The City of Los Angeles has over 209,000 streetlights that light two-thirds of the City with light sources including incandescent, mercury vapor, metal halide, to high pressure sodium. This variety of lamps is an example of the evolution of roadway lighting that provides greater efficiency in lighting output and energy savings. The Bureau of Street Lighting is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the City's Street Lighting System. Based on preliminary analysis and evaluation of the development of the LED industry the Bureau is strongly considering...


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In response to the rise in deaths from accidental inhalation of this dangerous gas, the state of California has enacted a new carbon monoxide safety law (effective Jan. 1, 2011), requiring carbon monoxide detectors in rental units and dwellings sold. It also requires detectors installed in all homes by Jan. 1, 2013. In accordance with these upcoming law's Alcon Lighting of Los Angeles is offering: First Alert Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, 110V w/ Battery Backup Meets California's New Carbon Monoxide Safety Laws [Click here for more options in smoke & carbon monoxide alarms] Here...


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Some of you have heard or read that incandescent light bulbs are going away - this being true - you need to consider new option for replacing them. First, here is some background on this light bulb transition: In 2007, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Independence & Security Act (EISA) into law. The provisions in this law are intended to reduce the energy usage & greenhouse gas emissions and enable the US to be less dependent on foreign sources of energy. One of the provisions provides for the phasing out of todays energy-hogging incandescent light bulbs (40W - 100W). This...


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  From our partners at the Daily Breeze: City officials on Monday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the iconic, color-changing pylons at Los Angeles International Airport. The 15 pillars of light - representing each of the city's council districts - have since become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles. The 100-foot-tall glass pylons and the 32-foot-tall letters spelling out "LAX" were installed and illuminated at Century and Sepulveda boulevards in August 2000 as part of a $112 million airport enhancement project. City officials on Monday unveiled a plaque...


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The prospects of replacing today’s inefficient incandescent light bulbs with long lasting, low powered LEDs are increasing. Two of the industry’s stalwarts, Viribright and Lemnis, have been sell energy-efficient LED bulbs that can replace a standard 60-watt bulb incandescent. Lemnis Lighting’s Pharox is fully dimmable unlike the Viribright 60-watt replacement, which makes a slightly more appealing to consumers. Beginning in January 2012, federal law will require that light bulbs, or lamps as the industry calls them, will need to be 30% more efficient than current incandescent bulbs. Standard...


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If you're buying CFLs or considering LEDs, look for rebates from retailers and utilities and  at www.energystar.gov and www.dsireusa.org/incentives. And save your receipts in case there's a problem. Also keep in mind: Think about the fixture CFLs last longer and perform better if they're on for 15 minutes or more. That longevity makes them good for hard-to-reach fixtures. But they take time to reach full brightness, from about 30 seconds for spirals to roughly 2 minutes for recessed bulbs and 3 minutes for outdoor bulbs, so don't use them in staircases or other areas where you need instant...


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TIRUPATI, India -- Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces that Tirupati Municipal Corporation in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India has joined the Cree LED City(R) initiative, an international program that promotes the deployment of energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. Tirupati converted more than 140 street lights to LED fixtures in order to better light two of the city's busiest roads. Tirupati is home to the Venkateswara Swamy temple, which hosts between 50,000 and 100,000 pilgrims each day. As one of India's important pilgrimage centers and a major...


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We at Alcon Lighting have taken a particular liking to the next revolution in lighting technology. "Researching for the next stage of LEDs, we stumbled upon Organic LEDs, a lighting technology that is being advocated as an architectural lighting game-changer," says Jake Hakimi, director of Sales for Alcon Lighting. That technology is the organic light-emitting diode (OLED). OLEDs are solid-state devices composed of thin films of organic molecules that create light with the application of electricity. OLEDs provide brighter, sharper displays for on various electronic devices, and consume less...


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With green technology becoming more important and prevalent, LED lighting stands at the forefront of this eco-movement. Alcon Lighting, a Los Angeles-based lighting and electric supply company has fully embraced LED lighting and they are rapidly revolutionizing the lighting and electric supply industry. LED lights are energy efficient, low voltage, low amperage, and low wattage - providing ultra bright light that generates virtually no heat compared to halogen, incandescent or compact fluorescent lighting. In terms of their usability benefits, LEDs can be catered to provide illumination in almost...


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The fourth annual Park[ing] Day LA which is today, Friday, September 17th, will bring together a diverse constituency of community groups, neighborhood councils, design & architecture firms, professional organizations, non-profits, cyclists & pedestrian advocates as they work together to transform numerous parking spaces & parking lots located throughout LA into ephemeral parks for the day. By occupying a parking spot and feeding the meter, volunteers will enhance the street with a sustainably designed pocket-park. Too often, when people think of Los Angeles they envision a maze...


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