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Do Smart Switches Need a Neutral Wire?
Short answer: some do, some don't. A smart switch keeps its radio and electronics powered around the clock, even when the light is off,...
Read moreTitle 24 Outdoor Lighting Control Requirements, Explained
If you're bidding parking lots, building exteriors, canopies, or any commercial outdoor lighting in California, the control requirements live in the California Energy Code,...
Read moreLutron Sunnata vs Maestro Dimmers: Which One to Spec
Sunnata and Maestro are two of Lutron's most-specified dimmer families, and both deliver Lutron's flicker-free LED+ dimming. The difference is how they look and...
Read moreLED High Bay Buying Guide: UFO vs Linear, and the Specs That Decide It
High bay lights cover the tall spaces: warehouses, manufacturing floors, gyms, hangars, and big-box retail, usually 15 to 40 feet to the ceiling. Pick...
Read moreHow to Read a Lighting Spec Sheet: The Numbers That Actually Matter
A lighting spec sheet (or "cut sheet") packs a fixture's whole performance story onto one or two pages. If you know which numbers to...
Read moreASHRAE 90.1 vs California Title 24: What Contractors Need to Know
If you bid work in more than one state, you eventually hit the question: which energy code actually applies, and how different are they?...
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