Tag: luminaires

Exterior LED Lighting Upgrade Takes Off at Milwaukee Airport

By Bob Tortorello, Optec LED Lighting Feb 2, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 2, 2024

Energy use is a significant percentage of an airport’s operating costs—as much as 10-15% of these facilities’ entire operating budget. Upgrading to LED luminaires greatly reduces airports’ energy consumption because, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, they use up to 75% less energy than traditional luminaires. LED luminaires also reduce maintenance costs because they […]

ENERGY STAR Lighting: A Decades-Long Success Story Ending on a Bright Note

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 17, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Nov 17, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program is celebrating over 25 years of achievements in lighting efficiency. The celebration comes as the ENERGY STAR label for most lighting is poised to sunset after a long, successful run and the recently enacted federal sales ban on incandescent bulbs. Since the ENERGY STAR label for […]