Eco-Friendly Exterior Lighting

Understanding the Environmental Impact of Exterior Lighting Have you ever noticed moths circling lights at night? They may mistake it for moonlight. Most insects trapped in this cycle die from exhaustion or are eaten by predators. Sadly, we’re losing insects at an alarm rate. The world’s insect population has declined by 40% and 1/3 of…

IES Footcandle Guide

Footcandles are the most common unit of measure used by lighting professionals to calculate light levels in businesses and outdoor spaces. A footcandle is designed as the illuminance on a one square foot surface from a uniform source of light. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommends footcandle levels to ensure both safety and adequate lighting…

Why Choose A DC Fan?

Direct current fans, or DC fans, employee a brushless DC motor that uses an internal array of magnets of opposing polarity. The resulting magnetic field creates the torque required to rotate the motor’s rotor. DC motors consume approximately 70% less energy than standard AC motors, meaning DC fans are ideal for commercial settings, such as…

DLC Listed Area Lighting

The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) is a non-profit organization promoting efficient lighting practices. Lighting with a DLC listing is verified to be high performing. Outdoor luminaires must have a minimum 5-year warranty and the follow a minimum efficacy (lumens/watts). Read more…