What is the Future of Lighting? LED!

Empire-State-Building-537x358According to industry experts, and as reported in Forbes, the future of lighting is LED. The world has had the benefit of artificial light ever since Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb over 130 years ago. Over the last few decades, significant progress had been made in lighting technology and energy savings.

Compact fluorescent lights use just 13-watts to produce the same light that 60-watt incandescent bulbs require. LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights are now available which produce the same amount of light for just 7.5-watts of electricity. The benefits of LED for the environment is more than just electrical savings, though. LED lights are solid state, last up to 50,000 hours, contain no mercury and are 100% recyclable.

LED lighting allows for precise control functionality in lighting design. This technology goes beyond commercial use, it is starting to transform city nightscapes as well.

The Empire State Building in New York City, as part of it 21st century renovations, replaced traditional lighting fixtures with LED. Exterior lighting, which previously had 10 colors, now has 16.7 million possible programmable colors to work with. LED technology allowed designers to restore the original interior lighting schemes from the 1930, to complement the colors of the ceiling murals and stone walls in the lobby. The interior lighting was replaced by fluorescent lights in the 1960s.

Tvilight Intelligent Street lighting Solutions offers dimmable LED streetlight systems, which are already in use in Assen, The Netherlands. Lights along streets and pathways are set to a dim level, and increase in brightness as pedestrians or vehicles approach. The integrated system ensures a sufficiently large area of light is available when needed to provide both utility and safety.

The Philips FreeStreet lighting system employs sleekly designed directional LED streetlights. The lights are suspended from a cable stretched along streets and across open spaces. This lighting system reduces energy consumption by up to 60%. The design reduces light pollution, eliminates lamp posts, and makes the light fixtures practically invisible during the day.

LED lighting is fast becoming the most favored technology for new and retrofitted lighting needs. The benefits of LED include greater energy efficiency, lower maintenance costs and environmentally sound technology. Relumination LLC works to provide lighting upgrade, service and support tailored to each customer. Contact us to discuss how our lighting solutions can benefit your next project.

How Much Money Can LED Systems Really Save You? A LOT!

green-supply-led-home-lightingIt’s easy to become numb to certain buzzwords we hear constantly in the media. There’s a humdrum stream of chatter concerning how to cut business and living costs and we hear the term “energy efficiency” on the daily. When it comes to LEDs (light-emitting diodes) however, it’s time to wake up and take notice! At least that’s what PG&E, the largest utility in California, did and they were amazed by the results.

In order to test the actual efficiency of LED lighting, PG&E enlisted the help of Boston-based company Digital Lumens. A networked LED system was installed in a 44,800-square-foot Ace Hardware distribution warehouse in California.

In California, energy efficiency is becoming a necessity. In fact, the Emerging Technologies Coordinating Council is in charge of making sure companies conserve as much energy as possible.

The Claim – Digital Lumens said they could save customers 90% by installing LED systems.

The Test – More than 100 metal-halide luminaries were replaced with LED lighting. The testing of this new system ensued which portrayed a variety of normal energy situations that would be faced by the company.

The Result – Lighting related energy use dropped by 93%. In addition, when employees were asked for their feedback regarding the new lighting they reported that they “prefer the lighting conditions of the post-retrofit.”

So why isn’t everyone using LEDs? Well, while they have been in existence in their earliest forms for decades LEDs are only recently becoming popular since time and again they are proving to not only conserve energy but capital as well.

Ready to make the switch to energy efficient lighting in your  business? We’ve got you covered. Contact us today to discuss how LED lighting can work for you.

Interior Lighting: 3 Tips for Making Your Home Perfect

lampDoes your home feel a bit dull? Have you tried everything from re-arranging the furniture to painting your walls? The answer may be much easier than you thought! With the right interior lighting, your home can take on a warm, inviting glow.

Fortunately today there are contemporary dynamic lights that you can use in your residential or commercial space. For example, there are ascent lights to add a little drama to your living room or hallways. These can also be effective as lighting for parties or for the  kitchen and children’s rooms. Other options you have include fluorescent bulbs, LEDs, incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent bulbs. So how do you know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

In order to perfect a lighting project, you need to learn the basics. It all starts with understanding your business or home settings. This will make it easy for you to select the suitable lighting fixtures. You need to understand the ambiance of the different rooms to make the perfect choices. Knowing your budget will also prove very important due to the simple fact that different fixtures come at different prices.

1. Know Your Light Levels

Light levels are another aspect you have to look into. See to it that the bulbs you select put off light that is comfortable and captures the feeling you are going for. Quoting from Wise Geek“A painfully bright light may be perfect for a workroom, but it can be painful for guests enjoying a comfortable evening read in their bedrooms.” For a better experience, you can use adjustable shades to bulbs that emanate bright light.

2. Be Energy Efficient 

Energy efficiency is another parameter you have to contemplate when deciding on the appropriate interior lights for your project. Make sure that the bulbs you select do not use up a lot of energy or you will see the unwanted side effects in your electricity bill. If you are not careful, lighting can account for the largest part of energy consumption. Other than selecting energy efficient bulbs, you can make use of natural lighting. Install transparent windows and glass doors in the premise. This way you will only use artificial lighting at night.

3. Make One Light Source Work for Multiple Areas

Use multiple light sources for one space. Take for instance the kitchen area. You can use task lighting which is usually brighter on counters and the sink area. On the cabinets and drawers, you can use dull lighting. When it comes to the bathroom, lights should be installed away from mirrors to avoid glaring.

Indoor lighting is not only for seeing better in your home or business; it is also used for ambiance and aesthetics. With appropriate lighting you feel that you are in the space and so does your customers. 

Note: While Relumination doesn’t service the consumer residential market, we thought it would be nice to share some tips that homeowners could use. Enjoy!

Why LED Self-Storage Lighting Reigns Supreme

imagesSelf-storage facilities can really rack up utility bills – after all, lighting a large outdoor space throughout the night can quickly add up. Naturally, switching to more cost effective means for your outdoor lighting needs should be high on your priorities list – the savings really can’t be overlooked. So whether you operate a large or small self-storage lot, here are some reasons to consider LED lighting for your self-storage lighting needs.

More Efficient Operation: Compared to traditional bulbs, LED lights use up to 70% less energy while producing a brighter light – that translates to utility bills that can be as much as 70% lower than your current rates. With electricity prices constantly on the rise, that’s a a number that can’t be written off.

Longer Life: The average LED light is rated for 40-50 thousand hours of use. That’s up to 50 times longer than the average incandescent bulb. Not only do LED lights last much longer, they’re also much more durable, ensuring that you won’t have to replace them nearly as often, saving plenty of money not only on replacement bulbs, but also time and effort.

Improved Safety: Studies show that brighter white and blue hued lights are much safer than dim orange and yellow tinted ones. Not only do LED lights shine a brilliant blue-white, they’re also much brighter than traditional bulbs, making for better lighting throughout the night.

There’s no shortage of benefits that using LEDs for your outdoor lighting needs can bring. Contact us today for a free quote on your new LED lighting system!

Improving Workplace Productivity with a Commercial Lighting Retrofit

stressed-out-employee-300x288Most commercial offices still use outdated fluorescent lights. These bulbs need to be replaced often, use a ton of energy, and even lower productivity! Here are some little-known problems that fluorescent lighting can cause – and how an LED commercial lighting retrofit can solve them:

 

Fluorescent Problem: Fluorescent bulbs flicker, causing eye strain and fatigue. Especially towards the end of the day, your staff really starts to feel the toll of bad lighting.

LED Solution: LED lights produce a solid, uninterrupted light. There’s no flicker to cause eye strain, and this smoother light allows staff to work their best throughout the day.

 

Fluorescent Problem: Fluorescent bulbs can be overly bright, or not bright enough, depending on how they’re installed. Low-light, or over-lit environments both sap staff productivity.

LED Solution: Not only do LED lights turn on instantly with no need to warm up, they’re also dimmable to the best setting for you and your staff. If your office is underlit, this is no problem either – LED lights shine much brighter than conventional bulbs to begin with.

 

Fluorescent Problem: Fluorescent bulbs produce UV rays – while it’s not enough to cause sunburns in the office, prolonged UV exposure day in and day out is unhealthy!

LED Solution: LED lights use almost all the electricity that flows through them to generate light, so no excess energy is released as heat or UV rays. This is much healthier for your staff.

 

Whatever reason you decide to switch to LED lighting, Relumination has you covered. Contact us today for more information on a lighting retrofit.

Relumination Founder Named One of Top 35 Entrepreneurs under 35 by Arizona Republic

We are thrilled to announce that Relumination founder Daniel Henderson has been named one of the “Top 35 Entrepreneurs under 35” by the Arizona Republic.

Relumination, LLC, was founded in 2010 and has continued to grow as one of the southwest’s leading providers of commercial energy-efficient lighting.

In order to be great at what you do, it helps to not only have a passion for your product, but also to a specialist in your field. Henderson understands this perfectly and this is why commercial lighting is the focus of Relumination.

Henderson has led Relumination to service many commercial areas including warehouse and distribution centers, cold storage centers, self-storage, restaurants, parking structures, commercial buildings and many other markets.

His vision of phasing out expensive, energy-wasting lighting with the use of LED and other energy-efficient technologies has been well received across many commercial industries.

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Relumination Selected to Join UniSource – We Will Now Offer Lighting Rebates!

UES_logo_sWe are proud to announce that Relumination has been selected to join the UniSource Commercial Energy Solutions Small Business Trade Ally Program. This is great news for you, the customer, who will now have access to the best rebates in the UniSource program areas.

The UES Electric Commercial Energy Solutions  program allows us to offer great rebates on  initial instillation costs, making energy-efficient lighting even more affordable. These rebates are available for lighting, refrigeration, controls, and HVAC. Relumination can now offer these great rebates to our clients when they make the choice to switch to energy-efficient lighting.

While the cost of upgrading commercial lighting is worth the investment to begin with, our newly appointed position with UniSource will cut this cost even further. The return on investment with energy-efficient lighting in many cases takes place in just a few short years.

This is a great honor to be chosen as an approved contractor for UniSource rebates and we are pleased to pass these savings on to you, our client!

 

Choosing the Right Company for your Exterior Lighting Needs

led-bulbIf you are looking for exterior lighting solutions for your growing business then you should look no further than Relumination. We are a company who specializes in providing lighting solutions that are energy-efficient. The fact that we provide energy-efficient solutions means you can  cut down on your own company’s energy costs. Another benefit is that we can help you decrease your company’s environmental footprint. We do this by providing sustainable solutions.

According to triplepundit.com, “LED lighting contributes to energy savings and sustainability by improving working conditions through deliberately directed light and lowering the energy needed to power lighting fixtures.” At Relumination, we provide LED lighting to our customers. This kind of lighting has numerous advantages. One of the benefits of LED lighting is that it is cost-effective. You can save up-to 90% on all your energy costs and lower your electricity bill while reducing operating costs. Ultimately, you will be able to improve your company’s cash flow.

Another benefit of LED lighting is that it is durable. The fact that LED light bulbs last longer means you will spend less money and time on bulb changes. For those who are environmentally conscious, it is important to note that LED lights are free from harmful materials such as mercury. Moreover, they are recyclable. Yet another advantage is that you get quality lighting with LED lights. The reason for this is that the lights do not degrade or discolor. Additionally, they do not damage the objects and surfaces that they illuminate.

If you are concerned about how safe LED lights are, you shouldn’t be. You should know that the lights do not emit either infra-red or ultra-violet rays. This means that they will not damage your skin or your eyes. Unlike incandescent and florescent lights, LED lighting does not cause sore eyes and headaches. Lastly, the lights have a low operating temperature which means they will not heat up your office.

The best lighting company is one that provides energy–efficient solutions. Contact us today, we will conduct an assessment to determine your needs. We will also offer recommendations and help you choose a lighting solution that will not only improve the quality of your lighting, but will also lower your energy costs and reduce your maintenance expenses.

Commercial LED Lighting: A Grocery Store Trend

There are many grocery stores across the United States that are seeing the benefits of LED lighting. LED lights attract customers, and make the food look more appetizing and appealing to them. For example, the LED lights can make fruits and vegetables look fresh, as well as make the frozen foods boxes and labels stand out. While you may be wondering how that is possible, LED lights cast a different sort of lighting and when it comes to showcasing food, many believe it makes food look more appealing.

Changing your grocery store lighting will not only make the food look better, but you can save money. LED lighting can cut energy costs because they do not use a lot of power.

Your favorite green vegetables and bright fruits will appeal to your customers, and show them how much your store cares about quality. Your customers generally look at the appearance of your meats to determine the freshness. LED lighting can enhance the meat on its display. Additionally, normal lighting radiates heat which is the last thing you want when refrigerating meat. LED lights remain much cooler than other alternatives.

Most of your grocery store’s energy use is probably on refrigeration. The majority of the use is towards the refrigerator cases, freezers, and the soda cases near the checkout counters.

When you add LED lighting to your refrigerator display cases and freezers, you can receive the following benefits:

Reduction on energy costs: The systems in LED lighting will not emit an excess amount of heat, so the compressor does not have to do so much work. The LED cases will perform at low temperatures.

Reduction on maintenance costs: LED lights have a longer useful life than fluorescent lights, resulting in decreased maintenance.

Environmentally-friendly: The lighting in LED does not contain mercury. The low consumption of energy will not have any gas emissions.  

Contact us for more information about how your grocery store’s environment can be improved with a “light” change.

Relumination selected to join TEP Program

Tucson+Electric+PowerWe are happy to announce our inclusion in the TEP (Tucson Electric Power) Commercial Energy Solutions Small Business Trade Ally Program.

This is a chance for us to offer additional installation rebates for our customers and it is an honor to be one of the selected contractors chosen to offer small business savings. Sometimes we need an incentive to get us started on a project and with the TEP rebates, installing energy-efficient lighting has never been more affordable for small businesses.

When you make the decision to change your commercial lighting to LED or other energy-efficient technologies, your costs go much further. Just one LED fixture can have a lifetime of more than 100,000 hours and reduce energy consumption by more than 80 percent.

Whether you are installing new lighting in your restaurant, commercial office, distribution center or other facility, energy-efficient lighting can save you money and now that we have joined forces with TEP, the savings are better than ever.