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December 2, 2011
LEDs will account for 52% of commercial lighting by 2021

A new report from Pike Research forecasts that LEDs will capture 52% of the commercial lighting market by 2021. Pike, a cleantech market intelligence firm, anticipates that LED lighting costs for various SSL products will be reduced by 80% to 90% in many cases during the next decade.

New York City -- A new report from Pike Research forecasts that LEDs will capture 52% of the commercial lighting market by 2021. Pike, a cleantech market intelligence firm, anticipates that LED lighting costs for various SSL products will be reduced by 80% to 90% in many cases during the next decade.

October 7, 2011
Lighting Science Group upgrading Villa stores with LEDs

Lighting Science Group is performing an LED lighting upgrade for Villa, the Philadelphia-based urban-inspired apparel and footwear retailer.

Satellite Beach, Fla. -- Lighting Science Group is performing an LED lighting upgrade for Villa, the Philadelphia-based urban-inspired apparel and footwear retailer. Villa estimates the lighting upgrade will pay for itself in one to two years, with energy and maintenance savings continuing to shave costs from its bottom line going forward.

May 26, 2011
Eight mistakes retailers make in LED retrofits

We have all seen the sales people come through the office claiming to have the answer to our lighting energy and efficacy concerns. Virtually every “pitch” will deal with LEDs, and only a rare few will be touting the older fluorescent and the new, almost miniature metal halide lamps.

By Ron Harwood, ronh@illuminatingconcepts.com

We have all seen the sales people come through the office claiming to have the answer to our lighting energy and efficacy concerns. Virtually every “pitch” will deal with LEDs, and only a rare few will be touting the older fluorescent and the new, almost miniature metal halide lamps.

December 6, 2010
LED lighting for outdoor signage

For many years, light-emitting diodes (LED) were primarily known for their use in alarm clocks, flashlights and automobile taillights, but these bulbs offer more benefits than their small size and versatility.

By Steve Williams,steve@harbingersign.com

December 31, 2008
Keeping Up on Lighting Issues

Lighting is a top priority of retailers across the board, particularly in today’s energy-conscious...

June 23, 2008
Home Depot Expands Green Initiative

The Home Depot announced Tuesday it has launched a national compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb...

February 29, 2008
New Lighting Regulations

New legislation signed into law at the end of 2007 seeks to drive greater...

April 30, 2007
On Spec

Energy Management ...

February 28, 2007
True-Color Conversion

The Yankee Candle Co. has implemented an energy-efficient lighting strategy in its South Deerfield, Mass.,...

November 16, 2006
Osram Sylvania Adds to CAPSYLITE Family of Halogen Lamps

Danvers, Mass.-based Osram...