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Posted on the: November 11, 2020

Amerlux’s People-First Lighting Solution Wins Product Innovation Award

Architectural SSL Applauds Aerus Pendant Fixture OAKLAND, N.J. – Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today that its new Aerus lighting solution has been recognized as one of the most innovative solutions in the industry, according to Architectural SSL magazine. The Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards (PIA) recognizes innovative LED and[...]

Posted on the: September 16, 2020

5 Proven Ways LED Lighting Saves Schools A Ton of Money

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that K–12 schools spend more than $8 billion annually on energy. It’s routinely the second-highest operating expenditure for schools after personnel costs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that schools spend about $130 per student on electricity each year. What’s more, about a[...]

Posted on the: September 16, 2020

Why Acoustic Lighting Matters Like Crazy to Office Productivity

The Mayo Clinic reports that glare and uncomfortable bright light are the two leading causes of eyestrain today, which hinders workplace productivity. However, an improved lighting design can yield a 23% gain in productivity, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. These findings should come as no surprise. In recent[...]

Posted on the: July 22, 2020

Lighting Exec: Glare Control, Smaller Profiles Top LED Lighting Trends

There is no denying it, Carlos Alonso-Niemeyer says. A new “buzz word” in lighting is germicidal lighting. “In other words, how do you use light to clean spaces or fight viruses,” the principal at Reflex Lighting, Amerlux’s manufacturer’s rep for the northeast, says. “That’s going to be a trend for[...]

Posted on the: July 21, 2020

What Are the Energy Efficiency Benefits of LED Lighting Controls?

There is a golden rule for saving electricity: The less time your lights are on, the lower your electricity bill will be. Everyone from lighting designers and architects to building owners and facility managers knows this well. That’s why more and more are switching their legacy lighting systems and designs[...]

Posted on the: June 23, 2020

A Year in Review: Amerlux Lights the Way into Building Automation with Delta Electronics at the Helm

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in EdisonReport. See the original post here. By Randy Reid EdisonReport Within the building world, a quiet revolution is unfolding. The premise that lighting should be lighting and independent from other building systems is changing. Amerlux, located in Oakland, N.J., was acquired in 2019 by Delta[...]

Posted on the: April 8, 2020

How Poor Office Space Lighting Hurts Productivity

Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A good portion of that time is at work—and reportedly in discomfort. A study by the American Society of Interior Design says 68 percent of employees complain about the lighting situation in[...]

Posted on the: April 8, 2020

Four Examples: How Tunable Lighting Improved Workspace Productivity

It’s important to get the light just right in an office to maximize productivity. Too little light, too much light or poor-quality light can all cause physical, emotional and cognitive health problems. Alternatively, a good-quality light has the opposite impact. Consider this: Researchers at the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program at Northwestern[...]

Posted on the: March 27, 2020

Why Regulations Are Making More States Turn to LEDs

The adoption of LED lights has surged in recent years because of an assortment of unparalleled benefits. They have a longer lifespan, use less energy, decrease energy and maintenance expenses, contain no mercury, offer better controls and comfort, and are significantly more environmentally friendly than they’re legacy counterparts, including many[...]

Posted on the: March 9, 2020

Why Are More Entertainment Venues Using LEDs?

San Francisco’s gleaming new arena, the Chase Center, features an array of posh luxury suites equipped with state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures and capabilities. Over on the East Coast, Pier 17, a renowned cultural and entertainment hotspot in New York City, built a new green room space to support open-air concerts.[...]