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We previously learned how LED uses less power than other lighting technologies, but how does that translate to energy and money saved? First, it’s important to understand how electricity is measured.  A kWh, kilowatt-hour, is a unit used to quantify how much electrical energy a building uses over a certain period of time.  It isRead more

Last Fall, we posted a case study of an auto dealership project with an advanced control system (see Case Study link below).   The project involved implementing a new lighting and wireless control system with motion based dimming.   Groups of lights dim when the area is unoccupied and brighten when a vehicle or pedestrian enters. Read more

With the re-urbanization trend of the last decade, many downtown neglected buildings are now being renewed.  In the multi-family world, renovation is often the foundation for a rent-growth and/or disposition strategy.  It’s quite remarkable what can be done with new paint, finishes, and lights. The case study in the link below follows the process andRead more

In the previous installment, we reviewed how LED is more energy efficient than any other existing lighting technology.  In this session, we will briefly go over 3 other benefits of LED lighting: its instant turn-on time, its potential to enhance brightness, and its ability to minimize wasted light.   An additional benefit of LED lighting, it’sRead more

Have you ever noticed the freezer lights at the grocery store turn on as you walk down the aisle hunting for your favorite ice cream? See link below for a Case Study on a recent Enlighten Auto Dealership project. (Spoiler Alert: There is no ice cream prize when you reach the end of the caseRead more

An Introduction to Motion Sensor Controls “Smart” has recently become every marketing departments favorite word.  From smart homes, smart watches, smart fridges, to smart cars; it’s almost impossible to find a consumer product that doesn’t have a “smart” offering.   Many feature types fall into the broad category of “smart” but perhaps the most fundamental isRead more

We hear about lowering your electric bill’s kWh usage all the time, but what is a kWh, and how can you use less of them? A kWh, kilowatt-hour, is a unit used to measure how much electrical energy a building uses over a certain period of time (usually 1 billing cycle).   It is analogous to milesRead more