Learn About Light

Incandescent Lamp Invented More Than 125 Years Ago
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the "practical" electric light bulb. Since then, GE has invented many significant energy saving lighting products.

Learn more about light, history and specification in this informative section.

Product shot of GE incandescent bulb.
History of Light

From Edison inventing the first filament to the latest products designed by GE, this section will provide you with an impressive lighting background.

Quality of Light

See how the simple change of a light bulb can give your business a dramatic new look.

Introduction to Lighting

Learn about the importance of lighting and gather the basic knowledge of how it functions.

Introduction to Lighting Design

Through the explanation of lighting aesthetics and engineering aspects, you begin to understand the fundamentals of lighting design.

Interactive Color Booth

The "right" color source for a given application depends on personal preferences, custom, and an evaluation of the trade-offs in efficiency, cost, and color rendition. Use our Interactive Color Booth to help you choose the right light.
Blue, distorted design
Specifying Light and Color

Learn the nuances of color in lighting design.

Seeing Color

Specifying Lamp Color

Color Rendering

Color Matching

Adaptation

Selecting the Best Color Lamp

Spectral Power Distribution Curves

Download and Print the Brochure Specifying Light and Color PDF (6 KB)
GE Edison Award
GE Edison Award Program

The GE Edison Award, an annual program sponsored by GE, recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ significant use of GE light sources (lamps and/or LEDs). Call for Entries