TCP CEO, Ellis Yan, to Host a Series of Educational Lighting Events AURORA, Ohio – October 2, 2018 – Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) is pleased to announce “An Evening with Ellis.” During these educational lighting events, TCP CEO and lighting...
Retail LED Solutions from TCP In-store lighting is influential in guiding customers and helping them to make their purchasing decisions. In-store lighting is also a factor in managing operational costs. TCP can help you determine a strategy for choosing and using the...
TCP Adds LED A+B T8 to Linear Fluorescent Lamp Replacement Portfolio AURORA, Ohio – September 17, 2018 – Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) is excited to announce immediate availability of LED T8 A + B lamps. Many of these tubes are Design Lights Consortium (DLC)...
What About Rebates, Coupons and Other Ways to Save on Lighting? Yes, in addition to energy efficiency and product longevity, LED lighting savings result from partnering with utilities for a wide variety of discounts, rebates, and coupons. Lighting rebates help offset...
Who Grants Lighting Savings and Rebates? The U.S. government and local utilities offer incentives and rebates for using LED lighting. Installing TCP LED lighting can qualify commercial businesses and organizations for these rebates and incentives, which add to the...
Ultra-Thin LED Downlights – Cutting Edge Ceiling Lighting That’s Easy to Install. The word “thin” might make you think of diets and fitness, but in the world of LED downlights, thin is in! Technology continues to rapidly improve LED downlight choices to...
Plug-in (PL) LED Lights – the Energy Efficient Alternative to Fluorescent Lighting Is it important for you to save money by choosing energy-efficient and long-lasting lighting? Then the time is perfect for you to replace fluorescent lighting with easy Plug-in (PL) LED...
AURORA, Ohio – June 26, 2018 – Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) is excited to announce immediate availability of its Industra LED Linear High Bay Luminaire. These easy–to–install LED Linear High Bay Luminaires have a sleek, robust design to meet a variety of...
A new and fresh approach to lighting products and manufacturing Commercial and residential lighting customers have relied on TCP lighting innovation. TCP controls every aspect of the production process – design, development, manufacturing, and distribution. The result...
TCP Shareholders Approve Merger with Quality Light Source GmbH Aurora, Ohio – February 13, 2018 – TCP International Holdings, Ltd. (TCP) today announced that, at TCP’s extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held today, over 90 percent of TCP’s outstanding...
TCP Introduces LED PL Lamp Replacements AURORA, Ohio – February 12, 2018 – Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) is excited to announce immediate availability of its LED PL replacement lamps. These LED PL lamps are the ideal replacement for 4-pin compact fluorescent...
The California Energy Commission: Title 20 and Title 24 JA8 Established in 1974 by the Warren-Alquist Act, the California Energy Commission (CEC) was formed as the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, committing to reducing energy costs and...
Light creates more than just visual effects (image, shape, intensity, perception, contrast, etc.); it also has biological and psychological effects that can impact the health and wellbeing of humans. When light biologically impacts us, it can improve or disrupt our...
This time of the year is known for increases in facility energy consumption. Less daylight requires lights to be on longer; and the heat is cranked up so employees stay nice and warm during the cold winter months to come. To help save some money and energy this...
The way lighting can help bring value to the function of architecture. Lighting plays a vital role in the way people experience and understand architecture. Whether buildings and structures are lit naturally or artificially, lighting is the medium that allows...
Don’t listen to all of the spooky LED lighting myths out there. As a safe and efficient lighting option, upgrading to LED is a great way to maximize your ROI and decrease your energy consumption, while providing enough light to keep the ghosts and monsters out...
True Value Location Maximizes Shopper Experience, Increases Employee Engagement and Maximizes ROI with Lighting Retrofit Over $4,000 estimated energy savings per-year with LED lighting installation Situation Local hardware stores are continually looking for ways to...
What is Artificial Light? Artificial lighting is used for many purposes other than to just light a space or object – it is used to treat forms of depression, skin conditions, and other diseases and disorders. If phototherapy, or light therapy, is being used, the...
What is a light-emitting diode? Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are solid-state lighting (SSL) devises that convert electric energy into light. They are called solid-state because there are no gases involved in LED technology. They are also a directional light source,...
New York City to Mandate Energy Efficiency New York City will be the first city to mandate that existing buildings dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. Just a couple week ago, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that these mandates will force business owners to...
In a recent webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program, “DOE TM-30: What have we learned in the past two years,” the topic of TM-30-15 was once again discussed. What is it? For those of you who have not heard...
There are many positive features that come with having an energy-efficient home. Using quality building materials, and energy-efficient appliances and technology can save property owners and tenants money on energy bills. With more efficient insulation, less heat and...
What Are LED Light Bulbs? The LED abbreviation stands for Light Emitting Diode. An LED light bulb produces illumination through these diodes, as opposed to the filament and gas contained in incandescent and other older bulb types. To help you better understand the...
Introducing the Next Generation of DirecT8 Series of LED T8 Replacement Tubes from TCP Providing more choices with additional compatibility giving users even more of a reason to switch to LED Aurora, Ohio, August 8, 2017 – Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP)...
It’s important to understand the energy efficiency regulations set fourth by our government. They are in place to keep us, and our environment safe for future generations. Since these acts and regulations were enacted, we have reduced greenhouse gas emissions...
Welcome to the Bright Living Senior Care Center, where the lighting is efficient and the residents are cheery. Our lighting is top notch because we understand the importance of high-quality senior care lighting. As we grow older, we may experience eye problems that we...
Understanding the Lighting Needs of the Aging Eye Our world is rapidly aging. In 2006, 11 percent of the global population was 60 and over. It is projected that in 2050, the 60 and over population will increase to 22 percent. For the first time in human history, there...
The Benefits of LED Lighting in School Facilities History of Lighting Prior to the 1930s, schools were lit with all daylighting due to the lack of artificial lighting available. Then starting in the 1930s and continuing through 1945, architects were highlighting the...
Proper Lighting and Productivity Lighting in the workplace is vital to ensure your employees are working to their full potential. Proper commercial lighting should reduce glare, improve contrast and evenly distribute light, all while increasing energy efficiency and...
How Green is Green Enough? What is ENERGY STAR? ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary program established in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to “help businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through energy efficiency” in the...
Case Study: Industrial Facility Decreases Downtime and Maximizes ROI Situation The world’s leader in high technology batteries for industry and specialized applications was ready to retrofit their lighting fixtures in one of their 19 worldwide facilities. The company...
Case Study: Performing Arts Building Situation A five-acre, performing arts center with three theaters in two buildings had 40-watt halogen lamps and 32-watt fluorescent tubes that needed replaced with a more efficient lighting option. The center was tired of frequent...
We are incredibly grateful for the support from TCP and their generous contribution of the LED lamps which now illuminate Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Because of the quality of the illuminations these lamps provide, the entire lodge seems incredibly warm and...
Advanced lighting systems can increase the cost of your construction projects if you don’t have your goals prioritized. It will affect lighting product purchases, such as troffers, retrofit kits and/or LED replacement tubes. Therefore, it’s important to understand the...
While many see the benefits of LED technology, there are still some who are weary about switching their linear fluorescents with LED T8 tubes. But, no matter what the argument is, all construction project owners can agree that quality lighting generates revenue and...
Get Your Office in Shape for Summer Months We’re always hearing “Get in Shape for Summer,” but what is your business doing to encourage healthy decisions and an active lifestyle for your employees? Your staff works hard and spends a good portion of their day in your...
Legislation Impacts Lighting Installations Are You Aware of Industry Happenings? Installing a new or retrofitting an existing lighting system is more than lamp replacements. In fact, it can get complex when dealing with legislation. In order to conserve our nation’s...
Turn Your Light-Mare into a Lighting Dream Considering a lighting upgrade? Don’t let bad lighting choices haunt you. TCP Lighting has the knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your lighting dream. With over 20 years in the light industry, TCP has helped to...
TCP Has a Rich History Meeting the Market Demands with CFLs TCP has a history for solely focusing on energy efficiency. We were one of the biggest manufacturers of CFL bulbs, a market that was largely ignored by bigger manufactures. In fact, did you know that TCP was...
The TCP Task Force Vs. The LED Mafia The LED Mafia is back at it again – tricking homebuilders into thinking they were there to help, but they were in it for their own gain. They had the power to deceive even the best builders. They were pretending to be...
The TCP Task Force Vs. Argon Bond Sometimes it’s all about the aesthetics, and incandescent, filament hunk Argon Bond seemed to have it all. Then the Franchise Development Manager saw how much money in energy bills he was costing her and she was no longer...
The TCP Task Force Vs. MonoChrome It wasn’t long before the TCP Task Force received another call from someone in need of lighting justice. Cheryl, a Store Planning Manager for a chain of high-end fashion retail stores was in a bit of a pickle. MonoChrome,...
Captain Voltage and The TCP Task Force A Team of Experts to Keep You Safe From Bad Lighting Don’t let bad lighting strike terror in your facility, or even in your wallet. Captain Voltage and the TCP Task Force are here to serve up some lighting justice and...
Need help finding your lighting love this Valentine’s Day? Trying to find your LED lighting love this Valentine’s Day? Follow these three steps and you can live happily ever after with your picture-perfect lighting: What kind of lighting are you looking...
At the Office: We Need More Light D. Light Shrewd was complaining that he needed higher light levels to perform his job duties more efficiently. To prove that higher light levels were needed, he put a presentation together and called everyone into the conference room....
At the Office: The Fun Floor Cody was concerned there were too many dark areas in the office where people needed more light, i.e. the copier, filling cabinets and water cooler. He didn’t want to install more lighting around the office because it would increase...
At the Office: Sunbathing on the Roof It was January and Mitchell had been feeling down in the dumps and started doing some research to figure out what was causing him to be so depressed. He came across Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is caused by not being...
At the Office: Work by Candlelight Jim, the finance director, was going through the office’s monthly report and noticed how much they were spending on lighting. They could be using that money for more useful things, such as office birthday parties. He decided it...
At The Office Lighting for the Office Meet Mitchell Watt, Regional Branch Manager of Benedict Dimbulb – a paper clip supply company. He’s a spunky-minded boss who just wants the best for his employees, but sometimes his ideas are a little too “out...
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