How Educational Institutions Benefit from Modern Lighting
Introduction In today's fast-paced educational landscape, the need for effective, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions is greater than ever. One area often overlooked in this quest for improvement is lighting. However, modern lighting can be a game-changer, enhancing education in ways you might not have considered. From boosting student performance and well-being to increasing energy efficiency and safety, this comprehensive [...]
Integrated Light Controls with Building Management Systems
The seamless integration of various subsystems within a commercial building is essential for optimizing performance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a comfortable environment for occupants. Among these subsystems, lighting controls play a crucial role. In this blog post, we will focus on the integration of Integrated Light Controls with Building Management Systems (BMS) and how this amalgamation can lead to smarter [...]
The Transformative Power of Off-Grid Light Poles
In an increasingly connected world, access to reliable lighting is paramount for economic development and improving quality of life. Rural and remote areas often face the challenge of poor or non-existent grid connectivity. Off-grid light poles, especially those powered by renewable energy, offer a versatile and sustainable solution. In this article, we delve into how off-grid light poles are not [...]
2023 Save on Energy Updates: Lighting Retrofit Program Changes
As we stride into 2023, the Save on Energy Retrofit program has announced several key changes that promise to reshape the energy efficiency landscape in Ontario. Based on feedback from program participants and delivery partners, the program revisions are designed to provide increased incentives and flexibility to both lighting and non-lighting projects. Here are the key highlights: A Custom Stream [...]
5 Energy Saving Tips for Retail Businesses
As a retail business owner, you're always looking for ways to cut costs and increase profits. One way to do this is by reducing your energy consumption. Not only does this help you save money on utility bills, but it's also better for the environment. Here are some energy-saving tips for retail businesses: 1- Upgrade to energy-efficient lighting Upgrading to [...]
An Overview of the First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program in Ontario
The First Nations Community Building Retrofit Program is essential to the growth and development of First Nation communities all over Ontario. This program offers an important way for members of these communities to improve existing public infrastructure and facilities, while emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and conservation in their work. The program provides a valuable opportunity to capitalize on [...]
Maximizing Savings with LED Retrofit: A Guide for Businesses
Energy costs are one of the biggest expenses for businesses. In Ontario, commercial customers can expect to pay about $0.20 per kWh of electricity charges during the daytime (9 am – 5 pm). To save on energy costs, many businesses are turning to LED retrofit projects. An LED retrofit involves replacing your existing lighting fixtures with new LED fixtures. LEDs [...]
Revolutionizing Industrial Lighting with LED Retrofit
If you're like most business owners, you're always looking for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. That's why LED retrofit is such a attractive option for many industrial businesses. Not only can LED lighting save you money on your energy bill, but it can also improve the quality of your light and last much longer than traditional bulbs. In [...]
Electric Vehicle Chargers: Everything You Need to Know for 2023
February 6, 2023 By Anastazia Csegeny --- It’s 2023, and electric vehicles (EV) are taking the automotive industry by storm. While EVs were once thought to be expensive and luxurious alternatives to gas-powered transportation, today’s roads are now filled with Teslas, Nissan Leafs, and many other noticeably “green” vehicles. The production of new and improved EVs is thankfully matched by [...]
Back to Basics: 5 Ways to Save Energy Post-Holiday Season
January 9, 2023 By Anastazia Csegeny --- Whether we like it or not, the holidays are an extravagant time. From cooking up incredible feasts to watching movie marathons, we consume a lot of energy throughout the month of December. No matter how much we might strategize and budget ourselves, the energy bills we receive in January can be quite the [...]