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The Lagging Transition to LEDs in Schools – Part 1 of 3

Oct. 18, 2024
Perspectives from school facility personnel on the current state of lighting systems in schools
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Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks for January 2025

Jan. 13, 2025
Don't miss the latest product innovations.
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The Best of 2024: The Most Popular Everyday Electrician Videos

Jan. 9, 2025
See the three most-watched videos from Trevor Ottmann throughout the first year of The Everyday Electrician series!
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What’s Wrong Here? Hint: A Through-The-Wall Cord Connection

Jan. 9, 2025
Think you know how this installation violates the NEC?
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The Value of Dimming

Jan. 8, 2025
It’s easy to see the energy benefits of dimming: the more an LED fixture is dimmed, the less electricity it uses.
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The Most Popular EC&M Photo Galleries of 2024
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The Top 5 Electrical and Construction Industry Trends for 2025
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The Lagging Transition to LEDs in Schools – Part 2 of 3

Dec. 18, 2024
What are the interrelated factors likely to affect adoption of LED systems in place of outdated fluorescents in school across the country?
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Federal Government Now Requires Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Products at Thousands of Government Sites and Facilities

Dec. 11, 2024
The GSA began requiring specific types of exterior lighting be qualified by the DLC LUNA program as federal agencies strive for energy savings.
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DOE Publishes Second Round of Germicidal Ultraviolet Product Test Results

Dec. 10, 2024
The Round 2 CALiPER test results further demonstrate the importance of education and industry standards in the GUV product industry.
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Smart Lighting, Robust Data, Better Buildings

Dec. 9, 2024
Three ways smart lighting and shading systems can enhance building performance and the occupant experience.