<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Daystar Distributing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daystar Distributing]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/resources-blog-feed-xml</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:52:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.daystardistributing.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Will Lighting Look Like in 2030?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lighting industry is changing fast — but not every new headline means a revolution. Between smart systems, glowing plants, and the push toward ultra-efficiency, the truth is that lighting in 2030 will probably be a mix of cutting-edge innovation  and the same steady reliability  that professionals depend on today. At Daystar Distributing, we like to keep an open mind while keeping both feet on the ground. Here’s a look at what’s developing in the lighting world — what’s realistic, what’s...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/what-will-lighting-look-like-in-2030</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6916121ef684794b19078163</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_c7854ed8ca0045d79a756a79cd8eb7ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_839,h_554,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why LED Lighting Is Now the Default Choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, LED lighting was considered a “premium” upgrade — something new, pricey, and uncertain. But those days are over. LEDs are no longer a specialty product. They’re the standard  in commercial, industrial, and even residential lighting worldwide. The Global LED Market Is Booming A recent report valued the global LED lighting market at about USD $71.74 billion in 2024, and it’s projected to reach $171.13 billion by 2033, growing at a 10.14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/why-led-lighting-is-now-the-default-choice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900f99c15073ecb9430a793</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:50:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_91ead6998cfa475ea65ea447ffaa5bdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Counter: How Daystar Chooses the Best Lighting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve probably bought a “too-good-to-be-true” bulb online before: cheap price, glowing photos, and then — a few months later — a dead...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/behind-the-counter-how-daystar-chooses-the-best-lighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c2f0b7375b48ad52e601e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:14:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_772e5c38a5424e5dbfd265d464127241~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Gas Lamps to LEDs: How Lighting Evolved ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into any warehouse, job site, or church today, and the lighting feels obvious — flip the switch, and it works. But it hasn’t always...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/from-gas-lamps-to-leds-how-lighting-evolved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68af42dcecacb9d69ffde8b2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:12:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_1b8f74f617db4322abc74addcd5196f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weird Lighting Facts You Shouldn’t Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because your lighting might be making people dizzy, look sick, or cost you thousands — and you don’t even know it. Lighting feels simple...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/weird-lighting-facts-you-shouldn-t-ignore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882606b6ab2534c7bff4d19</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:07:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_a1336250dd1e41368f8be63f4f6394c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Clear Guide to Choosing the Right Bulb, Fixture, or Retrofit]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Daystar Distributing, we see it all the time — good electricians, maintenance crews, business owners, and homeowners stuck asking:...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/a-clear-guide-to-choosing-the-right-bulb-fixture-or-retrofit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ac1166bc466be9932231b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_037fc07b4c084148895b68138f5b59a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Lighting Ideas That Mean More Than Decoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using LED Fixtures to Show Respect, Save Energy &#38; Improve Your Space                 Memorial Day isn’t just a day off—it’s a time to...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/memorial-day-lighting-ideas-that-mean-more-than-decoration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f5045375632c5bf45916e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_66fdbd533feb4f01b7cdd9c406572232~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Ready for the Next Storm: Lighting Up Your Emergency Preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Springfield, MO and the surrounding area was hit hard with severe storms and tornadoes, leaving thousands without power. ️...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/be-ready-for-the-next-storm-lighting-up-your-emergency-preparedness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681cd878f542a5f26f2cdbfb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_12e3358aa59542148fda0d7959000d93~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Cheap Bulbs Are Costing You More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have customers that come in all the time that say: “I found a cheaper one online… but it didn’t last a month.” If you're a contractor,...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/why-cheap-bulbs-are-costing-you-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680a5560542ffc22bab12fbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:07:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_cd67644da08c4671bbca0d4c7922d286~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DOE’s New Lighting Rule Is Now in Effect — Here’s What That Means for CFLs, Incandescents, and Older LEDs]]></title><description><![CDATA[First It Was Fluorescents — Now What? The fluorescent phase-out caught a lot of people off guard — bulbs that were everywhere one day...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/the-doe-s-new-lighting-rule-is-now-in-effect-here-s-what-that-means-for-cfls-incandescents-and-o</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6adadb789c928e043d127</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_bf2b2355e8344066b55146019fa4cb40~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs and the Lighting Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for the Informed Buyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs are reshaping global trade, and the lighting industry is feeling the impact. Whether you’re sourcing lightbulbs for a project or...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/tariffs-and-the-lighting-industry-a-comprehensive-guide-for-the-informed-buyer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e2e96aab7ae44008c61965</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_efc10390e6d94175ae1b631fd4426510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_615,h_411,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Daystar Distributing Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bright Side of Lamp Repair: Why Fixing Your Fixtures Makes Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever thought about tossing a lamp because it wouldn’t turn on? Before you pull the plug, take a second to think — it might just need a...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/the-bright-side-of-lamp-repair-why-fixing-your-fixtures-makes-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1c8b6ae39fd11e96f8277</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_acda4d7f487b4669ad3aa8c30e9034cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAQs: Commercial LED Lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right LED lighting for your commercial space can feel overwhelming. With so many specs, layouts, and options to consider,...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/faqs-commercial-led-lighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b626d78073607eeca2e327</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_a060e2a03893481eb4dbb688005592e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_446,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballasts Exposed: The Costly, Inefficient Component You Can’t Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your facility is still relying on fluorescent or CFL lighting, you’re likely all too familiar with the headache of ballast failures....]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/ballasts-exposed-the-costly-inefficient-component-you-can-t-ignore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67aceab1232056d9c31f7a88</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_42104c4e67d5486db1f11521323e7255~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_382,h_251,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LED Myths vs. Facts: Why Now Is the Time to Switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you read our last blog post, you know that fluorescent lighting is being phased out—and for good reason. The ban on many fluorescent...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/led-myths-vs-facts-why-now-is-the-time-to-switch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679d0ef1a6ee51fa7b3057a7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_51c7e2842b694ca580b19c761cbe486b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_851,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2025 Fluorescent Ban: What It Means for Lighting Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, California will implement a ban on fluorescent lighting, a move that will have significant implications for both businesses and...]]></description><link>https://www.daystardistributing.com/post/the-2025-fluorescent-ban-what-it-means-for-lighting-everywhere</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6787f93f963791b0097bcf2b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9e72_df8a33cece6647aba349806d8b3ed659~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hill</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>