General Electric, or GE for short, is a company that is well known not only in the United States, but all across the globe. They are one of America’s oldest and biggest businesses, rated as being the fourth largest in the world in 2012, and have been around since the early days of electricity, just when the technology was starting to change human life. Born out of a shared innovative spirit in April 1892, with founders that included the inventor Thomas Edison, GE is involved in various industries around the world, including software, aircraft engine manufacturing, and healthcare. One of their cornerstone businesses, though, which goes all the way back to the beginning of their company, is their lighting division. Continue reading →
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It’s been a long time since fluorescent lighting was the energy efficient new kid on the block—in fact, the first commercial fluorescent lighting solutions were sold in the late 1930s, making commercially available fluorescent technology around 80 years old! It would be wrong to think that fluorescent technology is out-dated and no longer a strong choice for your energy-efficient lighting needs. It’s actually the age of the technology that makes it a great choice for many lighting situations, as it’s reliable, affordable, and easy to install! Continue reading →
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HID lights are a type of high-density discharge lighting that is a tried-and-tested solution for many indoor and outdoor installations. The bright light offered by this type of lighting technology makes them an effective option for large spaces such as stadiums, parking lots, and warehouses. However, HID now faces strong competition from LED technology, which has experienced huge technological advancements over the last few years. Continue reading →
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Lithonia Lighting, an Acuity Brands company, is a giant in the energy efficient lighting world. Lithonia has been producing lighting products for over 60 years, and still offers the largest range of lighting fixtures and fittings in the industry. Continue reading →