This Old House on how to use them in your home application.

1. THEY SAVE ENERGY

Yes, you’ve heard it a million times, but it’s true – LED is changing the future of lighting around the world. Residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR rated products — use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than standard incandescent lights. They are also used in developing countries with no access to electricity to help people study, complete tasks and increase their own safety.

2. THEY ARE GREAT FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND RESIDENCES ALIKE

LED technology is advancing so rapidly that there is hardly an application not suited for it.  Because of their highly efficient and directional nature, LEDs are ideal for many industrial uses. You have most certainly seen them used in in street and roadway lights, parking garages, parks and stadiums, refrigerated case lighting, modular lighting, and task lighting.

During a recent trip down to Washington, DC I stopped by the National Mall to tour the astonishingly energy efficient homes on display as part of the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathalon.  The Solar Decathlon is one of the DOE’s signature programs to promote cutting edge design and green techonology.

If our Rockville electricians asked you if your building was up to code, would you know what we’re talking about? Staying “in code” is often a phrase many business owners are aware of, but when it comes to actually understanding what code is, why it’s important, and which codes apply to them, most aren’t really familiar. This can be a pretty big ding against both the safety and reputation of your business!

When our local business owners need electrical code correction in Rockville, they turn to the certified electricians at Kolb Electric! We’ve been providing superior service since the day we started doing business, and we’ll continue to do so. Curious about what electrical code correction in Rockville actually entails? Let’s do some learning.

The NEC (National Electrical Code) is essentially a guideline for what electrical practices are considered safe and optimal. The rules are regionally adjusted, meaning what is “code” in say Maryland may not necessarily be exactly the same in other states. This is why understanding the code specific to our Rockville area is crucial!

To ensure that you stay within code, the assistance of a locally licensed and certified electrician is critical. You must stay within code to optimize safety, and to avoid potential legal issues and fees.

Our specialists are fully-trained to handle and correct all electrical code violations in our area. Some of our most common corrections (and codes you should be aware of!) include:

Our seasoned Rockville electricians carry all of the training and experience needed to ensure your business keeps up with the times! Staying in code is not only safer, it’s usually more efficient as well! Save your business stress and money by contacting a certified Kolb electrician for an electrical code correction in Rockville today!