Retrofitting

Most buildings and facilities, by necessity, have cleanup crews come in after the close of business. The entire space is brightly lit for several hours every evening while these crews do their work. This expense […]

Stop by a lighting display store and ask to see a lamp catalog from one of the major manufacturers. There are hundreds of lamps available, and many high-efficiency lines are on the market, too. A […]

Use of task lighting can reduce the footcandle levels in a space and lower the electrical energy demand by 20 to 50 percent. Areas to consider for this project are large open office areas where […]

There are two principal reasons why ductwork is insulated: to prevent heat transfer to the environs to/from the air in the duct and to prevent condensation. Condensation is a big problem in humid climates. When […]

Large spaces with individual workstations separated by partitions are common in laboratories and business offices. When a single person works late, the entire space must be lighted. An energy-efficient alternative is to switch the lights […]