For example, T-8 fluorescent lights with electronic ballasts have been available for the past 10 years and they are better in many ways, providing quieter, more efficient, and better light quality. You can improve your lighting and save money by upgrading to T-8 lamps with electronic ballasts. In addition, some older ballasts also made a humming sound. Today's electronic ballasts use a much higher frequency and operate noiselessly. The result is a quiet work environment with a steady light output.
Electronic ballasts are a proven technology, used in all new buildings today.
The newer T-8 lamps have rare earth phosphors that improve the color of the light. Reasonably priced lamps with a CRI of 85 make high quality fluorescent lighting quite affordable. The combination of T-8 lamps and electronic ballasts shaves more than one third of the lighting energy use, which means lower electric bills. In addition to better initial efficiency, T-8 lamps stay brighter over their life, so you can get by with fewer lamps. Sales and Productivity Quieter, more efficient light fixtures provide better light quality for your staff and customers.