Q: How many foot candles in one lux ?
A: 1 Lux (lx) = 1 Foot candle (fc) x 10.76.

Q: What is a good illumination level for a office space?
A: A typical office space averages approx. 500 -1000 lux.

Q: What is a quick way to save energy?
A: Changing sources from incandescent or H.I.D to fluorescent.

Q: How can I be friendly to our skies and still keep a good lighting design?
A: Use full cut-off fixtures or back light control in your lighting applications.

Q: What is a good illumination level for a parking lot?
A: A typical (uncovered) parking lot should average 10-20 lux.

Q: What is a quick way to calculate site lighting pole emplacements?
A: The industry rule of thumb is that the poles should be spaced not more than 2 times their mounting height from the edge of an area to be lit, and 4 times their mounting height from any adjacent pole locations.

Q: How do I calculate my payback on my investment (years) ?
A: The Net Installation Cost ($) ÷ Annual Energy Savings ($).

Q: Why should I be going with a L.E.D product for my lighting design?
A: Energy savings, doesn’t contain any mercury, long life, dimmable, etc...