Have you noticed that there aren’t enough emergency and exit lights in your building? Do you have enough lights, but they don’t work properly? Emergency lighting is required to illuminate areas of your building when things go wrong, for example: When the normal electrical supply is … [Read more...]

Recessed lighting is one of the most versatile lighting options available for both homes and businesses. Recessed lighting, also called “cans”, “high hats”, or “spotlights”, “pucks”, can be used for down lighting or wall lighting and can also provide general ambient light in residential and … [Read more...]

Looking for new ceiling fans for your home or business? Did you know that LED ceiling fans do more than just keep you cool in the summer? ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans and combination ceiling fan lights help protect the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy costs, and … [Read more...]

Looking for new ceiling fans for your home or business? Did you know that LED ceiling fans do more than just keep you cool in the summer? Ceiling fans are versatile and can help save you money. They’re also a more energy-efficient and “green” way to cool down! The top reasons to install … [Read more...]

Are you a consumer in the market for LED lighting, or a business owner upgrading your office, warehouse, or facility with LED lights? Maybe you’re a home remodeling contractor trying to stay up to date on the latest lighting technologies. Despite being known as the preferred alternative to … [Read more...]

Looking for a way to keep your porch area cool? Have you considered adding ceiling fans to an outdoor porch, pergola, or outdoor kitchen? Wet rated or wet listed ceiling fans are perfect for patios or other outdoor living areas where water can be present around the fan. With RP Lighting + Fans … [Read more...]

Are you focusing on becoming a “greener” company in 2021? Have you been upgrading your fixtures to LED and ENERGY STAR rated products? You may already know that ENERGY STAR certified LEDs will save you money and last over 20 years on average, but do you know the other reasons why you should … [Read more...]

Are you well versed in Title 24 lighting regulations in California? What does it mean for you as a business owner or materials buyer? Title 24 lighting regulations were revised in California to ensure that lighting is more energy efficient. The revised regulations took effect in January … [Read more...]

If you’ve purchased an appliance for your home or business in the last few years, you’ve probably seen blue labels on certain products declaring them as “ENERGY STAR” rated. Have you ever wondered what that means, exactly? The phrase is more common these days among lighting manufacturers, but … [Read more...]

When you think of workplace safety, lightbulbs are probably not at the top of your list, but they’re more important than you might think! Studies show that lighting in the workplace affects more than what we see. It also affects non-visual factors like employee alertness, sleep patterns, … [Read more...]

Under-cabinet lighting is one of the most useful and convenient lighting applications on the market today. These hidden fixtures help illuminate kitchens seamlessly without looking clunky or contrasting with existing décor. They’re also very helpful for recipe reading and keeping the house from … [Read more...]

More people than ever before are working from home. When setting up a home office, most people focus on the big-purchase items like a desk, a comfortable chair, and a filing system to keep things organized. We’ve talked before about how good lighting is linked to productivity and even better … [Read more...]

Maybe you’ve just moved into a new place, or maybe you’re finally doing some much-needed renovations. Or maybe you’re scratching your head over how to configure the lights in a service kitchen. The right light fixture can make or break the layout of a room, and finding the right one can be … [Read more...]

Are you designing LED lighting systems for your home, commercial space, or industrial application? Are you looking for a lighting manufacturer that has the products you need to design a well thought out space for retail, industrial uses, or for new home builds? LEDs can produce thousands of … [Read more...]

Considering LED lighting for your business for energy efficiency, convenience, and lower electric bills? With LED systems, businesses can reduce annual electric costs and boost the efficiency of their entire operation, which can be a big hit with PR. Looking for more reasons to invest in LEDs … [Read more...]

According to energy.gov, “an average household dedicates about 5% of its energy budget to lighting. Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills.” By replacing your business or homes’ five most frequently used light fixtures or lamps with models that … [Read more...]

If you’re a lighting manufacturer or supplier, you already know that light has a major effect on how a person experiences a space. We’ve talked before about how good lighting can increase sales for retail stores and how the right lighting in an office space can make employees more … [Read more...]

When it comes to proper lighting, one of the most important rooms in your home is the bathroom. When you first wake up in the morning, the lighting in the bathroom can set the mood for your entire day! The lighting in a bathroom is especially important when you’re washing and grooming. Optimized … [Read more...]

Did you know emergency lighting is required in all nonresidential buildings? With numerous building codes and various editions of these building codes in use across the country, it can be difficult as a building manager or owner to know what’s required. Emergency lighting is required to … [Read more...]

Did you know that all light isn’t created equal? Some light renders color better than others. If you’ve ever had trouble telling the difference between black and navy clothes in your closet, it could be that your lighting source has very low CRI. Color Rendering Index (CRI), is the measurement … [Read more...]

Are you a consumer in the market for LED lighting, or a business owner upgrading your office, warehouse, or facility with LED lights? Maybe you’re a home remodeling contractor trying to stay up-to-date on the latest lighting technologies. Despite being known as the preferred alternative to … [Read more...]

Are you overwhelmed by all the options available when shopping for lighting? Recessed lighting, also called “cans”, “high hats”, or “spotlights” can be used for down lighting or wall lighting, and can provide ambient light in residential and commercial spaces. This type of lighting is perfect … [Read more...]

Track lighting can be found almost everywhere – from commercial spaces, to residential spaces. Track lighting is a great option for builders and contractors, and can brighten up office spaces, warehouses, and meeting rooms. Track lighting can be used to highlight furniture, art, or brighten up a … [Read more...]

Do you know why LED lighting is more efficient than traditional fixtures? Are you eager to learn more about how LEDs can be used to reduce your overall energy needs? As a business owner, an LED lighting retrofit can be an important solution for your commercial space. There are design basics … [Read more...]

Do you know how to choose the right ceiling fan for your space? Are you overwhelmed by the many options available? Do you feel as though you don’t know the difference between the many different types of ceiling fans on the market? Ceiling fans can add comfort to your home or business and save … [Read more...]

In the era of incandescent/fluorescent lights, “quality” was not necessarily the operative word when it came to assessing lighting products and suppliers. Consumers and manufacturers were more concerned with how long it would take until the lamp burned out. It was simple – better products had longer … [Read more...]

As of January 1, 2017, new lighting requirements under California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards for new construction took effect. These new requirements include standards for lighting requirements “to promote lighting products that perform better than current mandatory requirements and … [Read more...]

Considering LED lighting for your business for energy efficiency, convenience, and lower electric bills? For many of us, just a few years ago LEDs were a novelty, but now LEDs have much more to offer your business and your expense account. With LED systems, businesses can reduce annual … [Read more...]

Conventional lighting technologies like fluorescent and HID historically spike every spring and summer, but does the same trend apply to LEDs? Some national distributors think so! A lighting product manager in Minnesota, told LightED Magazine, “In the upper Midwest, the seasons still have an … [Read more...]

Are you a commercial lighting supplier that is looking to make a new partnership this year or next year? Are you struggling to find the right partner to invest in? As a lighting distributor, your investment is two-fold. You want a lighting partner that will allow you to present a wider variety … [Read more...]

You probably already know that LED lights are more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs, but did you know that even the United Nations is pushing for more advancement with LED lights? According to LightED Magazine, “[The] UN Environment’s ‘United for Efficiency’ initiative announced Model … [Read more...]

When you think of shopping malls, shopping centers, or your favorite restaurant, what do you think of? Crowds? Your favorite meal? Have you ever noticed how lighting is focused in the places you love? Think again. Are you drawn to stores with bright lights, or have you enjoyed a meal more when … [Read more...]

The ENERGY STAR® Ceiling Fan 4.0 specifications will go into effect June 15, 2018 – this includes major changes to the efficacy requirements. These new specifications create a series of concerns for suppliers and manufactures. It is feared that only ceiling fans with DC motors will be able to … [Read more...]

Are you or your customers making the switch from fluorescent lights to LED lights? Are you looking for more environmentally-friendly ways to upgrade your business? According to LightED Magazine, “the use of LEDs to illuminate buildings and outdoor spaces reduced the total carbon dioxide … [Read more...]

Are you considering LED lighting as a way to save money and be more energy efficient? Are you having a hard time looking at the lighting market and deciding which option is right for your application? What are the pros and cons of dimmable LED lighting? With so many product lines and … [Read more...]

If you’re a building owner, specifier, or lighting designer, networked lighting control systems will change the way you do business. Energy savings, rebates, and the rapid adoption of LED lighting have raised the demand for networked lighting controls in new commercial and multi-family / … [Read more...]