10 years. Some would argue that Barack Obama should be credited with helping to focus our construction industry on energy efficiency. Many wonder whether Donald Trump will continue to expand this focus on…
Homeowners who install photovoltaic power systems receive numerous benefits: lower electric bills, lower carbon footprints and potentially higher home values. But these benefits come with significant installation and maintenance costs, and the magnitude of the gains can vary widely from one house to another. This article will help homeowners make…
Power your home, save money, and help the environment. Unless you’re filthy rich, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to save a couple bucks. One of the best ways to cut your monthly bills is by investing in renewable energy. Not from the power plant, but stuff you…
The SunShot Prize: Solar in Your Community Challenge is a prize competition that aims to expand solar electricity access to all Americans, especially underserved segments such as low- and moderate-income (LMI) households state, local, and tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. In order to make solar more accessible and inclusive for…
