The Wall Sconce: What It Is and What It Does

Posted on February 19th, 2009 by admin

When we think of home lighting, we typically think big. We think of chandeliers, floor lamps, or ceiling mounts. These all provide excellent sources of light. However, lighting is equal parts home décor and function. Sometimes alternative light fixtures can provide both. An increasingly popular fixture is the wall sconce.
Wall sconces are light fixtures that [...]

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Energy Efficient Street Lights Planned for L.A.

Posted on February 16th, 2009 by admin

This morning saw the announcement by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former President Bill Clinton of a proposed five-year plan to retrofit 140,000 residential street lights in L.A. with energy efficient LED lights. The project, in partnership with the Clinton Climate Initiative, is the largest light-emitting diode street light program undertaken by a city [...]

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