Yesterday’s utilitarian fluorescent light fixtures have been replaced by stylish new energy-efficient ones that come in virtually every shape and size and are designed for every room of the house.

The first artificial source of light was nothing more than a burning stick -- about a million years ago. About 5,000 years ago, a wick and some oil in a clay jar became the first lamp and replaced the ...

To comply with new laws on reducing energy usage, fluorescent and HID lighting systems — both examples of arc discharge lamps — have become more complex and varied in their performance. To understand ...

When it comes to brightening up a room, most people are in the dark. Even designers -- those not specialists in lighting installations, at least -- have a tough time making decisions about how to ...

Because fluorescent bulbs last so long, there may not necessarily be a rush to replace the fixtures in the next six months. Joseph Howley, manager industry relations for GE Lighting in Neela Park, ...