LED technology is heavily promoted for its energy-saving and environmental benefits. But when considering the total life cycle of an LED luminaire – including use, manufacturing, transportation and disposal – is it really the most Earth friendly option? The Department of Energy...

The LED replacement lamp has become more widespread as more and more people are learning about the benefits of LEDs over incandescent bulbs. There’s a rather simple reason behind it all: LEDs offer significant energy cost savings and the product has a much longer life span. However, many...

When thinking about the latest and most innovative lighting technology, what comes to mind? If you’re like anyone else in the lighting industry, you’re probably thinking about LEDs. However, despite their recent popularity in new product development, 99% of existing commercial...

We recently read an article by Hubbell Lighting’s own Mark Lien on the growth and future of LED technology in lighting in LD+A magazine. While LEDs are associated with innovation, Mr. Lien makes the point that it is a common but still emerging technology that only represents a small part...

LED lighting is one of the fastest growing – and most rapidly accepted – commercial lighting sources in the industry. We consistently see LED prices drop, while output-per-LED continues to rise. As a mainstream light source in commercial markets, we are also seeing LEDs gradually enter the...

The lighting industry incorporates a variety of testing procedures to compare products and validate manufacturers’ claims. One of these tests is the LM-80 – and the most recent issue of Architectural SSL magazine explores the inner workings of the certification process. Here are...