Lighting News from the ALA

Lighting Techniques that are Right on Track and on Budget If the mortgage crisis has you staying put for a few more years, there's an easy way to enhance your environment while adding value. Upgrading your recessed lighting or installing a track lighting system can brighten up any room; it's a technique that can make your space appear larger! This is not the track lighting from the 1960s and '70s,…Read More

Gas and energy prices are rising again, and that means Americans must tighten their belts even further. You don't need to dread hot summer temps and high air conditioning bills when you have ceiling fans - your AC's best friend! If you already have fans in place, check to see whether they are Energy Star qualified. Ceiling fan/light combinations that have earned Energy Star® accreditation are abo…Read More

Summertime brings fun in the sun, longer daylight hours, and one caveat: hotter temperatures means running the air conditioner and increased energy bills. The American Lighting Association (ALA) shares three easy solutions that budget-conscious households can use to immediately save money. 1. Read Your Labels Before you purchase another light bulb, lighting fixture or ceiling fan, look for the Ene…Read More

Add a Sconce, Expand Your Space (ARA) - In this economy, no one can afford to knock down walls or put an addition on their homes. However, for considerably less money, any room can appear larger and look better with one or two strategically placed sconces. "As consumers move from buying new houses to remodeling their existing homes, wall sconces can be an attractive answer to consumers' lighting n…Read More