What is Color Tuning Lighting?
A lack of natural lighting in indoor spaces can have a negative impact on human biology. To overcome the shortfall, building owners and managers are turning to LED... Read more.
Lighting Measurements – An In-depth Guide Part 2
This blog is part 2 of our lighting measurements blog and covers illuminance, luminance, lux, foot-candles, and how to measure light. If you missed part 1 of the... Read more.
Lighting Measurements – An In-depth Guide Part 1
Want to know how to measure light or how many watts a lamp consumes? You’ll find the answers to these questions, plus calculations and more in this in-depth 2-part... Read more.
Top Lighting Control Technology in Facilities for 2022
Facilities across all business sectors began switching to LED lighting technology in 2007 to improve energy efficiency. The longevity of LED fixtures is an attractive... Read more.
The Most Common Emergency Electrical Services
Electrical problems are the third leading cause of structural fires in commercial buildings in the United States. You may be a pro when it comes to some maintenance... Read more.
Global Fluorescent Ban?
A new report released by the Clean Light Coalition has highlighted the environmental and health-related risks associated with fluorescent lamp breaks, especially... Read more.
Backup Power Systems – It’s Time to Level Up
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that you can’t plan for every outage or unscheduled downtime in your facility. We are living and working in a world that operates... Read more.
New Outdoor Lighting a Win-Win for People and the Environment
The business landscape is charging at a rapid pace as companies of all kinds look to adhere to the principle of the “triple bottom line”. We are no longer just... Read more.
The Hidden Costs of Deferring Maintenance
Did you know for every dollar saved by deferring your maintenance, there is a four-dollar increase in future capital renewal costs? Billions of dollars in maintenance... Read more.
Which Light Bulbs are Banned in Which States?
Certain types of light bulbs and lighting products are banned in some states but don’t expect the laws to be the same. Each state has specific restrictions, and... Read more.
Light Bulb Bans Across the U.S.
While many of us know there are light bulb bans in effect or going into effect across the U.S. there is a lot of confusion on the laws and restrictions. For organizations... Read more.
Pros and Cons of Selectable Color Temperature and Wattage LEDs
LED technology is giving consumers more options as manufacturers continue to release products with impressive innovations. Two recent technology advances are LED... Read more.
Know the Benefits of Digital Signage
Digital signage is a great way to advertise your business and it comes with additional benefits. One of the best ones is automation. It ensures your digital signage... Read more.
U.S. Electrical Services to Hit $170 Billion – Market Trends
The U.S. Electrical Services Market value is anticipated to cross USD 170 Billion by 2027. Grid modernization and advanced electrical equipment are two of the many... Read more.
LED Streetlights Hurting Insect Population – There is an Easy Solution
Lighting and bugs always seemed to go hand in hand considering most are attracted to light. Douglas Boyes of UKCEH spent time sampling for caterpillars along roadsides... Read more.
What is Dematerialized Lighting?
Designer Hartmut Engel assisted in the design process for the “Dematerialized lighting” in which the goal was to create light emanating from an invisible “cloud”... Read more.
Energy Resilience in the Wake of Ida
The destruction and despair left in the wake of Ida has left its mark. From its start in Louisiana to its path up the East Coast, each city is handling the devastation... Read more.
Smart Lighting Controls – When AI Meets LED
Almost everyone has said it at least once in their lives or had someone say it to them. Turn off the lights is heard at home and work. It’s surprising something... Read more.
How To Reduce Energy Costs In Your Healthcare Facility
On average, healthcare facilities in the U.S. have operating costs around $8 billion annually. The high cost is the result of keeping everything running day and... Read more.
LED Lights Offer Potential Solution To Chronic Bycatch Problem in Alaska Fisheries
Unwanted fish and other sea creature can be a thorn in most fishermen’s side, when looking for a specific catch while on the water. However, underwater... Read more.
A New App Lets You Change The Colors of The Philly Skyline
Philadelphia is known for the iconic skyline seen in movies and television. Recently they upgraded these lights to LEDs, cutting on costs and making it look that much... Read more.
Lighting the Way to COVID-19 Recovery: The ROI of LED Technology
As companies start to reopen, it is important to keep everything up to date and working properly. Sometimes this can be seen as a hassle and the money for these... Read more.
Where Did The CFL Go?
Have you noticed it is getting harder to find compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)? GE stopped manufacturing CLF lightbulbs in 2016, and they are not the only ones. More... Read more.
How Managing Building Energy Demand Can Aid the Clean Energy Transition
A comprehensive new study, led by researchers from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), quantifies what can be... Read more.
Round 1 of the 2023 NEC: A Summary of Proposed Changes
While 2020 was quite the year, and quite a strange one at that, we all had to adjust our way of working. This was also true of the National Electrical Code. A process... Read more.
AI Meets LEDs for Innovations in Lighting Control
As a kid, we were often told to, “Turn off the lights.” This simple statement, that I am sure we have all heard, highlights the importance of lighting control... Read more.
UH Researchers’ New Prototype LED Light Bulb Emits Less of That Troublesome Blue Light
LED lightbulbs offer considerable advantages over other types of lighting. Being more efficient, they require much less electricity to operate. Though LED bulbs... Read more.
LED Lighting Conversion – 5 Questions to Answer Before Your LED Upgrade
What is the right approach for an LED upgrade? The answer depends on who you ask. Some people recommend a conservative retrofit, while others will push for a complete... Read more.
The Incandescent Light Bulb Ban – What You Need to Know in 2021
Did you know there is an incandescent light bulb ban in some states? Does it apply to you? Well, do you live in California, Washington, or Nevada? If you do, some... Read more.
The Cost Of Waiting To Convert To LED
LED lighting uses significantly less energy compared to its alternatives like halogen or incandescent. LED lighting stands out because of how it uses its power.... Read more.
A Guide to Converting Your Hotel Lighting
Converting hotel lighting can seem like an overwhelming job. The good news is you don’t have to upgrade every light fixture at the same time. You can divide the... Read more.
Commercial Grade Lighting Products vs Residential
Customers sometimes ask us why they can find great deals on lamps at some home improvement centers.Are the low-priced lamps sold at stores the same as what you get... Read more.
Global Specialty Lighting Market to Reach $8.1 Billion by 2027
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Specialty Lighting estimated at US$5.5 billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$8.1... Read more.
LED Lighting Rebates For 2021
After Covid-19 slowed down the LED lighting industry in 2020, utilities are coming back stronger in 2021. Commercial LED lighting rebate programs offer big savings... Read more.
What is Ballast Factor?
As lamps have become more energy-efficient and cost-effective, fixtures also have to advance in design. Unlike incandescent lights, LED and other types of efficient... Read more.
A Guide to LED Warehouse Lighting
As energy efficiency and environmental footprints become more and more regulatory, finding a compliant light source for your warehouse is essential. But how do you... Read more.
Grand Rapids to Replace Older Streetlights with LED lights
Like a lot of cities around the country. Grand Rapids is making the switch to LED streetlights. There are about 18,000 streetlights in Grand Rapids and 2,000 already... Read more.
LED Lighting Rebates Available For 74 Percent of the U.S.
Nearly three quarters of the United States is offering a commercial lighting rebate. Surprising, the average rebate amount for LED products did not decrease from... Read more.
Did You Know There Is an LED For That?
The world of lighting is diverse. With hundreds of different options, it can be a bit overwhelming. However, if you are looking for an energy-efficient, almost maintenance-free... Read more.
Tax Deduction for LED Lighting Made Permanent
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial buildings are responsible for more than half of all energy consumption throughout the nation. This not only... Read more.
Luzerne County government saving money with LED lights
In a double-win, the lighting atop the Wyoming Valley Levee in the area of Kirby and Nesbitt parks is both brighter and cheaper due to a LED conversion project. ... Read more.
How to Optimize Your LED Lighting Retrofit
So, you’re considering an LED retrofit for your facility. That’s a smart move. Energy-efficient lighting companies along with light-emitting diode (LED) technology... Read more.
Understanding Emergency Standby Power for Commercial Facilities
When it comes to commercial facilities, the reliance on utility power is often much heavier than it would be for residential areas. From computers and servers that... Read more.
A Guide to Outdoor Commercial LED Lighting
Many organizations considering an outdoor commercial LED lighting retrofit can find this to be a challenging task to complete. You will find yourself confronted... Read more.
Uninterruptible Power Supply for Commercial Buildings
Today’s commercial buildings rely heavily on various electronics. From vast collections of personal and financial data to automated operations and manufacturing... Read more.
LED Lighting Enables 3D Imaging Via Smartphone
Strathclyde University researchers have shown that dynamically controlled LED room lighting enabled 3D imaging with consumer-grade digital cameras. In a smart... Read more.
What Does Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Mean?
When a power outage, whether unexpected or planned, occurs – it can lead to the loss of data or damage financial records that can severely impact your operations... Read more.
Emergency and Standby Power Systems Explained
The National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, maintains the federal requirements for emergency and standby power systems. Known as the NFPA 110, Standard for... Read more.
If I Upgrade to LED, Can I Use Fewer Fixtures?
If your business still uses fluorescent, incandescent, or even high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting, you may be wasting thousands of dollars each year. A light-emitting... Read more.
Beacon Hill Residents Push To Replace Gas Lamps With LED Lighting
Sixteen Temple Street residents called for the replacement of Beacon Hill’s methane gas sidewalk lamps with “energy-efficient” electric replacements in an... Read more.
Coronado Bridge Lighting Art Project to Begin Week of Testing
The Port of San Diego conducted an over-water lighting field test as part of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting Project — the next step in a process... Read more.
Which UV Wavelength is Most Dangerous – UVA, UVB or UVC?
Most of us have heard of ultraviolet (UV) light. Thanks to sunscreen ads and common knowledge, we also know that there are dangers associated with UV light exposure.... Read more.
Calculating Your Return on Investment (ROI) For an LED Retrofit Project
This is the fifth article in our latest series: Calculating Your Savings and ROI on any Lighting Project. Please also see: Calculating your Lighting Only Energy... Read more.
Labor Savings: Calculating Your Maintenance Savings In A Lighting Project Part 2
This is the fourth article in our latest series: Calculating Your Savings and ROI on any Lighting Project. Please also see: Calculating your Lighting Only Energy... Read more.
Lighting as a Service Market to Register Unwavering Growth During 2025
The rise of circular economy is driving business model innovation across all industries, with a key spin-off being the emergence of ‘something-as-a-service’... Read more.
New Downtown Shreveport LED lights expected to last for decades
The Downtown Shreveport Development Authority is announcing a $217,000 grant to replace city lights with LED lights. According to Liz Swaine with the Downtown... Read more.
Worldwide LED Lighting Industry to 2030
The adoption of energy-efficient lighting solutions has increased considerably across the globe. Light-emitting diodes (LED) have emerged as the key energy-efficient... Read more.
LED Lamp Life: Calculating Your Maintenance Savings in a Lighting Project Part 1
This is the third article in our latest series: Calculating Your Savings and ROI on any Lighting Project. Please also see: Calculating your Lighting Only Energy... Read more.
Calculating Your HVAC Energy Savings In An LED Retrofit
This is the second article in our latest series: Calculating Your Savings and ROI on any Lighting Project. Please also see: Calculating your Lighting Only Energy... Read more.
Lighting as a Service FAQ
We understand that Lighting as a Services comes with many questions. If you don’t find the answer to your questions below, or you would like to read more on the... Read more.
Calculating Your Lighting Only Energy Saving In An LED Retrofit
This is the first article in our latest series: Calculating Your Savings and ROI on any Lighting Project. Please also see: Calculating your HVAC Energy Savings,... Read more.
LED Retrofit Market Growth Set to Surge Significantly During 2019 – 2025
Updated research report on the LED Retrofit market by ‘Market Growth Insight’ delivers pivotal information on the market including drivers, restraints, challenges,... Read more.
LED Lighting Finds Business Opportunities in Smart City Growth and Energy Efficiency Initiatives
The 2020 Annual Update of Global LED Lighting Market, finds that the increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting and the rising number of smart city projects... Read more.
Dimmable Lights and Data-Harvesting Apps Offer Hope in the Fight to Protect Wildlife
Artificial lighting is crucial to modern life; it enables factories and warehouses to operate continuously, has led to the development of night-time economies worth... Read more.
Energy Saving Tips for Commercial Buildings: From Our Electricians to You
Energy consumption is often extremely high when it comes to commercial spaces. However, it does not have to be. Below, the expert electricians with Action Services... Read more.
Using LEDs to Protect Paintings
The vibrant yellows in Vincent van Gogh’s iconic sunflower paintings have muddied over time. The yellow pigment van Gogh used—lead chromate, more popularly known... Read more.
Lighting as a Service Market Growth
The lighting as a service market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 50.4% during the forecast period of 2020-2025. The primary... Read more.
Post-Pandemic Human-Centric Lighting
The coronavirus has abruptly and drastically reduced the degree and frequency at which common physical interaction is taking place. We are seeing global economies... Read more.
LED Emergency Lighting: It’s Time to Retrofit
Emergency lighting is just as important, if not more, than the other fixtures within your establishment. Often on in the background of our everyday lives, this lighting... Read more.
Considering an LED Lighting Retrofit Project – Start Here!
As experts, Action Services Group often fields questions regarding where to start when it comes to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting retrofits. We understand that... Read more.
Reducing Costs with Electrical Maintenance Services
Electrical work can be expensive. However, outsourcing can help to reduce these costs, increase your profits, and keep your business up and running.
Want to know... Read more.
FAQ About Action Services Group
What does Action Services Group do?
Action Services Group is a national facility service and solution provider offering a single point of contact for all your Lighting, Electrical,... Read more.
Common Electrical Problems in Commercial Buildings
Whether you own a commercial building or just rent one, common electrical problems can lead to serious situations that risk human lives, as well as extensive property... Read more.
Solving Your LED Lighting Color Consistency Problems
Light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures are widely used in businesses of all sizes. From warehouses and athletic fields to high-dollar retail and office spaces, these... Read more.
Establishing Guidelines when Considering A Commercial Office Building Lighting Retrofit
Light emitting diode (LED) fixtures are a great way to cut energy costs while increasing visibility, safety and environmental awareness. However, any decision to... Read more.
Fact or Fiction – Three Common Objections to LED Retrofits
For many building managers, light-emitting diode (LED) technology is something you might be familiar with, however never seriously considered for your facility.... Read more.
Managing a Multi-Unit LED Lighting Retrofit Project with a Limited Time Frame
Often times multi-unit building owners have the need to hire an LED retrofit company to retrofit their interior or exterior lighting in a specific time frame. For... Read more.
Warehouse Lighting Best Practices for 2020
When it comes to commercial warehouse lighting, there are two essential reasons for having the right lights: productivity and safety. The very nature of the activities... Read more.
Emergency Electrical Services for Distribution Centers
Today, we are faced with a health crisis that has changed the working environment. Whether this is a temporary change due to the COVID-19 outbreak, or a change that... Read more.
Induction Lighting vs. LED
Finding the best lights to illuminate your space can be more confusing than you thought. With so many different types of lights available, there is nothing wrong... Read more.
Energy Code Changes That Will Affect Lighting in 2020
As we learn more about the environmental impacts associated with our power consumption, energy codes across the country continue to evolve. However, these changes... Read more.
Mercury Vapor vs. LED
Upgrade and Save!
Thinking about making the switch from Mercury Vapor to LED? Now's the perfect time! Enjoy a 10% discount on both product purchases and installation... Read more.
LED vs Fluorescent Tubes
Fluorescent lighting has been around for over 100 years. When compared to incandescent lighting, florescent lights have long been touted as energy-efficient, longer-lasting,... Read more.
High-Pressure Sodium Lights vs. LED
When it comes to illuminating large areas, parking lots, or industrial areas, you may find yourself looped into the high-pressure sodium lights vs LED debate. However,... Read more.
Federal Judge Ruling on California’s Light Bulb Ban
According to a recent report from EC&M, District Judge Kimberly Mueller of Sacramento, Calif., recently rejected a petition to temporarily block new minimum... Read more.
Chinese LED Market Hit Hard by Coronavirus – See Industry Survey
The Coronavirus has hit the LED Industry hard, with 72% of Chinese manufacturing companies reporting in on an LEDinside industry survey, that they expect to see... Read more.
Reality Check for LED Lifetime Claims
Alex Baker, manager of government affairs and public policy for the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), recently wrote an article for LEDsmagazine, where he... Read more.
US to Expect Lighting Product Delays due to Coronavirus Epidemic
As many of us know the Coronavirus has escalated, causing widespread panic over this new deadly epidemic. While China and the rest of the world scramble to contain... Read more.
Commercial Lighting Control Strategies
This is the third article in our Lighting Control Systems Series, designed to take you from initial education to implementation. If you missed the first article... Read more.
The Benefits of Intelligent Lighting Controls in Commercial Buildings
This is the second article in our Lighting Control Systems Series, designed to take you from initial education to implementation. If you missed the first article... Read more.
Metal Halide vs. LED
For decades, metal halide lights were said to be one of the best lighting options around. Not only are they more efficient than incandescent lights, but they also... Read more.
Introduction to Lighting Control Systems
This is the first article in our Lighting Control Systems Series, designed to take you from initial education to implementation. The other articles in our Lighting... Read more.
CFL vs. LED
Energy efficiency has long been a concern for consumers. Our reliance on artificial lighting has made particularly true when considering the type of lamp you wish... Read more.
EPAct 179D Retroactively Extended – Major Savings Available to Commercial Businesses
As the country celebrated the 2019 holiday season, President Trump was signing a new tax deal into law. The new tax deal also included new regulations and a retroactive... Read more.
Commercial Lighting Maintenance Services – What are Your Options?
When considering a commercial lighting maintenance service program for your organization there are a few options on the table. If you are like most organizations,... Read more.
Electrical Fire Prevention in the Workplace, How to Spot Electrical Fire Hazards
Electrical fire prevention should be on everyone’s mind. Let’s face it commercial fire hazards are bad for business. This could be the understatement of the... Read more.
Your Options for a T12 LED Retrofit
T12 LED retrofits have become very popular in recent years. After the 2010 legislation to cease production of magnetic ballasts went into effect, followed closely... Read more.
What is Color Rendering Index R9?
Color rendering index R9 is one of the 15 pigment colors established by scientists to measure color rendition. The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale from 0... Read more.
3 Reasons You Should Consider LED Fluorescent Tube Replacement
Facility managers are always looking for ways to improve the bottom line, while simultaneously enhancing the overall experience for your customers and employees.... Read more.
How to Select the Right Sign Services Vendor for Your Business
The sign services vendor selection processes can be challenging and downright complicated if you don’t approach the task with a game plan. This guide will walk... Read more.