We have dedicated many posts to informing the public on the many benefits of LEDs, how they’re cost-effective and more efficient, but according to a recent report, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy, a massive amount of energy was saved in 2012 due to the use of LEDs. Such data reinforces the belief that… Read more »
Great Reasons To Use Professional Quality Low Voltage Lighting For Your Landscape
Showcasing a beautiful Central Florida landscape with low voltage lighting, not only adds elegance and personality to a home, but also adds a level of safety and security to the outdoor home environment. There have been many versions of low voltage landscape lighting on the market over the years, some of very low quality. Professional… Read more »
Protecting Your Investment and Family with Outdoor LED Lighting
It is a proven fact that outdoor lighting can enhance the look the of your home’s aesthetic appeal. However, what some homeowners might not understand is just what outdoor lighting can do for the security of your home and property. Even here in Central Florida, in a nice, protective, beautiful neighborhood, you never know what… Read more »
LEDs, Horticulture and Tomatoes
Not only are LED lights used in night lighting, art lighting, porch and outdoor lighting, they are also being used in horticulture. Yes, horticulture. With LED lights, the benefits are so numerous that companies are seeing what other uses LEDs may have. Dutch researchers, for example, believe that growing tomatoes may produce more vitamin C… Read more »
To the Light Bulb Victor Goes the Spoils
In the last post, we discussed LIGHTFAIR® International. The conference helps to guide the lighting industry, “light the path” so to speak, as we head into the future. The future, it seems, has already been decided; there is a winner in the light bulb wars. For the past few years, fluorescent, halogen and LED bulbs… Read more »
What is LIGHTFAIR® International?
The lighting industry changes on a day-to-day basis. It is always evolving into something better and more efficient. As lighting professionals, it is important for us to follow trends and keep track of all the innovations and advancements that are occurring. It is an industry very concerned with lighting the future, and doing it in… Read more »
Illuminating the Future
At Illuminations USA, we are big supporters of LED lights and all the benefits that go along with using them. In a way, we have been turning on the LED lights of Central Florida for years, and will continue to do so for many more. We have certainly been ahead of the curve in terms… Read more »
Do the LED Evolution: LEDs and City Planning
Like everything else, “lights” evolve too. Since Edison, we have come a long way in lighting the world and our lives. LED lights are the future. Incandescent bulbs are outdated fossils. Not only are they costly, they need constant repair and replacement. LED lighting, especially landscape lighting, last longer, burn cleaner and simply provide light… Read more »
Notice Anything New?
In case you haven’t already noticed, the Illuminations USA website has been under a little bit of construction for some time now, and we’ve recently unveiled our new look. Now while we’ve kept our look mostly the same, there’s one major change that we’ve made that we’re sure you all will appreciate. Within this whole… Read more »
Safely Transforming Your Outdoor Pool Area into an Entertainment Oasis
Beautiful lighting can transform any outdoor area into a private oasis. In fact, many homeowners are now turning their outdoor spaces into additional living spaces, used for relaxation and sharing time with family and friends. So a few extra lights here and there are becoming increasingly necessary. One of the simplest ways to accomplish… Read more »