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152. The Role of Human-Centric Lighting in Boosting Workplace Health
Aug
27,
2025

152. The Role of Human-Centric Lighting in Boosting Workplace Health

By Dani Thomason • Aug 27, 2025

Workplaces have evolved far beyond cubicles and fluorescent tubes. Today, facility managers and operations directors are looking at every detail of workplace design to support productivity and well-being. Enter human centric lighting, a game-changer…
151. Selecting the Right Color Temperature for Different Industrial Tasks
Aug
27,
2025

151. Selecting the Right Color Temperature for Different Industrial Tasks

By Dani Thomason • Aug 27, 2025

In industrial environments, lighting is more than just a way to brighten a space, it directly impacts visibility, accuracy, and worker comfort. One of the most overlooked aspects of lighting design is color temperature, a critical factor that influen…
150. Retrofitting Tips: Preserving Fixtures While Upgrading Lighting
Aug
27,
2025

150. Retrofitting Tips: Preserving Fixtures While Upgrading Lighting

By Dani Thomason • Aug 27, 2025

When it comes to commercial and industrial lighting, the conversation often circles around one big question: replace or retrofit? Retrofitting is the process of upgrading older light fixtures with modern LED technology, while still preserving the exi…
148. Replacing Fluorescent Tubes with T8 LED: Everything You Need to Know
Jul
22,
2025

148. Replacing Fluorescent Tubes with T8 LED: Everything You Need to Know

By Dani Thomason • Jul 22, 2025

If you've been working under flickering fluorescent tubes or dealing with the constant hum of an old ballast, it might be time to upgrade. The solution? Replacing fluorescent tubes with T8 LED light bulbs, a switch that’s brightening the future…
146. Best High Bay Lights for Industrial and Commercial Spaces in 2025
Jul
02,
2025

146. Best High Bay Lights for Industrial and Commercial Spaces in 2025

By Dani Thomason • Jul 02, 2025

When it comes to lighting massive spaces like warehouses, manufacturing plants, gymnasiums, or distribution centers, there’s one clear hero in the story: High bay light fixtures. These mighty fixtures don’t just brighten up the room, they…
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…