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What Are Lumens?

If someone from the '90s time traveled here to present day and had a look at our light bulbs, he'd know something was up. Lighting technology has evolved so much in the past few decades, it only makes sense that we need a different language to describe it. Using a lamp's wattage to ascertain its brightness (the higher the wattage, the brighter the light), doesn't work anymore. Enter the lumen…Read entire article

The History of the Light Bulb

Before electric light was invented, people relied on the sun during the day or candles at night to light up their homes. The invention of the light bulb drastically changed the way we live and work now. In this article, we’ll learn about how electric light was invented…Read entire article

A Guide to the Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis is the scientific name for the phenomena more commonly known as The Northern Lights. They are brilliant colored waves of light, which can be seen against dark skies. The colors are formed when…Read entire article

All About Light Pollution

Light pollution, also known as luminous pollution, is defined as the excessive introduction of artificial lighting to the outdoor environment. People who are unfamiliar with this problem often do not fully understand how light can become a pollutant…Read entire article

Electricity and Light Resource Guide

We use electricity everyday even though we cannot see or touch it. Most items in our houses, schools, and offices are powered by electricity, such as televisions, computers, phones, lamps, microwave ovens, kettles, heaters, fans, video game systems, and plenty more. So what exactly is electricity? Electricity is a form of energy that…Read entire article

How Do Lights Work?

If it wasn’t for the fact that Franklin experimented and had the interest back in the 17^th century, having a power source to turn on lights, play computer games, listen to music and watch TV in the 21^st century may not have come into existence. Can you imagine…Read entire article

Visible Light Astronomy

Visible light astronomy includes a variety of observations with optical telescopes that work with visible spectrums of light. Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum of light emitted from frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Light has properties such as…Read entire article

Reflection and Refraction of Light

Have you ever noticed how a straw in a glass of water seems to be unnaturally bent or out of shape? However, upon removing it, we can clearly see that the straw is, in fact, perfectly fine. This strange phenomenon occurs because of the way light rays behave. Rainbows are another example of an optical illusion…Read entire article

LED Lighting: 10 Things to Know

Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are becoming increasingly popular and more high-quality LED lighting products are being manufactured and sold in the marketplace. LED lighting is an attractive alternative…Read entire article

Trade Show Lighting - Control the Exhibit, Create the Sale

Controlling the environment is a fundamental lesson in sales. But often at a trade show or exhibition – where selling is the purpose of the convention…Read entire article

Trade Show Lighting - Illuminating Your Sales

In the sea of people milling around, weaving in and out of exhibit booths, catching the big client who is going to bring in the sales to help meet quota can be overwhelming…Read entire article

Low Voltage Lighting: 15 Things You Need to Know

The use of low voltage lighting systems has become increasingly popular over the past several years.  Low voltage halogen and low voltage xenon lighting systems can be found in…Read entire article

11 FAQs About Xenon Lighting

Over the past few years the use of xenon light sources has become increasingly popular – especially in the home. Xenon light bulbs are being used in under cabinet fixtures, cove lighting…Read entire article

7 Tips to Improve Your Bathroom Lighting

There are three or four basic types of lighting that should work together to light any room, including a bathroom. They are task lighting, general lighting, accent lighting, and lighting that…Read entire article

Lighting for the Aging

As we get older we need more light, especially for determining fine details and have challenges with glare and determining contrasts. This article provides some solutions to these lighting challenges…Read entire article

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Other Helpful Resources

U.S. Green Building Council: A non-profit community committed to promoting cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The website offers green building research, LEED case studies, LEED certification guides, and more.

Energy Savers Blog: Published by the U.S. Department of Energy, this blog offers valuable tips on "Smart Ways for Consumers to Save Energy."

Cleanup and Disposal of CFLs: The Environmental Protection Agency released new guidelines recently on recycling CFLs, including a step-by-step procedure to follow in the event of a broken bulb.