Category Archives: LED Property Lighting

Articles associated with types of property lighting i.e. interior and exterior. Advancement in technology, installation applications, financial benefits (operational and maintenance savings), tax incentives, etc.

Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, LED Property Lighting

Night Sky Light Pollution Threatens Star Visibility, Human and Wildlife Behavior

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
Night Sky Light Pollution
29
Nov

Night sky light pollution has diminished the beauty of dark skies for a while now, and excessive artificial illumination is the major cause. Light pollution disrupts the ecosystem’s natural day-night flow impacting wildlife behavior and human health. Imagine being a nocturnal creature trying to navigate the world with a perpetual spotlight on you, it’s not […]

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Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting, LED Property Lighting

LED Energy Saving Lighting; Africa Phasing Out CFLs. Improving Quality of Life!

Posted on by Lysah Ongaro
LED energy saving lighting Africa CFL Elimination
17
Sep

Africa Region requesting the global lighting industry to support an amendment to mercury-lamp phase-out plans. In 2021, Roger Baro wrote to LEDs Magazine highlighting the significance of phasing out fluorescent lights that contain mercury through the Minamata Convention on Mercury C0P4 on behalf of the African region. The governments are working to phase out the […]

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LED Property Lighting

What is the Best Outdoor Security Floodlight?

Posted on by ECN Staff
Outdoor security floodlight article cover photo
01
Dec

When the sun goes down and the world goes dark, we rely on the wonder of electricity to provide us safety by way of lighting. When it comes to the safety of our employees, customers, and yourself, outdoor security floodlights can provide that level of security on your property.

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LED Property Lighting

DLC Horticultural Draft Policy V2.0

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DLC Horticultural Draft Policy V2.0
13
May

DLC Releases Version 2.0 Updated Draft for Horticultural Lighting  New horticultural lighting standards are addressed in DLC’s 2.0 version. With a proposed effective date of January 4, 2021, Design Light Consortium (DLC) seeks comments by Tuesday June 16, 2020 for revisions to the proposed standard. Input should be submitted via the V2.0 Comment Form or by email to comments@desgnlights.org. DRAFT Technical Requirements for LED-based Lighting: Version 2.0  […]

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LED Property Lighting

Rebate Programs – Understanding the Roadblocks!

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Rebate from Utility and Govt Agencies
19
Dec

Understanding rebate program requirements from utilities or government backed programs can be a headache. The gambit of obstacles requiring navigation are numerous and time consuming to address. Understanding Rebate Roadblocks Rebate programs typically have set budgets. Once the money’s gone program incentives are either concluded or suspended until monies are reauthorized. The types and mixture […]

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LED Property Lighting

DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Light Quality Considerations for the V5.0 2020 Standard

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DesignLight Consortium LED Chips
04
Jun

DesignLights Consortium Light Quality Considerations for V5.0 DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is a voluntary certification program focusing on energy efficiency in the LED/SSL industry. It operates as a resource for the lighting industry, utility companies and others striving to improve higher LED performance. North American utility companies use product information to establish criteria for lighting incentive […]

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LED Property Lighting

Embracing LED Lighting: Residential, Commercial and Industrial Property Transition

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LED Property Lighting City Scape
21
Jan

LED lighting is transitioning the way homes and businesses illuminate interior and exterior spaces. In fact, the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) reports 29% of U.S. households use at minimum one LED lamp in their residence. In April 2016, 86% of surveyed households report using CFL or LED luminaires. It makes sense this trend will […]

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