American Lighting Association
Consumer resource section includes articles on kitchen, bathroom, landscape, and energy efficient lighting.
http://www.americanlightingassoc.com/info_main.php
Change A Light, Change the World
Energy star guide on the considerations, benefits, and tips for upgrading to more efficient products.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting
Don Klipstein's Lighting Info
Information and links on various types of light sources and the technology that makes them work.
http://members.misty.com/don/light.html
Garden Guide - Lighten Up
Article on installing low voltage outdoor lighting.
http://www.gardenguides.com/articles/lightenup.htm
Home Lighting Magazine
Trade magazine for the decorative lighting industry with product search and article archive.
http://www.homelighting.com/
Howstuffworks
Article: Are fluorescent bulbs really more efficient than normal light bulbs?
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question236.htm
Lighting Facts
Photographs and descriptions of different styles of fixtures and bulbs, as well as cleaning tips, wiring diagrams, and suggestions for how to light a room.
http://www.lightingfacts.com/
MSU Cares - Lighting With Energy Efficiency In Mind
Article covers quality, categories and types, controls, daylighting, maintenance, and optimizing efficiency.
http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p2269.html
Popular Mechanics - Installing Track Lighting
Illustrated step by step tutorial.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/home_improvement/1276111.html
Underwriters Laboratories - Luminaire
Marking guide indexed by both type and subject matter. (pdf) [PDF]
http://www.ul.com/regulators/luminaries.pdf
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