In Order To Learn How To Calculate Watts, You First Need To Understand "Watt's" a Watt? 

Yes, I know I spelled What wrong above.  I will likely get in trouble for the spelling from my wife, the teacher.  But it is for a good reason, energy efficiency.  First let's define a watt.....

Metal Halide Fixtures Are Some Of The Most INEFFICIENT Lighting Options Available....Do You Have Some?

Metal halide fixtures are still being specified into projects even though they are one of the worse possible options when considering upgrading your lighting.

What Is A Good Replacement For 2x4 T12 Fixtures?

In a previous article I highlighted the benefit of the CREE LED 2x4 replacement fixture.  Today were going to compare the LED 2x4 to a standard T12 2x4.

Incandescent 65 Watt Downlights Are Out!

I have them in my house.......and there is a good chance you have them in your home or business as well. The old Incandescent can or downlight.

Is a 23 Watt Bulb Really More Energy Efficient than a 100 Watt Incandescent?

Calculating the Cost of a 23 Watt CFL

The typical replacement for a 100 watt incandescent is a 23 watt compact fluorescent bulb.  We often get the question about why someone should change out their incandescent bulbs for the CFL's. 

Why Do I Need To Know The Wattage Of My Metal Halide Fixtures?

The only way to see if an energy efficient update to your facility makes sense is to calculate the cost of what you already have.  Your electric bill won't tell you this because the bill is a aggregate view of all of the electricity consumed from your facility, not just the lighting.