Also, know that fluorescent technology is being phased out in favor of light-emitting diodes (LED), so if you’re upgrading, consider replacing the fixture with an LED instead. If you want to ...

Vesper said the LED bulbs he uses in schools these days are incompatible with the systems that power fluorescent bulbs. That means he’s paying more for bulbs that’ often perform poorly.

The project is part of a NYC Transit initiative to convert more than 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures by mid-2026.