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Lighting retrofits are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings. Whether you are a contractor offering retrofit services or a building owner evaluating the potential return, understanding how to calculate ROI (Return on Investment) helps you make informed decisions. This guide reviews the key formulas you will need and walks through a real-world example of a 20,000 sq ft warehouse with 2,000 sq ft o Read more

Modern offices look very different from those of twenty years ago. Closed rooms and fluorescent troffers have been replaced by open layouts, glass walls, and flexible work zones that need lighting to match. Today’s offices require more than brightness; they need comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. Contractors, property managers, and building owners know that poor lighting can create glare, uneven brightness, and wasted energy. The right l Read more

There’s nothing quite as unsettling as a dark stairwell.  The thought of having to use a dark stairway instantly brings fear and uncertainty and makes many people feel unsafe.  I think I might even want to walk down the middle of the ramp in a parking garage rather than venture into the unknown of its dark stairwell.  This doesn’t have to be the case! We’re going to discuss stairwell lighting, how to properly light a stairwell, and Read more

With the rising concern over energy costs, LED lighting has become the go-to illumination source for reducing a company's electric bill.  Many designers, however, believe that the cost of LED lighting is still too high to justify them for large-scale industrial lighting projects.  The reality is that LED technology has advanced so fast that even when upfront cost is taken into account, LED lighting is the best choice for even the largest manufact Read more