Premier Lighting Blog 💡


HyLite NexGen LED Lotus Lamps; 90CRI PAR56 PAR64 Replacements

If you have been a regular reader of our blog, you know we have been writing about high ceiling church lighting applications for some time! We have helped convert hundreds of churches around the country to LED lighting, and this includes some of the rare sanctuary lights you might come across like a PAR56, E11 … Read more

Transforming a Vaulted Ceiling with Cost-Effective Cove Lighting Using Diode LED

Cove lighting is one of the most impactful ways to elevate an architectural feature—especially a vaulted or wood-paneled ceiling like this one. In this project, the goal was clear: create a warm, inviting glow that highlights the ceiling’s natural texture without overcomplicating the system or inflating the budget. The solution? A dedicated, single-color cove lighting … Read more

Green Creative’s new CCT/Power-Select/Beam-Select HO LED PAR38 Sets the Standard

Coming in early March 2026, Green Creative will have a powerful new 30-in-1 LED PAR38 hitting the market! For years it has been a task to decide what color temp, wattage or beam spread to select when ordering lights. Manufacturers have been looking to make their products more versatile with selectable technology, but few have … Read more

Smarter Lighting at the Minneapolis Convention Center: High Performance Without the Premium Price

Large public venues face a constant balancing act: delivering exceptional visual experiences while managing long-term operational costs. The Minneapolis Convention Center recently demonstrated how smart lighting decisions can achieve both—by replacing expensive specification-grade downlights with high-quality commercial-grade downlights that deliver clean, high-output illumination at a fraction of the cost. The result? A modernized lighting system … Read more

New from Keystone Tech for 2026: Power-Selectable LED SignHero Lights

Keystone Power-Selectable LED SignHero

Years ago, when replacing fluorescent T8HO or T12HO lamps in a sign, the majority of LED options were LED tubes powered by external LED drivers. This was a costly replacement option and resulted in many fluorescent signs staying fluorescent (or owners leaving them burnt out, with it being harder to find odd sizes pf fluorescents … Read more

The Only LED A-Lamp You Will Ever Need from GE Current! 40W/60W/75W/100W Equivalent 1800K to 5000K

In some respects, things in lighting are getting easier. Color temps and wattage equivalents are always a challenge, so what if you could get an LED A-lamp that could do it all? GE Current just released the 93322361 LED/LC/DA19/9SC LED A19. Seems like just another part number, but this bulb is special! It has four … Read more

Keystone Technologies Square LED Canopy vs. Round OpticSwap LED Canopies

Keystone’s XFit LED Canopy light series has been a hit and there are a few reasons why. They covered all the options and light levels you could need, along with different styles and sizes of their LED canopies. Combined with Keystone’s exemplary service, it has become a trusted outdoor lighting solution for garages, gas stations … Read more

Replacing Dotted LED in Cooler Doors to 5′ Frosted LED T8 Bulbs

Customer Profile: Sun Empire foods is an ethnic grocery store with huge offerings of asian foods, spices and much more! They have numerous locations and their new store in Brooklyn Center opened up in 2024 and has been a huge hit within the community. Goal: The new Sun Empire location was previously a Walmart that … Read more

Upgrading Semi-Flush Fixtures in Multi-Housing Buildings: Safe, Simple LED Retrofits from Premier Lighting

At Premier Lighting, we’ve worked with multi-housing property managers for years, helping solve one of the most persistent lighting issues in common areas: aging semi-flush ceiling fixtures. You know the ones – decorative glass bowls with compact fluorescent lamps that stay on 24/7 in hallways and stairwells. While they may still light up, the heat … Read more