Say Goodbye To The Fluorescent Buzz
December 3rd, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Scientists at Wake Forest University have developed a flicker-free, shatterproof alternative for large-scale lighting that they claim is at [&hellip
About Elizabeth Smyth
Elizabeth Smyth is a writer for Precision Paragon, an energy efficient commercial lighting manufacturer and a leading source for lighting retrofit solutions.
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University Of Delaware Establishes Energy Efficiency Fund
November 29th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
The University of Delaware recently announced the creation of the Revolving Energy Efficiency Fund to support energy efficiency projects [&hellip
Philips Launches LED Retrofit Lamps
October 30th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Last week, Philips announced the release of three new types of LED bulbs for its LED retrofit line. These [&hellip
Comparing Energy Efficient Lighting Technologies [Infographic]
June 5th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Interested in understanding how different lighting sources work? How about which light source is the most efficient, most cost effective, [&hellip
Survey Shows Energy Efficient Lighting Industry Continues to Grow
April 6th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
The energy efficient lighting industry is growing strong, according to a survey by Precision Paragon [P2], an energy efficient commercial [&hellip
Say Goodbye to T12 Fluorescent Lamps (Businesses: Get Your Rebates Now!)
March 27th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
This July, U.S. lighting manufacturers will cease production of many T12 lamps in order to comply with Department of Energy [&hellip
Cost Analysis Tool Helps Cities Switch to LED Lighting
March 15th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
The DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium, in collaboration with the Clinton Climate Initiative, recently launched a free cost-benefit [&hellip
DOE Report Shows Shift to Energy-Efficient Lighting
February 22nd, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Recently the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released The 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report, which examines the current [&hellip
Cloud-Based Wi-Fi LED Lighting Comes to Japan
January 27th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Japanese manufacturer Net LED Technology Corporation has released the first cloud-based Wi-Fi lighting system. The 40-W light allows users to dim lights and wattage from a computer, smartphone (iPhone app), or RFID device. The costs of the lighting setup runs 60,000 yen ($781 USD) for the primary server, which supports up to 100 lights; 19,800 yen ($257 USD) for the main tube; and 14,000 yen ($182 USD) for secondary lights
GE Lights Up London’s Tower Bridge
January 24th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games, GE and London’s City Hall will retrofit the lighting on Tower Bridge. [&hellip
Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs
January 11th, 2012 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Cree, Inc. recently announced the creation of the XLamp® XB-D LED, the first LED based on the new Cree technology [&hellip
A Brighter, More Efficient New Year’s Eve Ball
December 31st, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Nothing says “Happy New Year!” quite like the sight of the ball drop in Times Square. Later tonight, close to [&hellip
US Foods Lighting Retrofit Cuts Energy by 8%
December 21st, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
US Foods recently announced it will save an additional 2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) by retrofitting lighting throughout the organization. [&hellip
Maintenance Costs Driving Retail Adoption of LEDs
December 21st, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
A recent Wall Street Journal article showed that lower maintenance costs are driving companies like Walmart, GNC, and Caesars Entertainment [&hellip
LED Lighting to Capture 52% of Commercial Building Market by 2021
November 30th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
“LEDs represent perhaps the most significant breakthrough of the last 130 years in lighting technology.” – Eric Bloom Pike Research [&hellip
Lowes to Carry Electron-Stimulated Luminescence Light Bulbs
November 28th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Vu1 Corporation, a manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient lighting technology recently announced that Lowes would carry the R30 Electron Stimulated Luminescence [&hellip
Solar LED Runway Light Wins Future Airport Award
November 11th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
QUICK NEWS: The Solar LED Runway Guard Light, the result of a joint development project between Caramanah Technologies Corp and [&hellip
Stamford Connecticut Switches to LED Streetlights
November 7th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
In a move to help curb costs and expand sustainability efforts, the city of Stamford Connecticut is switching to [&hellip
Fluorescent Lighting Prices Continue to Rise
October 27th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Manufacturers warn a decline in the supply of rare earth metals will continue to drive the cost of fluorescent lighting [&hellip
Enlighted inc. Announces $14 Million in Funding
October 10th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Enlighted inc., a building sense and control company, announced the closing of a $14 million round of funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Draper Fisher recently
Glimpse Recessed LED Lighting
September 20th, 2011 | by Elizabeth Smyth
Recently, Lighting Science Group unveiled a new recessed LED lighting fixture. Unlike competitors models, Glimpse can be surface mounted to a J-Box as a luminaire or be retrofit into 5” or 6” recessed downlight by replacing the existing Edison base lamp and trim
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