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Hurricane Helene One Year Later: Resilience in the Darkest Days
September 27, 2024, began like any other day, until Hurricane Helene swept into Western North Carolina. Fed by an earlier rainstorm, the hurricane unleashed staggering rainfall across the mountains, up to 31 inches in places like Yancey County, and triggered more [...]
Are Your Lighting Fixtures ADA Compliant?
If your commercial building is open to the public, ADA compliance is not optional, it’s the law. But when most people think of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they think of ramps, door widths, or elevator buttons. What [...]
How to Light Your Flagpole the Right Way
Many businesses, schools, and communities proudly fly the American flag year-round. While displaying the flag during the day is straightforward, flying it at night comes with specific responsibilities. According to the U.S. Flag Code, if the American flag is [...]
Lighting Solutions for Multi-Tenant Properties
If you manage a shopping center, office park, or any kind of multi-tenant property, lighting plays a bigger role than you might think. It impacts everything from safety to tenant satisfaction, and yes, your energy bills too. At Southern [...]
When Should You Replace vs. Repair Commercial Lighting?
Lighting is a key part of how a business looks, feels, and operates. Over time, even the best lighting systems can start to show signs of wear. When problems come up, businesses often face an important question: should you [...]
Choosing the Right Generator for Your Business
Power outages can happen any time due to storms, utility failures, or equipment issues. For businesses, even a short disruption can lead to lost revenue, damaged equipment, and frustrated customers. That’s where generators come in. But not all generators [...]