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Are you still operating metal halide and high pressure sodium bulbs in your high bay fixtures? Are these in your warehouse, industrial, manufacturing facility or gymnasium? Upgrading to energy efficient LED can be as easy as changing a light bulb wit…

As we approach the end of the year, it's an opportune time for businesses to evaluate their energy usage and consider new, efficient ways to illuminate their spaces. In the realm of commercial lighting, several trends have emerged as game-changers in…

In the dynamic world of industrial and commercial real estate, staying ahead means embracing innovative solutions that enhance property value, reduce operational costs, and improve tenant satisfaction. Among these solutions, the OEO EZ LED lighting s…

In the bustling landscape of Missouri businesses, there's a transformation happening that's not only shedding new light but also saving money. Thanks to the Ameren Sustainability Initiative, companies across the Show-Me State can now embrace the bril…

In the healthcare industry, every detail matters. From patient care to operational efficiency, each element contributes to the overall well-being of both patients and staff. One often-overlooked aspect is lighting, but it plays a crucial role in crea…

In today's competitive business landscape, finding ways to cut costs and improve energy efficiency is crucial. Energy expenses can significantly impact the bottom line, but with the right strategies, you can unlock the secret to generating energy sav…

OEO Energy Solutions recently completed a LED lighting project with Carmel Catholic High School in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs. Carmel did a 1 for 1 replacement of their legacy lighting fixtures with OEO's energy efficient, LED Sports Light…

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY Ferroglobe has been using OEO's Edge High Temperature fixtures in their plant which have been installed in areas where nothing else would work. They even had fixtures from another company that melted in the same spot! It’s b…

OEO Energy Solutions recently completed a LED lighting project with Carmel Catholic High School, helping them transform and brighten their football field at Baker Stadium just in time for the start of the 2022-23 school year.Prior to the upgrade, Car…

If you have ever reached over to turn off the light before going to bed and accidentally grazed your arm on a flaming hot incandescent light bulb, you’ll know it’s the stuff of (minor) nightmares.  One of the key reasons LED lighting is tod…

Brighten up the dark, winter days with an energy-saving lighting project! Check out how Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein recently took advantage of incentives for an upgrade to the LED lighting in their gymnasium.LEDs and lighting controls pr…

If you are the proprietor of an industrial building, then you will know managing costs is no easy feat. Even when your product is selling or output is steady, your overheads can add up. Lighting is only one of many budget items which you need to bala…

Every industrial space has various lighting needs to meet every aspect of their operation. This means on both a macro and micro-level. While a room needs to be filled with light, there are many processes which need better visibility or more specific…

Safely running a welding shop requires many precautions. Industrial welding operations intensify this need, but even small welding shops need to consider various aspects to make business both profitable and safe. The welding process itself has very s…

No part of your business is going to be 100% efficient. You can never get out all that you put in. Yet striving for such efficiency is the goal of any good business. The benefits might seem obvious in terms of productivity and success, but how does t…

Whether you run a commercial aircraft hangar, have a small hangar for personal use or even work in a military run operation, lighting is imperative. Even small aircraft hangars will need high-bay lighting to meet all of its needs. These high-bay ceil…

If you are considering updating your current lighting to LED, it's probably because you have seen the lighting on the wall. The US Department of Energy has projected that 84% of the lighting market share will be taken by LED lighting by 2030. Th…

As we have discussed before on this blog, there are different ways to measure light output. The unit of measurement used depends on various factors. In industrial settings, the light output was measured in watts as it was helpful to know how much ele…

Outdoor lighting needs to be durable. Even the most pleasant of climates will cause wearing of fixtures which can be difficult and expensive to replace. This fear of having to replace fixtures can cause understandable trepidation for businesses with…

In the home glare is annoying. It obscures the TV and gets in your eyes at the dinner table. In industrial settings, it can be dangerous and cost you money. Reducing glare is tricky because you need to maintain brightness and not sacrifice light qual…

Illumination is the main purpose of using light bulbs, but light is not the only energy consideration we need to make. In industrial settings, lighting can cumulatively create serious amounts of heat. In already high temperature working environments,…

We think of gymnasiums and sport centers as many different things. They are somewhere to get fit, somewhere to compete or, for some of us, somewhere to find an excuse not to go to. While we need to be careful of gym equipment, getting limber before e…

When converting from older lighting formats, it is understandable there will be a few changes needing made. While direct replacement bulbs mean it is practically very easy to make changes, we need to be considerate of new lighting technologies so we…

The rise of LED lighting has been due to various reasons. While the technology was being developed, prices made it practically difficult for many industries to convert their lighting systems. As availability grew, so did affordability. But with claim…

Like a stream of light itself, the market for LED lighting can fluctuate. When initially introduced, its limitations and expense prohibited its widespread use. With continued technological advancement, LED has turned into an affordable lighting optio…

UV lamps exist for various purposes. They can kill bacteria, accelerate plant growth and even sterilize surgical equipment. Such usefulness is due to its strength and light ray penetration. Unfortunately, the strength of UV light can be detrimental w…

Many industries require high temperature facilities to produce or process, creating various hazards out of necessity. While there will always be a certain amount of risk required for these industrial processes, this doesn't mean we can't work on ways…

All measurable energy is given a unit of measurement and light is no exception. For this reason, you would expect all type of lighting to be measured in the same way. While light output can be given the same unit of measurement, the type of lighting…

LED lighting has many benefits for indoor industrial settings. Outdoor lighting requirements and challenges are different, but this doesn't mean LED can't be just as useful in an al fresco environment. Here OEO shows you some of these specific b…

High bay lighting has different requirements than low bay light, but it is not as simple as brightness. Lighting an industrial space which is not only high-ceilinged, but also very wide, takes specific consideration. High pressure sodium bulbs have b…