Archive for July, 2011

Light Bulb Efficiency is Safe

Monday, July 18th, 2011

According to a recent publication in the New York Times the G.O.P  recently attempted to repeal regulations requiring increased efficiency standards in light bulbs. The bases for this failed attempt is the party feels it is government overreach, that the government has no right to “determine what kind of light bulbs the American people are [...]

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Incandescent Bulbs and Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

In the beginning, there were incandescent bulbs. They were cheap, easy to obtain, dimmable, and cast a warm tone. Affordable lighting for the masses, these bulbs created light by heating a metal filament wire to the point it glowed. Of all the energy spent to heat the filament, only between 5 and 10 % of it is [...]

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4 Easy Ways to Keep it Green

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

We love the environment; it is a natural side effect of living in Southern California. Amazing hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and sunsets that have inspired many an artist. Naturally, we do everything we can to reduce, reuse, and recycle. We encourage car-pooling, and of course use our LED lighting here in the office. One of [...]

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