2020 Trends: New Developments in Solar and LED’s
Solar power generation and LED lighting are not the newfangled technologies they once were, but both industries are still changing rapidly. As we begin a new year and a new decade, let’s look at the trends we see coming up in 2020. Storage Cost Will Continue to Decline When there’s no sunlight, a solar system […]
Industry Focus: Creating the Best Lighting for Warehouses and Manufacturing
Each industry has different lighting needs and that gives them plenty to consider on a new lighting project. This new Industry Focus series will cover the necessary considerations for each type of business, giving you a starting point and plan of attack for your project. Start with LED’s We’ve found that LED’s are the superior […]
Brighter Facility
“Our facility is much brighter, we are saving over $23k in electric costs and our payback was just 6 months! A real win, win! Thayer was great to work with.” Jeff Bonavia, Owner, R.L. Leek
Thayer Can Help You Integrate Solar into your 2020 Vision
Solar technology continues to improve and offer greater savings to business users. In fact, a market survey by EnergySage found the average commercial property owner saved nearly 75% per month on electricity after installing solar. Planning a solar project for the coming year means you’ll save for years to come, but there are some crucial […]
Using the Internet of Things for Better Lighting Now and Later
As we mentioned in our most recent blog post, the Internet of Things (IoT) is more than a buzzword or concept, but is beginning to affect how we use and even repair items from refrigerators to motor vehicles. The term refers to the increasing number of items that are connected to the internet, allowing them […]
Thayer Announces the Passing of Thomas W. Thayer, Company Founder
It is with great sadness that we announce that Thomas Thayer, the Founder of Thayer Energy Solutions, passed away on September 1, 2019, after a brief illness. In 1987, Tom Thayer was looking for a new career opportunity, when he met up with a family friend in California, who owned Parke Industries. The friend told […]
What’s New in LED Control Systems?
Whether it’s a simple light switch or a software system directing a lightshow in a state-of-the art theater, every LED has a control system. And while the most important decision in LED lighting is the decision to adopt them and free yourself from the waste of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, better control can mean a […]
Fixtures vs.Bulbs – Costs and Benefits
There are a number of reasons to consider new LED fixtures for your business. It may be that you still haven’t moved over from traditional incandescents and/or fluorescents. But more likely, you’re making changes in the work environment—a remodel, expansion, taking on a new property, simply changing who works where in the building, etc.—and you […]
Anderson’s Showroom Shines with New Life
“Everything is much brighter in our showrooms. Customers can really see the quality of our vehicles under the new fixtures.” – Anderson Lexus / Anderson Toyota, Division of Anderson Automotive
Great Clips is Looking Sharp!
“Everyone — stylists and customers — have commented on how much better the lighting is. The new LED fixtures have clean lines and everything is much brighter in all of the shops. And the company will save 50-70% in energy costs!” – Loren Slade, Owner/Franchisee of Great Clips
