Christmas Lighting Glossary

Filter

A lighting filter is a transparent material that can be placed in front of a light fixture or lens to…

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Filament

Filament lighting is a type of incandescent lighting that uses an electric current to heat a thin wire filament until…

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Fiber Optic

Fiber optic lighting, also known as light piping or fiber optic illumination, is a type of lighting technology that uses…

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Energy Star

Energy Star is a voluntary program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy that encourages businesses…

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Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT)

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) is a federal energy law that seeks to promote energy efficiency and investments…

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Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) is a federal energy law that promotes energy conservation and renewable…

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Energy

Energy in lighting refers to the amount of energy that is used to power the lights. This energy can come…

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Elliptical Lens

An elliptical lens is an optical element with a curved surface that has two focal points located on the same…

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Electroluminescent (EL)

Electroluminescent (EL) lighting is a form of lighting technology that uses electric current to excite phosphors, causing them to emit…

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Efficacy

In lighting, efficacy is a measure of how much light is produced per unit of energy used. It is typically…

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