23rd Nov 2015
Anyone who has driven a vehicle at night over the last decade will confirm that there have been some noticeable changes to the technology our cars and trucks use to light the road in front of them. Automotive lighting has come a long way since the acetylene oil lamps of the early 1880’s, chosen for their high wind resistance, and ability to remain lit in rainy conditions. But just how much has changed since then, and what can we expect in the fut… Read more
16th Nov 2015
LED lighting has finally arrived! The technology is hot, and the price is not! At least not any more. To understand the surge in popularity for LED lighting you must understand its use, and what benefits it offers compared to other types of lighting.The mechanics of how LED lights work is totally unique compared to that of the light bulb. Believe it or not, LEDs are surprisingly simple, and well constructed. Purposefully designed to be versatile,… Read more
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Approves Switch to LED LightingWith roughly 23 million passengers strolling through its gates, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, located in the heart of Atlanta Georgia, is known as the world's busiest airport. They are now also the first major airport to embrace the energy saving power of LED lighting for all of their taxiway lanes, and runways.At a cost of over $15.9 million approximately 16,000 halogen light bulbs have bee… Read more
In 2007 the United States began an initiative to end the manufacture and use of incandescent light bulbs. According to the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), by the end of 2014 all manufacturing of 100, 75, 60, and 40-watt tungsten filament light bulbs will come to a stop in an effort to convince consumers to adopt more energy efficient lighting solutions.The existing supply of inefficient, incandescent light bulbs is expected to linger… Read more