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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Energy-Efficient Fluorescent Lighting Systems

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 Energy-Efficient Fluorescent Lighting Systems:

 These systems, using T8 (1" in diameter) and T5 (5/8" in diameter) lamps, offer improved efficiency, higher intensity, and potentially longer life due to reduced degradation in light output over time. T8 and T5 lighting systems are constantly increasing in flexibility and are now applicable to a variety of task and accent lighting applications, as well as general lighting of larger spaces.

To learn more about T8 and T5 lamps visit:
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Products

  • National Lighting Product Information Program: "Lighting Answers: T8 Fluorescent Lamps" Fact Sheet 

  • National Lighting Product Information Program: Lighting Answers: T5 Fluorescent Systems.

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Incandescent Lighting Technology

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Incandescent Lighting Technology

U.S. Patent by Thomas Edison for an improved e...Thomas Edison invented the first commercialized electric lighting technology in 1879, the incandescent lamp. This simple, yet inefficient, technology has dominated lighting applications ever since. Incandescent lamps come in two common type varieties:
  • Standard Incandescent Lamps: Inefficient lamps used in many applications throughout a facility.

  • Halogen Lamps: Halogen Lamps are a more advanced incandescent lamp technology commonly used to highlight merchandise and architectural features due to their white light and "sparkle".
Where can you find incandescent lamps in your facility?
  • Recessed "can" fixtures
  • Wall sconces
  • Suspended fixtures
  • Lamps and task lighting
  • Accent lighting and "track" lighting
  • Illuminated exit signs
  • Exterior lighting

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Compact Fluorescent Lamps

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Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

CFLs are fluorescent lamps that have been specifically made in a compact form to replace incandescent lamps in traditional screw-in fixtures. These energy-efficient lamps come in a variety of styles and sizes and are suitable for a variety of applications. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs use 75% less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent with a 32-watt CFL can save approximately $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
The long life of CFLs makes them ideal to use in hard-to-reach places due to their reduced need to be replaced as often. In addition, CFLs are cool to the touch, making them safer than incandescent and halogen lamps. To learn more about CFLs visit:
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • DOE EERE Consumer's Guide: Compact Fluorescent Lamps
  • National Lighting Product Information Program's Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products Report
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