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112. How to Convert Fluorescent Tube Lights to LED: A Comprehensive Guide
Aug
28th
2024

112. How to Convert Fluorescent Tube Lights to LED: A Comprehensive Guide

By Dani Thomason • Aug 28th 2024

Lighting is the cornerstone of comfort in any space, be it for a bustling office or a spacious warehouse. But let's face it, fluorescent lights have had their day. It’s time to let your lighting shine in a new way with LED technology. If you're still…
111. What Exactly Is a Ballast and Why Does It Matter?
Aug
26th
2024

111. What Exactly Is a Ballast and Why Does It Matter?

By Dani Thomason • Aug 26th 2024

Imagine you’re standing under a flickering fluorescent or metal halide lamp with that annoying buzz humming in your ears. It's almost like the light itself is begging for help. But what’s the root of the issue? Nine times out of ten, it’s the ballast…
110. LED Lighting in the Workplace: The Key to Boosting Productivity
Aug
23rd
2024

110. LED Lighting in the Workplace: The Key to Boosting Productivity

By Dani Thomason • Aug 23rd 2024

When it comes to workplace productivity, many people overlook one crucial factor: lighting. The right office lighting can make a significant impact on focus, energy levels, and overall efficiency. Yet, it’s often an afterthought. LED lights have quic…
109. Shine Smarter: Uncover the Benefits of LED Lighting
Aug
14th
2024

109. Shine Smarter: Uncover the Benefits of LED Lighting

By Dani Thomason • Aug 14th 2024

Shine Smarter: Uncover the Benefits of LED LightingYou may remember using LED lights back in science class, making basic circuitry to show how electrical current flows. Our memories might give the impression these little unassuming bulbs aren't much…
108.  Light Flicker: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Jul
28th
2024

108. Light Flicker: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

By Dani Thomason • Jul 28th 2024

In the world of industrial and commercial lighting, ensuring a stable light source is crucial. Whether it's a factory floor, an office space, or a retail store, the quality of lighting can significantly impact productivity, safety, and even the overa…
104. Guide To Understanding Footcandles in Lighting
Jul
1st
2024

104. Guide To Understanding Footcandles in Lighting

By Leah • Jul 1st 2024

Lighting is highly important in our daily lives. It can influence productivity, safety, and comfort in different environments. When it comes to choosing the right lighting for a space, one important but often overlooked metric is the footcandle. W…
103. Lumens vs. Foot Candles:  What You Need to Know
Jun
18th
2024

103. Lumens vs. Foot Candles: What You Need to Know

By Leah • Jun 18th 2024

The lighting industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past ten years, with a vast array of energy-efficient LED lighting options now available for indoor and outdoor facilities. Commercial & industrial LED lighting, for instance, is the…
102. Color Rendering Index (CRI) - Why Is It Important?
Jun
10th
2024

102. Color Rendering Index (CRI) - Why Is It Important?

By Tia O'Brien • Jun 10th 2024

Have you ever bought bedding sets from a store only to see them in a different color under natural light? You may have thought your mind was playing tricks on you. Chances are you’re not alone. In fact, thousands, if not millions of individuals, h…
100. Lumen Maintenance - What is it and Why is it Important?
May
29th
2024

100. Lumen Maintenance - What is it and Why is it Important?

By Jim Luby • May 29th 2024

Lumen maintenance is a critical concept in lighting and refers to the ability of a light source, such as a LED lamp or LED fixture (or luminaire), to maintain its initial light output over time. In essence, it helps us understand LED l…
Quick Wins for Energy Savings: Top 3 Lighting Trends for 2024
Dec
4th
2023

Quick Wins for Energy Savings: Top 3 Lighting Trends for 2024

By Theresa Einarsen • Dec 4th 2023

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…
LED Stadium Lighting Project Spotlight - Carmel Catholic High School
Mar
6th
2023

LED Stadium Lighting Project Spotlight - Carmel Catholic High School

By Jim Luby • Mar 6th 2023

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…
Ferroglobe Case Study: OEO Edge Fixture for Harsh Environments
Sep
30th
2022

Ferroglobe Case Study: OEO Edge Fixture for Harsh Environments

By Jim Luby • Sep 30th 2022

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…
Friday Night Lights with LED Sports Lights!
Sep
2nd
2022

Friday Night Lights with LED Sports Lights!

By Jim Luby • Sep 2nd 2022

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…
Can You Use LED Bulbs in Enclosed Fixtures?
Aug
22nd
2022

Can You Use LED Bulbs in Enclosed Fixtures?

By Leah • Aug 22nd 2022

Why Can't I Use Any LED Bulb In An Enclosed Fixture?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. O…
Savings Spotlight: Carmel Catholic High School
Jan
20th
2022

Savings Spotlight: Carmel Catholic High School

By Leah Einarsen • Jan 20th 2022

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…
Does LED Lighting Have a Good ROI?
Jan
11th
2022

Does LED Lighting Have a Good ROI?

By Leah • Jan 11th 2022

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…
LED Lights for General and Task Lighting
Dec
9th
2019

LED Lights for General and Task Lighting

By Leah • Dec 9th 2019

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…
How LED Can Benefit Welding Shops
Dec
4th
2019

How LED Can Benefit Welding Shops

By Leah • Dec 4th 2019

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…
How Does Lighting Inefficiency Affect Your Business?
Nov
12th
2019

How Does Lighting Inefficiency Affect Your Business?

By Leah • Nov 12th 2019

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…