Light behaves in relatively predictable, easy-to-understand ways — at least when it comes to relatively simple cases, such as room lighting! Photons travel in straight lines, ultimately bouncing off surfaces around the room before they arrive at your eyes. Since LEDs produce an intense amount of light from a tiny source, they can direct a large amount of light at one point and appear blinding.
Most LED light panels designed for home or office use deal with this problem through the use of diffusers. Read More»
There has been a significant and steady drop in the upfront costs associated with solar electric system installation. Looking at this trend from the last couple of years, it is expected that the hardware costs involved in such projects will continue to drop.
If you have been putting off your solar system installation because you are waiting for the prices to drop even further, you may want to think again. This is not as cost-effective as you might think for the following reasons. Read More»
Heating and cooling your home is only efficient when the air the system is producing doesn’t leak out of the windows, doors and ventilation system. Have you done everything to prepare your home for heating it this winter? Here, you’ll find a few tips beyond sealing up air leaks around the windows and doors to help you decrease heat loss this year and every year into the future.
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Businesses need a lot of lighting, and that can send their budget soaring as various bulbs burn out over time. As LEDs have come down in price, they have become a leading choice for bulb type when companies re-evaluate their lighting needs. If you have not yet converted your business’ lighting to LEDs, it’s time to consider it, because these bulbs are much better for almost every application.
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If you want to have backup power or use a renewable energy system for electrical system, transfer switches are an ideal solution. The transfer switch will allow you to easily switch the power from the electrical grid to a generator or battery bank. When choosing an electrical transfer switch, there are a few options to consider. Here are a few tips that will help you improve your electrical system by installing an electrical transfer switch: Read More»