As a nation, we spend about one-quarter of our electricity budget on lighting, or more than $37 billion annually.
Products - Lighting
See also: Skylights
We use our national buying power to secure the best prices available on the finest quality lighting. Here is a list of the some of the products we offer:
CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps):
One of the biggest advances in lighting technology, CFLs can now replace incandescent bulbs in virtually every usage. They run cooler, last longer, and use a lower wattage for the same level of light, typically one quarter to one third the wattage of an incandescent bulb.
Ballasts:
The new generation ballasts are electronic instead of magnetic. This means they run cooler and have a longer life span, running up to 3 times longer.
Fluorescent Lamps:
The newest fluorescent tubes are instant-on with no flicker. They are smaller in diameter yet burn brighter, run cooler in conjunction with the new electronic ballasts, and have a longer life span.
Exit Signs:
The new LED exit signs provide up to a 90% reduction in energy use (replacing 30 watts with 3 watts), and last up to 20 years.
High Bay:
T5 and T8 high bays replace inefficient incandescent with lower wattage, long-lasting fluorescents. The long lasting nature of these lights is a huge benefit, since high bays are often inconvenient and difficult to replace.
Induction Lighting:
One of the most exciting new advances, induction lighting uses 60% less energy than incandescent, and with a 100,000 hour life, is virtually maintenance-free. This lighting is ideal for outdoor lighting and hard-to-reach fixtures.
Motion Sensors:
Typically used to adjust lighting levels based on activity, motion sensors will often increase energy savings 20% to 40%.
Photo Cells:
Control your artificial lighting level based on how much natural light there is. These cells can automatically turn lights on or off depending on the overall lighting need.