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145. Spot Lights vs. Flood Lights: What’s the Difference?
Jun
27,
2025

145. Spot Lights vs. Flood Lights: What’s the Difference?

By Dani Thomason • Jun 27, 2025

In the world of industrial and commercial lighting, performance isn’t optional, it’s critical. Whether you’re illuminating a distribution center, enhancing perimeter visibility around a facility, or upgrading your warehouse lighting…
144. LED T8 and T5 Lighting: What Product to Choose and Why?
Jun
23,
2025

144. LED T8 and T5 Lighting: What Product to Choose and Why?

By Dani Thomason • Jun 23, 2025

If you’ve been staring up at old fluorescent tubes flickering overhead, wondering whether it’s time for an upgrade, you’re not alone. Whether you're outfitting a commercial space, retrofitting a warehouse, or just trying to save on…
143. Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on LED Lighting Costs in 2025
Jun
17,
2025

143. Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on LED Lighting Costs in 2025

By Dani Thomason • Jun 17, 2025

The landscape of global trade continues to shift, and nowhere is the impact more evident than in the LED lighting industry. For manufacturers, distributors, and customers alike, the cost of LED lighting products in the United States is being heavily…
142. LED Lighting Standards for Stadiums: A Complete Guide
Jun
03,
2025

142. LED Lighting Standards for Stadiums: A Complete Guide

By Dani Thomason • Jun 03, 2025

Picture this: the crowd is buzzing, the players are locked in, and the spotlight, quite literally, is on. In the world of sports, lighting is more than just a technical detail; it’s the heartbeat of the game. Stadium lighting doesn’t just…
141. Types of Bulb Bases: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Fit
May
23,
2025

141. Types of Bulb Bases: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Fit

By Dani Thomason • May 23, 2025

Choosing the right LED light bulb base type might seem like a minor detail—until you're standing beneath a flickering fixture with a bulb that just won’t fit. Whether you're upgrading to LED lights in a massive warehouse or outfitting spe…
133. Uplighting vs Downlighting: Which is Right For Your Business?
Feb
28,
2025

133. Uplighting vs Downlighting: Which is Right For Your Business?

By Dani Thomason • Feb 28, 2025

When it comes to lighting up your business, choosing between uplighting and downlighting can make all the difference in aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency. Lighting isn't just about visibility; it's about creating the right atmosphere,…
131. How to Find the Best LED Lighting Products Supplier
Feb
20,
2025

131. How to Find the Best LED Lighting Products Supplier

By Dani Thomason • Feb 20, 2025

In the world of lighting, finding the best LED lighting products supplier is a critical step in ensuring your project is successful. The right supplier doesn’t just provide products—they become a partner, ensuring that your lighting syste…
129. 3 Powerful Ways to Instantly Optimize Energy Use and Cut Costs
Feb
17,
2025

129. 3 Powerful Ways to Instantly Optimize Energy Use and Cut Costs

By Tia O'Brien • Feb 17, 2025

In today's competitive landscape, streamlining facility operations for maximum energy efficiency is no longer optional—it's essential. At OEO Energy Solutions, we believe that upgrading your lighting to LED is one of the most impactful steps yo…
​127. How LED Lighting is Transforming Farming
Jan
29,
2025

​127. How LED Lighting is Transforming Farming

By Tia Einarsen • Jan 29, 2025

Running a farm is hard work, and keeping it well-lit shouldn’t be expensive. That’s why OEO Energy Solutions is offering high-quality LED lighting at little to no cost through utility rebate programs across the country.Why Upgrade to LED Lighting?Tra…
126. ​  Wattage Equivalency Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters
Jan
23,
2025

126. ​ Wattage Equivalency Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters

By Dani Thomason • Jan 23, 2025

Understanding wattage equivalency is crucial when transitioning from traditional HID (metal halide and high pressure sodium) and fluorescent lighting to energy-efficient solutions like LED. For industrial and commercial settings, where efficiency and…
123. IP Ratings in Lighting: Why Are They Important?
Jan
17,
2025

123. IP Ratings in Lighting: Why Are They Important?

By Dani Thomason • Jan 17, 2025

When it comes to lighting, there’s more to a fixture than how bright it shines or how stylish it looks. Behind the scenes, one factor plays a vital role in determining a light’s durability and suitability for different environments: its IP rating. Bu…
122. 2025 LED and Sustainability Industry Events
Jan
16,
2025

122. 2025 LED and Sustainability Industry Events

By Tia Einarsen • Jan 16, 2025

Top 10 LED and Sustainability Industry Events to Attend in 2025As sustainability and energy efficiency continue to drive global innovation, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the LED and sustainability industries. From groundbreaking technol…
121. How Long Do LED Lights Really Last?
Dec
12,
2024

121. How Long Do LED Lights Really Last?

By Dani Thomason • Dec 12, 2024

If you’ve ever switched to LED lighting, you’ve likely heard claims about its legendary lifespan. "Up to 50,000 hours or more!" they say. But how long do LED lights last? Spoiler alert: It's often as good as advertised—but, as with most things, there…
120. How to Calculate ROI of Switching to LED Lighting
Dec
04,
2024

120. How to Calculate ROI of Switching to LED Lighting

By Dani Thomason • Dec 04, 2024

Switching to LED lighting is more than just a trend—it's a smart move for businesses looking to cut costs and improve energy efficiency. Whether you're upgrading your existing light fixtures or starting from scratch, understanding the ROI (return on…
119. Navigating Government Rebates and Incentives for LED Upgrades
Nov
27,
2024

119. Navigating Government Rebates and Incentives for LED Upgrades

By Dani Thomason • Nov 27, 2024

A Guide to Goverment LED Lighting ProgramsIf you’ve been considering an upgrade to LED lighting, there’s never been a better time to take the plunge. Energy-efficient lighting is more than a trend—it’s a revolution, and businesses stand to gain more…
117. LED Glare: Why It Matters and How to Minimize It for Optimal Lighting
Oct
31,
2024

117. LED Glare: Why It Matters and How to Minimize It for Optimal Lighting

By Dani Thomason • Oct 31, 2024

Lighting in industrial and commercial spaces is about more than just turning on the lights; it's about creating an environment where people can work safely and efficiently. Yet, one often overlooked aspect of lighting design is LED glare—the excessiv…
116. The Importance of Light Beam Angle for Commercial Indoor Lighting
Oct
23,
2024

116. The Importance of Light Beam Angle for Commercial Indoor Lighting

By Dani Thomason • Oct 23, 2024

Lighting design might not be the first thing that springs to mind when setting up a commercial space, but it's a big deal, and not just because of aesthetics. The way you light up an area can make a massive difference in everything from worker produc…
115. Bright Ideas: A Complete Guide to Warehouse Lighting Solutions
Oct
15,
2024

115. Bright Ideas: A Complete Guide to Warehouse Lighting Solutions

By Dani Thomason • Oct 15, 2024

When it comes to lighting a warehouse, it’s not as simple as flipping a switch. Warehouse lighting is about precision, efficiency, and safety, and let’s face it—choosing the right setup can be a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re managing a small stora…