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Illuminate Your Home with Eco-Friendly Elegance: Accord Lighting’s Sustainable Approach

When it comes to lighting your home, sustainability is just as important as style. That’s why The Light Center is proud to feature Accord Lighting, a brand that combines modern design with eco-friendly practices. Accord Lighting not only delivers stunning fixtures, but it also makes a positive impact on the environment by using sustainably harvested wood from the Amazon rainforest.

Couple considers Lighting for Aging in their home

Lighting for Aging: Enhancing Comfort and Safety 

As we age, our lighting needs to evolve. Proper lighting is essential for creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment, especially for those in their later years. At The Light Center, we’re here to help you choose the best lighting for aging solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring safety and comfort as you age.

Dark sky compliant lighting from Hammerton Studio Outdoor Lighting

Light Up the Night Without Lighting Up the Sky: Our Favorite Dark Sky Compliant Outdoor Lights

What is Dark Sky Compliance and Why Does it Matter?

Dark sky compliance refers to outdoor lighting practices that minimize light pollution and its negative impacts on the environment and human health. Light pollution occurs when excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial (outdoor) light sources brighten the night sky, reducing our ability to observe stars and celestial objects.

The primary goal of dark sky compliance is to reduce light trespass, glare, and sky glow – the three main components of light pollution. By implementing dark sky principles, we can…

fluorescent lighting - now banned in Colorado

Navigating Colorado’s Fluorescent Lighting Ban: Expert Advice from The Light Center

Starting from January 1, 2025, Colorado has implemented a ban on the sale and distribution of fluorescent lamps, including CFLs and linear fluorescent tubes, as part of the “Clean Lighting Act.” This legislation is focused on phasing out mercury-containing lighting products and promoting the adoption of energy-efficient alternatives.

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For businesses in Colorado, this means transitioning from fluorescent lighting to energy-efficient LED alternatives. This may involve replacing existing fluorescent lamps and fixtures with LED lamps and luminaires, which presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses across the state. 

At The Light Center, we understand the impact this ban can have on your operations and are here to guide you through the transition with expert advice and support.

Hinkley Landscape Lighting at The Light Center Fort Collins

Landscape Lighting Pays Off: How landscape lighting increases your property value.

Landscape lighting is more than just an aesthetic enhancement – it’s a strategic investment that can significantly increase the enjoyment of your outdoor space and the value of your property. By creating a warm, inviting ambiance, you extend the usability of your outdoor spaces well into the evening hours, allowing you and your guests to fully appreciate the beauty of your landscape after sunset. Strategically placed uplights, downlights, and path lighting can create a captivating atmosphere, transforming your outdoor living areas into a true oasis of relaxation and entertainment. 

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