Sure, switching out to LED bulbs in your favorite lamps makes good sense, but where does LED lighting have the most impact? LED is viable for many practical applications and uses, especially municipal and community lighting projects. Some of the reasons for the evolution toward decorative LED street lighting include:
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In some instances, upgrading to LED technology may not include updating fixtures. Some businesses, towns, and municipalities may want to retain the look and aesthetics of their current HID lamps, but with the benefits and conveniences of LED technology. Whether you are contemplating LED roadway lighting for a city or outdoor LED lighting for your neighborhood, retrofit lighting could be the solution. LED retrofits can help maintain the look and style of your historical or one-of-a-kind fixtures, but with all the perks of modern LED.
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The 19th century was an exciting time to be alive thanks to the rapid urbanization fueled by the industrial revolution. In 1878, the first electric street light poles were installed in Paris, and since then they have become a common feature in almost all cities in the world. Today, street lights are being upgraded to energy efficient LEDs to improve their functionality.
The extra illumination from LED street lights facilitates safer navigation and promotes a sense of security to people who work and live in the area. Here we discuss the six things you should know about street light poles before you replace or install them.
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Studies show that LED (light emitting diode) lighting can improve municipal streets. There is a notable difference in light quality, energy efficiency, and lifespan, which can curb city costs year-round. LED lighting is used at sites like Times Square and Buckingham Palace, further reinforcing the many advantages of LEDs.
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LED lighting is making a major impact on the cities of the world, whether it’s LED lighting in Nevada, or LED lighting in California, or even Tokyo, Japan. One big way that LED lighting is being highlighted in major cities is through architecture, with building designers making liberal use of LED lighting to feature their brand new buildings and bring them solidly into the 21st century. Continue reading
LED lighting is an efficient and effective choice for outdoor spaces and landscapes, which is why it also has distinct advantages for municipalities, towns, and public works. Continue reading
Cities from all over the country from Anchorage Alaska to Clarksville Tennessee are making the switch to outdoor LED lighting. This is due to the energy efficient nature of the products combined with new options for technological upgrades. As the switch to LED lighting gains traction, we’re discovering new benefits of their municipal use. Continue reading
2013 Super Bowl New Orleans. The stadium was plunged into darkness, halting the biggest match of the year for close to 40 minutes. Things would have been different had the stadium employed LED lighting. Firstly, the abnormality in power could have been detected early in the LED central system and repairs made with no downtime. Continue reading
Lighting systems rank among the largest fixed costs for municipalities. Retrofitting LED technology into municipal street lighting delivers significant financial savings while promoting sustainability. Everyone–pedestrians, motorists, the community, and our planet–will benefit from the switch. Continue reading
LED-based lighting is taking off big time! However, there are still many people who have a hard time justifying switching over to this technology due to high upfront costs. Most building owners fail to realize that the impact of indoor and outdoor LED lighting projects can be only
properly assessed in the long run. Continue reading