Lighting Insights

Many Americans (60%) are willing to attempt a home improvement project themselves. But where do we draw the line and call for help? Find out on our blog.

Outdoor area lighting has long been plagued by a seemingly simple problem. Users want efficiency, comfort AND control, all in the same luminaire. But choosing any two can compromise the third. Until now.

We looked at which states adopt most frequently and which fur babies are popular. Discover which states are leading the way in giving shelter animals a new leash on life!

LEDs, like all light sources, lose light over time. It’s important to define lighting goals and objectives for your design and also be aware of common mistakes in applying lumen depreciation data to LED fixtures.

For many Americans, the Super Bowl is the unofficial national holiday of the best game-day snack, chicken wings. See how your state orders them here!

Have you ever considered how environmentally friendly your LED luminaire manufacturer is? Our purchases, in part, endorse not only products, but also the way these products are brought to market – good or bad.

Back after a two-year hiatus, SALC22 offered key learnings on reducing light pollution, the use of warmer CCTs and how to increase the value offered by night-time controls.

Petroleum marketers can gain an advantage with high-CRI lighting everywhere from the snack aisle to the checkout counter, starting with the all-important fuel island.

Cryptids and urban legends have entertained and intrigued many around campfires and sleepovers for years. Learn about your state’s spookiest cryptids here.

When four in five new car buyers say a vehicle’s color can make or break the deal, a lighting upgrade can a powerful sales tool.

Scooby-Doo has been entertaining kids (and their parents) for over 50 years. But where around the country are Scooby and the gang most loved? Find out today!

In a competitive industry, the right lighting can provide an edge indoors and out.

Amidst the retail challenges of late, there’s an easy way to both control costs and enhance the shopper experience.

What actions do pet owners take when they’re leaving their fur babies home alone? We conducted a survey to find out.

In the dark about DLC’s new certification for outdoor lighting at night? Read on and we’ll shed some light.

When it comes to specifying lighting solutions for the nation’s largest commercial landlord, here’s what you need to know.

It’s a challenging time to bring a new building online. ENERGY STAR benchmarking tools can help relieve some uncertainty.

Lighting will play a part in virtually every type of project called for by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Lighting should be priority one in improving safety and security at our utility substations.

Cities are turning to LED street light conversion to meet COVID budget shortfalls.

As convenience stores reinvent themselves, the importance of lighting only continues to grow.

Are Your Aging LED Fixtures Telling You It’s Time For a Conversion?

What tomorrow’s retail spaces will look like is anyone’s guess, but we’ll make two predictions: brick-and-mortar stores will keep the lights on, and customers will return.

A UGR rating predicts how much glare your lighting solution may cause before you buy it.

Hear from real employees on what it’s like to work for Cree Lighting.

Learn about a new tool that makes finding the right area solution even simpler than before.

Set your roadway project up for success with our street light design tips. Then, learn how Cree Lighting’s street lighting options can help.

With amber light technology, outdoor lighting is less visible to turtles.

LED lighting can help ensure safer, more productive work areas for employees.

Mood and cognition benefit when circadian rhythms are in sync with the solar day.

Should schools implement human-centric lighting – or take a wait-and-see approach?

With LED retrofit solutions, not all options are created equal.

Lighting has the power to affect human health, performance and well-being.

Get quick tips for making the right impression and increasing repeat customers.

With so many controls options, what’s the best fit for your project?

Take control of your smart lighting with any ZigBee-based home automation system.

Our Bulbfinder helps you decide which of our better, brighter bulbs are best for your living space.

Cree Lighting’s Cadiant® Dynamic Skylight wins big with two prestigious awards.

Cree Lighting has tamed the outdoors with Synapse SimplySNAP control solutions.

With the Cadiant™ Dynamic Lighting Experience, it’s possible.

Read the TM-30 color rendering evaluation of our Styllus Linear™ Series.

The new Stylus™ Linear Series is the perfect choice for modern spaces.

The Good News, The Bad News and the Way Forward

Innovative new lighting promotes the WELL Standard

Top five reasons to switch to LED high-bay fixtures

How modern lighting systems are transforming education

From driveway to highway, let’s navigate the options

Newburyport, MA sees quality light and significant savings

Creating new possibilities for customized environments