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April 25, 2024

This one covers a lot of ground. Avi Mor, Founder and CEO of Morlights, a design firm in Chicago, speaks his mind on interoperability, protocols, dimming, CAT5, Dali, specifications, and… elevators. Using elevators as an analogy, Avi would like to see open protocols for controlling luminaires allowing designers to replace fixtures rather than ripping out the controls system.

April 23, 2024

Canadian engineering firm CIMA+ relocated its Ottawa regional office. Since the old space was spread over multiple floors, the company's primary goal was to unite the team in one unifying, dynamic environment. It also hoped to encourage employees to return to the office post-Covid while enticing potential new teammates. Local firm 4té inc. was hired to design the new 13,000 sq. ft. office space in Ottawa’s Gloucester neighborhood, and the result is professional yet inviting.

April 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the third and final phase of its Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, local manufacturing, and the benefits of an inclusive, clean-energy economy for next-generation lighting in commercial buildings. Phase 3, called Manufacturing & Installation (M&I), will unfold over 16 months and reward production and installation of products that meet L-Prize technical requirements in real-world buildings.

April 18, 2024

ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing annual lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 17-18, 2024 show. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to see new products from leading commercial brands, experience the latest lighting technologies, and participate in a wide range CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders.

April 18, 2024

Epidemiology. From the Greek “epi,” meaning “among,” and “demos” meaning “the people.” In modern usage, epidemiology is the study of disease in populations. Professor Edwards uses this term for the “disease” of road traffic accidents. He has done extensive research on this in relation to reduced street lighting, by compiling data from scores of municipalities in Britain and has come to the conclusion that… well you’ll have to listen to the episode.

April 15, 2024

Built in 1980, the building that houses Sainte-Thérèse high school, in Quebec Canada, was looking a little worse for the wear. Renovation work began with two major projects: introducing a multidisciplinary sports centre, as well as redesigning the parking lots. The employee and visitor parking lots were completely reconfigured during phase 1 of the renovation work, enabling safe navigation for everyone - from cyclists to pedestrians and drivers - by installing separate lanes for each user.

April 11, 2024

In February just over half (54%) of panel members reported “unchanged” conditions. That number increased to 67 percent in March. The increase of respondents reporting “unchanged” conditions led to a decrease in the current conditions component to 53.5 points in March, down from the previous month’s 57.7. The member comments were mixed but focused on stability. Members mentioned stable conditions and no significant changes. Some comments noted mega projects continuing and quotations still at record levels, with the caveat that incoming orders have slowed due to excessive inventory levels.

April 08, 2024

The Pasaje de la Revolución in Merida, Mexico, has seen many transformations over its storied history. Originally an annex between the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral, it housed troops in the early 20th century. Eventually the space was opened up in 1916, creating a pedestrian walkway that continues today. Designed in a French architectural style, the Pasaje de la Revolución features two arches and a roof with an iron and glass structure. The roof collapsed in the 1940s and the passage came into disrepair.

April 08, 2024

Chip Israel works by the three “Rights” as in “doing the right thing.” The RIGHT amount of light, in the RIGHT location, and on for the RIGHT amount of time. Chip has used this term for decades to help guide his designs and installations from the time of incandescent through to the LED era and everything in between. Chip is also on board with sustainability and responsible outdoor light at night with indirect lighting, dimming, lower Kelvin temperatures, and just plain turning lights off. That’s how to get a softer groove.

April 05, 2024

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces the Care Collection, a portfolio of trusted and vetted lighting and lighting controls solutions across Acuity Brands to enable the simple selection and specification of products that can address the unique needs of healthcare environments. With a focus on simplicity, reliability, and patient care, the Care Collection luminaires and controls are specifically vetted for use in healthcare facilities such as ambulatory care (urgent cares, medical office buildings, surgery centers, and clinics), hospitals, senior living, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health.

April 03, 2024

Omar A. Rivera is so knowledgeable about the Internet of Things that he’s written a book about it. He talks to Michael and Greg about the future of smart sensors and cloud data. Imagine a smart sensor that can see where, when and why people gather in a particular spot in a retail establishment. But, as Michael points out, a downside of collecting all this data is that it has to be stored on physical drives that take enormous amounts of energy and cover acres and acres of land around the planet.

April 02, 2024

Aleddra proudly introduces the 3CCT Emergency LED T8 and T5 Tubes, a revolutionary 2-in-1 lighting solution that merges regular illumination with emergency battery backup functionality, all enhanced by the NEW 3CCT color temperature selectable feature. Aleddra's 3CCT Emergency LED Tube stands at the forefront of innovation, offering not only regular lighting solutions but also a reliable emergency backup, ensuring uninterrupted illumination when it's needed most.

April 01, 2024

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced its sponsorship and participation in the Smart EPD Committee for the creation of Product Category Rules (PCR) specifically tailored for Luminaires. These rules are the building blocks for the development of product Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). This committee will play a pivotal role in addressing the demand for environmental transparency and industry needs in this area. The goal is to create a North American PCR for luminaire products and to develop a regionalized PCR that is globally harmonized with industry standards.

March 28, 2024

A market transformation for lighting controls is coming whether we are ready or not. Carol Jones contends we've seen market transformation before, several times, but there are growing expectations for interoperability in the construction industry and lighting needs to be in on the conversation. If lighting professionals don't step up and leave their silo, other trades or groups may take over, forever changing the landscape of lighting and lighting controls. In this episode, find out how DALI can help you be a part of the Interoperability conversation!

March 27, 2024

Welcome to the 5th annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that were featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

March 21, 2024

The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum New York, wrapped 2024 with record-breaking attendance, welcoming more than 10,000 registrants from all aspects of the lighting industry. LEDucation celebrated its 18th year in New York City March 19–20 at the New York Hilton Midtown, becoming North America’s largest annual lighting industry event. With an expanded show floor, a record-high number of exhibitors, and an array of new features and networking opportunities, the show was the largest to date.

March 20, 2024

Architecture firm billings continued to decline in February, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 49.5 for the month. However, February’s score marks the most modest easing in billings since July 2023 and suggests that the recent slowdown may be receding. The Midwest as a region is still reporting billings growth, despite business conditions remaining weak across the country in February.

March 20, 2024

IOTA IIS Central Inverters are now BAA (Buy American Act) compliant, reinforcing their commitment to quality and customers seeking American-made products. This change is reflected in the sell sheet, where the BAA compliance demonstrates IOTA's dedication to meeting industry standards and customer needs.

March 18, 2024

Optique Lighting is pleased to announce the expansion of its portfolio of customizable, high-performance architectural luminaires. The new families will be unveiled at LEDucation 2024 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City on March 19 and 20 at booths 6019 and 6021. Developed to fill a market need, Optique Lighting, the specification division of Alloy LED, is developing products to fill the gap between architectural linear lighting and the tape lighting world.

March 15, 2024

Jason Jeunnette joins us from the DLC. What is the DLC? In Jason’s words, the Design Lights Consortium is “a bridge between the lighting world and the energy efficiency world.” The LED revolution for energy savings is pretty much over, so what’s the next step? Lighting controls, naturally. The DLC just published an impact report on the use of LED’s over the last 10 years. Jason wants you to know that he misquoted the impact number as one hundred megawatt hours, when it is actually more like ONE THOUSAND TERAWATT hours.

March 13, 2024

The ArchLIGHT Summit Advisory Board, which consists of distinguished industry leaders who provide valuable perspectives for shaping this groundbreaking event and its educational programming, has announced the addition of three newly appointed members, Rachel Fitzgerald and Jessica Kennedy, both of Stantec and Jill Klores of Essential Light Design Studio. ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, takes place September 17-18 at Dallas Market Center.

March 11, 2024

Craig explains that the LCA has educated up to 46,000 students with over a million learning hours. Jump in and get some letters behind your name. Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP is a journalist and educator in the lighting industry and serves as education director for the Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA dedicated to educating the public about lighting control technology and application. He is also lighting columnist for tED Magazine and Electrical Contractor.

March 05, 2024

Sternberg Lighting proudly announces the launch of its new branding initiative as part of its centennial celebration. Alongside the refreshed identity, a new showroom and training center will be unveiled later this year, at Sternberg corporate headquarters, in Roselle, Illinois. With a legacy spanning a century of innovation and excellence, Sternberg remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the industry's standards.

March 04, 2024

The shift in the share of respondents reporting “unchanged” to “worse” conditions led to a decrease in the current conditions component to 57.7 points in February, down from the previous month’s 62.5. After having expanded for four consecutive months, the current conditions reading still stands at its second highest point since February 2023. Although the quantitative score declined, the member comments, similar to last month were mixed, largely reflecting stability.

February 29, 2024

You might have caught Buddy on Restoring Darkness ep. 92. We had him on Restoring Darkness because he’s at the front lines of manufacturing responsible outdoor lighting. You might even say, he’s cornered the market. When Sedona Arizona put out a tender for dark sky friendly lighting, his company, Crossroads LED was the only bidder. And this gels with what Michael has been saying – there’s money to be made in the relighting (or darkening?) of America.

February 27, 2024

Since its founding in 1997 by Executive Director Lois Conley, the Griot Museum of Black History has stood as a testament to the rich heritage and contributions of Black Americans in the St. Louis region. Conley's vision stemmed from a recognition of the absence of such an outlet within the city's cultural landscape. For over two decades, her dedication to the museum went uncompensated, fueled solely by her passion for preserving Black history. But after 27 years, the museum needed some updates.

February 26, 2024

You can’t help getting swept up in Dirk’s enthusiasm and energy. And that’s over the internet. Dirk insists that distribution is a noble calling. It’s a 7 Trillion dollar economic engine and it supports over 6 million jobs. In the middle of the pandemic, Dirk decided he wanted to support that calling, so he went on the road with his We Supply America Tour. Dirk Beveridge is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of UnleashWD, an innovative firm that creates transformative learning experiences and connections for growth oriented distributors.

February 21, 2024

Business conditions remained weak at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest, where modest growth was seen in three of the last four months. Firms with a multifamily residential specialization continue to report the softest business conditions of all specializations. The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity.

February 20, 2024

Alloy LED is pleased to announce the launch of Surfa 8, a low-profile, surface-mount aluminum channel providing hot-spot free illumination when paired with nearly all of the company’s tape lights. At only 1.14 inches wide and 0.64 of an inch in height, the Surfa 8 channel accommodates 43 Alloy LED tape lights, including those for wet location and RGBW applications.

February 20, 2024

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, which took place January 10-14, showcased cutting-edge lighting designs, trends, and technology from manufacturers to designers and industry professionals. Main events at Lightovation included Interior Designer Preview Day, which took place on January 9, and the world premiere of the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse.

February 15, 2024

The AWARE art installation, which was featured at Dallas Market Center’s ArchLIGHT Summit, has been permanently moved to the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design’s Department of Design to promote sustainability and inspire Interior Design students and future generations of designers.

February 14, 2024

Aculux announces their newly designed website featuring upgraded navigation for expedited product discovery, redesigned spec sheets, and a decrease in the number of webpages for a simplified and improved user experience. Streamlining the Aculux website reduced the number of webpages by 81%, from 149 product detail pages down to 28, ensuring quick, efficient searching and browsing without compromising on information.

Bill Brown Passes Away At 95

February 14, 2024

Bill Brown, founder and chairman of Bill Brown Sales and A.L.P., passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by family, in Glenview, IL. He was 95 years old. Bill and his wife Norma started the Bill Brown Sales component sales agency in 1955 from the kitchen table of their apartment while raising their young family. Bill felt pressure to expand services as the business grew, so he entered the manufacturing industry, founding A.L.P. in 1972.

February 12, 2024

Javid Butler was with us way back when we started on the Conversation Series on Get A Grip On Lighting. Javid is back with some DMX512 standard updates. Javid also discusses the pros and cons of using wireless and the surprisingly positive case for using category cable in wired situations. Keep an eye out for his new book on DMX512.

February 11, 2024

The study results and recommendations for driver and luminaire manufacturers, developers of connected lighting systems, and standards development organizations offer a potential path toward more accurate and consistent dimming performance across all luminaires in a lighting system, guaranteeing the delivery of expected light levels, energy, and cost savings.

February 07, 2024

Avi Mor doesn’t give a damn who makes the lights or what kind of lights they are as long as the feeling and emotion is achieved in a space. And of course, that feeling has to be maintained. So if you’ve buried a light fixture in concrete, that “feeling” is going away in about 5 years when the light burns out and you can’t get at it. If you want to keep the feeling, call on Morlights to design your lighting.

February 02, 2024

A sharp falloff in the share of respondents reporting “worse” conditions helped propel the current conditions component to 62.5 points in January, up from the previous month’s 56.3. Having expanded for four consecutive months, the current conditions reading stands at its highest point since February 2023. Although the quantitative score was firmly in expansionary territory, and accelerating, panel member comments were lukewarm, largely reflecting stability rather than strong growth.

January 29, 2024

As a manufacturer, the need to maintain quality products is a no-brainer. But a quality “experience?” It’s Steve’s job, as “Director of Quality” at Touché to ensure that BOTH of those things are maintained. Steve and Touché support and like to get feedback from both end-users - the contractor and the day to day user. Basically, Steve makes sure it all works and everybody’s happy. Steve’s experience in and around the lighting control industry began as a teenager working as a residential finish carpenter.

January 25, 2024

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for December, indicating soft business conditions to close out 2023. The score of 45.4 remained essentially flat from November. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline. Firm billings declined at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest in December, where billings were essentially flat.

January 25, 2024

Building on the expertise acquired over the years in the field of lighting works of art around the world, Targetti had the privilege of being selected to illuminate the works of Chicano Art in the celebrated Cheech Marin Center in Riverside, California. Last year, Los Angeles-based architects Page & Turnbull worked with museum architects WHY to convert a 1964 mid-century library into a modern museum and cultural center.

January 22, 2024

Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year according to The AIA latest Consensus Construction Forecast. The pace will slow to just over 1% growth in 2025, a marked difference from the strong performance in 2023. Spending on commercial facilities will be flat this year and next, manufacturing construction will increase almost 10% this year before stabilizing in 2025, and institutional construction will see mid-single-digit gains this year and next.

January 19, 2024

Watch for Brian Amundson and his team on the cover of the Spring 2024 edition of Today’s Lighting Distributor. Brian tells Michael and Greg about how he started in the business and about how he continues to be successful and what the future holds for his company, Pacific Lamp. And for all you Restoring Darkness fans out there, Brian is a big advocate for responsible outdoor lighting at night. Brian began his career in the lighting industry with Pacific Lamp Wholesale, in 2009.

January 16, 2024

Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of the Armadio illuminated closet rod collection. These custom architectural Nano Linear closet rod luminaires are engineered and designed to be one of the industry’s strongest closet rods and are offered in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification in 1/8-inch increments up to 8 feet.

January 15, 2024

Mont-Tremblant offers an undeniably magnificent landscape as a year-round resort. Located north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the town of Mont-Tremblant has the look and feel of a European-style ski village. To respect the charming landscape, any new construction must reflect its surroundings. So when Canadian Tire, a national retail company, set out to build a new location in the town, it was clear that the resulting structure would be anything but typical. Canadian Tire brought in Stendel + Reich Architecture Inc. to work on the unique retail project.

January 12, 2024

Are Lighting Controls in their adolescent period? Can we be blindsided by the shortcomings of lighting controls systems? These are a couple of questions that come up while chatting with Shoshanna Segal. Clearly written intent is how Shoshanna thinks we can get to better lighting controls. If you want a “multi-layered, visually compelling environment,” Shoshanna can help you design it with a thorough specification. Also, if you want hydroponically grown tomatoes in your pantry, she could probably help you there, too.

January 09, 2024

Optique Lighting is pleased to announce the launch of the Orbita collection, an architectural family of luminaires featuring two sconces and a wall mount luminaire. Featuring a sleek, minimalist look with only a 0.63-inch segmented light engine diameter, the unique modular design offers specifiers customization options with a choice of the segment length and the configuration. Designed for both vertical and horizontal mounting, each segment length features 360-degree rotation to effortlessly fine-tune the light distribution in the field.

January 09, 2024

VADER, an innovative new product by Targetti, has received several distinguished industry design awards. VADER, an all-in-one adjustable flood light projector, encompasses the flexibility of an entire range of exterior projector fixtures in a single product. VADER is the result of the collaboration and innovation of Targetti and international lighting design studio, Fisher Marantz Studios (FMS).

January 08, 2024

Moving from 53.1 in the prior month to 56.3 in the most recent reading, the current conditions component expanded in December, marking the third consecutive month in which it gained strength. Nearly a third of survey respondents reported “better” conditions in December, with 50 percent noting that the business environment remained “unchanged” from the previous month.

January 03, 2024

Montreal hair salon artemys is a new player on the scene in an up-and-coming neighborhood just outside the downtown core. Building its brand from the ground up, it hired the team at Studio Kiff to create an environment that was high-end yet felt comfortable and inclusive at the same time.

January 01, 2024

In this episode Ron and Webster hit the big 5-0! In this milestone episode they're turning the spotlight on their producer, Scott Griffin, the 'Expert Layman.' Yes, you read that right! Take a listen to the questions Scott has after listening to 49 episodes of lighting controls conversations and maybe find out how better to reach end-users on your next project. After all, it's not just about the switches and buttons; it's also about the people who use them.

December 31, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, a lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The fourth annual event, taking place Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to experience new products, network, and attend a wide range of accredited seminars, panels, and interactive experiences.

December 22, 2023

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October, indicating slightly fewer firms reporting a decline in billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.

December 21, 2023

LEDucation will be here before you know it (March 19-20, 2024) so Jamie Eck, Co-Chair of the LEDucation Committee, gives us a preview of what to expect. As Jamie says, “LEDucation is geared towards the design community,” but there will be plenty there for everyone else too. And watch for some live streaming podcasts from Get A Grip On Lighting, Restoring Darkness, and The Lighting Controls Podcast.

December 19, 2023

The Design for Aging Review Award recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints. The 5-person jury selected winning projects that demonstrate innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints.

December 18, 2023

Do you have an enthusiasm for old light bulbs? Then contact Chad and you can geek out about an 1880 Edison Bristol Board Filament prototype lamp, or an 1886 Luminoid Incandescent Lamp. In fact Chad probably has the greatest collection of antique lamps and related electrical artifacts in existence. But this episode isn’t all about antique light bulbs. Chad also has some pretty astute things to say about the good, the bad, and the ugly of LEDs.

December 13, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the winter edition of the show. The January 10-14, 2024 event will feature thousands of product debuts, the world premiere of the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse, trend insights, and epic celebrations. Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available at the Dallas Market Center website.

December 10, 2023

The current conditions index not only remained in expansionary territory, but it also strengthened marginally, ticking up from 52.8 in the prior month to 53.1 in November. One-quarter of responding panel members reported “better” conditions in November compared to October’s environment. Although the share of responses noting “unchanged” conditions dropped, it still remained the majority experience.

December 08, 2023

It’s hard to get to the end-user. When you’re designing a lighting system for a space, wouldn’t it make sense to talk to the people who will be using that space, like a teacher in a classroom? Mark Olerud, a sales agent for Kore Controls, is always striving to find that path through the Architects, General Contractors, Lighting Designers, and Engineers. It’s not always easy but often you can save hours of meetings and work by just talking to the people who will be using the space.

December 05, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced the return of the popular Interior Designer Preview Day, taking place on Tuesday, January 9. The event is designed to provide the design community with an exclusive sneak peek at Lightovation, which takes place January 10-14, including a trend tour, an expert panel on technology, and the world premiere of the first-ever Metaverse Lighting Trend House.

December 04, 2023

Registration is now open for the 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference! The 2024 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown March 19–20, 2024, marking its 18th year. Over 400 exhibitors will span four exhibition halls and feature their latest lighting products and technologies for the 2024 year.

December 01, 2023

Offered in five configurations, the high-performing, unique LED recessed linear system provides clean, modern lines of high-impact linear light to seamlessly integrate into today’s modern architecture. With the ability to rotate 360 degrees, the patented mounting system allows designers the flexibility to easily integrate the product at any angle, including horizontal, vertical, and any angle desired.

November 28, 2023

Tony Lawrence is back with an update on the progress of his Quantum LIFI. If you fully understand what he’s talking about in this episode, then you’re probably Tony Lawrence, or you should call him up and get a job at Light Rider. Seriously, this stuff is mind blowing. No more description necessary. Just listen. Tony Lawrence is an entrepreneur, technologist, and prophet of quantum possibilities through his current role as CEO of Light Rider.

November 27, 2023

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reports that business conditions at architecture firms continued to soften in October. For the third consecutive month, the ABI score was under 50, indicating that a significant share of firms is seeing a decline in billings. The score of 44.3 for October dipped slightly below the score of 44.8 in September. Billings were universally soft across the entire country in October, with firms located in the West and Northeast continuing to report the softest conditions overall for the second month in a row.

Get A Grip On Lighting - On The Road

November 21, 2023

Billy Hodges talks to us from his car (don’t worry, he’s not driving) which is apropos as he is moving on in his career. Billy is winding down his agency, Digital Filaments. He considered driving a bus – nothing was off the table – but he is far too valuable in this business to be anywhere else. He’s going to continue to head up AAILA, and if you’re in the Philly area, you’ll still see him around.

November 15, 2023

Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality Nano Linear LED lighting luminaires, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with eight impressive new sales agencies to represent and sell its Nano Linear LED architectural product lines in the U.S. and Canada.

November 14, 2023

Located along the Mille Îles river in Bois-des-Filion, La Berge Perron is a municipal park that required an upgrade to better welcome visitors. A wall was built on the embankment and the asphalt pathway running along the shore was refurbished. The primary goal of this revitalization was to make it easier for citizens to access the river, surrounding islands, and embankment. Officials also wanted to build new installations to highlight the area’s exceptional natural beauty, thereby improving the quality of life for people living in the city and surrounding areas.

November 13, 2023

Advanced and interoperable. That’s McWong’s thing when it comes to controls. So when the L-Prize came along, looking for those exact values, McWong was a shoe-in! Not so fast. It’s not easy to win an L-Prize. It requires a serious commitment, hard work, and a talented team. McWong won the Prototype Phase Lighting Prize with a Bluetooth mesh wireless lighting control solution. It took a team at McWong 16 months to put together the submission, so you better get started!

November 13, 2023

LightFair today announced its 2025 plans to illuminate Las Vegas, May 4 – 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The five-day commercial and industrial lighting Conference and Trade Show is set to take the stage alongside HD Expo + Conference at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and open showrooms at the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), creating a three-day, three-destination Las Vegas Interior Design Week.

November 13, 2023

Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce that its Pivotaire Nano Linear Recessed Mud-in Linear System has been awarded with an Architectural SSL Product Innovation Award for performance, reliability, efficiency and ease of integration/use. An esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the architectural lighting community recognized Optique Lighting as an honoree.

November 09, 2023

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today twelve architectural lighting luminaires representing the company’s Aculux®, Cyclone Lighting™, Eureka®, Gotham®, Hydrel®, Juno®, Lithonia Lighting®, Luminaire LED™, Luminis®, Mark Architectural Lighting™, and Peerless® brands were selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine.

November 09, 2023

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce the launch of the Suspan 1 Gen 2 collection featuring a pendant luminaire and the next generation of suspended Suspan 1 tape light channels. Featuring high-quality aluminum construction with precision-cut end caps and recessed hex screws, the products provide a clean, modern look for commercial environments.

November 08, 2023

Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED Nano Linear lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of a family of custom architectural Nano Linear luminaires. Representing the intersection between high-quality tape lighting and architectural linear lighting, the Angolo, Trapezio, Rettangolo I, II and III Nano Linear luminaires are offered in five low-profile sizes and sleek, modern shapes in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification.

November 06, 2023

Renovations aren’t just for kitchens! We’ve talked a lot about system integrations in new projects, but don’t discount retrofits. Daniel Salinas tells us that much of the work that comes his way lately is from existing projects. As he says, if you want to test your mettle, take on a renovation project. But don’t forget, good relationships and communications with the rest of the team and the owner are still vital!

November 02, 2023

For the first time since February 2023, the current conditions component broke into expansionary territory as October’s reading hit 52.8 points. The proportion of respondents reporting “better” conditions actually declined in October, compared to the previous month, but panel members indicating “unchanged” conditions leapt to a 72 percent share. Comments revealed solid growth in sectors bolstered by the electrification movement, as well as in construction related to data centers, power, and industrial.

October 30, 2023

Something a little different on Get A Grip On Lighting. Frank Grobmeier brings us some fascinating episodes in history related to light, everything from the origins of the traffic light, to the invention of the Lite Brite toy. Did you know the first President to have electric lights in the White House was afraid to touch the switches? There is much more like this in Frank’s incredibly interesting blog, Radiant History.

October 27, 2023

Business conditions at architecture firms declined again in September, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reports. The score of 44.8 for September is the lowest score reported since December 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions and this score indicates a significant increase in firms reporting declining billings.

October 24, 2023

Paul Drosihn has been nicknamed “The DALI Lama” for good reason. He’s a big proponent of the DALI (that's Digital Addressable Lighting Interface if you didn’t know). That’s no surprise as he is the General Manager of the DALI Alliance. Paul talks with Webster and Ron about interoperability, misconceptions, and the challenges of DALI gaining traction in North America. Maybe he'll be able to challenge your own views on DALI!

Get A Grip On Lighting - Dynamic Color

October 19, 2023

Katherine Stekr & Carrie Hawley sat down with Michael and Greg at The Archlight Summit to dive into the history and future of color. You’ll learn some really fascinating facts about color. The word ‘blue” is not mentioned once in Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Did they see blue at the time? Or did they not know how to describe it? Before trade routes opened up, people in some parts of the world never saw certain colors.

October 16, 2023

The National Lighting Bureau proudly unveiled the recipients of its inaugural Lighting Transformation Awards at the NALMCO Annual Conference held recently in Indian Wells, CA. Mary Beth Gotti, Chair of the Lighting Transformation Awards and NLB, expressed, “We are delighted to introduce a lighting design award program that acknowledges unparalleled innovation and thoughtful design in lighting retrofit solutions.”

October 13, 2023

Emergency Lighting Controls primary purpose is to provide sufficient illumination during emergencies for building evacuation and maneuvering. So just transfer the circuitry from utility power to emergency power. But wait, it’s not that simple. As Steve reveals in this episode, there are many considerations, like what kind of emergency is it? Power failure? Fire? Security? Steve points out the irony of the “bug-eye” security light at an emergency exit that blinds anyone who is approaching that exit.

October 11, 2023

The third annual ArchLIGHT Summit attracted the architectural, specification and design communities to Dallas Market Center for a two-day lighting product expo which featured more than 60 exhibitors, CEU opportunities, panel discussions, product showcases, and more. The event, which took place September 19 and 20, saw a 24% increase in attendees over 2022.

October 09, 2023

Special Episode! Another successful NAILD Convention has come and gone. Michael and Greg look back at the informative presentations from experts such as Bernie Erickson, Mark Jewell and Adam Lillien. If you weren’t there, you missed the Dallas Cowboys stadium private group tour, panel discussions, education, camaraderie, and the NAILD vibe. The dates for next year’s convention aren’t set yet, so keep an eye on www.naild.org and put a placeholder in your calendar for next September.

October 04, 2023

Prudential Lighting is thrilled to announce the launch of Gaze Spool, the newest addition to our Gaze Series. Gaze Spool provides customers with a unique style option, incorporating a concave arc around the full perimeter for an eclipse-like aesthetic. With this addition, customers can now choose from three distinct styles to enhance their spaces.

October 03, 2023

Illuminart and Peter Basso Associates collaborated and integrated very successfully 7 years ago. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, the advantages of being part of both a lighting design firm and a larger MEP consulting firm. Are you sensing the “collaboration” theme here? Here’s a direct quote from Robert in this episode: “The controls people out there - they are worth their weight in gold, times ten!” Kinda makes you feel all fuzzy inside, doesn’t it? Robert has been practicing lighting Design for over 30 years and is Principal at Illuminart based in Troy Michigan.

September 29, 2023

In September, the current conditions component settled at 50 points for the second consecutive month. The 29 percent share of respondents that reported “better” conditions exactly matched those noting “worse” conditions, for a net result of unchanged from the prior month. Panel members’ comments suggested sectors such as power utility, industrial, data center, and infrastructure remained strong, but excess inventories, “sporadic supply chain issues,” and slowing orders activity were concerns.

September 28, 2023

LED’s do burn out. With presence in 16 cities, there’s a good chance Rob Jensen and Voss lighting will be able to help you out. Rob started at Voss in 1985 and in 2017, they made him President. Rob sees the first generation of LEDs burning out and, as he tells Michael and Greg, there is a LOT of fixture replacement business out there.

September 27, 2023

The Right Choice Series has been designed to capitalize on the unmatched optical and thermal qualities exclusive to best-in-class LED technology. With proprietary optics and multiple sizes, it has the flexibility to light up any outdoor application and meets a full range of project requirements. Aesthetically, it presents a modern approach to outdoor lighting with a sleek style that beautifully integrates into any architectural plan.

September 26, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, announces the world premiere of the first-ever Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse, set to take place at the January show. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant leap forward in the realm of residential design and lighting, offering a truly immersive 3D innovative experience for industry professionals.

September 26, 2023

Barron Lighting Group, a top lighting solutions provider, proudly presents LiteLogic. It's a cutting-edge lighting control system that enhances automation and energy efficiency. With unparalleled simplicity and power, users can effortlessly manage multiple zones via Bluetooth within any facility from their smartphone app.

September 22, 2023

Jill Cody sat down with Michael and Greg at the Archlight Summit to talk about the IALD Education Trust. Jill and the IALD are sharing their lighting knowledge with educators and students for the purpose of promoting the study of architectural lighting design. Understanding legacy lighting is important too, though these young bucks today might not fully grasp it, having never lived through it.

September 20, 2023

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) eased modestly in August, with a score of 48.1, marking the eleventh consecutive month of essentially flat billings at architecture firms. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions. This follows a period of robust growth in 2021 and 2022. While inquiries into new projects remained relatively strong in August, the value of newly signed design contracts declined for the first time since April, indicating that fewer clients signed contracts for new projects than in the prior three months.

September 19, 2023

Welcome to the 3rd annual Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

September 13, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced that a special art installation will take place at the event, to be held September 19-20, 2023. AWARE is an experiential exhibit composed of mixed materials from lighting manufacturers that together serve as a creative advocate for sustainability.

September 11, 2023

Daniel Hollenkamp Jr. talks about the need to focus on data management within building management systems and lighting controls. He emphasizes the significance of collecting and storing data, the potential for machine learning and predictive models, the need to break down data silos, and the importance of providing control and intelligence to various types of buildings.

September 11, 2023

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today that the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) has selected American Electric Lighting (AEL) as a major supplier for its Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP). The citywide project will replace and connect approximately 130,000 streetlights into a network of more efficient, longer-lasting, remotely controlled LED lights.

September 07, 2023

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce the launch of the PowerLine™ 200 Gen 2, the next generation of the direct-connect PowerLine 200 driverless tape light. Offering ETL Listed custom lengths in 12-inch increments for continuous runs up to 164 feet, the tape light provides the same high-quality performance, reliability and compatibility provided by the popular PowerLine family.

September 04, 2023

The competition recognizes 10 exceptional studio projects that integrate creative and innovative design strategies. These projects are designed to achieve carbon-neutral operations through daylighting, passive heating and cooling systems, sustainable materials, water conservation, energy generation, and other sustainable systems.

August 31, 2023

Oh boy. Here comes another curve ball for the industry. LEDs came along in the early 2000’s. They emitted light. They were energy efficient. What could be bad? Ask Mark Baker who’s highly sensitive to certain LED lights. And there are people worse off than him who cannot neurologically tolerate the type of radiation emitted by LEDs. Imagine if you couldn’t go to a store or walk under street lights lest you get dizzy, acquire a migraine or fall into an epileptic episode.

August 30, 2023

Exitronix, a division of Barron Lighting Group, is excited to introduce Guardian G3, the next evolution of software for life safety equipment. As a property owner, it's your responsibility to prioritize the safety of your facility. In case of emergencies, reliable emergency lighting systems are crucial for the well-being of occupants. Neglecting proper monitoring and testing may put people at risk during evacuations.

August 29, 2023

Cyclone Lighting, an established leader in the manufacture of outdoor luminaires, today announced that it has released its Mochi luminaire. Mochi’s nature-inspired silhouette departs from traditional dome styling, bringing a softness to urban settings while delivering exceptional lighting performance. Available in side or pendant mount, Mochi’s unique dome profile can be configured to work in a variety of spaces. Its thoughtful design extends to its operating mechanism.

August 28, 2023

Mary Beth Gotti admittedly is not an expert on lighting controls, but when someone with her experience and knowledge of the lighting industry is in on the conversation, you should listen. Isn’t it interesting that Mary Beth, as someone from outside the controls section of the industry, has seen the same frustrations as insiders Webster and Ron? Perhaps people don’t know that behind color changing, color tuning, and video media, are lighting controls. Let’s get the word out!

August 23, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) results for July signals mostly stable business conditions. The ABI score was 50.0, indicating that billings at architecture firms remained flat for the month. Firms with a commercial/industrial specialization reported their strongest billings growth in more than a year, while firms with a multifamily residential specialization continued to report declining billings.

August 21, 2023

Kaleb is a Field Service Coordinator with ETC. What is a Field Project Coordinator you ask? Well, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out, but suffice to say, it is a unique perspective on the industry. If you’re a designer, you’ll want Kaleb on your side. He doesn’t think you need to know “how the sausage is made” - that’s ETC’s job. Just tell him what you want and he and his team will figure out the electrical codes, the question of wired vs wireless and the challenges of interoperability.

August 18, 2023

On August 7, 2023, DOE released $46 million in funding for 29 projects across 15 states to develop advanced technologies and retrofit practices for buildings that will benefit occupants and the grid through efficient, affordable, sustainable, and resilient building operation. Advancements made with this funding from the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) funding opportunity will help buildings electrify while improving their energy efficiency and demand flexibility in a cost-effective and equitable manner.

August 16, 2023

Magnitude Lighting, a leading innovator in LED driver technology, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest product, VersaDrive - With its unparalleled compatibility, VersaDrive offers a revolutionary solution for creative lighting applications. VersaDrive is a state-of-the-art 24V LED driver with 5-way universal dimming It is available in 288W and 300W, boasting seamless compatibility with a wide array of LED tape products and dimmers. These features empower designers, architects, and lighting professionals with endless possibilities for creating captivating lighting installations.

August 14, 2023

It was always looming, and now the day has finally arrived. You can’t sell any more incandescent lamps (with VERY few exceptions). Is it going to bring down energy consumption? Is it going to create a lot of waste? Is it going to be a problem in some businesses? In this episode, Chris Siegal from Satco addresses these and many more questions and concerns. Chris is the 4th generation in the lighting business, starting with his family’s company, Supreme Ltg., a manufacturer of incandescent lamps in SC.

August 11, 2023

Can’t we all just get along? Specifiers, integrators, engineers, manufacturers, contractors, end-users… Bryan, with Webster and Ron, decries the lack of communication between entities. And it’s not just people. Where’s the cohesion between the different types of controllers, control platforms, fixtures, and connections? And then there’s the lack of education and standards. How can anyone be expected to design a system? That's why you should have Bryan on your project, he’ll work with you to find a solution, and he knows a lot!

August 09, 2023

The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast panel has optimistic projections for nonresidential building spending in late 2023 and beyond, and the news is generally positive – with a caveat. The panel—comprised of leading economic forecasters—is projecting that spending on buildings will increase by 20% this year—a torrid pace not seen since the construction boom years leading up to the Great Recession.

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Light Diet

August 07, 2023

After 300 episodes, you think you’ve heard it all, then Dr. Moore-Ede comes along with some more fascinating facts about circadian lighting. Did you know that you can whiten-up light by substituting violet for blue light while avoiding triggering the circadian system? Also, Dr. Moore-Ede tells Michael and Greg that perhaps 40% of adults sleep with the lights on. Don’t do that! For over 40 years, Dr. Moore-Ede has been a leading world expert on circadian clocks and the health problems caused by electric light at night.

August 03, 2023

The current conditions component has not shown evidence of sustained growth since early 2022. After settling on the threshold value of 50 points last month, the current gauge once again slipped in July, dropping seven points to 42.9, signaling "worse" conditions overall compared to June. Although reports of "unchanged" conditions remained the most common response, the share of panel members indicating "worse" conditions jumped to nearly 30 percent of all responses in July.

August 01, 2023

Created by their 9-year-old daughter to help The H Foundation support cancer research, WAC Lighting Co-CEOs Dirk and Shelley Wald are asking the lighting and design community to support the Skylar Wald Let’s Beat Cancer Fundraiser. Skylar survived a courageous battle with cancer after her diagnosis at three months old and now she wants to help other children. For many years, WAC and other lighting businesses have supported The H Foundation’s efforts in leading the way to a world without cancer and supporting basic science cancer research.

August 01, 2023

Magnitude Lighting, a leading designer and developer of LED power technology, strategically focused on LED drivers and transformers for commercial and residential applications, is excited to announce the transition of its CEO position after five successful years under the leadership of Walter Simson. Mr. Simson will be actively supporting this planned transition to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities.

Lighting Controls Podcast - Value Add

July 31, 2023

Who’s responsible for the lighting controls on a project? Who’s qualified? Who’s certified? We can tell you this - Darren is qualified! He brings up some interesting questions and he talks with Webster and Ron about communications between teams, education, the future of lighting controls, and much more. Darren Lapsley is a Business Development and Specification Sales professional with Clarus Lighting + Controls. His career in lighting began in the United States Marine Corps as an avionics technician.

July 31, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, experienced an increase in attendance for the summer edition of the show, which ran June 21-24, 2023. The show saw a total increase in attendance and a greater than 50% increase in first-time attendees, including lighting retail showrooms and interior designers.

July 25, 2023

Katia joins us from Athens Greece, but it was in a London museum where she spotted some terrible lighting. You’d think that good lighting would be a top priority in a museum. That’s when she came up with “The Lighting Police.” There are “police” contributing from all over the world. Check it out.

July 24, 2023

The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to embark on a groundbreaking transformation of its urban lighting infrastructure with the ongoing Dimonoff's smart street lighting project. This project promises to revolutionize the city's lighting capabilities, bringing forth a new era of intelligent and energy-efficient illumination.

July 20, 2023

When Robert White started in the business, he had a mullet, earrings, and a jacket with a diagonal zipper that started at the shoulder. In other words, he’s been around a while. So he brings a lot of knowledge from the world of lighting design. He even knows enough to offer some insight to us lighting distributors. Wait till you hear his fantastic idea for lighting a building to avoid uplight. Robert has been practicing lighting Design for over 30 years and is Principal at Illuminart based in Troy Michigan.

July 19, 2023

Architecture firms reported flat billings in June, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek. The ABI score of 50.1 for the month indicates that billings at architecture firms remained steady as design activity continues to slowly recover from roiled economic conditions. This also marks the first time since last fall that there have been two consecutive months of scores above 50, although growth in June was weaker than May (any score above 50 indicates an increase in firm billings).

July 17, 2023

David Robinson from Mecho has learned to harness the sun! Well, sort of. More like Mecho uses the sun for light in buildings by applying just the right degree of window shading along with artificial lighting for the optimal comfort of building occupants. And it’s all done automatically with… controls! David Robinson is the Director of Automation at Mecho with over 30 years experience in the lighting and controls industry.

July 13, 2023

According to the survey, home sizes are stabilizing while accessibility and overall designs for aging in place remain popular. In addition, outdoor spaces continue to be a focus with outdoor living spaces, blended indoor/outdoor areas, and outdoor firepits topping the list. Rental units on the property, such as accessory dwellings, also remain popular, growing in popularity along with micro-housing options.

July 11, 2023

Rebounding from its post-lockdown low of 40 points in May, the current conditions component leapt 10 point to a score of 50 in June. At 50 points, the current component suggests unchanged conditions compared to the prior month, which is unsurprising since 86 percent of respondents reported “unchanged” conditions in June. Comments largely reflected the quantitative measure, with some supporting the sense of status quo, along with a sprinkling of positive sentiments.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Bird Eye View

July 10, 2023

Neil Peterson is CEO of LED Lighting Supply where they sell – you guessed it – LED lighting. But they don’t sell to just anyone. LED Lighting Supply excel’s at commercial, industrial and sports lighting. And the market is booming. Neil prefers to stay in that lane and remain really good at it. Neil has over a decade of lighting experience spanning lighting and pole product strategy, layout design, controls, and a wide range of product applications.

July 06, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced its schedule of programming and events. The trade event, taking place September 19-20, 2023, will welcome attendees to review new technologies, network, and attend a wide range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders.

July 03, 2023

How long does it take for him to make a custom suit? You'd be surprised! Listen to this week's episode where Michal chats with Webster and Ron about the challenges of attaching lights to suits then controlling them while dancers bounce around in those suits. Michal Pokluda has a background in mathematics, software development and computer graphics. He started as a laser show designer for small parties and discos.

June 30, 2023

CSL Lighting, a division of Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) and leading manufacturer of high-performance, architecturally-driven lighting solutions for commercial and residential spaces, is pleased to introduce new upgrades to its Cylinders and Entity™ Cylinders which debuted Lightovation in Dallas this month. These evolved architectural cylinders are seamlessly designed to revitalize and brighten hospitality, residential, and commercial spaces.

June 28, 2023

Cycles Gervais Rioux has been in business for 33 years. The current location on Avenue du Parc in Montreal, QC Canada has been open for five years offering high-end bicycles, cycling accessories, and providing maintenance services. Gervais recognized that there were some problems. He noticed that the products were not displayed properly. Along with an independent lighting design consultant, Gervais took the plunge to brighten his store and its merchandise by using Verozza's Moduline 48V track system....it was an immediate hit!

June 26, 2023

You run a city. You need to know where all your street lights are. You want to know where the car, bike and pedestrian collisions areas are, what time of night they happen. And you need it tomorrow. Call Nick and Evari GIS will take that data and improve your safety record, reduce light pollution and enhance your energy savings. Nick Mesler, PE is the Director of Operations with Evari GIS Consulting, a data technology company specializing in street lighting, ADA infrastructure, and active transportation.

June 23, 2023

The stick is coming. Will HVAC controls become the dominant system, or will Lighting Controls pull ahead? Maury Costantini comes to us from the HVAC side of things, but he thinks lighting has far more potential as an overall control system. Or perhaps AI will be the stick and replace it all!

June 21, 2023

Architecture firms experienced a rebound in billings in May after a downturn in April, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek. The index score for May was the highest it has been since September 2022. Inquiries into new projects and design contracts also increased this month, reaching their highest levels since February.

June 21, 2023

In recent years, libraries have struggled to stay relevant in a digital world. The city of Spokane (Washington) saw an opportunity to reinvent its library system, viewing each as more of a community center and gathering space. Citizens agreed, voting in favor of a bond that would renovate and refresh all libraries in the system. The Central Library in downtown Spokane experienced the most significant metamorphosis, with a massive renovation that took over two years to complete.

June 20, 2023

Michael welcomes a fellow Canadian to the podcast. Michael and Dawn discuss the never ending pursuit of continuous improvement, the interchangeable use of the terms sustainability and energy efficiency (they are NOT the same!), the use of cheap and energy efficient lighting creating more light pollution, and the legal precedents that are inadvertently sustaining light pollution.

June 16, 2023

Brad Koerner does not work for a designer or manufacturer, so he considers himself “off the leash,” so buckle up: He thinks we’re in a race to the bottom in cost and quality. With the move to manufacturing in China, all the R & D money is gone. Sustainability is nearly non-existent. The industry is in a dark place. But despair not! Brad has some ideas to get us back on track.

June 15, 2023

Hydrel announced the release of its innovative FLAME lighting technique, which features two color distributions from a single fixture. FLAME is a new play on RGBW LED light. The patent-pending lighting technique comprises of a central beam with an outer beam that blends harmoniously and creates an impressive accent gradient effect. This unique optical engineering design is currently available with SAF7, SAF14, and SAF28 floodlights in RGBW.

June 14, 2023

LEDucation is accepting speaking proposals through September 1, 2023, for the 2024 educational program. The 2024 Trade Show and Conference is set for March 19-20 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be offered the prior week, Thursday, March 14th and Friday, 15th. LEDucation provides insightful presentations, panel discussions, practical case studies, and addresses topics exploring emerging issues. The Conference will highlight the latest technologies, regulatory updates, essential issues, and lighting trends. Sessions are AIA CES–approved.

June 09, 2023

Nathan Williams tells Webster and Ron about his experiences with a “touring house,” working with “dimmer beach,” and getting off the road to be home in the evenings. He successfully took his “show must go on” attitude from theater to architectural installations and is now a lighting controls field service engineer with over 16 years of controls experience.

June 06, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced a partnership with the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Education Trust, a not-for-profit charitable educational organization that provides direct support to educators and students for the purpose of promoting the study of architectural lighting design.

June 02, 2023

Dipping to its lowest reading since the immediate aftermath of the lockdown era recession, the current conditions component shed 3 points from April’s score to hit 40.0 this month. The share of respondents indicating “unchanged” conditions reached 53 percent, and less than 15 percent of May’s panelists noted “better” conditions.

June 02, 2023

If you missed Lightfair this year, you can watch this and feel like you're there. Webster and Ron visited the ETC, SGM, and Pharos booths. Also, check out the live broadcast with McWong at the end. Both Webster and Ron presented this year, but sorry, you had to be there to catch those. Make sure to attend Lightfair in 2 years.

May 30, 2023

David, a lawyer, might know more about gallium nitride and LED light bulbs than you do. He survived – and thrived – through the LED “patent wars” of the early 2000’s. David tells Michael and Greg about patent suits involving the Nobel Prize Winner Shuji Nakamura, Cree Inc., and Nichia Corporation. Listen to this episode to find out who won. If you’re involved in a patent dispute, you DO NOT want David on the other side. Similarly, if you anticipate getting involved with one, feel free to reach out to him before the other side does.

Barron Lighting Celebrates 50 Years

May 30, 2023

Barron Lighting Group, manufacturer of commercial and industrial lighting solutions, is proud to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. Founded in Gurnee, Illinois in 1973, Barron has enjoyed five decades of growth built on its core values of integrity and innovation. From the beginning and through the early 1980s, the Barron Manufacturing Corporation established itself as a premier electronics manufacturer dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.

May 29, 2023

Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings. However, there was a slight increase in inquiries into future project activity according to a report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The billings score for March decreased from 50.4 in March to 48.5 in April (any score below 50 indicates a decrease in firm billings).

May 25, 2023

Toggled® released survey results revealing that while many businesses are embracing smart building technology to increase energy efficiency and lower costs, they fall short of their goals due to an inability to master the data. The independent survey of more than 500 facility decision-makers throughout several industries gauged smart building technology adoption, its business benefits, and its impact on sustainability initiatives.

May 23, 2023

Welcome to the 15th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Please use the request form to receive additional information on the featured products. Have a great show!

May 19, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced the launch of Interior Designer Preview Day, taking place on Tuesday, June 20. The event is designed to provide the design community with an exclusive sneak peek at Lightovation, which takes place June 21-24. Lightovation is the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, and features more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the top lighting brands in the U.S.

May 18, 2023

Time - something we all wish we had more of. Unfortunately, we only have 24 hours in a day to work with. Zach Mix and Parspec will make you feel like someone added hours to your day. They will take away the tedious work of looking up data sheets and part numbers with their machine learning and AI. And we all know what that means - saving money!

May 15, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing exceptional designs with its 2023 Small Project Awards. Now in its 20th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program, established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community, recognizes small project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims to raise awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

May 12, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the summer edition of the show. The June 21-24, 2023 event will feature new product debuts and new exhibitors, inspiring events, educational sessions, and celebrations of the best in the business of lighting. “The summer edition of Lightovation is all about connection between retailers and brands but also education and celebration,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center.

May 10, 2023

After studying Renaissance Design in Italy, Architecture in Buffalo, and Communication Design in New York, Adam landed a job in… wait for it… cancer research! Eventually, via a series of career changes, he ended up at UL and finally, on the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast. Adam schools us on the latest research in circadian lighting. Are Michael and Greg finally convinced about the merits of circadian lighting?

May 08, 2023

Every year, AIA is proud to partner with the American Library Association/Library Leadership and Management Association to honor the best in library architecture and design. The AIA/ALA Library Building Awards are the only awards that recognize entire library structures and all aspects of their design.

May 05, 2023

With the kinds of customers Tim serves, good lighting can be a matter of life and death. Mines, factories, steel mills – all require lighting that isn’t going to melt, start a fire or blow up! Tim and his company, Dialight, keep sustainability at the forefront of their mission while helping customers achieve their environmental and safety goals. Tim does have one frequent customer complaint though: people can’t believe how dirty their facilities are once they’re properly lit!

May 03, 2023

Finalists for the 2023 Showroom of the Year Awards, honoring outstanding lighting retailers across North America, have been decided. Each year, showrooms are judged on a number of criteria, including merchandising display, marketing and advertising, customer service and engagement, employee education and motivation, and community involvement. Five Showroom of the Year finalists are named in each of three dollar-volume categories.

May 01, 2023

After a momentary bump into expansionary territory in February, followed by a brief hold at “unchanged” last month, the current conditions component signaled cooling in April with a nearly 7-point retreat to 43.3. The share of participants reporting “unchanged” conditions declined precipitously this month, and although several respondents noted “better” conditions, many more indicated that conditions were “worse” in April.

April 28, 2023

A-Light, an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification-grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce its Lean, Stitch, and Wings sustainable luminaires have each won a Green GOOD DESIGN® Sustainability Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.

April 27, 2023

“You have to get into the weeds,” says Jennifer Bean; lighting controls are so complicated now and there is so much coordination that needs to happen. The lighting designers, the controls specialists and the engineers all need to work together. Or get Jennifer on your project and she’ll make it all happen.

April 26, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is awarding ten design projects with its highest honor—the COTE® Top Ten Awards— for their significant achievements in holistic sustainability and advancing climate action and equity.

April 24, 2023

“Leave the earth better than how we found it.” That’s Melissa’s definition of sustainable. Of course she agrees that it is more complicated than that when it comes to the lighting industry. Luckily Brian Huff the chairman of NAILD’s Distributor Committee for Sustainable Lighting joins us to add some flavor. Listen to this episode as we solve all the problems. Almost. Melissa divides her time between architectural lighting design and sustainable manufacturing consulting.

April 21, 2023

Luminaire LED, an established leader in vandal-resistant lighting products, today announced the release of its Vandal Resistant Downlight (VRDL) series, the first downlight by Luminaire LED. The architecturally designed series combines a clean, sleek aesthetic with the ability to withstand heavy abuse and harsh environments.

April 20, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 19-20, 2023 edition. The annual event welcomes lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to review new products and attend a range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders.

April 19, 2023

Architecture firms reported a modest increase in March billings. This positive news was tempered by a slight decrease in new design contracts according to a new report released today from the AIA. March was the first time since last September in which billings improved. The billings score for March increased from 48.0 in February to 50.4 in March.

April 19, 2023

Michael has noticed, over the years, that vendor members who have quit NAILD, have experienced “the kiss of death.” In this short-form Get A Grip, Michael and Greg riff on private equity take-overs, change of ownership, ROI, education, and giving back. If you want to have a better chance at success and staying in business, join NAILD!

April 15, 2023

Something a little different here. We recap Webster’s and Ron’s visit to LEDucation with a fun yet informative video. Virtually visit some of the booths and “talk” to the reps. You’ll feel like you’re actually there! Almost. Financially supported by NAILD Presented by The Lighting Controls Association.

April 14, 2023

New data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey is revealing the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Demand for kitchen related home features, such as working pantries and outdoor kitchens has remained desirable. Induction cooking appliances are becoming much more prevalent and topped the list of kitchen products growing in popularity.

April 11, 2023

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 13 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected four facilities for its Awards of Excellence and seven projects for its Awards of Merit.

April 06, 2023

Michal Pokluda has a background in mathematics, software development and computer graphics. He started as a laser show designer for small parties and discos. Later he found interest in developing laser show software and hardware. He is an author of Fiesta and Moncha laser show software produced by Showtacle Ltd. company. He is also one of the developers of LED Strip Studio pixel mapping software used for a variety of LED installations for TV, clubs, museums, or LED dance performances.

April 03, 2023

The current conditions component’s move into expansionary territory was unambiguous last month for the first time in almost a year as it hit 63.3 points. That surge of confidence was short-lived, with March’s reading falling back to 50, suggesting that conditions were unchanged from the prior month. The share of respondents who indicated “better” conditions declined significantly to a level on par with those who reported “worse” conditions.

April 03, 2023

Picture this: It’s your birthday, you sit down at work and your favorite color of light comes on over your desk. Or a VIP walks into the building and everyone is notified via the lighting controls system. These are just a couple of outside-the-box ideas that Rob and Coffield have for smart building controls. Also in this episode, Ron puts up a defense for integrators. It’s not always their fault.

March 29, 2023

If you don’t know Sid Phillips, you should. His experience and longevity in the business makes him a go-to for information and advice. Lucky for us, he gives some here on the Get A Grip On Lighting podcast. As Sid likes to say, he “kick’s the cans” and tries to fix what’s wrong. So listen up manufacturers call Sid and he’ll look at your latest product. Mostly, you’ll want to listen to this one to hear Sid tell Michael he’s wrong!

March 24, 2023

It’s always nice to hear from the guys that have been around the block. Mitch Hefter has been around it a couple of times (with all due respect, Mitch!). Webster and Ron and you get a lesson in standards like DALI and DMX and a refresher on acronyms like ESTA and USITT. You’ll even learn how a Norelco Razor played a part in the development of POE. Mitch Hefter has been working in lighting controls for over 40 years.

March 23, 2023

More architecture firms reported a decline in billings in February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity according to a new report released from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The score for February fell slightly to 48.0 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). However, inquiries into new projects continued to improve, as did the value of new design contracts. Both indicators suggest that design work is expected to improve in the coming months.'

LEDucation 2023 - A Record Year

March 22, 2023

LEDucation 2023 Trade Show and Conference celebrated its 17th year in New York City March 7–8 at the New York Hilton Midtown and has become North America’s largest annual international lighting industry event. It was a record-breaking year with more than 8,000 attendees from all aspects of the lighting industry. Newcomers and industry veterans were impressed with this year’s exhibits and sessions.

March 20, 2023

“The human centric workplace.” That subject will always spark debate, especially the lighting part of it. Simone explained to Michael and Greg how she goes about it in her profession. She avoids the fluff and the trendiness of the subject and… Just. Makes. Sense. If she wasn’t across the pond in England, we’d have her over to shake up our workplaces. You could say Simone is a workplace thought-leader who’s passionate about creating human-centric workplaces, but at its most basic, what she does is focus on people.

March 16, 2023

Early Bird Registration for LightFair’s 2023 edition is currently open, with reduced rates starting at $69 for exhibit hall passes and $69 for conference passes, running through March 31. For its 2023 edition, the LightFair Conference will present 100+ Conference sessions offering CEU credits across five, interconnected learning tracks. The two days preceding the trade show are dedicated to education and workshops in 1-day and 3-hour long courses. Wednesday through Friday, the Conference will present tracks with either 90-minute sessions or 60-minute sessions.

March 14, 2023

Litetronics International, Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of its comprehensive new line of LED outdoor lighting. Designed to bring enhanced lighting quality, visibility, energy efficiency, and security to everything from parking lots and garages to building exteriors, walkways, and more, Litetronics’ high-performing new family of LED area lights, flood lights, and wall packs now extend the company’s long-standing expertise in LED technology to the market’s broad range of outdoor lighting applications.

March 13, 2023

Where are we with Power Over Ethernet? You know it’s coming so you might as well get on board. Akram and Kim from MHT, one of the industry leaders on POE, let you in on where the technology is headed and the hurdles to overcome, both technological and mental. Hey, your office landline is probably VOIP, so you’re already using POE. Now start thinking about using it for lighting.

March 13, 2023

Evluma announces the next major release in the RoadMax roadway luminaire line, the RX2. Positioned to replace 150-400W HID cobraheads, the RX2 sits between the lower-wattage RX1, released in 2022, and the forthcoming high-wattage RX3 in size. Ranging from 8,000 to 28,000 lumens, the 70-220 watt RX2 will satisfy rigorous streetlight requirements while slashing energy use in half.

March 09, 2023

Welcome to the 4th annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

March 08, 2023

After spending nearly all of 2022 in unchanged or even contractionary territory, the current conditions component improved dramatically just two months into 2023 as the February reading added 17 points to January’s score to reach 63.3.

March 07, 2023

LAMAR LED is proud to announce their newest product release, the Linear Lighting System (LLS), a universal system for all linear applications. Customers can create the design they want without limits for Cove, Perimeter, Recessed, Surface or Suspended applications, with multi-color tuning, and a variety of exciting field-adjustable capabilities.

March 06, 2023

Optique Lighting, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED linear lighting, is pleased to announce the launch of a new linear lighting category, Nano Linear, representing the intersection between high-quality tape lighting and architectural linear and cove lighting.

March 03, 2023

Webster and Ron talk with Dan about UV light. What’s so good about UV light? Well, it kills pathogens. But using UV light in the indoor environment requires engineering for safety and effectiveness. Dan explains the use of UV light along with the use of controls and sensors for room occupancy, toxin and virus levels, fans, and filters. And don’t forget that old technology - opening your window.

March 02, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing 16 projects with its 2023 Architecture Awards. The 2023 Architecture Award program celebrates the best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives. The seven-person jury selects submissions that demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, history, and environmental sustainability.

February 27, 2023

Come celebrate 300 with us! Okay, it didn’t quite fall on the actual 300th episode, but it doesn’t take away from the achievement. This group of misfits got together with Michael and Greg to talk about how the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast got started. But they also talk about sustainability and mercury and drivers and… well, it seems there’ll be enough to talk about to make at least another 300 episodes.

February 23, 2023

Fewer architecture firms report declining billings in January compared to billing activity in December, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 49.3* compared to 48.4 in December (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Last month’s score indicates overall revenue at U.S architecture firms continued to decline from December to January, however, the pace of decline slowed.

February 21, 2023

Meteor Lighting has just launched a newly expanded Recessed Downlight portfolio with the REV Flex series, a revolutionary line of 2, 4 and 6-inch adjustable recessed downlights that offer unparalleled versatility in a fixed bezel with 40° cut-off, or with an adjustable 359° rotation and 30° tilt. The exceptionally quiet REV Flex Series offers a comprehensive lumen package range of 820 lm to 4,590 lm, and is compatible with a variety of dimming protocols including 0-10V, DALI and DMX.

February 21, 2023

Ireland House is the amalgamation of three Irish government agencies under one roof in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The Irish government hired William Duff Architects, Inc. (WDA) with a unique challenge: design a space representing each agency's individuality and character while creating unifying elements that bring them together. The 9755 sq. ft. space features open ceilings and oversized windows around the perimeter.

Final Countdown to LEDucation 2023

February 20, 2023

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is ready to launch the 2023 edition of the LEDucation Trade Show and Conference on March 7–8, at the New York Hilton Midtown. Thousands of lighting professionals are preparing for two days of vital networking, education, and discovering new opportunities and products. Over 380 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest innovations in smaller, intimate creative spaces on two floors of the NY Hilton Midtown event space.

February 16, 2023

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce that its Mudr 1 and Mudr 2 Mud-In Channels have been awarded the top honor (GOLD) in the 2022 MVP Awards from PRODUCTS magazine. The awards program recognizes the most innovative and cutting-edge new products introduced in the market.

February 15, 2023

There’s “Look at me” lighting, and there’s Pru1. Pru1 is Prudential Lighting’s new, tastefully understated linear lighting system with a quietly stylish presence that defers to everything else in the room, from architectural features to furnishings and wall art. When you want to see light, not light fixtures, utilize Pru1.

3D Printing for Lighting Conference

February 14, 2023

The Lighting Research Center has initiated the first 3D Printing for Lighting Conference to explore additive manufacturing and 3D printing for the lighting industry. The goal of this conference is to bring forth new ideas and research in this growing field and to bring awareness of the possibilities that 3D printing holds for lighting.

February 10, 2023

This is one episode we soap you like. Lighting design in a car wash? Yep. Adam has found a tidy little niche market. But just like any other project, it requires skill and technology. Adam has created theater-like experiences that draw families to the local car wash. Visitors see the flashy light show but not the pixel mapping, zone control and DMX technology behind the soap and water.

February 09, 2023

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce that its AmpChamp™ LED Tape Light Connectors – the only UL Recognized tape light connectors on the market – will now ship with innovative AmpChamp Mounting Clips. Featuring patent-pending designs, the clips provide an unmatched physical hold, while still allowing access to the terminal screws.

February 08, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing eight projects with its 2023 Interior Architecture Awards. The 2023 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, community access, ecology and environmental sustainability, and history.

February 07, 2023

Winner of the L-Prize, Don Peifer lets us in on some of his designs and the principles that guide him in his design concepts. He’s adamant that some fixtures need to be made out of paper. We’re sure he’ll do it and probably win another L-Prize in the process. Don Peifer is an entrepreneur, lighting product designer, and sustainability expert. He received his Masters of Architectural Sciences in Lighting from the Lighting Research Center at RPI.

February 01, 2023

The award recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development. The five-member jury evaluates each submission based on how well the design addresses environmental, social, and economic issues through sustainable strategies. This includes collecting and distributing resident renewable resources and energies while enhancing quality of life and promoting social equity.

February 01, 2023

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, experienced a sharp increase in attendees for the winter edition of the show, which ran Tuesday, January 10 – Friday, January 13. The show had a 130% increase in buyer, specifier and designer attendance over January 2022 and was also ahead of pre-pandemic editions of Lightovation. In addition to welcoming more attendees from every region of the U.S., international participants returned in dramatic fashion, especially lighting retailers from Canada.

January 30, 2023

Large presences backing out of a LightFair is a capitulation to foreign players in the industry. The industry as a whole needs to admit that there’s more to learn every year by going to the biggest show, and the manufacturers and vendors need to be visible there.

January 25, 2023

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continued to contract in December, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during December slowed from November, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.5 from 46.6 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Inquiries into new projects posted a positive score of 52.3, however new design contracts remained in negative territory with a score of 49.4.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Weaving Light

January 23, 2023

You’ll wish you thought of this first. Jean-Côme, discusses with Michael and Greg, how Guardtex has developed Kanvaslight technology. Simply put, they weave fibre optics into fabric to create textiles that light up. They can even make the entire floor of your pool into a light source. This one is fun! Jean-Côme Mazière is a Mechanical Industrial Engineer with a diverse background in various fields and locations.

NEMA 2022 Year in Reivew

January 20, 2023

NEMA represents the electrical and medical imaging industries that power modern living, innovate life-saving medical technologies, and build our connected future. In 2022, NEMA delivered results through aligning on industry priorities, contributing to historic legislative wins, strengthening our technical and standards excellence, providing new and useful member resources, and renewing our member-focused culture.

January 17, 2023

Despite macroeconomic headwinds such as inflation, rising interest rates, and weak consumer sentiment scores, the AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—is projecting nonresidential construction spending to grow 5.8 percent in 2023 but slow to under 1 percent in 2024.

Restoring Darkness - Designing Darkness

January 16, 2023

Camilla Rathsach has an interesting way of looking at lighting design. Rather than a lighting designer, she calls herself a “darkness designer.” Camilla explains to Michael and John her philosophy on darkness, and how it is revealed with the use of light. Camilla leaves you with a little exercise on how to embrace darkness. Camilla has a bachelor’s degree in Design Culture and a master’s degree in Lighting Design from Aalborg University in Denmark.

January 12, 2023

Kelly is in the weeds when it comes to codes and standards. She spends A LOT of time thinking about controls as she is on the Codes and Standards team at PG&E in California. And you know what that means. If it’s adopted in California, it’ll be everywhere else eventually. So get ahead of the game and listen to this podcast.

ArchLIGHT Summit Deadlines Extended

January 10, 2023

ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has extended both its 2023 Call for speakers and Early Bird exhibitor discounts for 2023 booths. Dallas Market Center launched ArchLIGHT Summit in September 2021, the first in-person commercial lighting event held in nearly two years, establishing a platform for product innovations from leading lighting exhibitors and a robust educational program.

January 10, 2023

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce that its PrimaPanel Flexible LED Sheet is included in retrofit magazine’s Top 25 Products special, which is featured in the January-February 2023 issue. The 10th annual Top 25 Products celebrates the products that received the most reader clicks over the last year.

January 09, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office (BTO) announced its Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) – 2022/23 funding opportunity announcement (FOA). This FOA will invest up to $45 million across five topic areas to research and develop high-impact, cost-effective technologies and building retrofit practices that will reduce carbon emissions, improve flexibility and resilience, and lower energy costs.

January 03, 2023

The electroindustry experienced a month of relative stability in December, as the current conditions component edged up 7.7 points from November's reading to reach 50.0, a level indicating conditions had not changed from the previous month. This marked the fourth time the current conditions had hit the midpoint in the past calendar year.

December 29, 2022

In this special year-end episode, Michael and John discuss issues that have come up over the past year in the Darkness Restoration and Preservation movement. Have things improved? Are we getting there? 2023 is upon us, let’s get it done!

December 20, 2022

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today luminaires representing its A-Light, Eureka, and Luminis architectural lighting brands won a total of eight GOOD DESIGN® Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. Each year, The Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN® Awards Program for the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced worldwide.

December 20, 2022

This one’s a little different. Brooke Ziolo is a recruiter for the electrical and lighting industry. Brooke lets us in on some of the trends like the growing demand for lighting designers (there’s your career path, kids!) and the traits and work history that she looks for in a candidate, which might surprise you. Brooke Ziolo is the President of Egret Consulting, an executive search firm exclusive in the electrical industry for the last 23 years.

December 16, 2022

We’ve had some brainiacs on this podcast before, but the products Pathway Connectivity has engineered around switching, PoE and networking… well, suffice to say, you’ve probably used something they have or his team has built. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, how switches, designed for entertainment, are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment.” Robert Bell a Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands and oversees the development of the entire Pathway Connectivity product line.

December 15, 2022

Demand for design services from architecture firms continued to decrease in November, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.6 from 47.7 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). The pace of inquiries into new projects slowed, but remained positive with a score of 52.0, however new design contracts remained in negative territory with a score of 46.9.

December 12, 2022

Many researchers have focused on the effects of light on elderly people. Dr. James was drawn to the health effects of light on young people. She discusses with Michael and Greg, how light affects depression, sleep, eyesight and memory. Want your teen to do better on a test, give them some quality light. Your Dad was right – get outside! Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, TedX and keynote speaker, WELL Advisor and Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art.

December 09, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) commends the Biden Administration for developing the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30 percent of the building space owned by the Federal government by 2030. As a complementary step, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a proposed rulemaking to electrify new Federal buildings and Federal buildings undergoing major renovations.

December 08, 2022

The upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, January 4-10, 2023, will offer home furnishings retailers and interior designers unprecedented products and inspiration for the new year. The centrally located marketplace with more than 1.5 million square feet of Home and Design exhibitors has announced exclusive details for the winter edition of its trade event showcasing important new brands and collections, antiques and artisan items, inspiring special exhibits, and design tastemaker appearances during the seven-day trade event.

December 06, 2022

This episode starts with a long bio description – because Michael Siminovitch has accomplished A LOT! As usual, California leads in the push for energy efficiency and Michael was there with his involvement in California’s Strategic Lighting Plan. If you want to attend any of his classes at UC Davis, you’re out of luck – he’s retired. But you can listen to this podcast and learn a lot from him!

December 05, 2022

The current conditions component of the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index held steady at the mildly contractionary reading of 42.3 in November even as the share of respondents reporting “worse” conditions crept up this month. At 54 percent, the majority of panel members indicated that conditions remained “unchanged.” Some comments noted continued strong demand, but slower growth, attributed to interest rate hikes and lack of clarity from the Federal government, was already being felt by others.

November 30, 2022

Mark originally wanted to be a painter and painting to him was like subtracting light as paint is added to a white canvas. Conversely, in lighting, one is adding light to darkness. And this led Mark to understand you can’t talk about light without talking about darkness. Michael discusses with Mark how we have lost much of our understanding of the value of darkness as lights have gotten cheaper and more efficient.

November 28, 2022

Lafayette-based LHC Group is the largest home health care company in the US. The rapidly expanding company had long outgrown its 66,000 sq. ft. main headquarters, with an additional five or six locations scattered around the city. So, it approached the team at Chase Marshall Architects to design a consolidated campus for its growing team. The rejuvenated facility would ultimately improve overall efficiency while helping to attract and retain new employees.

November 21, 2022

With a guy like Steve Mesh, it’s hard to keep the discussion to an hour. In this episode, Webster taps into Steve’s vast knowledge of lighting controls to find out how he became a lighting controls specialist and what can be done now to formalize the education of lighting controls specialists. Steve knows so much that he is a much sought-after lecturer and teacher.

November 17, 2022

Demand for design services from architecture firms softened considerably in October, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 47.7, the first decline in billings since January 2021 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Inquiries into new projects continued to grow in October with a score of 52.3, while the value of new design contracts declined, with a score of 48.6.

November 15, 2022

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, is pleased to announce that its AmpChamp™ LED Terminal Connectors and PrimaPanel Flexible LED Sheet have been selected by Architectural SSL magazine as Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners. The products are being awarded for their attributes, qualities, functionality and/or performance beyond industry standards.

November 14, 2022

If you need a certain color from an RGB LED light, you just mix the right combination of red, green and blue, right? Not so fast! What about dimming? Solveig explains the challenges with dimming steps, variances in dimming rates in chips, the intensity of each color, and what the human eye sees. That’s why Solveig and Schnick Schnack Systems are working on high-quality RGB lights.

November 14, 2022

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today 18 architectural lighting luminaires representing the company’s A-Light™, Eureka®, Gotham®, Hydrel®, IOTA®, Juno®, Luminaire LED™, Luminis®, MARK Architectural Lighting™, and Peerless® brands were selected as 2022 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine. The PIAs recognize innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures on the market, while also spotlighting the players behind the components that make up these light sources.

November 11, 2022

Evluma is excited to announce the addition of a new team member. Chris Lubeck brings over 25 years of sales leadership experience in the lighting industry. His experience spans a broad range of products across both the utility and commercial-industrial market, and he has a proven track record for building and growing high-performance sales teams.

November 09, 2022

Targetti USA has extended their portfolio of exterior lighting solutions with a new event pole and bollard modular system – introducing LUCERATM. Available in 2 pole heights, 1 bollard, and 7 luminaire assembly options LUCERATM is a completely customizable modular system in height, optical distribution, and adjustability.

November 08, 2022

Award-winning lighting innovator LightArt brings natural materials to light with their first curated selection of wood grain colors and shades. Introducing Woods: a collection of wood-inspired shades and laser-cut patterns for LightArt’s signature fixtures. Designed with parent company 3form’s signature Varia resin, the biophilic print materials emulate complex textures found in nature and come to life with LightArt’s LED lighting technology.

November 07, 2022

An 80s-era office building in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, has become one of the iconic backdrops of the city thanks to an exterior lighting makeover. VyStar Credit Union purchased the building in 2019, moving its headquarters from a suburban location. While completing interior upgrades, there was an opportunity to transform the exterior with signature lighting.

November 03, 2022

After spending two months straddling the line between better and worse conditions, the current conditions component slid into “worse” territory, posting a reading of 42.3 in October. Nearly 70 percent of respondents indicated “unchanged” business conditions, but an increased share of panelists reported “worse” conditions, which was more than sufficient to pull this month’s score down.

November 02, 2022

ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened exhibitor registration and a call for speakers. The next event, taking place Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20, 2023, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars.

October 31, 2022

We’re really geeking out on this one. Steve Terry from ETC is all about codes and standards. Name a code in emergency lighting and Steve probably had a hand in shaping it. He chats with Webster and Ron about the history of lighting control and the confusion that can result from the complexity of ever-evolving standards. Steve Terry is currently the Director of Standards & Industry relations at ETC.

October 26, 2022

Advance registration is open for the 2023 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, to be held March 7–8, 2023, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Events kick off Monday, March 6, with eight virtual sessions beginning at 8:00 am EST, presented by a distinguished selection of professional speakers covering lighting trends, new concepts, solutions for sustainable and human-centric lighting, and more.

October 24, 2022

Montreal-based Earth Rated is a pet accessory company that has been on a growth trajectory since its inception. The team has changed office locations several times and most recently took over the seventh floor of an office building in the Town of Mont-Royal area of Montreal, Quebec. Local interior design team Conceptum International was hired to create a non-traditional office space that would be warm and welcoming for employees and their canine companions.

October 24, 2022

Ellis is back! If you’ve met him, you know about his contagious energy and enthusiasm. Well he is bringing that energy and enthusiasm to a new campaign to help you, the distributors. Ellis talks to Michael and Greg about the state of the market, building trust and ramping up TCP’s support for its distributors. TCP was formed in 1993, and he became its President and Chief Executive Officer.

October 21, 2022

Title 24, 2011…DDC Revolution…LP 16…OPR…Commissioning…LP 8, formerly DG 29… It’s enough to make your head spin. Lyn makes it all clear. She even states the exact measurement of a “crap-ton.” But seriously, you want to listen to this and tap into Lyn’s vast knowledge of standards and regulations. Lyn is an MEP Coordinator for DPR Construction.

October 19, 2022

For the twentieth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.7 down from a score of 53.3 in August, indicating essentially stable business conditions for architecture firms.

October 17, 2022

San Francisco's 1288 Howard Street is a residential community in the city's heart. Developed by March Capital Management, it offers a variety of one and two-bedroom flats, lofts, and townhouses. Zoning requirements necessitated the construction of two separate buildings so there is a ground floor laneway in between.

October 17, 2022

Have you ever had to go through a giant facility and count fixtures and estimate the replacement cost? Well Melvin’s company Patabid can help you with that. Using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, that task can now be automated. Now you’ll have more time to listen to Get A Grip On Lighting!

October 14, 2022

Later this fall, the LRC will hold its annual 3D printing for lighting online workshop. This live, interactive course is designed for professionals from the lighting, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and related industries to understand the possibilities of 3D printing for lighting. The course includes the latest research and presentations from industry leaders in 3D printing for lighting. Dates will be announced soon.

October 14, 2022

Webster and Ron talk with Dan about how Toggled came to be, from TLED’s to dimming to entire building lighting controls. But with growth comes challenges. Dan and our hosts talk about retrofitting, ballasts/not-ballasts, bluetooth, data collection, cyber security, and even dealing with asbestos in an old building. Daniel Hollenkamp Jr. is responsible for Toggled’s day-to-day operations; he oversees sales, marketing, manufacturing, and research & development.

October 12, 2022

We’ve all heard of the War of the Currents – the battle between George Westinghouse (AC) and Thomas Edison (DC) in which Westinghouse mostly won. Well Edison would have been happy to get behind Bolis Ibrahim and his quest to get back to DC power. With lower power demand from LED and the push for sustainability, it looks like the comeback of DC makes sense. Bolis Ibrahim comes from an electrical engineering and project management background in both the electronics manufacturing and electrical contracting industries.

October 07, 2022

With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their practice and contribute to significant emission reductions. The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architects and engineers a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future by working toward the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

October 04, 2022

Henrik Clausen is leaving Get a Grip on Lighting. In this episode, he and Michael look back on his time as host. It was fun and emotional. They touch upon lighting for the office, teaching about lighting, selling darkness and our relationship to fire. Don’t worry, we’ll get Henrik back now and again. Henrik Clausen B Eng; M IDA, M IESNA, Associated Professor, AAU Henrik has been involved in lighting for over 30 years in both commercial and academic positions.

October 03, 2022

LightArt proudly debuts Acoustic Stratta and Acoustic Baffle: two narrow architectural fixtures packed with the brand’s most sophisticated acoustic and lighting technology to date. After months of research and development, LightArt one-ups their acoustic and lighting capabilities to meet the design industry’s demand for linear sound-dampening fixtures and narrow aperture lighting.

September 29, 2022

Michael and John discuss with Etta Dannemann how to engage people with Dark Skies so as to bring them back. Etta is taking steps to do just that with her company, Visit Dark Skies, where you can immerse yourself into a true nature experience with her audio-guided stargazing. As a lighting designer, she has been interested in light and darkness and especially in light-related biological processes like the darkness adaptation of the human eye.

September 22, 2022

Have you ever had a contractor ask, “Where’s my stuff?” As Matthew says, his product OrdrTrak will help you find “stuff.” In other words, it’ll help with – just like the name says – order tracking. In 2022, we want “instant gratification,” and more of it. Can the technology keep up with the demand? As Michael says, the problems seem to be perpetuating themselves faster than the solutions can catch up.

Demand For Design Services Accelerates

September 21, 2022

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms grew at an accelerated pace in August, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August rose to 53.3 compared to 51.0 in July (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During August, the score for new project inquiries rose to 57.9 from 56.1 the previous month, while the design contracts score softened slightly with a score of 52.3, down from 52.9 in July.

September 19, 2022

The final episode in our Technical Update Series, previously streamed. The smarter our buildings become, the more data they generate. Lighting controls data could prove valuable for facilities managers, manufacturers, and lighting designers. For example, button press data can reveal insights into occupancy levels, when and where lights were turned on or off, and adjustments to light settings.

September 14, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its 2022 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Eligible projects can include health care building design, health care planning and health care design-oriented research.

September 13, 2022

L.A. Lighting is proud to announce the appointment of several new manufacturers’ representatives as it continues to grow and strengthen its nationwide rep network. Synergy Electrical Sales now represents L.A. Lighting in the New York City area, while AX7 Lighting represents the company in Upstate New York. Premier Lighting & Control is now L.A. Lighting’s rep in South Carolina.

September 12, 2022

Following three months of downbeat readings on business conditions facing the electroindustry, as measured by the current conditions component of the EBCI, sentiment reached 50 points, signaling unchanged conditions from the previous month. The more than six-point gain from July’s 43.8 was led by an uptick in the share of respondents that reported “better” conditions in August. However, the largest proportion of panel members continued to note “unchanged” conditions.

September 08, 2022

Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lighting is a promising new technology with the potential to contribute to healthier buildings and cleaner air for occupants. New PNNL research finds that GUV is potentially more effective and energy efficient than turning up ventilation systems. However, since the technology is so new, commercially available products have not been properly studied or vetted.

September 06, 2022

The design team at LWG Architectural Interiors had the unique opportunity to collaborate on a pilot project for Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) in Gatineau (Quebec, Canada). ASC was moving to a new space, a former department store in a shopping mall, and brought in LWG to lead the design and project management.

September 01, 2022

DOE will be launching the next phase of L-Prize, the Prototype Phase, this summer which will include some new enhancements and participation opportunities for industry with a $2 million Prize pool. This is an opportunity for lighting designers, manufacturers, and innovators to advance the U.S. clean energy economy for next-generation LED lighting.

September 01, 2022

The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee has announced a dynamic speaker for its popular reception during the first in-person ALA Conference in three years. Featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC and TEDx, Betsy Allen-Manning is a best-selling author and founder of Motiv8U Enterprises and has trained more than 7,500 leaders and teams from small businesses to multi-billion-dollar corporations.

August 29, 2022

Dallas Market Center has announced an exciting lineup of hospitality events and special attractions for the second annual ArchLIGHT Summit, drawing the architectural, specification and design communities to the Dallas Trade Mart for a product expo and more than 20 CEU opportunities, September 15-16, 2022.

August 25, 2022

The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 51.0. While this score is down from June’s score of 53.2, it still indicates stable business conditions for architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). Also in July, both the new project inquiries and design contracts indexes moderated from June but remained strong with scores of 56.1 and 52.9 respectively.

August 24, 2022

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee has recognized its AmpChamp™ RGB and RGBW Terminal Connectors for inclusion in the 2022 IES Progress Report. The Report showcases products that provide significant technical advancement in the art and science of lighting over the last year.

August 23, 2022

Despite eking out a slight increase from 40.6 in the prior month to 43.8 in July, the current conditions component remained range-bound in the low 40s for the third consecutive month. The collective indication from the panel suggests a plateauing of sorts as both the share of those who reported “better” conditions and those who pointed to “worse” conditions declined compared to June’s results, while the proportion of panel members that selected “unchanged” surged.

August 22, 2022

When Oyster River Cooperative School District took on the construction of a new building for its 700-student middle school population, Lavallee Brensinger Architects was tasked with the new design. The 146,900 sq. ft. space is constructed over a very efficient four stories. A main floor multifunctional learning commons is at the heart of the school and opens up to three levels of classrooms.

August 19, 2022

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently introduced four new standards documents addressing current challenges that face the lighting industry – navigating near-field photometry, standardizing iterations of lighting controls intent, the importance of UV lighting, and promoting a balanced outdoor environment. The four new standards are available in the IES webstore.

Get A Grip On Lighting - At The Edge

August 16, 2022

Michael and Greg discuss wireless and wired lighting controls with Greg Galluccio from Energy Focus. Wireless is hackable which is a problem in critical infrastructure. Wired controls require pulling wire through a building. The solution? Powerline controls. No Cloud. No hub. As Michael says, it’s a bit like edge computing where the technology and the smarts is at the point of use.

33rd ARTS Awards Finalists Announced

August 15, 2022

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the finalists for the 33rd ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home décor industry. A panel of industry experts evaluated hundreds of submitted nominations to determine the list of finalists.

August 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) radiation for air and surface disinfection. This technology area represents a growing opportunity to improve indoor air quality while saving energy over high-ventilation approaches. However, light-emitting diode (LED) GUV sources and fixtures available today have low efficiencies relative to visible LEDs or other UV sources (such as mercury lamps).

August 11, 2022

Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, has added another power solution to their programmable LED driver series. The CFLEX Compact is a constant current 0-10V dimmable driver that is available pre-programmed for high volume installations or can be customized with the optional stand-alone programming tool that does not require a PC or cellphone interface.

Hydrel Wins a BrightStar Award

August 08, 2022

Like its predecessor, LEDs Magazine’s Sapphire Awards, the new BrightStar Awards recognize product developments that have advanced LED-centric solid-state lighting (SSL) components, systems, and applications into the mainstream and promoted performance capabilities beyond traditional light sources. Judges evaluated entries for their ingenuity by addressing five key factors: performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use, and innovation. SAF1 and SAF28 floodlights were both recognized in the Outdoor SSL category.

Get A Grip On Lighting - CRI is Over

August 08, 2022

Lighting is getting more complicated all the time. Our guests Tony Esposito, Founder of Lighting Research Solutions, and Jason Livingston, Principal at Studio T + L, are here to help us understand the IES’ bigger book of color rendering — TM-30. Lamps and luminaires tested under these procedures can result in 140 different measurements; but none of those will probably end up printed on boxes on your shelves.

August 04, 2022

This special release of our series features Diane Knutson, a regional dark sky advocate / business owner turned Dark Sky International Board President. In this episode Greg Ehrich and Michael attempt to disentangle the need for jargon as a sales gimmick and the hurdle of hurdles jargon puts in the way of advocates and educators.

August 01, 2022

This week, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched a new website highlighting the electroindustry’s economic impact. The website features data from a landmark independent economic analysis that reports the contribution of the electroindustry to jobs, the economy, and labor income and utilizes a mapping tool to display the data in each state and congressional district.

August 01, 2022

The City of Virginia Beach had a vision. It saw the opportunity to create an incubator for life science start-ups, giving the best and brightest biotech minds the chance to research, develop and grow, all under one roof. The concept of Virginia Beach BIO Incubator Hub was born. Facility Logix helped the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development build the framework for the new program and secure the fifth floor of an office building.

July 28, 2022

Christopher Cuttle has had a lifetime in lighting and he has a shelf full of awards and recognitions to reflect it. Christopher “Kit” Cuttle, MA, PhD, FCIBSE, FIESANZ, FIESNA, FSLL, is a lighting educator, designer and author. Listen to this episode and you’ll understand why. Henrik Clausen talks with Kit about his unique way of looking at light and how it’s applied to a space.

July 26, 2022

Construction spending on buildings is projected to increase just over nine percent this year and another six percent in 2023, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). While the outlook for the broader economy has become more uncertain, the prospects for construction spending have improved since the beginning of the year.

July 25, 2022

OPR. What are the Owner’s Project Requirements? That’s what Julia Gordon posits on every project. Julia, along with Webster and Ron, discuss where a lighting designer goes from there. What’s the best way to design and implement the controls? Who should design and implement the controls? How do you work with the electrical engineer? This stuff will make your head spin. Fortunately, you’ve got this episode of the Conversation Series to clear a few things up for you.

July 22, 2022

The ABI score for June was 53.2. While this score is down slightly from May’s score of 53.5, it still indicates moderately strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). Also in June, both the new project inquiries and design contracts indexes moderated from May but continued to show growth, posting scores of 58.2 and 52.2 respectively.

July 20, 2022

ConTech Lighting by Leviton today announced the introduction of the new Gallery XL Track Luminaire designed for the demands of museums, retail displays, and other architectural spaces. “The Gallery XL expands our broad portfolio of track luminaires by adding a solution that brings together outstanding optical control, LED options, outputs up to 4600 lumens, adjustability, and shielding,” said Michael Lehman, general manager, ConTech Lighting.

July 18, 2022

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, welcomed domestic and international buyers to the June 22-25, 2022 edition of its twice annual show. The summer show featured new collections, expanded showrooms, and big celebrations across a 1 million square foot lighting marketplace.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Gift Of Light

July 18, 2022

This is David’s second time around on Get A Grip On Lighting. David talks, with Michael and Greg, about his dislike of recess cans (“why do you want to light the carpet?”). David’s experience has led him to put down his light meter and use his eyes to measure what is bouncing off the walls. Michael doesn’t quite agree with discarding the light meter, but they do agree that the important lighting is vertical lighting.

July 14, 2022

Our old friend is back! John Arthur Wilson joins Michael and Greg to complain about the state of the controls manufacturing industry. Why isn’t there a standard yet on this critical infrastructure? Let’s think about the end-user, the CUSTOMER! John Arthur Wilson is a lighting-industry influencer with a curiosity for lighting and its myriad connections with society. Motivated by community and a desire to provide value, he offers a unique perspective that blends pragmatism, creativity, and big-picture thinking.

July 11, 2022

Alberta Bair Theater is an old Fox Theater built in 1931, the last of the Fox Corporation's vaudeville and motion picture houses to be constructed before the Great Depression. A vital landmark to the downtown community of Billings, Montana, the theater serves as a performing arts center. A renovation sought to restore the pageantry of the theater while boosting its infrastructure to support more substantial productions.

July 08, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the second, “Prototype” phase of its three-phase Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, a DOE American-Made Challenge designed to spur groundbreaking innovation, stimulate American manufacturing, and give rise to the next generation of lighting in commercial buildings.

July 07, 2022

Amardeep Dugar talks with host Henrik Clausen, about the poetry of lighting. As he explains it, language is compositional just as lighting is. And so Amardeep has been examining the connection between poetry and lighting. He is also looking at architecture itself as a light source. He believes this may be achieved with bioluminescence.

July 04, 2022

The current conditions component edged lower, staying below the no-change threshold level of 50 for the second consecutive month with a score of 40.6 in June. Somewhat counterintuitively, the June reading’s erosion came as a result of an increase in the proportion of respondents indicating “unchanged” conditions and despite a drop in the share of “worse” conditions.

June 29, 2022

Litetronics International, Inc. proudly announces the introduction of its new Vivid LED Frame, a design-forward approach to standard flat panel illumination that’s ideal for popular drop/grid ceiling configurations across a broad range of professional lighting applications.

June 28, 2022

When a Massachusetts clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company relocated its head office, OLSON LEWIS+ Architects (OL+) was brought in to complete the office and laboratory fit-out. A unique central spiral staircase connects the multi-floor space. So, designers at OL+ utilized bespoke lighting to create a signature focal point.

June 23, 2022

Welcome to the 14th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products! Please use the request form to receive additional information on the featured products. Enjoy the show!

June 23, 2022

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that it has been named by LEDs Magazine as a 2022 BrightStar Awards honoree. The company’s AmpChamp™ RGB and RGBW Connectors and the PrimaPanel Flexible LED Sheet are being recognized for their performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use and innovation.

June 22, 2022

Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for May was 53.5. While this score is down from April’s score of 56.5, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month).

June 22, 2022

The National Lighting Bureau held its 3rd annual Tesla Awards presentation at the LightFair Live stage. Projects that promote Health and Wellness, Productivity, Safety and Security, Visual Comfort, Control of Light Pollution, Retail/Commercial Performance, and Entertainment were chosen to support the organization’s mission of advancing lighting excellence focusing on the end user’s wellbeing.

June 20, 2022

Trinity Warranty started out offering extended warranties for HVAC, refrigeration and generators. About 10 years ago, with municipalities pushing for LED, they saw an opportunity to offer parts and labor warranties. With a little number crunching, they figured out how to sell 10 year labor coverage and 5 year extended parts coverage.

LEDucation 2023: Call for Speakers

June 16, 2022

LEDucation is accepting speaking proposals through July 31, 2022 for the 2023 program. The Trade Show and Conference is set for March 7–8 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. LEDucation presents innovative sessions that speak to emerging trends and provide context with real-world case studies. LEDucation draws highly experienced lighting and architectural professionals along with those who are new to the industry, many seeking AIA CES credits and other CEUs.

Restoring Darkness - Light Hygiene

June 16, 2022

As Bastian Groiss says, people see light as an enabler for vision. But light – sunlight in particular – is so much more. It triggers hormonal reactions, allows your immune system to recharge and gives the mitochondria the energy to repair your eyes. Of course healthy light during the day allows healthy darkness at night to do its thing. And stop wearing sunglasses! Bastian is of German origins with a rural upbringing.

June 13, 2022

Here’s a little peek into the state of the industry in Australia. Rob touches on Chinese products, bringing along the next generation of lighting professionals, and the misconceptions around human-centric lighting. Oh, and you’re going to want to take up paragliding by the end of the podcast. Originally from the UK, Rob moved to Australia in 2005. He set up HI Lighting with his business partner in 2010, which rapidly grew to be the largest commercial lighting supplier in South Australia.

June 09, 2022

Like millions of others across the globe, Jocelyn Trott found herself working at the dining room table during the height of the pandemic. With kids underfoot at any given time, she saw the opportunity to develop a coworking space in her community. Coworking spaces have grown in popularity with the pandemic. Some companies have eliminated in-person offices, leaving individuals feeling the need to connect or just get out of the house.

June 09, 2022

Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, is adding three new partnerships to their growing list of agencies and distributors. The additions include Hawaii Lighting Reps, Tampa Bay Lighting and Lighting Partners of Central Florida. All three companies will represent Magnitude Lighting’s line of electronic constant current and constant voltage LED drivers as well as magnetic constant voltage drivers and transformers.

June 06, 2022

Is Power over Ethernet the future for network controls? Wendell Strong tells Michael and Greg about the challenge of integrating PoE into the world of AC powered lighting. But PoE networking is perfect for lighting for health and wellbeing. Wendell is a 40 year veteran of the Commercial Lighting Industry and serves as the GENISYS PoE Lighting Manager for Innovative Lighting, a LED lighting manufacturer of 30 years based in Iowa.

June 04, 2022

Confidence has become rather wobbly of late as the current conditions component fell below 50 for the second time this year and hit its lowest level since right after the end of the recession. An 11-point shift from last month left May’s current conditions reading at 42.9 as now more than one-third of respondents reported “worse” conditions during this survey period.

June 02, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing exceptional designs with its 2022 Small Project Awards. Now in its 19th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program—established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community—recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims to raise awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

May 31, 2022

Are the good old days of rebates over? Is the move to LED efficiency reaching its conclusion? Peter Brown is back to discuss this and more with Michael and Greg. With over thirty years in the lighting industry, Mr. Brown has sales and marketing experience in distribution, manufacturing, auditing, design and installation; both in the C&I and public sector markets.

May 27, 2022

Watersound® Town Center borders the entrance to the Watersound® Origins community along the US Highway 98 corridor, positioning these shops at a critical connection point to Scenic Highway 30A. Located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, the large complex of retail, restaurant, and office space was designed to serve the community and surrounding areas.

May 23, 2022

Derek and Devin give us a unique inside look at the life of a small lighting manufacturer. They give us their perspectives on the DLC and accreditation agencies in general, and what a pain in the *ss it is to get products certified. Louvers International was founded in 1986 with reliability and good design in mind. What started out as a small business has evolved into a team that works together to build connections between their customers and the lighting and plastics industries.

May 19, 2022

For the fifteenth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in April, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for April was 56.5 compared to 58.0 in March. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings.

May 17, 2022

Solais Lighting Group announces the release of the Stretta ST2Arm, the newest member of the Stretta family of architectural recessed LED downlights. This specification-grade, small-aperture 2” downlight delivers the quality and versatility in lighting design options perfect for retail, restaurant and hospitality, residential and more.

May 16, 2022

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the June 22-25, 2022 edition of its twice annual show. The summer show will feature new collections, insightful events, and epic celebrations across a 1 million square foot lighting marketplace.

May 12, 2022

ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced the schedule of speakers and events. The second edition, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome attendees to review new technologies, network, and attend a wide range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders.

May 11, 2022

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 12 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected seven facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit.

May 11, 2022

Jennifer Amann is a senior fellow at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. How does the work of the ACEEE impact lighting distributors? It means a big push on LED. That leads to energy efficiency and, a big part of the ACEEE’s mandate, getting mercury out of lighting products and keeping it out of the environment. And removing mercury containing products from the environment means you sell more LED’s.

May 09, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is awarding ten design projects with its highest honor—the COTE® Top Ten Awards—for their significant achievements in advancing climate action. or the past 26 years, COTE has bestowed the award annually on ten design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in ten key areas.

May 06, 2022

Magnitude Lighting, manufacturer of LED drivers and transformers, announces a new product designed specifically for landscape contractors, electricians and landscape architects. The Magnitude Otter™ Landscape Transformer Series includes 150W and 300W units and is designed with unique contractor-pleasing features that will speed up installation and eliminate profit-draining call backs.

May 05, 2022

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced the introduction of the Mudr 1 and Mudr 2 Mud-In Channels, providing seamless integration into ceilings and walls. The aluminum channels feature a unique, patent-pending lens design allowing for even illumination across the entire surface of the lens from one edge to the other edge.

May 02, 2022

A.L.P. has teamed up with RLR Industries to introduce a family of four troffer component kits that can help lighting OEMs to quickly drive incremental revenue without devoting resources and time needed to develop their own line. The ELFT kits leverage architectural troffer diffusers from RLR with A.L.P.’s proven, durable EL housings and door frames.

May 02, 2022

The situation on the ground was little changed since last month, but that left major headwinds still facing electrical manufacturers. Commenters mentioned concerns about inflation and supply chain problems that were further exacerbated by China’s lockdown of its largest city and one of its busiest ports, Shanghai, in an attempt to clamp down on rising COVID cases.

April 27, 2022

How do you gain credentials as a lighting designer? You go and learn under Henrik or Glenn. Our host and his guest talk about the evolution of education in lighting design – from the days of being self-taught to a proposed law in Texas that would require lighting designers to be licensed.

April 25, 2022

Grace in the Kitchen is a specialty food store focused on gourmet cheeses and meats, high-end kitchenware, giftware, and unique food items. When the business outgrew its original downtown Ottawa location, owners found a new space – three times the size - in the nearby suburb of Kanata.

April 21, 2022

Demand for design services in March expanded sharply from February according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for March was 58.0, up from a score of 51.3 in February. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. During March, scoring for both new project inquiries and design contracts expanded, posting scores of 63.9 and 60.5, respectively.

April 19, 2022

Dan Blitzer talks about the early days of controls when all it took was simply changing the voltage on incandescent bulbs. With Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar, Dan talks about the present where LED’s, aesthetics, energy codes and human health have come into play. Dan Blitzer is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop, founded in 1993. The firm provides consulting services in marketing, strategy, communication, and education and serves both manufacturers and non-commercial clients.

April 19, 2022

Hydrel announces the expansion of its SAF floodlight luminaire family with the introduction of SAF1 and SAF28 luminaires. SAF is now a complete non-linear floodlight family for a variety of lighting requirements, including floodlighting, spotlighting, silhouetting, grazing, and wall washing. With the new additions, the SAF family can be used to create a uniform landscape, contributing to design consistency across a project.

April 18, 2022

Community feedback spurred the renovations of the Amazon Park Running Trail in Eugene, Oregon. The popular 5.5-mile bark and mulch pathway was re-built with a thicker rock base, new surfacing, and drainage. In addition, lighting was introduced or upgraded along sections of the trail. A particular quarter mile stretch of the trail runs between the woods and Amazon Creek, and walkers and joggers had expressed concern about the lack of lighting on the narrow path.

April 14, 2022

LED lighting manufacturer Evluma announces the launch of a new roadway lighting product RoadMaxTM. The RoadMax series will include three sizes: small, medium and large and a range of wattages designed to replace legacy HID 100w, 250w and 400w cobraheads. The first model in the series, the RoadMax RX1, with wattages ranging from 30W-70W and an estimated output range of 3,000 to 9,000 lumens, is estimated to start shipping at the end of April 2022.

April 11, 2022

The Schneiders tell us about how Scott started Lighting Unlimited and how Cory took over the reins and grew the business. Scott still goes into the office, but his title has transitioned into the “Chief Golf Officer.” As in any family business, there’s friction, but Mrs. Schneider came up with a creative way to deal with that. In 1989 Scott started Lighting Unlimited as a Lighting only distributor.

April 07, 2022

This newly published standard adopts IEC 63103, ed1.0 (2020-07) as a nationally acknowledged international standard with deviations. It provides manufacturers and testing laboratories with a harmonized way of determining standby power consumption for lighting systems, eliminating duplicative testing and streamlining global commerce.

April 05, 2022

San Francisco airport's Consolidated Administration Campus (CAC) Phase 1 was conceived to bring together multiple airport business units under one roof. These teams had been stationed in diverse locations across the airport’s massive campus until its opening. In their new home, the employees can now more effectively collaborate as they drive the airport's day-to-day operations.

April 04, 2022

Although mounting challenges facing the industry no doubt contributed to a softening of the current conditions component, which slid from 66.7 in February to 50 this month, continued strong demand arguably prevented the reading from sliding into contraction territory.

March 30, 2022

A.L.P.® has expanded our industry-leading optical silicone molding capabilities by purchasing molding machines and other key assets from Sur-Seal LLC. The equipment is installed in the Charlevoix, MI facility and is operational. As a result, A.L.P. will have six presses capable of molding Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) in Charlevoix and has plans to expand this technology to our Monterrey, MX facility in fiscal year 2023.

March 28, 2022

Originally launched as a family of columns, Bellevue wall mount and bollard luminaires have now been added. With a modern rectilinear design, the new wall mount and bollard models complete the family and allow the Bellevue aesthetic to be carried throughout multiple spaces in exterior projects. The luminaires are intended for parks, buildings, public squares, pedestrian pathways, alleys, parking lots, dealerships, shopping centers, and school campuses.

March 28, 2022

Hey lighting folks who put together luminaire schedules and specification packages listen up: Zach and Forest tell us about their startup, Parspec, which is designed to “automate part number entry, datasheet lookup and annotation tasks to eliminate hours of tedious and error-prone work.” Through machine learning and AI, Parspec will save you hours of tedious data entry for each item on your spec sheet.

March 25, 2022

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for February was 51.3, up from a score of 51.0 in January. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Firms reported both project inquiries and design contracts remaining positive in February, but while project inquiries increased to 62.5 from 61.9 in January, design contracts decreased to 55.2 from 56.1.

March 23, 2022

LEDucation, a premier gathering for the lighting industry, returned to the New York Hilton Midtown for its first post-pandemic trade show and conference March 15–16. The showcase of lighting ideas and innovation welcomed more than 4000 attendees, exhibitors, and presenters to a buoyant atmosphere of in-person “reunions” and new business connections.

March 22, 2022

An update to Alloy LED’s full line catalog, which includes more than 20 new products of the nearly 1,000 product SKUs, the easy-to-use and detailed 2022 edition is designed to be an effective and inspirational tool for Alloy LED customers of distributors, contractors, showrooms and lighting specifiers.

March 21, 2022

Welcome to the 3rd annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

March 21, 2022

Lighting controls need a standard protocol. That’s what Webster & Ron, along with guest Steve Mesh argue is needed. Steve is doing his best, serving on several associations and committees, and also being a leading educator and lighting designer, to bring that about. As Steve says, he’s brought a lot of people to the trough, but he hasn’t been able to get them to drink.

Restoring Darkness - Industry Alignment

March 18, 2022

Terry McGowan brings his vast amount of knowledge and experience to the question of industry alignment in the quest to reduce light pollution. Michael talks with Terry about the importance of educating everyone, from manufacturers and distributors right down to municipalities, which are some of the worst offenders. Let’s get on board with the 6 strategies for darkness restoration and preservation!

March 18, 2022

Design Build Services is a family business transforming the urban landscape in Langford, British Columbia (Canada). The Terminus building is the company's flagship in a new complex known as District 56. Featuring five stories of commercial, meeting, event, and co-working areas, Terminus will eventually be joined by two additional buildings offering mixed-use space for residential and commercial.

March 14, 2022

This one is truly for the lighting dorks! When it comes to value engineering, do we go with 0 – 10 volt analogue OR digital lighting controls? With Michael moderating, Webster and George have a spirited debate on the issue. C. Webster Marsh is the owner of Penumbra Controls. George Filtsos started EcoGrid Technologies in 2019, and they have already helped companies save well over 14 million kWh of consumption.

March 14, 2022

New data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey is revealing the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Demand for kitchen related home features, such as working pantries, coffee bars, outdoor kitchens and even additional kitchen facilities were on the rise last year. Additionally, there was accelerated demand for drinking water filtration, smart appliances, and induction cooking appliances.

March 10, 2022

Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced new dates for its January 2023 show: Tuesday, January 10 through Friday, January 13. The Total Home & Gift Market will remain January 4-10, 2023. The date shift was made after extensive feedback from the lighting retail community and in collaboration with Dallas Market Center’s Lighting Board of Governors, which had also consulted with customers and sales representatives to inform a recommendation.

March 09, 2022

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has confirmed plans for its in-person annual convention, which will take place in Dallas in conjunction with the second annual ArchLIGHT Summit, September 13-16. The convention will be held at the Dallas Market Center (DMC), which his known as “the home of lighting” in the heart of the Dallas Design District.

March 07, 2022

Did you know that at 80 years of age, only one-fifth of the light reaches your eye as it did at 20? Eunice Noell-Waggoner has passionately studied the problem of inadequate lighting quality to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm, particularly in nursing homes. You’ll be fascinated by some of her findings.

March 04, 2022

Look for a new 100W addition to the OmniMax LED retrofit line for outdoor decorative luminaires. Leading LED streetlight manufacturer Evluma launched the OmniMax product line in 2016 with 40W and 70W models. Due to customer demand, a 100W model is now being released.

March 02, 2022

ANSI C137.5 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Energy Reporting Requirements for Lighting Devices specifies the minimum performance requirements necessary for lighting devices that report energy data. ANSI C137.6 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Data Tagging Vocabulary (Semantic Model Elements) for Interoperability contains a controlled vocabulary of terms for lighting systems.

February 28, 2022

Bouncing back from last month’s dip to 46.4, the current conditions component recorded the highest reading since last spring, coming in at 66.7 points in February. The 20-point swing was propelled by a sharp increase in the proportion of respondents that reported “better” conditions, even as “worse” responses dropped to zero.

February 28, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy has published the 2022 DOE SSL Manufacturing Status & Opportunities document. The report examines high-priority opportunities to develop manufacturing technologies that will benefit energy-saving solid-state lighting (SSL) while also supporting an increased role in the global marketplace for U.S. manufacturing of lighting products.

February 25, 2022

Spectrum Lighting has just released the CR2, a small diameter cylinder intended for usage over a wide variety of applications. Machined from billet aluminum in Spectrum’s Massachusetts factory, the CR2 is executed within fine manufacturing tolerances to ensure the fit and finish of all components, resulting in an extremely sleek appearance.

February 24, 2022

Eureka® announces several enhancements and additional options for its Sail luminaire. Sail’s origami-inspired form is made of one single piece of folded metal, offering a variety of profiles from different angles. The luminaire can be a centerpiece over high top counters or boardroom tables. Or designers can create an impactful lighting arrangement in larger spaces by clustering multiple luminaires at varying angles.

February 23, 2022

Architecture firms began 2022 with a slight improvement in business conditions, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 51.0 compared to 51.0* in December. Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts both remained strong with scores of 61.9 and 56.1 respectively.

February 21, 2022

In this episode we delve into the love-hate relationship with lighting agents. Can distributors build relationships with agents when agent turnover is so high? Billy & Andrew and our hosts do their best to solve the problem!

February 17, 2022

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2022 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), which is the electroindustry’s go-to resource for 1,000 standards and technical documents, product categories, and the manufacturers of those products. This year’s edition features 20 new documents published in 2021.

February 16, 2022

The 2022 Architecture Award program celebrates the best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives. The nine-member jury selects submissions that demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, history, and environmental sustainability.

February 14, 2022

Chris Dobroth has built a swanky website, social media plan and business strategy for selling decorative light fixtures. He is an experienced eComm leader across multiple industries over the past 16-years, with a background in both start-up environments and large matrix-based organizations. In his own words, Chris is “living the dream.”

February 11, 2022

This new white paper recommends standby power allowances, based on available features, for regulators to consider when setting limits on LED driver standby power. It was developed along with the test procedures contained in ANSI C82.16 and should be read together with it. This white paper was written for LED driver manufacturers and testing laboratories.

February 09, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing seven projects with its 2022 Interior Architecture Awards. The 2022 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, community access, ecology and environmental sustainability, and history.

February 07, 2022

David Hailey is the CEO and Founder of Countifi (formally Countalytics), an image analysis and data analytics company that focuses on helping hospitals, airlines, and universities manage inventory processes more efficiently. If you hate counting inventory like Michael does, you need to check out this episode. David doesn’t know anything about selling lights, but he can sure help you with your warehouse.

February 07, 2022

Lightovation, one of the largest lighting trade events to take place anywhere in the world in the last two years, welcomed buyers from across the U.S. to showrooms and events at Dallas Market Center from January 6-9, 2022. The winter show delivered more than 200 leading brands across its 1 million square foot lighting marketplace.

February 02, 2022

For the second time in four months, the current conditions component dipped below 50, suggesting at least a momentary decline in confidence from the EBCI panel. Although most panel members indicated “unchanged” conditions, the share of “worse” responses increased in January, pulling the gauge down to 46.4 this month from its December reading of 56.7.

January 31, 2022

Ms. Martinez-Nobles began her career as an intern at Fisher Marantz Stone in 2005 and is now a Principal in the firm. Her endless scribbling and sketching as a child led to a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Wouldn’t it be fun to just do design drawings all day! But, in her position, Paula has to deal with clients and suppliers. Listen to how Paula navigates between owners and architects and pick up some pointers for your next project.

January 27, 2022

According to a new report from the American Institute of Architects, the nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel—comprising leading economic forecasters—expects spending on nonresidential building construction to increase by 5.4 percent in 2022, and accelerate to an additional 6.1 percent increase in 2023.

January 27, 2022

Targetti USA introduces two new product offerings within their RGBW offering. KEPLERO MINI HE Compact and DART RGBW Floodlight projector are both now available in a dynamic color changing option. The KEPLERO MINI HE RGBW provides a 6” diameter compact professional LED Inground fixture ideal for low-profile in-grade installations.

January 26, 2022

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced that it has increased the maximum run lengths of its high-quality PrimaLine tape lights up to 82 feet. Featuring an innovative circuit design, the tape lights maintain the same brightness level throughout the length of the tape, from the beginning to the end of the run, for the best performing tape lights on the market.

January 26, 2022

The right mentor can leave a lasting impression and shape your career journey. The LightFair Mentorship Program aims to facilitate and foster meaningful, personalized professional connections that form the cornerstone of growth, learning and the future of lighting. The 6-month program will kick off on March 21, 2022, with an in-person networking opportunity at LightFair this June.

January 24, 2022

ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has extended its call for speakers. The next event, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars.

January 19, 2022

As architecture firms ended 2021 on a high note with strong business conditions, staff recruitment is becoming a growing concern among firms. December’s Architectural Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.0 was an increase from 51.0 in November (any score over 50 indicates billings growth).

January 17, 2022

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB), the independent, not-for-profit, lighting-education foundation sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government, announces the appointment of its new Board members.

A-Light Wins Two LIT Design Awards

January 13, 2022

A-Light is pleased to announce its Absorb I and Relay luminaires have received LIT Design Awards™. The LIT Design Awards were created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. Each submitted design was evaluated by an esteemed jury of designers and leaders in the lighting, interior design, and architectural fields.

January 12, 2022

Art is the President/Owner of the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP, Inc.), a global training and consulting company specializing in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Art contradicts Michael’s anecdotal assertion that lighting up an area like a prison yard makes people act like criminals, with some solid stats that lighting up a high crime area actually reduces crime.

January 10, 2022

The current conditions component remained in positive territory in December even after giving up a handful of points from November’s reading of 63.3. The move to the current reading of 56.7 was driven by a decline in the share of “better” responses that was directly offset by the increase in the proportion of reported “unchanged” conditions.

Luminis Wins LIT Design Award

January 10, 2022

Luminis® announced its Scena family of exterior luminaires has received a LIT Design Award. The LIT Design Awards™ were created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. Each submitted design was evaluated by an esteemed jury of designers and leaders in the lighting, interior design, and architectural fields.

January 06, 2022

Atrius®, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced Building Insights, a cloud-based solution energy management information system, is now available to organizations across Europe. Building Insights helps facility teams reach ambitious sustainability goals by design. The robust application streamlines access to energy consumption metrics, automates manual data management processes, and enhances visibility into overall building performance.

January 06, 2022

The founder of Barron Lighting Group, Lou Goldman, retired at the end of 2021. Barron was founded in 1973 with Lou’s forward-thinking approach to streamlining manufacturing processes in a cost-saving and dependable way. This innovative thought process led to the creation of the first LED exit sign, a staple in exit and emergency lighting.

January 03, 2022

This new standard establishes acceptable metering performance criteria for LED drivers with built-in (integral to the driver) energy consumption measurement functionality for use in outdoor luminaire applications. It describes two metering device performance levels for roadway and area lighting applications: 2% Accuracy Class and 5% Accuracy Class.

December 30, 2021

Founder of Equilume Ltd, Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy is Head of Equine Science and Programme Director of the BAgrSc Animal Science-Equine degree at University College Dublin. Her research has led to a revolution in the Thoroughbred industry. By administering blue light with the Equilume Light Mask, you can cue certain circadian and biological rhythm’s in your thoroughbred champion in order to breed at the optimal time, all while keeping your horse happy and healthy.

December 27, 2021

NEMA published NEMA LS 20001-2021 White Paper on Unified Glare Rating (UGR). This new white paper explains the original intent of Unified Glare Rating (UGR), its proper uses, and common misuses. UGR is one of the few lighting metrics that practitioners use to model and design appropriate lighting to meet application and task visual needs.

December 27, 2021

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published Physical Interface of Luminaire-Integrated Control Devices (NEMA LS 20000-2021). This new Standard provides a set of recommended mechanical shapes and minimum keep-out area dimensions for indoor luminaires to interface with luminaire integrated control devices.

December 22, 2021

Ruth is a lighting consultant with a background in engineering, lighting design and academia. She’s passionate about the role of daylight and sunlight in bringing buildings to life, and the impact of daylight exposure on the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Ruth, Michael and Greg discuss the challenges of measuring negatives and positives.

December 20, 2021

The 2022 LEDucation Trade Show, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, will host a lively exchange of knowledge, inspiration, and aspiration. Presentations by eminent technical experts and thought leaders in the lighting industry will engage the LEDucation audience of lighting designers, architects, and lighting specifiers at all levels.

December 15, 2021

Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services for the tenth consecutive month in November, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for November was 51.0, down from 54.3 the previous month. While this score is down slightly from October’s score, it still indicates positive business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates billings growth).

December 13, 2021

This is a new Standard that describes methods and requirements for the measurement of energy consumption and the reporting of the consumption for a network lighting control (NLC) device in an outdoor lighting application. This Standard is written for use by roadway and area lighting component manufacturers, municipal and regional governments specifying outdoor lighting solutions, street lighting offices/bureaus, and utility companies.

December 09, 2021

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today the private preview of Atrius® Building Manager, an end-to-end cloud solution that helps building owners and operators reduce operational costs, optimize energy usage, and improve occupant experiences, starting today with their lights. Atrius Building Manager integrates multiple capabilities to provide greater visibility, insight, fine-tuned control, and automation, at scale, for any commercial building type.

December 07, 2021

Registration for LEDucation 2022 Trade Show and Conference, being held March 15–16, 2022 at the New York Hilton Midtown, is now open. A premier trade show and conference for the New York lighting industry, LEDucation 2022 has more than 350 companies confirmed to exhibit and an exciting slate of accredited educational programs.

December 06, 2021

Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology is nothing short of revolutionary. Yet we know there is still technology development headroom to raise the bar for efficiency, quality of light, controllability and connectivity, and overall environmental footprint. We also know there is more we can do to remove barriers that still stand in the way of greater deployment of advanced lighting solutions.

December 06, 2021

Dr. Andreas Jechow is an interdisciplinary physicist with a broad expertise in photonics, the science of light. Earlier in his career Andreas worked in laser physics and quantum optics, for example on imaging the “shadow of a single atom” with lasers. In 2015, Andreas transitioned to environmental sciences where he applies his knowledge of light in research on light pollution.

December 01, 2021

Active in the lighting business since 1982, Clay is the Owner & Managing Member of Starbeam Lighting and he served on the NAILD Board from 1997 to 2005 and as President from 2002 to 2003. In this podcast, Clay gives a brief history of Starbeam Lighting. We discuss loyalty and pricing, how training evolved, from reading the old catalogues to LS Evolve.

November 29, 2021

Buoyed by an uptick in the share of respondents who noted better conditions and a drop to zero reports of worse conditions in November, the current component reversed course from last month and hit its highest reading since June of this year. The gauge’s movement to well into expansion territory came in spite of commentary perhaps best labeled as cautious.

November 23, 2021

ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has opened exhibitor registration and a call for speakers. The next event, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers and students to review new products, network, and attend a wide range of seminars.

November 22, 2021

B.D. is a proven leader and team builder, successfully navigating an ever changing high-tech business climate. He is currently running SaticShield, the country’s leading clean power manufacturing facility and Montana’s most proficient solar company. You might not have heard about dirty electricity and you probably haven’t thought about the impact of dirty electricity on lighting and electronics and human health. No one really knows what electricity is but B.D. sure does understand how to clean it up.

November 18, 2021

Alloy LED announces the unveiling of the AmpChamp™ family of RGB and RGBW terminal connectors, the industry’s first UL Recognized terminal connectors for color-changing tape lights. Featuring a unique, patent-pending design, the connectors offer secure, fast and reliable tape light to wire connections, while accommodating tape lights as narrow as 0.4 inches (10 millimeters).

November 18, 2021

Xicato, the leading provider of smart building wireless controls and highest quality spot and linear lighting, is proud to announce that four of Xicato's lighting and controls solutions have won Product Innovation Awards (PIA) by Architectural SSL Magazine.

November 17, 2021

The ABI score for October was 54.3. While this score is down slightly from September’s score of 56.6, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month). During October, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts expanded, posting scores of 62.9 and 58.0 respectively.

November 15, 2021

This week, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in its recommendations to the Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security highlighted the need for establishing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to applications across the economy that enable essential functionality in connectivity, manufacturing, and smart building and mobility technologies.

November 12, 2021

Brian Huff is President of Adventure Lighting in Des Moines, Iowa. Brian is your new NAILD Board Member, although this isn’t his first time serving. From the perspective of a family owned lighting distribution business, he gives us his point of view on sales, distribution, sustainable lighting, the future of the replacement process and, of course, his plans while serving on the NAILD board.

November 10, 2021

Nora Lighting’s M2 LED Downlight Series has won a coveted LightFair 2021 Innovation Award in the Recessed Downlights, Wall Washers and Multiples Category. The award was presented at the recent opening of LightFair 2021 at the Javits Center in New York City.

November 08, 2021

According to analysis, the bill directs $23.7 billion in direct funding to electrification-related energy projects. That total includes nearly $8.3 billion for grid investments; $320 million for buildings and lighting; $2.5 billion for transportation charging equipment; $735 million for industrial efficiency; and $800 million to expand U.S. manufacturing.

November 05, 2021

Welcome to the 13th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products!

November 05, 2021

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) honored awards recipients at the gala dinner that concluded the 2021 Annual Meeting on November 4, recognizing individuals and companies for their exemplary contributions to the electrical and medical imaging industries.

2021 LightFair Innovation Award Winners

November 02, 2021

The 2021 awards recognize the most innovative products across 14 categories introduced in the past 12 months and were judged by an independent panel of lighting professionals: Jim Levy; Sarah Snodgrass; and Howard Wolfman of Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Michael Marvin and Diane McNabb Rodriguez of the IALD.

October 29, 2021

Despite reports of strong demand, supply side problems helped push the current conditions component to the first sub-50 reading since May 2020, when the electroindustry was just beginning to regain its footing after the pandemic’s onset.

October 29, 2021

Caldera rings can be mounted in suspension, wall surface, or ceiling surface. For additional impact, surface applications can be selected with a flush mount, so there is no visible junction box plate. With a thin 2.7-inch profile, ceiling or wall mounted versions are appropriate for tighter spaces or low ceilings. The luminaires are also ADA compliant.

October 27, 2021

“Choose happiness” is the motto for a social apartment community in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It sets the tone for Society Las Olas, which offers rental apartments targeted to individuals seeking the ultimate “live work play” environment. Residents are attracted by an extensive range of amenities and affordable rents.

Get A Grip On Lighting - New Challenges

October 25, 2021

Long-time friend of Get A Grip On Lighting, Spencer Miles ruminates on his time on the NAILD Board, what he’s going to do with all his free time now, and where he sees the future of lighting going. Oh – and he was convinced to sell smoke detectors – and it’s going well!

October 25, 2021

This partnership builds a foundation for the electrical industry, the wireless industry, and building code officials to come together to ensure effective in-building communication capabilities. The combined knowledge and expertise of SBC and NEMA will accelerate progress on mutual priorities, particularly in the areas of Standards development, education, and advocacy.

October 21, 2021

Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced the appointment of John Rimbos as the vice president of sales and marketing. Rimbos will be responsible to lead the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies to drive the company’s continued growth and overall sales.

October 20, 2021

Architecture firms continue to report increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 56.6, which is up from August’s score of 55.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month.

October 19, 2021

Alan Karen is Senior Vice President at Satco. Alan is “graduating” from NAILD’s Board of Directors this year. He looks back on his time with the board, the relationships forged, and the opportunities presented. Alan talks about his post-board future with Satco and if you’re ever in Long Island, he would be happy to take you for cold cheese pizza.

October 18, 2021

Lighting design and innovation education continues at this year’s LightFair conference with 35+ sessions presented by industry thought leaders offering 85+ CEU credits. LightFair’s five-day educational conference offers more than 35 sessions ranging from LightFair Institute with its 2-day, 1-day and 3-hour long courses -- and six tracks with either 90-minute sessions or 60- minute sessions.

October 14, 2021

ProTools 60 Linear (PTL) is a Finalist in the 2021 Architizer A+ Product Awards in the Contract Recessed and Mounted Lighting category. Finalists were selected by a jury comprised of over 200 practicing architects and designers from renowned firms worldwide. PTL will be listed in the catalogue of Architizer: The World’s Best Building Products, an annual e-book compendium.

October 11, 2021

ArchLIGHT Summit was the first commercial lighting event held in nearly two years and followed CDC guidelines for health and safety, building on Dallas Market Center’s 18-month track record of hosting safe and productive events for a variety of industries. The two-day ArchLIGHT Summit included the participation of 60 lighting brands as well as more than 40 educational sessions, along with networking events designed to build connections.

October 07, 2021

Dan Blitzer is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop, founded in 1993. The firm provides consulting services in marketing, strategy, communication, and education and serves both manufacturers and non-commercial clients. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone with more experience in the industry.

October 04, 2021

Over the last 17 years Jason has been a leader in providing turn-key lighting retrofits amounting to millions of dollars worth of energy savings that have also garnered millions in incentive money for clients across Ontario, Canada. Respecting the channel and working to build quality lighting systems for customers, Jason speaks to the LED lighting revolution from the perspective of a unionized electrical contractor.

October 04, 2021

We all know that proper lighting is important. You need enough light to see what you are doing and to maintain safety. But what about your lighting and safety when there is a power outage? Aleddra’s 4th Generation Self-Diagnosis Emergency Tube is 2-in-1 tube that can be used both as a regular LED tube PLUS an emergency tube.

October 01, 2021

The current conditions component returned to presumed growth this month after hitting a plateau in August. The nearly 8-point expansion to 57.7 in September was driven largely by a decline in the share of respondents that reported worse conditions compared to the previous month. September’s score marked the third consecutive month in the 50s, suggesting that conditions remained conducive to expansion but at a bit less robust pace than in much of the past year.

September 30, 2021

A coalition of four major manufacturing associations – the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) – are urging immediate action by the Biden administration to address supply chain challenges outlined in a newly released white paper.

September 27, 2021

Matt is the outgoing President of NAILD. He held down the fort through the pandemic crisis, keeping NAILD thriving over the past 18 months. You’ll hear about Matt’s own thriving business, plus NAILD’s leading position on Dark Sky education and advocacy. And hey, don’t forget to join NAILD!

September 24, 2021

Whitecap Dakota First Nation has created a destination resort like no other in Saskatchewan (Canada). Dakota Dunes Resort is a self-funded project showcasing Indigenous themes and creating unique cultural experiences for its visitors and guests. Completed during the height of the pandemic, the 155-room hotel and conference center is the final piece of a hospitality complex that includes a casino and golf course.

September 23, 2021

ConTech Lighting by Leviton announced that the ConTech Track System and Mini Stealth Track Luminaire are the first track lighting products in the industry to earn published Declare Labels for use with Living Building Challenge projects. Declare is a transparency platform and product database program designed by International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to facilitate the exchange of information and enable healthier buildings.

September 22, 2021

The ABI score for August was 55.6, up from July’s score of 54.6. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the prior month. During August, scoring for both the new project inquiries and design contracts moderated slightly but remained in positive territory, posting scores of 64.7 and 56.6 respectively.

September 21, 2021

Welcome to the 1st annual Featured ArchLIGHT Summit Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

September 20, 2021

Sandra Vásconez is a senior instructor in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is co-creator and co-director of the Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy. Education at the Academy is designed for professionals already in the industry.

September 16, 2021

Replicating the look of traditional neon, the Radialux RGB-W Neon Tape Lights feature an ultra-flexible, IP67-rated silicone housing with a unique built-in diffuser and industry-leading 95 color rendering index (CRI) for the white LEDs, allowing for continuous, high-performing, even illumination.

September 14, 2021

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, introduces Profile, the company’s newest lighting line.

September 13, 2021

In 1994 Bob Crespo eloquently stated that his son Ray was “doing nothing” and asked if he wanted to start a business doing something environmental since Ray “loved the environment.” And so, Energy Conservation and Supply was born. Since then, Ray and company have been working on things like controls, UV disinfection and EV charging stations.

September 09, 2021

Dallas Market Center announces the details of the inaugural edition of ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place in-person September 21-22, 2021.

September 07, 2021

Justin is the President of Stouch Lighting, Inc, a LED and UVC distribution and implementation company. Stouch Lighting has had some pretty good success with UVC in the health field. There’s hygiene theater in a public school hallway, and there’s reducing infections by quantifiably inactivating pathogens in a hospital setting.

September 07, 2021

Aleddra is pleased to announce that its UV-Free Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp, already recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in 2020, is awarded with the prestigious Sapphire Awards at the Strategies in Light conference on August 24, 2021.

September 02, 2021

LEDucation is currently accepting proposals for the March 2022 educational program. Sharing your knowledge and expertise at LEDucation is an excellent way to give back to the industry, and to increase your visibility throughout the international lighting community.

September 01, 2021

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape lights, today announced the release of the RazorLine 3.7, a unique LED tape light featuring an ultra-narrow design for accent and task applications. At only 0.16 inches wide (4 millimeters), the tape light is designed to fit in the most compact spaces.

August 30, 2021

The 3D printing for lighting research program at Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center (LRC) revealed today its prototype of a 3D-printed interior wall for building construction. The wall was printed at the LRC laboratory with functional and decorative features, including the mechanisms required for lighting, with the aim of creating a cohesive, whole system interior architecture that integrates all required electrical, mechanical, and thermal components.

August 30, 2021

Dallas Market Center announced the schedule of events taking place during the fall edition of Dallas Design Week, September 20-23, 2021. The fall edition will feature more than 25 seminars and receptions for the design community. Attendees will experience an inspiring week of special sessions from design influencers, business authorities, and trend experts taking place across more than 1.5 million square feet of design showrooms.

August 28, 2021

Hitting its lowest reading since coming out of the pandemic-induced recession, the current conditions component lost just over seven points from July’s result to land at 50 this month. An equal share of respondents noted better conditions and worse conditions, but a substantial majority of panel members, 60 percent, rated the current business as unchanged from a month ago.

August 27, 2021

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Tect App, Inc. today announced a partnership to examine the workflows and decision-making processes in the preliminary stages of building design and how technology can lower barriers to increased engagement.

August 25, 2021

The L-Prize® is designed to advance the U.S. clean energy economy for next-generation LED lighting, encouraging innovators and researchers to engage in advanced lighting system development that leads to transformative designs, products, and impact.

August 25, 2021

Absorb I suspended luminaires are suitable for environments where ambient noise is a concern, such as offices, hospitality settings, or transitional areas with high ceilings or hard surfaces. The vertical acoustic panels feature a distinctive flanged design. A special insert within the structure, unique to Absorb I, provides additional sound absorption in a space.

August 24, 2021

Oliver Moorhouse is the Head of Business Development for BrainLit North America Inc a subsidiary of BrainLit AB, the developer and IP holder for BioCentric Lighting™. We’ve talked about human centric lighting before, which Brainlit likes to call “BioCentric” lighting.

August 20, 2021

Ali joined Heliospectra as CEO in 2017. With him he brought his passion for people and technology with 22 years of international business leadership experience to his position at the helm of Heliospectra. Ali and Heliospectra are on the cutting edge of horticultural LED lighting. With their light spectrum controlled lighting and software, “communicating” with plants to make them healthier and tastier is possible.

August 19, 2021

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its sixth consecutive positive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score for July was 54.6. While this was down slightly from June’s score of 57.1, it still indicates very strong business conditions overall.

August 16, 2021

The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment. AIA calls on Congress to include increased funding for buildings in Budget Reconciliation package.

August 13, 2021

Robert is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Scotobiology Group Inc. that raises awareness of the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on wildlife and human health. Robert talks about “Eco Lights,” how much light you actually need in order to read, the shelf life of hormones and many other fascinating darkness related topics.

3D Printing For Lighting Online Course

August 12, 2021

This live, interactive course is designed for professionals from the lighting, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and related industries to understand the possibilities of 3D printing for lighting and to learn more about each industry’s needs and capabilities.

August 09, 2021

Angie Koch is the President and founder of Premier Lighting. Angie shares her entrepreneurial story, and what her role encompasses in the company. Greg, your Get a Grip On Lighting host is also an owner of the company, so they both share how he came on board, all those years ago, what they’re up to and where Premier is going.

August 09, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report, Changes in SSL Device Efficiency and Optical Performance with Aging: Final Report, focusing on the long-term changes in light source, optical delivery, and spectral efficiencies that occur as SSL devices age. It builds on a June 2020 initial report (Round 1). RTI International conducted both studies through a contract with KeyLogic Systems.

August 04, 2021

Dallas Market Center’s September 21-22 ArchLIGHT Summit event has announced an exciting collaboration with Light Collective, a UK-based lighting consultancy with a global portfolio. The Design DNA project will collect professional data from members of the architectural, specification and design communities from around the world to illustrate what makes individuals unique in their experiences and yet statistically similar.

August 02, 2021

The current conditions component slid nearly 13 points to 57.1 in July from 70 the month before, leaving it still in positive territory but with the lowest reading since last October. At 57 percent, the majority of respondents considered July's conditions unchanged from the previous month’s, but a noticeable uptick in the share of responses noting worse conditions helped claw the current component back from its recent loftier readings.

August 02, 2021

Robert Soler is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting. Almost everyone has trouble sleeping – including your customers. The Bios Institute will train you to be a “Circadian Auditor” to assess lighted environments from a human health perspective. And guess what? That’s going to lead to sales!

July 30, 2021

NEMA announced today that Debra Phillips will be the next President and CEO of NEMA. Phillips joins NEMA from the American Petroleum Institute, where she led the Standard-setting, revenue-generating businesses and global operations division as Senior Vice President of Global Industry Services.

July 29, 2021

Pent-up demand from the pandemic is creating a general spending surge that is helping to improve the outlook on construction spending over the next two years, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

July 26, 2021

A-Light™, an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of its Relay luminaire. With curved and softened design elements, Relay can be configured into diverse geometric patterns with a seamlessly lit shape.

July 26, 2021

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is dedicated to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Adjacent to the Pentagon, the two-acre Memorial Park is a powerful tribute. Each of the lives lost on American Airlines Flight 77, and military and civilian personnel inside the Pentagon is represented with a bench.

July 23, 2021

Frank Agraz has worked in the energy efficient lighting community for 25+ years and serves as Director of the C&I Engineering department at Eco Engineering. Frank tells us about his stint as the Exam Committee Chair. He won’t give away any answers, but he’ll tell a bit about the background of creating and administering the exams. Gotta get your LC!

July 21, 2021

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June remained at an elevated level of 57.1 in June (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During June, the new design contracts score also remained positive at 58.9 but was not quite as strong as the 63.2 reading in May. New project inquiries logged another near-record high score at 71.8, compared to 69.2 in May.

July 20, 2021

The ProTools range of professional lighting tools just expanded again! This new flexible, affordable and efficient range can meet the demands of all spaces within a project, from the simplest to the most complex. The entire Whitegoods product line is designed, engineered and produced in Maryland.

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Good Light

July 19, 2021

Jan Denneman is Founder and Chairman of the Board at Good Light Group as well as Honorary Ambassador for the Global Lighting Association. We’ve been arguing for a while that quality darkness is essential to good sleep. Jan contends that good light during the day is also essential to our circadian rhythm for a good night’s sleep.

July 16, 2021

Barry Johnson is the volunteer webmaster for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council, as well as a lecturer and consultant on outdoor lighting issues. In his retirement, Barry is a crusader against light trespass and pollution.

July 14, 2021

Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, announced that the June 23-26 edition of the show met expectations as a return to a large-scale, in-person trade event. The show saw 90% of its traditional attendance and 97% participation from its lighting exhibitor brands.

July 13, 2021

Szymon is the Chief Technology Officer and founder of Silvair and Chair of the Mesh Working Group at Bluetooth SIG. Michael and Greg have been expounding the need for controls in lighting for some time now. Along comes Szymon and Bluetooth mesh networking. Revolutionary stuff.

July 12, 2021

Now in its 18th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program—established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community—recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims to raise awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

July 08, 2021

Valerie Stimac Bailey is a travel, space, and astrotourism writer. She founded Space Tourism Guide in 2017, and her first book Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism was published by Lonely Planet in 2019. Valerie thinks that space travel will be available as a “bucket list” goal to the average person in the not too distant future.

July 05, 2021

You already know our old friend Tom Butters. He has years of training experience in the lighting industry, including a stint at the Philips Lighting Concept Centre. Now Tom has funneled all that knowledge into The Lighting Agora. Tom and his organization can help you do your job quicker, better and more confidently and that, of course, leads to better revenue.

July 01, 2021

Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is excited to announce the lineup for the LEDucation August Conference, hosted virtually August 17–18, 2021. Lighting industry luminaries and fresh up-and-comers will present 12 non-concurrent educational sessions — all submitted for AIA CES approval and free of charge.

July 01, 2021

A slight improvement in confidence boosted the current conditions index from a reading of 65.4 last month to 70 points in June. The share of panelists reporting better conditions increased, as did those indicating unchanged conditions. Concurrently, the number of respondents indicating worse conditions than in the prior month dropped to zero.

July 01, 2021

Alloy LED, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium quality LED tape light, today announced the release of PowerLine™ 300 Driverless LED Tape Light, the newest addition to its innovative and popular PowerLine Driverless LED tape family.

June 29, 2021

Lighting Analysts, Inc. a global leader in illumination engineering calculation software announces they are now a part of Revalize! The formation of this new company is based on the integration of five industry-leading software companies recently acquired by TA Associates, a top-tier global private equity firm.

June 28, 2021

Don’t let his young age fool you. Doug is the Vice President of Marketing at Light Efficient Design. Doug, who’s on the Board of NAILD, talks about the need for education in the industry to bring more awareness to the dark sky issue.

June 28, 2021

MarketLab announces today that it now carries the best-selling UV-free Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp and the de-Odorization Lamp from Aleddra. These two products offer consumers effective protection against airborne pathogens during and after the pandemic.

June 23, 2021

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May rose to 58.5 compared to 57.9 in April.

June 22, 2021

Nora Lighting welcomes back visitors to its Lightovation Showroom TM 3709 at this year’s Dallas International Lighting Show, June 23 to June 26. Masks will no longer be required for vaccinated individuals. Lightovation is the largest residential lighting trade show in the nation, showcasing the latest trends and products.

June 21, 2021

The life of an LED lighting system is dependent upon numerous factors and components, including operating temperature, on-off cycling, thermal management systems, luminaire housing and packaging optics, and driver components, not to mention the LEDs themselves. The failure of any component can cause the whole system to fail.

June 18, 2021

The three brains behind Lightserve, Kevin, Bill, and Jason have grown Lightserve into a 100 million dollar company in just 10 years. You can get some tips from how they treat their employees, contractors and customers. Maybe you can learn a thing or two from their acquisition strategies. These guys are the perfect business storm!

June 17, 2021

Dr. George Schaaf is a veterinary pathologist working in the Comparative Medicine department at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Schaaf studies the effects of light on animals and transfers the learnings to human physiology. He tells us why night matters for animals and about his efforts towards “re-wilding” the environment.

June 15, 2021

IOTA® introduces the ILBHI Series emergency drivers for applications using 347-480VAC line power. The IOTA ILBHI converts the incoming 347-480VAC power to DC voltage for operating the LED array or light engine from the internal battery supply for the code-required 90-minutes during a loss of normal power.

LightFair 2021 Registration Now Open

June 14, 2021

Registration is now open for the LightFair 2021 conference and tradeshow, taking place in-person at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, October 27-29, 2021. The 31st staging of the premier annual event in architectural and commercial lighting features 106 hours of accredited courses in 40 educational sessions presented by more than 75 speakers, numerous networking opportunities, and 300+ exhibitors presenting new advancements in lighting and technology.

June 11, 2021

Dajana is a teaching assistant and PhD student at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management at the Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad, Serbia. She is passionate about preserving the night sky and “bringing back the stars to our kids!”. Hear about her creativity in teaching about the night sky using animals, astro hikes, jazz and shared gratitude. You’ll be inspired.

June 08, 2021

When designers have the unique opportunity to create their own office environments, they tend to look at things a little bit differently. Such was the case with the new headquarters for LPA Design Studios in Orange County. Renovation of 2 ½ floors was designed and coordinated by an in-house team.

June 08, 2021

Ruth Taylor currently serves as a program manager on the Advanced Lighting Team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where she currently manages the Next Generation Lighting Systems (NGLS) Program. Ruth is your first line of defense against crappy products and design. Get an inside look at how products you sell are tested at the PNNL.

June 04, 2021

Luminis, an established innovator and manufacturer of specification grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, retail, recreational, and urban environments, today released its Scena family of exterior luminaires. The elegant surface mount fixtures and bollards are designed to withstand the rigors of urban exteriors and public spaces.

June 02, 2021

Taisha Bezzo is the National Sales Director for Evluma. She’s been with the company since 2014. Taisha has an MBA from Harvard, a pilot’s license, and she does Ironman Triathlons in her spare time. She’s going to tell you about LED’s, controls, and thermal management. Taisha is very smart, so listen up!

June 01, 2021

Sentiment regarding current conditions appeared to take a breather this month after reaching a high-water mark in April. With responses of “unchanged” conditions making up a majority of the EBCI panel’s input, the current component retreated 24 points to a still-robust reading of 65.4 in May.

May 28, 2021

Justin Wendt has served as Rohinni’s Chief Technology Officer for over five years where he leads and directs Rohinni’s global teams in Research and Development of next generation die placement equipment and the products the technology is used to create. You won’t believe the mind-blowing technology being created – mini and micro-LED’s that are as small as 30 microns thick.

May 27, 2021

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected six facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit.

May 26, 2021

The new report details the manufacturing process for typical LED products, identifying what proportion of LED products are manufactured and assembled in the United States and internationally, and analyzes the value added for a typical LED luminaire manufactured in the United States.

May 24, 2021

In keeping with tradition to prepare students for the future of lighting, the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently engaged its MS in Lighting students in a class project to create 3D-printed lighting fixtures.

Design Activity Strongly Increases

May 19, 2021

AIA’s ABI score for April rose to 57.9 compared to 55.6 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). Neither score has been achieved since before the Great Recession. During April, new project inquiries and new design contracts reached record highs with scores of 70.8 and 61.7 respectively.

May 17, 2021

NEMA published NEMA CPSP 1-2021 Supply Chain Best Practices. This document identifies a recommended set of supply chain best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers can implement during product development to minimize the possibility that bugs, malware, viruses, or other exploits can be used to impact product operation negatively.

May 17, 2021

This week we are joined by Kelly Roberts and Laura McDonald Stewart of the advisory board for the ARCHLight Summit at the Dallas Market Center this fall. We discussed the value of cross-professional networking events; there’s value in designers and architects meeting other professionals in this field. As well this year’s programming being more broad than just lighting concerns.

May 13, 2021

2021 AIA/ALA Library Building Award recipients must demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, ecology, environmental sustainability, and of history. This year’s AIA/ALA Library Building Award recipients, selected by a six-person jury, exemplify these qualities.

May 11, 2021

Steve Perry is the product trainer for the current sales staff at 1000Bulbs and works as liaison officer for its legendary CEO Kim Pedersen which includes among other things, new product lines, marketing strategies and vendor relations.

May 07, 2021

Jim is one of the world’s top authorities on lighting design and applied illuminating engineering. He invented the BUG system that directly affects dark skies. Jim tells us how many birds are killed by the Twin Towers light columns and how vertical light is better than horizontal light.

May 05, 2021

Mirroring reports of a broadly surging manufacturing sector, the current conditions component reached its all-time most expansive reading in April, hitting 89.5 points. The nearly 10-point increase from the previous month resulted in part from a drop in the share of participants who reported unchanged conditions, with additional impetus from having no respondents indicate worse conditions in April.

May 03, 2021

The 2021 Architecture Awards program celebrates the best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives. The nine-member jury selects submissions that demonstrate design achievement, including a sense of place, purpose, history, and environmental sustainability.

April 30, 2021

Located on an island within the San Francisco Bay, Naval Air Station Alameda was decommissioned in 1997 and since that time had remained relatively untouched. The site is now being transformed by the city, and the new Alameda Point development is home to the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal, public parks, and housing.

April 28, 2021

Polychlorinated biphenyls are one of the most useful chemicals ever invented. Big surprise LED manufacturers make ridiculous claims about lamp life. And we talk to Marty about the limits of LED’s in hazardous locations along with the challenges of sourcing parts and materials for existing legacy lamps and ballasts which still dominate these applications.

April 26, 2021

Due to the uncertainty of New York local and state restrictions regarding mass gatherings in August, as well as government restrictions that impede international travel, the LEDucation committee has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the in-person Trade Show scheduled for August 1718, 2021.

April 26, 2021

The prevalence of LED lighting has brought greater attention to the issue of discomfort produced by glare. At what luminance does glare become intolerable? The answer has varied from one study to another: more than 80 experimental studies over the past few decades have not produced a consensus.

April 26, 2021

Thanks to an exciting new collaboration with LocusLabs™, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) guests can soon look forward to navigating the airport with upgraded digital maps featuring real-time point-of-interest data, dynamic terminal directories, and intuitive, user-friendly, mobile navigation.

April 22, 2021

Astrophysicist Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel has been involved in light pollution issues since the mid-1990s and has contributed to over 100 articles, many related to light pollution. He is the leader of “Cities at Night,” a citizen-supported project coordinated with NASA and other space agencies that use ISS night imagery to raise light pollution awareness.

April 21, 2021

Strengthening to a score not seen since pre-Great Recession, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) logged its second positive mark since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

April 20, 2021

From red tape to blue LED’s to Red China. We talk about entrepreneurship in the time of cheap China and Google Ventures. Chuck also touches on environmental problems and how to get the customer to care.

April 19, 2021

The 2021 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, ecology and environmental sustainability and history.

April 19, 2021

Founded in 1980, TLI is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial lighting fixtures. TLI has a broad network of 80+ agents that serve the healthcare, assisted living, educational, government, hospitality, multi-family housing, and commercial channels.

April 14, 2021

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, in Quebec, Canada, has a vision for its municipality that embraces universal accessibility and active transportation. This includes sharing roads between pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles. When the city embarked on an infrastructure project to rebuild Montarville Street it also took the opportunity to add a 3-meter wide multipurpose path, widen the sidewalks, and convert street lighting to LED.

April 12, 2021

Is LEDucation going forward? It sure is! Craig and Wendy tell us how in this time of Covid. The March virtual show was a success. Now they’re going live in New York in August. Is it 100% a go? As Craig says, “100% unsure!” But you know Craig and Wendy and the rest of the committee will pull it off. How? Listen up!

April 12, 2021

Eureka® is pleased to announce that its Outline, Knit, Expo, and Mill luminaires have received 2021 Red Dot Awards for Product Design. It is the seventh year in a row that Eureka products have been honored with this prestigious award, but it is the first time the company has received four awards in a single year. Eureka has now won a total of 16 Red Dot Awards.

April 08, 2021

The National Lighting Bureau held a panel discussion as part of the NLB Annual Lighting Forum entitled “Journey of Illumination with 3D Printing.” Sustainability and cost effectiveness of 3D printing is vital to its success. 3D printed products can cost 40-50% less than products traditionally manufactured in factories and contribute to sustainability.

April 06, 2021

Edward Bartholomew – lighting designer, educator, advocate – is the owner of Bartholomew Lighting in Massachusetts. In this episode we talk about improving student scores, better worker productivity, reducing crime, fixing public utilities and of course, improving profitability – all through better lighting.

April 05, 2021

For the tenth consecutive month, the EBCI current conditions component topped 50 points, indicating conditions conducive to growth. March's reading of 80 built on an already robust 64.3 in February and was driven by two-thirds of survey respondents' indicating better conditions.

April 05, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report on the initial performance and reliability of chromaticity sensors used for tunable LED lighting systems. The performance of LED lighting is known to change over time because of lumen depreciation, shifts in chromaticity, and changes in the drivers.

March 29, 2021

What do GU24s and email marketing have in common? Not much, but this week we have the inventor of the GU24, David Shiller on the line to discuss his current career in marketing and product development. Beyond online engagement, we also delve into policy problems, socketed vs fixed fixtures, DC wiring and where standards need to change.

March 26, 2021

Approximately 4,200 attended the LEDucation 2021 Virtual Conference and Online Marketplace, which kicked off March 16. Lighting and design professionals from more than 60 different countries around the world attended accredited seminars and roundtables.

March 24, 2021

Continuing the positive momentum of a nearly three-point bump in January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its first positive mark since February 2020, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s ABI score for February was 53.3 compared to 44.9 in January (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

March 23, 2021

The movement for darker nights has been going on for a long time, but it still feels new in terms of awareness, consumer uptake and habits. We all sell light all day; it’s harder to convince anyone that they need less of it, and we need regulators in the DLC and various levels of government to help us change the definition of waste to make it clear unnecessary light is part of the problem.

March 22, 2021

Greg Galluccio is a 30 year veteran of the industry, with work experience at UL, Leviton, and MaxLite, and now he’s working as a consultant in product development and marketing at his own company, Lotevo. Lighting is now a commodity good and that means lighting needs to be practical and sellable for everyone in the industry.

March 22, 2021

Despite the negative economic impact of the pandemic on the design & construction sector, custom residential architects have fared surprisingly well according to new data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey, focusing on kitchens and bathrooms.

March 19, 2021

Welcome to the 2nd annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the Virtual LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured.

March 18, 2021

Burt and Caroline describe how LEDucation has grown over the past 14 years into a leading education and marketing conference. They think it’s the best lighting event in the world while we think it has a good shot at being second to NAILD Innovation.

March 16, 2021

Aleddra’s award-winning Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp uses an internal filter coated with ViraPure®. VirePure is a high-density photocatalyst material which is activated by the LED light source in the lamp. When the airborne pathogens are trapped on the filter, the activated ViraPure kills those trapped pathogens.

March 15, 2021

The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators and clients. Awarded projects must support the design, delivery and operation of buildings or research in practice and academia.

March 12, 2021

IOTA® introduces the IOTA ILB CP18 HE CW LP64, an 18W cold-weather emergency driver featuring an innovative two-part external lithium battery design. In the event of a loss of power, the ILB CP18 HE CW 64 enables the outdoor/cold-weather fixture to provide emergency illumination along potentially icy and hazardous outdoor paths of egress.

March 12, 2021

The Lighting Quotient® is pleased to announce their agreement with Enterprise Lighting Sales (ELS), which currently represents Electrix® and Meyer®, to add the Elliptipar® and Tambient® lines to their offerings in the New York City, Long Island and Northern New Jersey territories.

March 11, 2021

Today The Lighting Quotient® announces elliptipar®‘s NEW S514, S516 and S518 fixtures are now approved for DLC v5.1 (Design Lights Consortium.) The S500 series Linear Direct, Indirect and Direct/Indirect luminaires include multiple beam distributions and mounting options.

March 08, 2021

Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director of the International Dark Sky Association joins us to discuss his work and experiences in the association. Right now the IDA is working to grow beyond their roots in amateur astronomers in several directors.

March 05, 2021

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LL 10-2020 Replacing HID Lamps with LED Lamps: Light Output Equivalency Claims. This new Standard assists manufacturers in preparing HID equivalency claims for LED products replacing HID lamps.

March 02, 2021

To be compliant with most emergency lighting regulations, it is required to conduct a 30-second audit monthly and a 90-minute audit annually on all emergency lighting equipment. For large facilities with hundreds of different types of emergency lighting equipment, these audits are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly.

March 01, 2021

Hoover High School, originally constructed in 1929 in the Spanish Revival style, embarked on a revitalizing project. The San Diego school introduced an administration/classroom building and theater and re-designed the entry site landscaping and connections to the main campus.

March 01, 2021

Although we noticed some concern about the ephemeral nature of optimism regarding business conditions, the current conditions component expanded to 64.3 in February, compared to 60 last month. The majority of respondents noted unchanged conditions, and the share indicating worse conditions edged down slightly.

March 01, 2021

Dimonoff and Amotus are proud to announce the merger of their entities under the same banner with the objective of offering a new range of tailor-made IoT products and services. Acquired by Dimonoff in 2018, Amotus has built a custom electronic and software development offering for interconnected solutions.

March 01, 2021

Wattsaver’s Steve Robinson returns to the show after two years to discuss some of the predictions he made at the time as well as how his business has been going lately. On the topic of projects, he walks us through his methods and management, how he deals with catastrophic product failure, replacing old-gen LEDs and Induction lighting systems as well as his metric fixture woes.

March 01, 2021

Ottawa’s River Dental location, adjacent to the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, inspired an office design concept like no other. Architects at Parallel 45 Design Group paid tribute to the historic waterways through a unique combination of bespoke lighting and wood.

February 26, 2021

In Episode 169 with Al Uszynski we discussed a number of predictions for the industry this year, Michael’s thoughts on Edward Bartholomew’s prediction drew a reaction from a few of our colleagues and we thought the best way to unpack that would be with Edward himself.

February 24, 2021

A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 44.9* compared to 42.3 in December.

February 22, 2021

The City of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada welcomed the news when the Corey Craig Group announced the development of the Hyatt Place hotel. Adjacent to the new Avenir Centre, a multi-sports/event arena, the hotel would be another positive step to revitalize the downtown core and draw more people to the area.

February 19, 2021

Aleddra’s award-winning Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp uses an air-filter coated with ViraPure®, a high-density photocatalyst material which is activated by the LED light source in the lamp. When the airborne pathogens are trapped on the air filter, the activated ViraPure kills the trapped pathogens.

February 17, 2021

Jennifer Jaques of Lighting Application Sciences and new IES membership director joins us to discuss her career. Starting off with her work in software tools, the discussion goes through her and Michael’s views on education in this field as well as Greg’s take on the nature of passion before talking about the benefits of membership with IES these days.

February 15, 2021

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2021 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide that includes nearly 800 NEMA publications for electrical and medical imaging industries, as well as product categories and NEMA Member manufacturers of those products.

February 11, 2021

David Nathaniel, CEO of Ascot Capital is here to talk about operating Stanpro, Lumentruss, Aimlite, Beghelli’s Canadian branch, and Gabriel Scott brands. He discusses what it means to keep up a diverse portfolio, his reputations for being hands-on and that has changed lately. He’s learned how to lead instead of just running his companies.

February 09, 2021

The Lighting Quotient® is pleased to announce their agreement with The Lighting Agency, which currently represents Electrix® and Meyer®, to add the Elliptipar® and Tambient® lines to their offerings in the Colorado and Wyoming areas.

February 09, 2021

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today it’s conducting a continuing education webinar entitled Design Criteria for UV Light Disinfection Safety (AB2101) that will provide an overview of safety protocols necessary for the various UV technologies available today. The webinar will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM EDT.

February 08, 2021

Spencer Miles, President of Pacific Lamp and Supply in Seattle and immediate Past President of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors checks into the studio to see where things are at. We talked about distribution, a lot about UV, circadian, health effects and how distributors can survive and even thrive during the pandemic.

February 05, 2021

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) will present a one-hour Live! From the LRC webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time. The webinar will provide information on recent research the LRC has conducted on Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection products as part of its Lighting Answers publication series.

February 04, 2021

Ellis Yan and Lesley Matt are here again to talk about business in 2021. Shipping costs are rising as shipping speeds are slowing for everyone, there’s really nothing to be done about it. Beyond the macro scale problems, we’re noticing small-scale disruptions all around us.

February 04, 2021

Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the March 23-26, 2021 edition of the show. The show, rescheduled from January, follows multiple trade events at Dallas Market Center that welcomed buyers from 48 states and a record number of decision makers attending for the first time.

February 03, 2021

Aleddra's new Air-sanitizing Circadian Desktop Lamp is included in the February issue of the Designing Lighting magazine.

February 01, 2021

Alongside a slight reduction in the share of respondents reporting worse conditions, a majority of respondents reported an unchanged business environment in January, pushing the current conditions component to 60.0, a nearly imperceptible increase over December’s 57.7 reading.

February 01, 2021

Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS) today announced the introduction of the Illuminator Nova line of central inverters, fulfilling emergency lighting requirements by powering the path of egress during critical outages. Featuring an industry-leading, space-saving, compact footprint design, the two highly efficient product families include the three-phase Illuminator Hypernova Series and the single-phase Illuminator Supernova Series.

February 01, 2021

Dallas Market Center announces that early-bird exhibitor registration will close February 28 for ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021 on the first floor of the Dallas Trade Mart building.

January 29, 2021

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Exitronix life-safety and emergency lighting, Trace-Lite indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting, specialtyLED commercial and decorative lighting, and Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the addition of the Equity Line.

January 29, 2021

Optician and author, Doctor Jacob Liberman joins Jane and Michael to discuss his thoughts on darkness in his work. He shares how he keeps darkness in his regular routine, his thoughts on dreams and where he thinks they fit into inspiration and understanding.

January 28, 2021

Registration is open for the LEDucation 2021 Virtual Conference and Online Marketplace being held March 16–17, 2021. This program features more than 300 exhibitors and offers a variety of accredited sessions covering lighting design, controls, sustainability, and health and wellness topics. Registration is free of charge for all attendees.

January 28, 2021

This week the Sit Back, Relax & Learn Series is focused on the Aleddra T8 and T5 Emergency Tubes. Today, the VP of Sales & Marketing, Matthew Maa is here to tell you all about the Features and Benefits of the Aleddra Family of T8 & T5.

January 26, 2021

Beyond plague-related woes, Ray gazes into the future of the IoT finding sales features that match consumer pain points, offices that look more like hotel lobbies, dark sky moving from a trend to an institution, and new EU rules for end of life and modularity for light fixtures.

January 25, 2021

The NLB held a panel discussion on the effects of street lighting on the circadian system. This discussion went in detail about more than just the human circadian system, but also discussed the circadian systems of plants and other animals. The panel was moderated by Randy Reid, the Executive Director of the NLB

January 22, 2021

Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms took a pointed dip last month, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during December accelerated from November, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 42.6 from 46.3 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings).

January 20, 2021

Aleddra recently introduced the Air-sanitizing Desktop Lamp and it could not have come into the market at a better time. This lamp effectively sanitizes the nearby air against many airborne pathogens. This product is IES-recognized because of its air-permeable lampshade acting as a filter and is coated with a high-density photocatalyst material called ViraPure® which is activatable by visible light.

January 19, 2021

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel—comprised of leading economic forecasters—expects steep declines this year in construction spending on office buildings, hotels, and amusement and recreation centers. Health care and public safety are the only major sectors that are slated to produce gains in 2021.

January 18, 2021

Professor Mark Rea is getting ready to move from the Lighting Research Center to the Light and Health Research Center at Mt Sinai. He goes into detail about wavelengths, devices, safety tolerances, application issues, concerns about breeding superbugs, the value of not saying the word radiation too loud, and other engineering and measurement questions.

January 15, 2021

Working with the original “bones” meant utilizing existing concrete floors and walls, open ceilings and ductwork. And with large industrial windows on all four sides, great natural light was already a given. So, there was an opportunity for some creativity with the lighting design, with a chance to focus more on aesthetics than functionality in some spaces.

January 14, 2021

The guidance documents provide background information and summaries of recent research into the benefits of lighting for circadian entrainment for K-12 students and hospital patients. The aim of the publications is to offer guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions in both applications while limiting increased energy use to the greatest extent possible.

January 12, 2021

Sustainability and energy leaders report a significant impact from COVID-19 on managing building systems, as well as a major shift from efficiency-only tasks toward a building and system wide optimization approach that focuses on continuous measurement and verification.

January 08, 2021

The episode also discusses the idea of lighting crosswalks the same we light a stage, the lack of maximum limits in lighting regulations, building awareness before and after policy changes go into effect, the controversial position of banning all those RGB lighting rigs on bridges, and building enough design knowledge in the lighting industry to help make nights darker.

January 08, 2021

Dallas Market Center has extended the deadline for speakers for the ArchLIGHT Summit. The new deadline is January 31. Consistent with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive, the most sought-after sessions will be those that break the mold of traditional presentations and panels, in favor of more experiential learning and honest discussions.

January 07, 2021

The LRC recently released its latest publication, Lighting Answers: UV Disinfection Products. This online publication includes information on products that produce optical radiation at specific ultraviolet (UV) or very short visible wavelengths, designed for use in disinfecting indoor building surfaces and/or air.

January 04, 2021

2020 was a hard one for all of us, but to help us to look at the future is The Edison Report’s Randy Reid is here to help us look into 2021. Thank you all for listening to us, we hope you’ll join us in for the rest of what 2021 brings.

January 03, 2021

Coming in at 57.7, the current conditions component remained in expansionary territory for December EBCI 2020. The decline from 78.1 points a month earlier was driven by a sharp increase in the share of respondents who noted unchanged conditions.

December 28, 2020

We welcome our first ever electrician on to the show, George Filtsos was there at the beginning of Daintree and has been working to push controls into more projects through all of the booms and busts in that field.

December 21, 2020

Gabe Arnold joins us from the Pacific Northwest National Labs after his recent work in DC lighting and PoE systems. But before we can that get to that we had to bring up his past at the DesignLights Consortium in the early days of the qualified products list, he explains why utilities needed the DLC’s help, where lighting dorks missed out on their rationale and some hindsight about the rush for high lumens for few watts.

December 21, 2020

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is soliciting projects in need of good lighting. In line with their mission to promote High-Benefit Lighting®, the NLB would like to give back to communities that would benefit from better lighting. The NLB is specifically looking for non-profit candidates who need to upgrade their lighting at no cost.

December 18, 2020

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today it has entered into a private label supply agreement with UV Angel to enable Acuity Brands to purchase and resell the UV Angel Clean Air™ pathogen control system, as well as pursue joint developments of UV light disinfection products.

December 17, 2020

It’s time to bring the question of design into this series. Nick Dunn has been trying to balance the question of people’s need for light and natural darkness as an ecological concern since he spent one sleepless night walking around Manchester.

December 16, 2020

Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 46.3 from 47.5 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings).

December 14, 2020

CN Robinson has been in distribution since before electric light bulbs existed, first in seeds and then ladders and other equipment. Executive VP and Director of Sales Peter Gray is here to explain how he keeps looking forward and finding new ways to keep his business vital.

December 14, 2020

It’s little wonder that The Avenues-Bahrain won the Best Retail Architecture Award at the Arabian and African Property Awards. The commercial and leisure mall is a stunning facility, both indoors and out, as it stretches 1.5 km along the Manama waterfront.

LEDucation Reschedules to August 2021

December 13, 2020

Due to the continuing uncertainty of the pandemic, along with New York State and City restrictions on assembly, the LEDucation committee has made the decision to reschedule the in-person 2021 LEDucation Tradeshow and Conference to August 17-18, 2021.

December 10, 2020

The GSA has partnered with the LRC and the UL over the past five years on different human-centric lighting projects. Our conversation ranges from reconsidering the importance of horizontal luminance, what we know for sure about improving people’s experience indoors, adapting existing fluorescent systems and issues related to UV-C disinfection tech.

December 07, 2020

The NLB held a panel discussion as part of the NLB Annual Lighting Forum. The topic of this discussion was about horticultural lighting and relationship plants have with light. The discussion was moderated by Randy Reid, Executive Director of the NLB.

December 04, 2020

Aculux®, an established leader in the manufacture of precision luminaires, today announced enhancements to the AX series, its highest performing architectural luminaires. The comprehensive family of ceiling downlights provides industry-leading cutoff and glare control to create quiet ceilings.

December 03, 2020

Aleddra’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Dr. Matthew Maa is here to talk about being different in the Disinfection technology business right now. He tells us what separates PECO tech from UV-based options. Aleddra uses PECO and UV-A and UV-C in different cases because not all applications are the same.

November 30, 2020

Following a modest stumble in October, confidence in electroindustry business conditions surged once again, reaching 78.1 in November. A majority of respondents noted "better" conditions, but some residual of "worse" conditions response remained.

November 30, 2020

In the second part of our special dark sky series we are joined by Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night and What if Night. Our discussion opened with our sense of safety – it’s easy to think that more light makes us safer, but glare makes it harder to see and without other meaningful changes related to security increasing light levels is more about having done something than done something effective.

November 30, 2020

A new headquarters for VBFA, consulting engineers in Murray, Utah, meant the opportunity for some new and noteworthy employee perks. The core of the colonial style building was remodeled with a more modern aesthetic and includes a spacious break room with kitchen and dining facilities and a recreation area complete with ping pong, foosball, video gaming, and a pool table.

November 30, 2020

Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, LLC, doing business as The Lighting Quotient®, the maker of Elliptipar® and Tambient® lighting products, has acquired the operating assets and products of Electrix, LLC’s architectural lighting business, including the Electrix® brand, strengthening The Lighting Quotient’s position in the LED lighting market and enhancing its manufacturing operations in Connecticut.

November 30, 2020

Aleddra announces today its patented Air-Sanitizing Desktop Lamp will be available for sale during the 1st half of December. In 2019 the Aleddra Desktop Lamp was recognized by IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) as providing a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting.

November 24, 2020

Christina Calaway of Spark Media is a real old school lighting dork, which means our conversation begins with pulsed-start metal halides and other semi-forgotten lamp and fixture features. Before this turns into another scrub session, we transition to her current job in the industry: freelance marketing specifically catering to the lighting industry.

November 23, 2020

Consistent with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive, the most sought-after sessions will be those that break the mold of traditional presentations and panels, in favor of more experiential learning and honest discussions.

November 23, 2020

Targetti announced that two new products introduced this year have both been recognized as 2020 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine. The PIAs recognize outstanding products and product developments relating to innovative LED and solid-state luminaires and fixtures in the architectural specification market.

November 20, 2020

The IDA and NAILD have not only signed a memorandum of joint understanding, but will be working together for the next five years on joint efforts for darker, better nights. In this first part, we discuss how brightness is bad for the human lifestyle, how to appreciate darkness indoors, how light at night changes wildlife, as well as the heritage and connections we have to the night sky.

November 20, 2020

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce a new feature in our software ElumTools®, “Projected Calculation Points” wins an IES 2020 Progress Report recognition!

November 19, 2020

While architectural billings failed to show much progress during October, signs of improving business conditions at firms have emerged, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during October remained at about the same level as in September, posting an ABI score of 47.5.

November 19, 2020

Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the January 7-10, 2021 edition of the show. As previously reported, the show has a new Thursday start date but still concludes on Sunday.

November 18, 2020

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today eight architectural lighting luminaires representing the company’s Aculux®, A-Light™, Eureka®, Juno® Luminis®, and Mark Architectural Lighting™ brands were selected as 2020 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winners by Architectural SSL magazine.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Seeing Red

November 16, 2020

Alp Durmus is a Lighting scientist and associate professor of architectural engineer at Penn State. He came on the show to discuss his research in optimization of lamp color; reducing light use by aiming for the most reflectivity of the object you’re lighting.

November 16, 2020

A nondescript and underutilized downtown parking lot in Newark, New Jersey is now a lively new destination for residents, nearby workers, and visitors to the area. The reclaimed public space has been transformed into an event plaza and inviting park with a focus on safety and comfort.

November 16, 2020

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to specialtyLED commercial and decorative lighting, announces the addition of the RGBWFP22 Series RGB and tuneable white LED flat panel.

LightFair 2021 Postponed To Fall

November 13, 2020

LightFair 2021 will be postponed until October 2021 report the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and International Market Centers (IMC). The annual showcase of new innovations in lighting design moves to October 27-29, 2021 and the accompanying educational conference is now October 25-29, 2021 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.

November 11, 2020

Barron Lighting Group announces the addition of the NXF Series of NEMA 4X, NSF Certified lighting solutions – the NXFX LED exit sign, the NXFC LED combo exit sign, the NXFE LED emergency unit, and the NXFR LED remote lamp.

November 09, 2020

Dr Jacob Liberman is here to explain the nature of light and consciousness to Michael and Greg. He starts with the idea that seeing is more than just vision before explaining his background overcoming his astigmatism, his work as an optometrist, and growth in spiritual self-reflection.

November 05, 2020

Dallas Market Center, home of the largest residential lighting trade events in North America as well as 1.5 million square feet of open-daily Design showrooms, announces the addition of a smart lighting demo center by ProSource.

November 05, 2020

The Seattle-based lighting technology company, Aleddra, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Self-Testing/Self-Diagnosis EMERGENCY Tube Family. The Gen4 EM T8 tube is now available in both 2-ft and 4-ft and the Gen4 EM T5 tube is available in 4-ft.

November 03, 2020

ConTech Lighting by Leviton announced the expansion of its downlight offering with the introduction of three new LED downlight product families: 4” and 6” K Series Residential Downlights, 4” and 6” Commercial Downlights, and 2” Warm Dim Downlights.

November 02, 2020

It was nearly inevitable that the current conditions component would pull back from the historic high point of 85.3 it reached last month. Though sharp, the retreat to 52.8 still indicated favorable growth conditions, just at a slower pace.

November 02, 2020

Nigel Harvey is the Chief Executive at Recolight, a lamp recycler in the UK. We wanted to know how effective extended producer responsibility programs really are and whether or not they’ve hit a limit on the number of compliant operators.

October 29, 2020

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 11 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. In order to be eligible for AIA’s Awards of Excellence, the architect must demonstrate exemplary practice.

October 29, 2020

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Trace-Lite indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting, announces the addition of the SSF Series LED linear stairwell fixture.

October 26, 2020

Adrià Huguet-Ferran is CTO of Kumux, a software company that allows you to optimize almost any LED lightsource for color-tuning. The goal is for more human-centric or circadian-friendly systems, but Michael and Greg think his company’s process needs to be reduced to a one-button solution.

October 26, 2020

Dallas Market Center announces that exhibitor registration is now open for ArchLIGHT Summit, a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021 on the first floor of the Dallas Trade Mart building.

October 26, 2020

The original Try Street Terminal in downtown Pittsburgh served as a hub for shipping and manufacturing companies. Railway lines ran through the building, and trains could pull in to unload cargo. Constructed in 1921, the historic landmark has now been transformed into a vibrant residential community known as Terminal 21.

October 26, 2020

Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the 2 Hour Runtime L10-DC-2H for Emergency LED fixtures. FEMA requires a minimum of 120 minutes (2 hours) of emergency illumination for Tornado Safe Rooms as mandated in the FEMA guidelines for Community Safe Rooms.

October 21, 2020

AIA’s ABI score for September was 47.0 compared to 40.0 in August (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Last month’s score indicates overall revenue at U.S architecture firms continued to decline from August to September, however, the pace of decline slowed significantly.

October 20, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, is pleased to announce that with the help of its distribution partners its Emergency LED T8 & T5 tubes have gained wide adoption across multiple market segments: industrial, education, and federal entities.

October 19, 2020

Tom Boyle, of GE Current, a Daintree Company joins Michael and Greg for this week’s episode. After clarifying what a Chief Technical Officer is responsible for, he shares his perspective on twenty years of change in the lighting industry, and Daintree’s renewed focus on LED and controls he gets into his company’s entry into UV-C Disinfection.

October 14, 2020

What LED lighting fixtures do supermarket lighting professionals need to illuminate freshness, lure more shoppers and increase impulse purchases while adhering to local capacity restrictions this holiday season?

LEDucation 2021 Call for Speakers

October 13, 2020

The 2021 LEDucation Tradeshow and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), seeks dynamic, lighting-industry presentations for the 2021 event. Lighting designers, innovators, thought leaders, and industry influencers from across the globe are invited to share their passion and expertise with engaged conference attendees.

October 12, 2020

Human-centric light is a selfish idea. Jane Slade is an expert in how anthropogenic light at night is harming all wildlife to some degree. In this rebroadcast of our live stream from last year’s IES Annual Conference she shares her work with Michael and Greg.

October 12, 2020

A-Light, an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce that its Atlas family has expanded to include acoustic panel options and surface wall mounting. The updates offer new design possibilities and widen the functional capabilities and scalability of the high-performance family of fixtures.

October 08, 2020

The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning and healthcare design-oriented research.

October 06, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech lighting company, is pleased to announce that it was ranked 30th in the TOP US Lighting Patent Assignees in 2019 amongst all companies in the world.

NEMA Unveils New Website

October 05, 2020

NEMA launched its new website, showcasing a fresh look for the Association with its mobile-responsiveness and easy-to-navigate design. The revamped website encompasses many features to help users get faster search results, filter by news type or topic, and customize personal newsfeeds with a new preference center.

October 05, 2020

Bryan Colligan founded Atlas Lighting in his basement in 1977, it didn’t leave that basement until 1999 when host Michael joined the company. Greg takes the lead asking questions about forty years worth of changes to the lighting industry, founding his own company, working by hand, being a frequent flyer on Air Chicken, and training salespeople.

October 02, 2020

Among 20 finalists for the Americas region, CEDIA has recognized Dallas Market Center’s Smarter Living by Design, the first smart home showroom in North America showcasing a range of best-in-class brands spanning technology categories from lighting, audio/video, appliances and artificial intelligence.

October 02, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, is pleased to announce that its Emergency LED T8 & T5 tubes have quickly become government’s preferred choice for emergency lighting upgrades in their linear fixtures.

October 01, 2020

Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the addition of 2 new models to their L-Series Emergency LED Driver product portfolio. These new models provide Constant Power Emergency output for 90 minutes, utilize Lithium battery technology, have extremely small case sizes, and meet Title 20 CEC requirements.

September 30, 2020

No month has fared better when compared to the previous month than September 2020 scored vis a vis August. With not one report of outright worse conditions, and nearly threequarters indicating a better business environment, the current conditions gauge rose nearly 17 points to an all-time high reading of 85.3.

September 28, 2020

This week we have a crossover episode with Sam Koerbel of Lytei. Before he was an architectural engineer he was a mascot for his college football team, and that sense of building character and expressing enthusiasm is what drives his podcasts and video series.

September 28, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) 2020 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). This funding opportunity will provide up to $80 million for projects that enhance energy demand flexibility across buildings and the electric power grid.

September 25, 2020

Dallas Market Center announces a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities debuting in fall 2021. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take place September 21-22, 2021, in the Dallas Trade Mart.

September 24, 2020

The IOTA® ILBHI HV Series is the first emergency driver design to bring IOTA’s patented Constant Power performance to 347-480VAC applications. The ILBHI HV Series accepts incoming high-voltage AC power to operate 55-250VDC LED luminaires for the code-required 90 minutes during a loss of normal power.

September 23, 2020

Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during August remained at about the same level as in July and June, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 40.0.

September 23, 2020

The Quadrant pendant is designed to be used in open areas or in rooms where the surface material of the floor, walls, and ceiling reflect sound. In such spaces, Quadrant helps reduce ambient noise and absorb background chatter. Small clusters produce soft ambient light while creating an obstacle for the sound waves trapped within.

September 22, 2020

EarthTronics introduces its high efficiency EarthBulb Smart LED Lighting Series that enables users to easily control ambiance and comfort through a wide range of white light and colors, while providing energy savings and security.

September 21, 2020

Tom Ciurczak, industry veteran and president of BLC America has dropped an album. He’s been a singer and songwriter his whole life, and his daughter nudged him to actually releasing an album. Call me Ishmael is a mix of work from his whole life showcasing a number of styles and moods.

September 18, 2020

A.L.P. Lighting Components, a leading global manufacturer of lighting components and kits, has added the Rayder™ post-top prismatic sphere to its 400 Series injection molded optics for outdoor lighting. The Rayder is designed to deliver a uniform distribution, higher efficiency, improved CRI, outstanding glare control, and a timeless appearance.

September 17, 2020

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the establishment of its Healthcare Facilities Council (HFC) to help improve healthcare delivery environments while expanding market opportunities for manufacturers serving the healthcare facilities market.

September 14, 2020

Ellis Yan is back to finish telling the story of his career, starting back in 1979 as the Chinese government begins to emphasize quality of life for its citizens Ellis was in school to become an accountant and working in a computer lab (this was in the punch-card era of computing, just in case you thought Ellis was ever behind the cutting edge).

September 11, 2020

When Oregon’s City of Hillsboro embarked upon its LED Street Light Conversion project, its list of goals was extensive. City leaders were looking to replace more than 4,500 high-pressure sodium streetlights at various locations, including parks, pathways and streets.

Dimonoff Launched A Brand New Website

September 11, 2020

Dimonoff and Amotus teams are proud to announce the launch of the new Dimonoff’s website, its urban asset management company specializing in lighting, mobility, sustainable environmental technology solutions and safety.

September 10, 2020

The NLB is relaunching its Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program in an effort to provide an independent evaluation on lighting manufacturers’ warranty processes. The program was originally set to launch in March but was put on hold because of the pandemic. The program has been redesigned using remote audits to ensure safety and improve efficiency.

September 08, 2020

Last week Michael tested positive for COVID-19, Spencer Miles has had employees come up positive, and Greg’s been lucky so far. We’ve spoken about doing business during the lockdown, but now we can speak to more immediate damage control experiences.

September 08, 2020

Acceptance is based on an impartial IES judging process and evaluation of uniqueness, innovation and significance to the Lighting Industry. The Assurance Emergency Lighting Si-36 is a compact, versatile, sine wave output micro inverter designed for dedicated emergency lighting fixtures.

September 08, 2020

Gen4 Emergency LED T8, the first of its kind with self-testing/self-diagnosis capability, has been recognized by IES Progress Report Committee (PRC). IES PRC states, in its recognition letter, that Gen4 EM T8 is “a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting.”

September 04, 2020

Conditions continue to improve for most of the electroindustry in August. With a majority of respondents reporting better conditions, the current component of the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index increased by more than seven points, reaching 68.4 this month.

September 02, 2020

Assurance Emergency Lighting is excited to announce the addition of 3 new models to their L-Series Emergency LED Driver product portfolio. These new models provide Constant Power Emergency output for 90 minutes, utilize Lithium battery technology, have extremely small case sizes, and meet Title 20 CEC requirements.

September 01, 2020

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in calculation and visualization software for lighting design professionals is pleased to announce the release of Luxiflux® Area, a web-based exterior lighting calculation tool. The awaited Luxiflux® Area tool was designed specifically for luminaire manufacturers websites. The software is used to predict luminaire or pole spacing with point-by-point results for parking lots, area lighting or wall mounted luminaires.

August 31, 2020

This week, we reversed roles and let our guest ask us questions. New lighting and energy consultant, Ryan Krueger, has a list of questions for us. We also discuss the four phases of a career in the industry, and a few our personal favorite aspects and events in our careers.

August 27, 2020

Barron Lighting Group announces the addition of Social Distancing Signage to its line of LED products. Available in a wide variety of enclosures including die-cast aluminum, thermoplastic, attractive edge-lit designs and outdoor configurations, Exitronix Social Distancing Signage has a solution for any application.

August 25, 2020

Architectural billings failed to show any progress during July, and business conditions continued to be soft at firms, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0.

August 24, 2020

“The current pandemic has created a tipping point for networked controls in lighting.” That’s what Peter Brown sent us in an email earlier this month, rather than reply we got him on the line to talk this out for the show. Our assumptions about lighting have been inverted; the cost rule of 3 dollars for utilities, 30 for rent, and 300 for personnel is out the window and we need to spend more on new utilities just to get that 300 back into the building.

August 21, 2020

The virtual platform was created to provide lighting education in a safe format and to give 300+ LEDucation lighting and controls exhibitors an opportunity to demonstrate their products, services, and expertise in lieu of the in-person trade show.

August 18, 2020

Welcome to the 1st annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Even though the show was canceled this year, we still wanted to showcase some new products that you would have viewed at the show in New York.

August 17, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based lighting technology company, sets a new industry standard today with the introduction of its new self-testing/self-diagnosis Gen4 Emergency LED T8 Lamp. Forty-eight hours after the Gen4 EM tube is installed in a fixture its internal clock automatically starts.

August 17, 2020

Ellis Yan returns to continue his life story for us. Picking back up on the farm in the mountains, he shares how the experience built up his resilience and made him more open to new experiences, but the plot takes a small turn when his family living in the US try to arrange for a visa for him.

August 17, 2020

Tambient's task/ambient LED lighting fixtures NOW also clean the task surfaces, all from one fixture, and mount to any systems furniture including desks, benches and worktables.

August 14, 2020

The LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show and Conference begins in a few weeks. Taking place August 18th and 19th, the show and conference marks the first time attendees will be able to virtually view over 250 exhibitors at no charge, as well as have access to a variety of accredited webinars—all with a focus on solid-state lighting.

August 14, 2020

Knit features a thermoformed shade made from sound-absorbing recycled PET felt that increases acoustic comfort in a space. It is intended for areas where noise is a concern, including high or unfinished ceilings, open offices or corridors with a hard floor finish.

August 10, 2020

Bernie Erickson of Facilities Solutions Group is in the middle of expanding his company’s offerings in UV disinfection options, so we had to ask him on the show to share what he’s been working on. He breaks down the differences between surface and air disinfection as he sells it, as well pointing out secondary gains from adding air purification.

August 06, 2020

The position paper has two goals: to bring attention to ultraviolet light device safety risks and to help manufacturers, retailers, and consumers understand which devices are built to be safe and under what conditions they can be operated safely.

August 03, 2020

Launching Inside.Lighting to keep track of rep agencies, but ended up writing news to keep the site relevant. Once agents are up for discussion we have to dig into the friction points between distributors and rep agents, and how our modes and models of business are changing in response to changes in the manufacturing business.

Barron Launches New Growlite Website

July 31, 2020

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the launch of its redesigned website. The new site features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information.

July 31, 2020

Ticking down a nearly-imperceptible 1.4 points, the current conditions component remained firmly in expansion territory at 61.1 in July. The share of respondents that reported unchanged conditions increased, while those indicating better conditions edged back slightly.

July 30, 2020

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, is pleased to announce that it has been successful in its application for a new patent in respect to providing an industry‐ first level of personal safety when engaging double‐ended lamps into horticultural lighting fixtures.

July 30, 2020

Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the addition of the ARCHON DE grow light system featuring the SafeDElock™ socket.

July 29, 2020

The present pandemic crisis has raised the profile of ultraviolet (UV) technologies designed to provide disinfection in a variety of buildings, including hospitals, long term care facilities, food service establishments, and offices. While some UV technologies are mature, several new technologies are not. In particular, new UV-LED products are now being offered for sale.

July 27, 2020

The LRC has put together a very cool web-based tool for designing a space for healthier living, after playing around with it ourselves, we asked the minds behind it for an interview. Allison Thayer and Dr. Mariana Figueiro joined us to share how they created this site and how they plan to expand it.

July 27, 2020

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, announces an expansion to LEO area lights. LEO area lights are now offered with three distribution types, four output levels, three color temperatures, and a clear or diffused lens option.

July 24, 2020

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 40.0 compared to 32.0 in May. The May ABI score indicates that a significant share of architecture firms still saw their billings decline from May to June, however the share reporting declines slowed significantly.

July 21, 2020

As a result of the partially shutdown economy, businesses and organizations will continue to be hesitant to invest in modernized or new facilities, according to a mid-year update to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast. The trend ends an almost decade-long expansion in construction spending.

July 20, 2020

We’ve always known that Ellis Yan has a story to tell. We take a break from lighting technology and delve into history, as Ellis explains his life under The Cultural Revolution under Mao. It starts with the day he was sent to school without lessons, moves through years of bullying teachers, and attacks on capitalists and intellectuals before being shipped out to the mountains.

July 17, 2020

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announce the LEDucation 2020 Virtual Trade Show and Conference being held August 18-19, 2020, is open for registration. Attendees will be able to navigate through the LEDucation Virtual Exhibit Hall and visit approximately 200 leading manufacturers of architectural lighting, controls and related technologies, showcasing their latest products and lighting solutions through virtual exhibitor booths.

July 14, 2020

Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS) today announced the introduction of its IoT Inverter Connect technology, a secure and innovative communication platform that conveniently monitors and logs data from the company’s central emergency lighting inverters to save time and enhance building safety.

July 13, 2020

Henrik Clausen has thirty years of experience as an electrical engineer, educator, and a consultant. And when he wrote for LED Professional calling for brighter, more personalized light at work, we knew we had to ask him about it. While it’s true that an aging workforce will need more light, we ended up debating how to implement these ideas.

July 09, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based Lighting Technology company, is pleased to open up two webinar series to lighting professionals. This first webinar series is on Germicidal Lighting. The second webinar series is on Emergency LED Lighting.

July 06, 2020

If current trends in research and development continue, LED lighting is projected to save 4.8 quads of energy annually by 2035. This figure could rise to 6.1 quads if DoE targets are achieved. To better inform our understanding of LED reliability over the course of a product’s lifetime, DOE has released the results of a study assessing the four major phosphor-converted LED (pc-LED) package types.

July 01, 2020

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is moving past energy efficiency research and into researching better life indoors. One of their projects was looking into ‘realistic’ lighting in an Neonatal ICU. Andrea Wilkerson, senior lighting researcher, shared her findings for sun-like colour and brightness automation.

June 30, 2020

Bearing in mind that the EBCI measures perceived changes relative to a prior time period, the current conditions component for June marked a vast Improvement versus May, gaining 30 points to 62.5. The June result validated the assumption that conditions facing the electroindustry hit bottom in April, and expansion relative to that low point and a dismal May has begun.

June 29, 2020

Kevin Poyck just had his legs under him as CEO and President of Signify’s Americas Market Group when the outbreak threw his business into chaos. He shares his thoughts on virtual offices, managing at a distance, and the shape of post-pandemic normalcy.

June 29, 2020

Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech lighting company, announces today the first “industrial-strength” Emergency T5 LED Tube. This 2-in-1 EM T5 tube provides 2900lm at 22W during normal operation which is equivalent to a standard LED T5 tube.

June 29, 2020

Expo is designed for flexible installation in a wall or ceiling surface mount, in any orientation, or in suspension. Its simple minimalist shape opens the door to a variety of standard applications, such as bathrooms, corridors or transitional spaces.

June 24, 2020

Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for May was 32.0 compared to 29.5 in April, but still represents a significant decrease in services provided by U.S. architecture firms.

June 23, 2020

Everyone has been affected by the current pandemic, and our distribution partners in the electrical/lighting market segments are no exception. Lockdowns have exacted a toll on business, causing customers to stay at home, preventing salespeople from visiting customers, and leading to re-prioritization of energy-efficient lighting projects.

June 22, 2020

Ray Moloney edits Lux Review, and in one month into lockdown he wrote what he considered to be the eight effects the lighting sector will see coming out of the current health crisis. After seeing it we had to invite him to push back and expand on his ideas.

June 17, 2020

Luminis announced improvements and an expansion to its award-winning Maya family of exterior luminaires. Improvements in design aesthetic across the family and new pendant and post top versions give specifiers a wider range of Maya luminaires to work with.

June 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $11 billion in energy-cost savings by more than 950 public and private sector organizations in DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative. To date, partners have saved nearly 1.8 quadrillion British thermal units of energy, which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 27 million homes in America over one year.

June 15, 2020

Signify’s Robert Lee returns to the show to elaborate on an article he wrote for LEDs Magazine on what SSL lighting will look like in 2030. We get into the technologies that will converge to make the next decade of lighting a mirrorworld of augmented reality.

June 12, 2020

Introducing the LRC’s new Light For Healthy Living Website. Integrating recent developments in lighting research and education and bridging them to lighting applications in real world situations. The new website focuses less on patterns and more on process. Flexible methods and multiple design options are created for specific spaces to meet the unique needs for the people that occupy them.

June 12, 2020

LightFair will present selected courses from its 2020 Conference program online as “LightFair Connect” July 21-23, 2020. The virtual conference will feature more than 60 hours of accredited courses and more than 50 sessions presented in seven educational tracks.

June 08, 2020

As communities across the US initiate phased reopening plans, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new resources to support employers, public officials and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely.

June 08, 2020

Jim Colantoni starts our conversation with him explaining the background of his company and how they’re working to create lighting tools for health and wellness. We get into the background and particulars of UVC technologies.

June 02, 2020

The King of Lighting, Ellis Yan, returns to the main series and he brought Lesley Matt, Senior VP of Sales at TCP along with him. They share their current virtual lunch and learn series, and the company’s own rebate and incentive program before diving into the real lighting dork content with us.

May 29, 2020

Still deep in contractionary territory, the current conditions component for May nevertheless pointed to the likelihood that the electroindustry bottomed out in April and began clawing back toward growth this month.

May 29, 2020

Eureka today announced the launch of its Outline family of luminaires. Outline is a range of modern luminaires with three different mounting types and a wide variety of head number and arrangement options.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Starfish

May 26, 2020

We’re taking a short break from our usual lighting dork topics this week to chat with Tyler Gildin about his documentary The Starfish, which profiles his grandfather’s journey from Nazi Germany to Sweden, across the USSR, and over the pacific ocean to reunite with his parents.

May 26, 2020

As part of a recent $53 million announcement by U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research and development projects, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced selection of 106 new projects across 26 states, totaling nearly $21.3 million in funding.

May 21, 2020

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 29.5 for April reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms. During April, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores also declined significantly, posting scores of 28.4 and 27.6 respectively.

May 21, 2020

Bartco Lighting and BIOS Lighting are partnering together to bring simple human-centric lighting solutions to commercial, hospitality and institutional spaces across the U.S. Bartco Lighting is proud to offer Swell – a U.S made, new series of light fixtures that can help improve sleeping patterns, health and well-being.

May 19, 2020

Tom Beckett and some colleagues in his side of lighting spent three years setting up an ANSI certification for flashlights, and once they were done they turned that team into the Portable Lights American Trade Organization to maintain standards across seven metrics as the industry moved into LED.

May 19, 2020

Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced the appointments of Scott Brandonisio as the manager of National Accounts and OEM Sales and Patrick Ronan as the regional sales manager servicing the Western region.

May 18, 2020

With the AIA’s focus on environmental stewardship, the new and updated AIA Sustainable Project documents provide a roadmap to integrate sustainability into design and construction projects, as well as ensure less confusion when green project discussions begin.

May 14, 2020

Welcome to the 12th annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Even though the show was canceled this year, we still wanted to showcase some new products that you would have viewed at the show this year.

May 11, 2020

In April, the IES and the International Dark Sky Association released a joint statement on the five practices to best confront light pollution. We’re here to speak with IDA’s Ruskin Hartley and the IES’ Brian Liebel about that, and the broader implications of electric light at night.

May 11, 2020

With the support of an exceptional team, Nora Lighting has been operating a normal business schedule during this difficult time and shipping products to distributors across the country. As a manufacturer of lighting products, Nora has been designated an essential business.

May 08, 2020

With an exceptional natural environment comes a responsibility to protect the local habitat through sustainable living and tourism. The Gulf Coast is home to several species of sea turtles on the world’s endangered list. Sea turtle eggs and hatchlings are particularly vulnerable to their environment.

Performance Asymmetric, Miniature Scale

May 06, 2020

Introducing PruCove, the ideal partner to our MicroCove. MicroCove is our powerhouse asymmetric now up to 1500 lumens per foot, while PruCove is designed for today’s smaller coves and offers two distributions, a softer ‘focal glow’ and a tighter ceiling graze with our Remote optic.

May 05, 2020

Focal Point continues to take a human-centric approach to lighting, going beyond illumination to provide solutions for commercial environments that not only deliver more comfortable spaces but also enable greater energy efficiency.

May 04, 2020

With lockdown policies fully in effect across most of the country, the current conditions component fell by more than 15 points to 15.8 in April. The last time this reading had drifted so far below 50, the United States was in the midst of the 2007-2009 recession.

May 01, 2020

The 2020 Lighting R&D Workshop, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society, drew lighting experts from around the world to San Diego. The annual event is a cornerstone of DOE's Lighting R&D Program planning.

April 30, 2020

IOTA® Engineering has expanded its popular emergency inverter line to include large IIS Central Inverter Systems capable of servicing emergency lighting requirements up to 50kVA. Central inverter systems are powerful alternatives to traditional generator auxiliary systems due to their quieter operation, low overall maintenance, and fewer site installation restrictions.

April 29, 2020

With a balance between form and function, plus a combination of design mixed with white light circadian solutions utilizing BIOS SkyBlueâ Technology, the Williams launch of BIOS Illuminated products will serve multiple needs in the lighting industry.

April 27, 2020

Recognizing that there is a need in the lighting industry for a forum for people to get together and discuss many interesting subjects and issues, Get A Grip was born. Get A Grip brings on industry experts to talk about real issues and focused on that subject matter. With the COVID-19 outbreak, the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast is being updated almost daily.

April 23, 2020

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announced the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference, previously rescheduled for August 18–19, 2020, will not take place due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. LEDucation 2021 is scheduled for March 16–17 at the New York Hilton Midtown pending improved conditions.

April 22, 2020

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a free, easy-to-use online tool that will assist growers to evaluate the performance, efficiency, and economics of a wide variety of horticultural luminaires, typically used in greenhouses and other controlled agricultural environments.

April 22, 2020

Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

April 20, 2020

With fully articulating elbows and connectors, Aloft allows designers to create unique configurations. By manipulating a horizontal rotation of 200° Aloft can be shaped in countless ways and locked in place to create the desired design.

April 16, 2020

Exterior lighting in parking lots should support the visibility of hazards so that drivers and pedestrians can safely move through them. Parking lot lighting should also reinforce perceptions of safety so that people are not afraid to use the space at night.

April 13, 2020

Eureka is pleased to announce that it has won two Red Dot Awards for product design. The company has been recognized for its Celeste and Lily lighting fixtures. It is the sixth year running that Eureka products have been honored with the prestigious award.

April 13, 2020

The momentum building in the housing market since the Great Recession has completely reversed itself over the course of just a few weeks, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

April 09, 2020

The E-SERIES by Magnitude Lighting offers an extremely compact, electronic phase dimmable LED driver ideal for installations requiring a low profile, energy efficient solution. E-SERIES is designed to operate with any standard MLV TRIAC (leading edge) dimmer switch with flickerfree dimming down to 1%.

April 09, 2020

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) has released a new video on how to maintain good sleep while working from home, or quarantining indoors, which is becoming commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 06, 2020

Some parts of the electroindustry were reporting healthy business in March, but most respondents were already reporting worsening conditions by the middle of the month. The current conditions component, with a majority of panel members reporting worse conditions, shrunk to 31.3 points in March from last month’s reading of 50.

April 03, 2020

Starting early in the year, Energetic Lighting ordered 10,000 Level-3 Surgical Masks for the purpose of donating them to COVID-19 healthcare relief efforts in the U.S. Yankon Industries Vice President Tong Chen and Sr. Business Manager Jaclyn Lupeitu’u presented donated the 10,000 masks through MEDC - McKinney Economic Development Corporation.

April 02, 2020

Looking to the future of the built environment, Focal Point has extended its ever-evolving line of acoustic products, leading the way to next-generation solutions for integrated acoustic and lighting needs. Focal Point’s Acoustic Solutions portfolio was developed to transform interior spaces, in ways that reach well beyond typical expectations of lighting or acoustical products.

April 02, 2020

The May 3-7, 2020 LightFair trade show and conference, previously announced as postponed, are now canceled reports the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and International Market Centers (IMC).

March 31, 2020

Joining the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the injection molding team at A.L.P. LexaLite’s Charlevoix, MI facility mobilized to design and manufacture PPE face shields for front-line health care workers. They rapidly reorganized tooling and manufacturing functions to support this critical need, and they expect to have the first production models coming off the presses within days.

March 26, 2020

Starting early in the year, WAC Lighting ordered 500,000 Level-3 Surgical Masks with the intent of donating them to COVID-19 healthcare relief efforts abroad. As conditions dramatically worsened in the U.S., WAC is now shipping these 500,000 masks to U.S. hospitals, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, where healthcare workers are being overrun by caseloads and are in desperate need of supplies.

March 24, 2020

The Global Lighting Association (GLA) urges authorities to ensure sustained access to lighting products during these challenging times by categorizing lighting as an essential product and ensuring lighting products can continue to be manufactured, supplied and sold.

March 24, 2020

The leading trade associations representing America's electrical supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, and installers, united to ensure that lawmakers at the state and local levels keep the power on for everyone as they make decisions related to the current COVID-19 health crisis.

Get A Grip On Lighting - The Right Fit

March 23, 2020

Sunset Lighting has been in the business for thirty years. And it’s current VP of operations and this week’s guest, Kyle Landig has been working there since he was in high school. Michael and Kyle riff about the opportunities and perceptions surrounding second generation entrepreneurship, family business troubles, and the cultural dynamics of mergers and acquisitions.

March 20, 2020

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. Embarking on a significant transformation of its regional headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas, the company renovated two existing towers connected by a vast atrium space.

March 19, 2020

Demand for design services in February increased at a solid pace for the sixth month in a row, according to a new report today from the AIA. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 53.4 for February reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms.

Lighting For Seniors

March 18, 2020

What makes lighting for seniors different than lighting for the rest of consumers? A just-released video of a panel discussion, “Lighting for Seniors”, is now available for free viewing or download. Watch the video and learn about the effect lighting can have on seniors.

March 16, 2020

When it’s acting as an analog display for network time. Mark Higgason of Encompass AV is on the show to discuss how changes in Power over Ethernet regulation is opening up more applications in this section of the Internet of Things.

LightFair 2020 Postponed

March 13, 2020

LightFair today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around Covid-19, shifting industry sentiments and an overall wish to preserve health and safety. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas, pending improved conditions. The updated LightFair dates will be announced as soon as possible.

March 11, 2020

As part of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, the Lazaridis Institute supports high-growth technology companies through research, programming, and education. So, it proved to be an interesting juxtaposition when the Institute selected a turn of the century building in Kitchener, Ontario, as the base for its new Executive Development Center.

March 09, 2020

The LRC will hold its popular Photometry Institute, May 19-20, 2020 in Troy, New York. The Photometry Institute is a two-day immersive course designed to inform engineers, technicians, and testing personnel from lighting and related companies about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation, including new testing requirements for solid-state light sources and systems.

March 09, 2020

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announces the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will be cancelled based on the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the lighting industry and the New York community.

March 09, 2020

A rare four person episode this week as we are joined by Sanjeev Thakkar and Steve Holman of Xeleum, an Eiko Company. We discuss their XiFi protocol, the functions it offers, and how interoperable their products are with other systems.

March 06, 2020

On March 17 and 18, Focal Point will be exhibiting its latest architectural lighting and acoustic innovations at LEDucation 2020 in New York City. Addressing the challenges of today’s commercial environments, the products focus on improving human comfort with optimal lighting and acoustical performance.

March 05, 2020

LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will take place in New York City on March 17 and 18 at the New York Hilton Midtown. At present, the COVID-19 situation has had very minor impacts on LEDucation attendee and exhibitor registrations, and we will continue as planned.

March 02, 2020

Our excursion into augmented reality and biophilic design with Cree Lighting’s Kory Liszt. He’s an inventor and the designer of the Cadient luminaire, because we can’t get this piece of hardware out of our heads. We do get into the specifics of the Cadient, including positioning, follow the sun mode versus the other customizations you can run with the device or how you might not want to offer that choice in an office environment.

March 02, 2020

As one of the premier lighting suppliers for the commercial lighting market as well as the display and OEM market, JESCO Lighting introduces its new DL-FLEX2-DTW flexible LED strip that allows for easy and smooth dimming from a CCT of 3000K down to 1800K.

February 28, 2020

Current conditions retreated in February 2020 but did not fall back out of expansionary territory. The 9-point slide from last month's result left the February number at 50 points. The share of respondents noting better conditions declined, while the number reporting worse conditions increased by a similar amount.

February 28, 2020

Legrand announced the acquisition, subject to closing, of Focal Point, a Chicagobased privately held manufacturer of architectural lighting products with a 25-year record of accomplishment of exceptional products; short lead times; proven manufacturing capabilities and strong relationships with specifiers and contractors.

February 27, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $74 million for 63 selected projects to research, develop, and test energy-efficient and flexible building technologies, systems, and construction practices to improve the energy performance of our nation’s buildings and electric grid. Awardees include national laboratories, universities, small businesses, and industry partners.

February 25, 2020

In view of the increasing spread of the coronavirus in Europe and after intensive consultations, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Light + Building. The world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology will now be held in Frankfurt am Main between the middle and end of September 2020.

February 24, 2020

This week we’re taking circadian research from the conference hall to the order desk with Cree Lighting’s Shirley Coyle. We chat about WELL building standards, better ways to light interiors, preferences getting in the way of doing people good, and moving past efficiency concerns.

February 20, 2020

People who visit hospitals are expecting care and treatment, not additional complications, yet approximately 1 in 25 patients contract healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in U.S. hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

February 19, 2020

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.2 for January compared to 52.1* in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms.

February 17, 2020

This week we sit down with Brian Brandes, Senior VP of Product Development at Satco and this episode really is about the nuts and bolts of his job. We talk about end-to-end projects, market research, the creation of Nuvo, fashion in luminaires, the long-term future of legacy and poetry.

February 14, 2020

This document covers foundational research and development (R&D) needs for lighting technology and lighting application understanding that will result in maximum energy savings while also optimizing for building occupant well-being and productivity.

February 10, 2020

CBC Lighting’s Abraham Schnitzler visited Michael in-studio to talk about some good old fashioned lighting distribution. We get into the legacy marketplace, driver availability, California standards, trade wars, and municipal retrofits. Abraham, Greg, and Michael swap stories about condo applications, the detective work that goes into quoting, customer service, and the value of business associations and old friends.

February 10, 2020

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2020 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide that includes more than 700 NEMA publications for electrical and medical imaging industries, as well as product categories and NEMA Member manufacturers of those products.

February 06, 2020

Construction spending last year was surprisingly weak, but current estimates suggest the industry had a modest increase in 2019. Retail construction activity was expected to underperform in 2019 but did not see the double-digit percentage declines that were expected. The AIA’s Consensus Construction forecast panel expects similar conditions this year and next.

February 03, 2020

Wishing a warm welcome back and a heartfelt congratulations to Spencer and John; the first for returning to the show as guests, the second for gaining ownership of Pacific Lamp and Supply. In this chat we dig into how job title changes aren’t really changing their responsibilities or relationship with each other.

January 31, 2020

At 59.4, a 9.4 point increase from December’s level, the January score marked this component’s highest reading since June 2018. A majority of panelists reported unchanged conditions, but the share of responses noting better conditions increased by 20 percentage points from last month.

January 27, 2020

J Marshall Hunt is a man with a plan to reach contractors by being better than the ‘big guys.’ But in order to prove that fact, he has to be on their radar. J explains a few of his secrets in segmented marketing and narrowly targeted web campaigns, plus his youtube series Watt’s New with J.

January 23, 2020

The new report projects that, due to increased technology innovation, energy savings from LED lighting will top 569 terawatt-hours annually by 2035, equal to the annual output of more than 92 1,000-megawatt power plants, if DOE Lighting R&D program goals are achieved.

January 23, 2020

The health care organization sought to cultivate an environment of community, collaboration, and well-being for its administrative team, and this bright, airy space, where everyone would have access to natural light, was the ideal setting.

January 22, 2020

Demand for design services in December increased for the third month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.5 for December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

January 21, 2020

Cooper Lighting Solutions today announced that it will be showcasing its HALO product innovations and hosting workshops and events in booth N719 at the NAHB International Builders’ Show 2020, the largest annual light construction show in the world, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 21-23.

DOT Series From Meteor Lighting

January 21, 2020

Meteor Lighting has recently launched its new DOT microcylinder series available in true 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5-inch aperture housings. These microcylinders are embedded with all of Meteor’s accumulated experience in High Ceiling lighting, expanding their product range to illuminate and inspire all spaces.

January 21, 2020

Nora Lighting Executive Vice President and Founder Jilla Farzan was presented with the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Leadership Award at an industry reception during Lightovation 2020 in Dallas, Texas.

January 20, 2020

After a tour of Satco’s warehouse we have concluded that they have everything. No really, everything a lighting dork could ask for is one of their many shelves. Beyond offering a tour, Bill Gildin did join us for a recording session to talk about the history of the company, how their share of the legacy support market has grown even as demand has fallen and how that support has become a value add for their buyers.

January 20, 2020

DimOnOff has named SESCO LIGHTING as its sales representative for its fifteen offices located throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and the Caribbean. SESCO Lighting also is home to eight support divisions, including National Accounts, Public Sector, and Lighting Controls.

Registration Is Open For LightFair 2020

January 16, 2020

The 31st annual staging of the premier annual event in architectural and commercial lighting features more than 200 hours of accredited courses, more than 150 speakers, nearly 90 educational sessions and numerous networking opportunities plus more than 500 exhibitors presenting new advancements in lighting and technology.

January 15, 2020

Plaza Verde is a housing complex on the University of California Irvine (UCI) campus and is home to over 1400 undergraduate students. American Campus Communities (ACC) hired KTGY Architecture + Planning to design the new facility, their fifth housing collaboration on the UCI campus.

January 13, 2020

Christopher Preston is an environmental philosopher and author, we found him when an excerpt from his book The Synthetic Age about how animals are evolving to use the growing levels of electric light present at night, we had to get him on the show. We also talk about getting involved in dark sky and efficiency regulation, banning the wallpack, and the question of who and how to judge what’s best in lighting for all of us.

January 09, 2020

Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with profound memory loss, but it is often the symptoms—sleep disturbances, depression, and agitation—that are a challenge to treat, and can significantly reduce the quality of life for both the affected individual and their family members and caregivers.

January 06, 2020

Under funding from the United States Department of Energy, the project will address the main barriers to widespread adoption of additive manufacturing technology (also known as 3D printing) as applied to solid-state lighting.

January 06, 2020

Margaret Wong got started in the business 36 years ago with a single extension cord. She got that Chinese-made cord listed by UL, a first in the field, and the rest is history. This episode features discussions of Hong Kong then and now, doing missionary work for capitalism, worker culture in China, and a potential paradigm shift global economics.

January 04, 2020

Some lighting designers are sitting back and waiting for the experts to tell them what to do regarding Circadian Supportive Lighting—others are going forward in a big way. The industry may not agree on the same numbers, but there is consensus that more light in the day is good for our circadian systems.

December 30, 2019

In the wake of the vast majority of panel members’ reporting unchanged conditions, the December current conditions component narrowed to 50 points after hitting 58.8 last month. An undercurrent of unease and uncertainty rippled through many comments, touching on trade concerns, weakness in the industrial sector, and the impeachment drama.

December 30, 2019

NEMA published ANSI C78.53-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps— Performance Specifications for Direct Replacement LED Lamps. This new Standard describes the electrical, mechanical, and photometric characteristics of LED lamps that are direct replacements for existing ANSI standardized non-LED lamps.

December 30, 2019

From the floor of Horticann in Denver, we met up with Rebate Guru, Juan Carlos Blacker to talk about lighting in horticulture space. The space is very different from the rest of the field because light isn’t a tool for sight it’s a means of production; which makes it simple to tackle – sell bulbs that generate the most crop.

December 23, 2019

There’s a lot of tradeoffs between purpose-built LED luminaires and something more modular. Michael, Greg, and our guests this episode get into the tradeoffs between treating lighting like an appliance going into the future.

December 20, 2019

Demand for design services in November increased at a modest pace for the second month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects.

December 20, 2019

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, announces an expansion to 2018 Red Dot winner Torres lights.

December 18, 2019

IKIO LED Lighting has recently forayed into this lighting segment with a wide range of Explosion Proof LED Lights and Warning Signages meant for use in most Class I, II and III hazardous environments.

December 18, 2019

This 5 day/5 evening class, created in the 1990's by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Janet Lennox Moyer, is instructed by a dedicated team of experienced professional lighting designers, installers, electricians, and pruning experts.

December 16, 2019

Eureka announces the release and immediate availability of its Hex Area luminaires. With its strong geometric aesthetics and mounting options, Hex Area can be used as a highlighting element, in series to define a large space, or as a creative wall composition.

December 16, 2019

2019 was a great year for us. We have learned so much and met so many interesting people from all corners of our industry. We’re just going to take a few minutes to reflect on all that. Thank you for watching, listening, leaving comments, writing emails, and telling other people about all this.

LRC Announces New Webinar Series

December 13, 2019

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is presenting a series of monthly webinars on a variety of leading-edge topics in lighting. The live, one-hour webinars will include information on the latest research in lighting, and will be interactive to allow participants to ask questions of LRC researchers about each of the topics presented.

December 11, 2019

Researchers from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have just published the latest in a series of studies exploring how light impacts alertness during the day and sleep quality at night in daytime office workers.

December 10, 2019

California is leading the way, not only as an economic powerhouse, but for energy regulations as well. In our Discussion with MJ Paul at Omega Pacific we got into the end of rebates, how to get out of electrical supply by focusing on lighting distribution, and keeping the start-up mentality 30 years into a company’s life cycle.

December 09, 2019

NEMA published ANSI C136.58-2019 Luminaire Four-Pin Extension Module and Receptacle—Physical and Electrical Interchangeability and Testing. This new Standard provides mechanical and electrical specifications for interfacing street and area lighting with controls and sensor accessories.

December 09, 2019

The Modulus system provides the same extensive capabilities as the best of Acuity Brands’ control and driver systems, such as flicker-free dimming, networked lighting controls and embedded sensors, emergency battery back-up and tunable white.

December 05, 2019

A.L.P. is pleased to announce that our Charlevoix, MI facility has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 by DNV GL. A.L.P.’s Dickson, TN facility has been certified to 9001:2015 since November 2018. A.L.P. has had a long-established Quality Management System, and these certifications affirm our commitment to effective manufacturing and business practices.

December 03, 2019

Acuity Brands, Inc. today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with CIRCADIAN ZircLight, Inc. This business partnership includes licensing of CIRCADIAN ZircLight intellectual property, and a collaboration intended to accelerate commercialization within North America of CIRCADIAN’s Zirc™ branded technology through Acuity Brands’ portfolio of indoor luminaires.

December 02, 2019

After two months of straddling the line between signaling growth or slowdown, the EBCI current conditions component moved firmly into growth territory with a nearly 9 point increase from last month’s score to 58.8. Although the share of “better” responses increased, the preponderance of panelists noted unchanged conditions.

December 02, 2019

The fact of the matter is that controls aren’t guaranteed to generate savings. There’s a number of reasons for this; the space is always occupied, the control mechanisms themselves draw too much energy, or people who might flip a switch end up letting the sensor do the work and lamps run for 5 minutes longer than they have to.

November 26, 2019

The sleek 1.5-inch aperture linear luminaire delivers design flexibility with a combination of linear lensed illumination and integrated point source downlights. The luminaire is available in individual units or as linear runs, in suspended, surface mount, and recessed options with direct and direct/indirect distribution options.

November 26, 2019

Myers Emergency Power Systems today announced the acquisition of Low Voltage Systems, LLC (LVS).Headquarters in San Leandro, California, LVS is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial lighting solutions with a leading position in the rapidly growing emergency lighting control and mini inverter segments of the industry.

November 25, 2019

Brian Stern and Webb Lawrence of the LED Supply Co in Denver came to lighting after working in IT and radio respectively. They jumped in by dealing in to the local cannabis market, before abandoning that space outright for the opportunities of ‘regular’ retrofit business.

November 22, 2019

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in October is 52.0, up from the September score of 49.7. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). During October, both the new project inquiries and design contracts scores moderated from September but remained positive, posting scores of 57.9 and 52.9 respectively.

November 21, 2019

Tunable White allows users to customize the color temperature of lighting which affects alertness and productivity at work and school. The introduction of this high-tech product collection validates XtraLight’s commitment to innovative customization in LED lighting trends.

November 18, 2019

The NLB's first annual Tesla Awards program is now open for submissions. The Tesla Awards recognizes excellence in new construction or retrofit lighting projects that, through the creative use of lighting systems and controls, enhance the value of lighting for occupants.

November 18, 2019

Eric Myklebust believes each building can be its own power grid. When asked why that might be necessary he will not cop to believing in the end of days that is the climate crisis. Talking about the facts of the matter, as opposed to projections; we can say for sure that less pollution is a good thing, solar panels can be very useful to that end.

November 18, 2019

Focal Point® expands its architectural troffer offering to support diverse environments, including those with high ceilings or requiring high foot-candles on working surfaces. The latest additions include higher lumen output options and 90 CRI for Facetta and Zephyr®.

November 11, 2019

Neil Mattson, PhD, is a professor at Cornell’s School of Integrative Plant Science, a greenhouse extension specialist, and this episode’s guest. Joining Michael and Greg from the floor of HortiCann in Denver, we start our chat with the cyclical attempts LEDs have made at breaking into this field, and how maybe this is the time they dethrone high-pressure sodium lamps, even it means rebuilding a bunch of heating systems to do it.

November 11, 2019

Focal Point LLC, a leading architectural lighting and acoustic solutions manufacturer, has expanded its Product Management team with the hiring of Ali Qureshi as Senior Product Manager – Downlights and Cylinders and Shavonna Warren as Associate Product Manager.

November 04, 2019

To provide information and analysis to the lighting industry, the U.S. Department of Energy released a new report – Accelerated Stress Testing of Multi-Source LED Products: Round 2 – which focuses on determining the mechanisms of optical change in multi-source LED products that use different types of mid-power LEDs integrated into the same LED module.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Merchandising

November 04, 2019

This week’s guest thinks what we do is too simple, nevermind the two years and a hundred podcast episodes, Mark Marmer does his work in design and build contracts for electric vehicle charging stations for condominiums. Our chat with him talks about the paradigm shift that electric cars represent, especially as driving becomes automated.

November 04, 2019

Focal Point® continues to improve its Seem family, expanding its distribution offering for the Seem® 1 Indirect and Seem® 1 Direct/Indirect luminaires. The narrowest aperture linear luminaires in the architectural lighting manufacturer’s broad Seem portfolio are now available with an indirect asymmetric distribution.

November 01, 2019

A new versatile PL lamp, called PL Convertible (PLC), from Aleddra has been recognized by the IES Progress Report Committee (PRC) as unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting at the IES 2019 Annual Conference.

October 31, 2019

The current conditions reading held steady at 50 this month, equaling September’s index value and once again teetering on the line indicating expansion. One noteworthy change in the distribution of responses was a decline in the share of those who reported worse conditions in October compared to last month.

October 30, 2019

With 35 restaurants, shops, and adjacent parking garages on two-levels, The Star District is a sophisticated Dallas Cowboys-themed retail complex. The district is located on the campus that houses the NFL team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas.

October 28, 2019

The goal of the Summit was to inspire discussion and shape the future of lighting, where the industry plays a strategic, recognized role in benefiting society and the environment — from improving human health to enhancing food production to managing clean energy in the new electric grid.

October 28, 2019

Jessica Collier of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is fresh off her award-winning thesis and right onto the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast to share her work in color preference under electric light. She’s building up a library of descriptive tags based on the IES’ TM30 specification, so that vendors and consumers won’t be left in the dark when it comes to all the metrics on the side of a box.

October 25, 2019

Designed by Justin Champaign, Motive blurs the line between indoor and outdoor lighting and expands the possibilities for creating unique settings and accents. Motive celebrates the beauty of light and its interaction with objects, architecture, and space.

October 25, 2019

Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design LED lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, introduces Slope and Tumbler lights from Barcelona-based Santa & Cole Urbidermis.

October 23, 2019

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory released the results of a U.S. DOE funded study, published in Lighting Research & Technology, that validates color preference specification criteria based on American National Standard Institute and Illuminating Engineering Society TM-30-18.

October 23, 2019

While architecture billings moderated in September, design activity shows signs of remaining sluggish at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new report released from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

October 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has partnered with Freelancer.com to hold several crowdsourcing campaigns to find innovative solutions to today’s manufacturing challenges and attract broad industry participation.

October 21, 2019

On the floor of Nalmco’s Convention in Minneapolis we met up with two of its directors, Bill Sgro and Scott Mendelsohn to talk about the generational aspect of our industry and the value of networking at conventions like these.

October 18, 2019

The Whiz 2.0 is Meteor Lighting’s latest Architectural High Bay that supersedes the Whiz, a flagship product of the company that has been specified in over 1000 projects to date. Having been in the R&D development plan for over seven years, the Whiz 2.0 is sleeker, compact and more architectural than any other High Bay offering of its type in the market.

October 17, 2019

Aleddra’s Gen2 and Gen3 Emergency LED retrofit T8 tubes are the LEADERS in the Emergency LED lighting market today. Moreover, its Gen2 EM T8 is awarded by with the highest technical honor in lighting industry by IES Progress Report Committee for its technical advancement.

October 16, 2019

Power management company Eaton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Lighting business to Signify N.V.for a cash purchase price of $1.4 billion. The decision to sell the Lighting business comes after completing a comprehensive review of various potential transaction alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

October 15, 2019

When the event is held on November 13 at Navy Pier, the manufacturer of architectural luminaires and acoustic solutions (booth 501 in Festival Hall A) will feature new members of the expanding Seem® 1 family, Seem® 1 Point Source, Seem® 1 LED Direct, Seem® 1 Acoustic, as well as ID+ 3.5" and 4.5" Cylinders.

October 14, 2019

Stan Walerczyk has done everything in the lighting business, but today he’s here to talk about the color blue. Specifically, he wants to talk about the 480 nanometer wavelength and how it figures into spectrally enhanced, blue-enriched lighting for human performance.

October 11, 2019

The Innovation Awards recognize the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among architects, designers, collaborators and clients. Awarded projects must support the design, delivery and operation of buildings or research in practice and academia.

October 09, 2019

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce registration is open for LEDucation 2020. Marking its 14th year, the annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference is being held March 17-18, 2020 at the New York Hilton Midtown.

October 09, 2019

When a company's mission is to be "guardians of the connected world," you know its office environment will be something special. Netscout, a digital and smart data company, moved into new offices in Allen, Texas, with a look and feel that reflects its connected culture.

October 07, 2019

Focal Point, LLC and Protech Spec Resources are working together to deliver integrated lighting and acoustic ceiling systems to the architecture and design community. The strategic move is designed to expand Protech’s product offering and grow Focal Point’s reach in the acoustic ceiling systems’ market.

October 07, 2019

The Nefouses of A-M Electric represent 45 years and 3 generations in the business. Michael and Greg met up with The Louisville Light Man and the Godfather of NAILD in their shop to talk about the pace of the LED Invasion, the value of distribution, peaceful transitions of power, and the need to reinvent your business regularly.

October 04, 2019

Focal Point® continues to improve its Seem family, expanding its distribution offering on the Seem® 1 Direct and Seem® 1 Direct/Indirect luminaires. The essential linear luminaires in the architectural lighting manufacturer’s broad Seem portfolio are now available with a direct batwing distribution.

October 01, 2019

Emergency T8 LED lamps have recently been introduced into the lighting market. They have attracted great interest because of their lower cost and ease of installation as compared to the traditional emergency ballast approach.

September 30, 2019

The current conditions component crept up to growth territory this month, bouncing back from August’s 41.2 to reach an index value of 50 in September. Although a preponderance of panel members still reported unchanged conditions, the share of responses indicating better conditions edged up several percentage points.

September 30, 2019

Focal Point has been addressing needs beyond lighting with the company’s Acoustics Solutions program, intended to improve human comfort and resolve some of the challenges of today’s commercial environments. The latest introduction to the program, Seem® 1 Acoustic Trio, a Y-shaped sound absorbing pendant, creates visual interest while addressing high noise levels and delivering optimal illumination.

September 30, 2019

Satco has been moving in a number of directions lately, pressing beyond lamps into bulbs and electronics. Another move is sending VP of Sales, Alan Karen, to Toronto to join Michael in-studio for this episode all about the necessary moves the best lighting manufacturers are taking.

September 26, 2019

Lutron Electronics is celebrating its new Commercial Experience Center in Manhattan. The new center, which opened for business on September 17, offers architects, designers, contractors, developers, and building owners an inclusive vision of Lutron lighting and control capabilities.

September 26, 2019

Focal Point LLC, a leading architectural lighting and acoustic solutions manufacturer, has announced the hiring of Miya Russell as Channel Development Manager. In her role, she will focus on developing Focal Point’s acoustic business.

September 26, 2019

The LRC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute welcomes Janet Joseph as the ENERGY keynote speaker for the 2019 Summit, October 15-17 in Troy, New York. Ms. Joseph will discuss New York’s nation-leading climate agenda and Green New Deal in her keynote titled, “New York’s Climate and Clean Energy Agenda: Building the Grid of the Future.”

September 24, 2019

A full-service architecture and engineering firm known for its focus on commercial, retail, and multi-family residential projects set out to push the envelope when designing its new office, using it as a laboratory to showcase its capabilities and areas of expertise while incorporating the latest products and energy efficient designs.

September 23, 2019

Our guest on this episode, Brilled Lighting’s Joseph Cullumber, got into manufacturing backwards. He ran an automation company and got frustrated with finding existing fixtures that met his needs, so he bought a factory to make what he wanted.

September 23, 2019

Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS)announced the introduction of the Illuminator LVU Series of micro inverters. The inverters provide emergency power to illuminate the path of egress using existing interior and exterior lighting products during critical power outages.

September 19, 2019

Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

September 17, 2019

NEMA published a new white paper that identifies industry best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers may consider when providing cybersecurity information to their customers.

September 17, 2019

Our chat gets into the future of our field, the real and perceived scope of led-ification in the built environment, our mixed feelings on rebates (and their looming end), certifications and regulations, before looping back to what’s really next for us all to make and sell.

September 13, 2019

Energetic Lighting’s ELYRTD3 and ELYRTD3SR LED retrofit troffer kits are a low cost, time-saving alternative to complete fixture replacement for customers looking to upgrade their existing fluorescent luminaires with today’s innovative and energy saving LED solutions.

LEDucation 2020 Call For Speakers

September 12, 2019

LEDucation 2020, trade show and conference organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), is accepting submissions for presentation proposals to be given during the 2020 conference taking place March 17–18, 2020, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City.

September 10, 2019

Developers sought to stay true to the designs of the original architects. While the interior units were renovated to modern-day standards, there was a focus on restoring building exteriors, including brickwork and limestone pillars, to their former glory.

September 10, 2019

Focal Point® has expanded its Seem® family with the addition of Seem 2 Direct/Indirect luminaires, in conjunction with enhancements to its Seem 2 Direct luminaires. The 2.5" aperture linear LED luminaires are engineered for design flexibility and ease of installation.

September 09, 2019

Colin Billings left his previous work in the new media industry in favor of founding Orro after a series of frustrations with connected lighting at home. An Orro switch uses algorithmic learning to adjust lighting at home, slowly accumulating data and adjusting rules the way a human might commission passive controls without having to be connected to the internet.

September 05, 2019

The Mini Stealth, an extension of the award-winning Stealth LED family, boasts up to 3,500 lumens with a smooth, wide beam and outstanding uniformity. The Mini Stealth luminaire provides a similar aesthetic and feature set to the recently enhanced Stealth CTL18, at roughly 30% of the size.

September 03, 2019

Simon Slupik, co-founder and CTO of Silvair, wants us all to live in the future with the power of low-energy Bluetooth. However, 90 percent of lighting controls are still analogue – switches and dials – this episode starts with a discussion as to why that is still the case.

September 03, 2019

When a global manufacturer built its new facility in the Parc Technologique du Québec Métropolitain in Québec City, it sought to create an urban experience in a stimulating environment.

August 30, 2019

The nearly 12 point decline in the current conditions component, which now stands at 41.2 for August, was largely driven by a drop in the share of respondents that reported better conditions, coupled with an increase of similar magnitude in the proportion that noted unchanged conditions.

August 29, 2019

There is a cheerful little alley in the heart of downtown Chicago. It’s a welcoming space with playful seating, synthetic turf and warm lighting. Its very presence, nestled between 200 and 230 W. Monroe Street, is in sharp contrast to the metal, concrete and glass of the skyscrapers towering above it.

August 26, 2019

This Standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) source fixtures. Includes requirements for operating temperature, correlated color temperature, mounting provisions, dimming, ingress protection, and wiring and grounding.

Get A Grip On Lighting - LED Candescent

August 26, 2019

Scott Zimmerman is an engineer who partners with health researchers and other scientists to model the effects near-infrared light not just on the eye, but skin, blood vessels and the brain and he's concerned about how the observed good effects NIR are being set aside as we convert the built environment to LED lighting with IR films over the windows.

August 22, 2019

Demand for design services in July remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Decline in new design contracts suggests volatility in design activity to persist.

August 22, 2019

This year's IC will be held in Rio Verde, AZ from October 31 to November 5, 2019, in the 5-day/5-night experiential hands-on "Mock-Up Design" format. Course participants explore conceptual design techniques and the actual lighting effects with the largest and most diverse assortment of the latest lighting equipment from the major manufacturers.

Get A Grip On Lighting - IES Recap

August 20, 2019

Exciting times at this year's IES Annual Conference in Louisville. Michael and Greg met a lot of people, learned the power of the IES' volunteer team, learned a lot, and did a lot of live streaming, and the material was too good to not make sure it was all available in one place for you.

August 20, 2019

A.L.P. Lighting Components, a leading global manufacturer of lighting components and kits, has added to its capacity with a new 240-ton injection molding press. This new equipment augments A.L.P.'s existing capacity of 180-, 240- and 660-ton presses, all of which can run Moldable Optical Silicone (MOS).

August 19, 2019

The new phase will include the upgrade of the existing systems, as well as the addition of new systems that are also marketed as easy to install and configure and consist of LED luminaires with integral, luminaire-level sensors and controls.

August 19, 2019

The paper concludes that daylit spaces with controlled lighting and views can improve occupant well-being, workplace productivity, and satisfaction by positively influencing various physiological and psychological processes.

August 15, 2019

Visitors attending the National Electrical Contractors Association's NECA Show can expect to find a wide range of products in the Focal Point booth (3248) that are both cost and installation friendly.

August 15, 2019

The luminaires from Hubbell Lighting selected by the IES Progress Report Committee apply to a variety of architectural and commercial lighting applications, including manufacturing, hospitality and education.

August 12, 2019

Doctor John Davenport returns to the podcast, and while his work on eliminating flicker has succeeded beyond our current capacity to measure, there are other facets of human health he's trying to improve upon, namely safety lighting.

August 12, 2019

Arena is a circular luminaire that combines a classic form with the ability to reconfigure light sources by attaching them magnetically. Arena's innovative magnetic ring enables users to snap on or snap off light sources at will. Each light source is equipped with strong neodymium magnets that form a safe, low voltage connection to the Arena ring.

August 12, 2019

Multilux is a range of multi-head luminaires, developed for high ceiling applications such as retail environments, grocery stores, airport terminals, dealerships, auditoriums and convention centers, and is also suitable for natatorium applications.

August 09, 2019

A new DOE report summarizes the findings of AST of LED drivers. The findings confirm the effectiveness of AST methods to research driver failure mechanisms and provide an indication of specific methods that can improve the reliability of LED drivers.

August 07, 2019

To create a space that supports their mission – to be the hub for conversations and ideas about how to make the city better through architecture and design – the organizations decided to move to a central location in an older downtown building in the epicenter of the popular city.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Peter Brown

August 05, 2019

Just Because It's Feasible Does Not Mean It's Desirable. The lighting industry is going through drastic changes, but they are predictable changes. In today's episode we talked with Peter Brown about where the lighting industry is at and what's most likely coming in the future.

August 02, 2019

Focal Point® enhances its Seem® family with additional features to its Seem 2 Perimeter and Seem 4 Perimeter luminaires. The sleek linear LED luminaires, available in 2.5" and 4" apertures respectively, are designed to provide a glowing transition and uninterrupted illumination between ceilings and walls.

August 02, 2019

Although trade policy continued to weigh on business confidence, and weakness in the industrial sector was noted as well, a preponderance of panelists reported better conditions this month, and the share of those indicating worse conditions dropped sharply.

July 30, 2019

Everything about the Las Vegas Ballpark was designed with local fans in mind. Home to the Las Vegas Aviators, the city's Triple-A team, it checks every box – and then some. One of the outstanding features of Summerlin's 10,000-seat park is the 360-degree concourse that wraps around the playing field.

July 30, 2019

Focal Point has introduced a new addition to its Seem® 1 series, Seem 1 Indirect. The newest member of the popular Seem family is engineered with both the specifier and contractor in mind to enable design flexibility and ease of installation.

July 29, 2019

The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Recipients can include healthcare building design, healthcare planning and healthcare design-oriented research.

July 29, 2019

Founder of The Startup Within, Steve Epner helps companies ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to working with distributors from a variety of industries (including lighting) he also teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University.

July 24, 2019

Spending on nonresidential building construction is expected to increase almost four percent this year and more than two percent in 2020, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

July 22, 2019

Randy Breske is a "retired" lighting industry veteran and is now spending his time as an ambassador for NALMCO (the interNational Association of Lighting Management). We had the pleasure of talking with Randy at the NAILD convention and discussed the lighting industry from the contractor's point of view.

July 22, 2019

If you attended our February webinar you learned that LED HID replacement lamps are the new kid on the block with regard to utility LED rebates. Within the last 6 months they are most added category to utility rebate programs.

Design Services Demand Stalled In June

July 19, 2019

Demand for design services at architecture firms decreased in June in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report today from the AIA. AIA's ABI score for June was 49.1, which is down from 50.2 in May. Any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings.

July 19, 2019

Chicago based luminaires manufacturer Focal Point will feature a variety of new and established products (booth 3248) at the National Electrical Contractors Association's NECA Show, September 15-17 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

July 17, 2019

The town of Vanderhoof, in British Columbia, has built the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre, which is a stunning new aquatic facility. The natatorium space is an architectural showpiece, with a unique lighting design that creatively illuminates and integrates with the facility's design.

July 15, 2019

With all of the discussion and focus on the health effects on lighting, Ute Besenecker, Technical Manager of the DLC, finally summed up the proper way to define them. The current health benefits of lighting are more like supplements than medication. Their effects cannot be prescribed, but lighting can effect people's health.

July 13, 2019

A conversation with Steve Moritz, President & CEO of Encentiv Energy. On the first floor of a black, mirrored office building in Pittsburgh, president and CEO Steve Moritz is leading the company on a mission to make the world more energy efficient, both for the planet and for the people living on it.

July 11, 2019

Focal Point continues to improve its family of downlights with a new ID+ 4.5" Downlight and Wall Wash. The popular 4.5" aperture luminaires now deliver greater design flexibility to meet the needs of diverse spaces. The new ID+ 4.5" Downlight is designed with the latest LED technology for increased performance and efficacy.

July 09, 2019

The overall size of new homes peaked in 2016 for this cycle and for the last three years has continued to moderate, according to new survey results from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2019—focusing on home and property design—also found that homeowners continue to place a priority on accessibility features.

July 08, 2019

The nearly 16 point drop from the prior month reflected a complex mix of responses ranging from concern over the negative effects of ongoing tariff-related actions, to the salutary impact of those same trade moves, to continued or even increased strength in the market.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Steve Robinson

July 08, 2019

There is nothing better than talking to someone who does what you do on a daily basis and sharing ideas. Steve Robinson of Wattsaver Lighting Products has been a constant presence in the lighting distribution channel for over 30 years.

July 03, 2019

Focal Point has unveiled new additions to its ID+ Cylinders. The ID+ Cylinders, which offer matching apertures to the ID+ 3.5" and 4.5" Trimless Downlights, offer a plethora of advantages and benefits for diverse commercial applications.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Selling Energy

July 02, 2019

We use the word "save" way too much in the lighting industry and should consider the word waste instead. Mark Jewell is on another level when it comes to proposing an energy saving project. As an author, trainer and practitioner Mark has a way of getting to the point that matters and there is no better way to sell.

July 02, 2019

The study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through auditory performance tests done on a computer.

July 01, 2019

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) today announced a new strategic collaboration with Lumitex, a world-class innovator in lighting and light-based technologies. The LRC and Lumitex will be working together to develop a joint research agenda to inspire new product development and commercialization.

July 01, 2019

There are two important, sometimes competing, metrics regarding Human Centric Lighting. One is the Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) and the other is Circadian Stimulus (CS). The metrics were discussed by a panel of experts convened at the National Lighting Bureau's most recent Annual Lighting Forum.

June 28, 2019

Futurist, author, and lecturer David Passig met up with Michael and Greg at the second Global LiFi Congress, June 2019, to follow up on his talk; The Prospect of the Future on LiFi Technology.

June 28, 2019

Whether sitting in a second-floor meeting space, or entering the lobby, it's impossible not to notice the playful lighting fixtures at Dot Foods, Inc. At night, even passers-by can enjoy the circular fixtures that are visible through the two-story pane glass windows of its Mt. Sterling, Illinois location.

June 27, 2019

Lighting Controls! Smart Lighting Controls! Networked Lighting Controls! Doesn't it seem like Lighting Controls are everywhere? Every conference, every trade show? Every marketing piece? And they are so easy to understand and demo, right?

June 27, 2019

Horticultural lighting is a fast-growing market in the LED industry. With a focus on year-round cultivation and the quest to find the perfect lighting for all kinds of plants and flowers, there is new technology constantly being developed by existing and new manufacturers.

June 27, 2019

A-Light announced the launch of its WGD9 Wall Grazer family of luminaires. WGD9 has been designed to highlight wall textures with a narrow beam of light without shadows or hotspots.

June 27, 2019

Cyclone announced the release of its Trika family. The range includes post-top, side-mount, bollard and wall-mount products for use in any outdoor space. All products in the range have an advanced light engine and optics, and are IP67 rated for harsh weather conditions.

June 24, 2019

The study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through various performance tests done on a computer.

June 24, 2019

Anytime you have someone from the IES on the show you can be assured that you will learn something valuable about the industry from the top. As The Lighting Authority, the IES is committed to bettering the lighting industry by ensuring that quality lighting is implemented in the field.

June 20, 2019

Harald Haas coined the phrase "LiFi" in 2011, and now he's telling us it's ready to enter version 2.0. He joins the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast to catch us up on the history and development of light-based data transmission, its current applications in the fields of autonomous automobiles, privacy and security, as well as defense.

Architecture Billings Remain Flat

June 19, 2019

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May showed a small increase in design services at 50.2, which is slightly down from 50.5 in April. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Both the project inquiries index and the design contracts index softened in May but remained positive.

June 19, 2019

To support the design of spaces that encourage human comfort and productivity, Focal Point is providing the architecture and design community a new continuing education course. The comprehensive course is designed to help specifiers better understand how acoustic comfort plays a crucial role in workplace design.

June 17, 2019

Aleddra, a Seattle-based high-tech company, announces today that its Best Seller, Gen2 emergency LED T8 lamp, is now listed on DLC (Design Light Consortium) website, thus qualified for utility rebate application.

June 17, 2019

Hubbell runs an education facility bigger than Greg's warehouse, for one reason: training is more important than ever in the lighting industry. Clayton Smith their director of business development sat down with Michael and Greg at LightFair International 2019 to share his thoughts on training and education in the lighting industry today.

June 14, 2019

This Standard defines the mechanical and electrical requirements for transforming an installed high-intensity discharge (HID) roadway and area luminaire to a solid-state roadway and area luminaire. This Standard is limited to non-screwbase retrofit kits only.

Luminaire LED Introduces Blade

June 13, 2019

The Blade combines a sleek and angular, patent pending design to complement current architecture, and a precise optical diffuser to achieve full cut-off optics to reduce light pollution. The advanced optical package also enables forward throw illumination for path of egress compliance.

June 13, 2019

Lumiquad is a range of square-shaped bollards and columns designed to illuminate and accent exterior spaces such as pedestrian areas, commercial perimeters, parks and urban environments.

June 12, 2019

NEMA published ANSI C78.54-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specification Sheet for Tubular Fluorescent Replacement and Retrofit LED Lamps, which standardizes the specification sheet, or data reporting format, as the means of communicating critical lamp characteristics.

June 10, 2019

Brian Vaughn and Tim Miller of Current by GE joined us from the floor at Lightfair to convince Michael and Greg that the phrase "futureproof" might be a useful term when discussing connected lighting.

June 07, 2019

Victoria International Marina is the first of its kind in Canada, a world-class custom-built moorage for luxury super yachts. Located in Victoria Harbour, steps away from the downtown core, the 28-ship facility welcomes passengers and crew from all over the world.

June 06, 2019

When we know Randy is in the same location as us we always plan to have a discussion with him and sometimes record it. After hearing an excellent presentation from Randy at the NAILD convention we sat down to discuss more about what the NLB is and what it will be under his leadership.

June 05, 2019

Now in its 16th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program--established by The Small Project Practitioners (SPP)-- recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims at raising awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

June 04, 2019

Welcome to the 11th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products. We hope you have a great time at LightFair 2019!

June 03, 2019

The current conditions component edged lower for the third consecutive month in May, moving from a reading of 52.8 in April to 50.0 this month. For better or for worse, tariffs served as the focus for most comments, but one remark simply pointed out that this has been the "best start to the year" in some time.

May 31, 2019

The paid study will investigate the alerting effects of light by measuring brain activities under different light exposures using electroencephalogram (EEG) and through auditory performance tests done on a computer.

May 29, 2019

If the field of lighting were to have one person as the professor of the industry, Jim Benya would be it. Scholarly, articulate and uninhibited; when you talk to Jim about lighting you are in for a true learning experience.

May 28, 2019

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) will hold its 2019 Research Summit from October 15-17 in Troy, New York. At the event, LRC Partners, Alliance Members, and LRC Members will come together to network, discuss, contribute, and learn from each other on timely topics related to the impact of light on society and the environment.

May 24, 2019

Following a sizable decrease in demand for design services in March, the April Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed back into positive territory according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

May 23, 2019

Ellis Yan, founder and CEO of TCP International Holdings, Inc. returns to the Get a Grip on Lighting podcast with more of his expertise to share. In this quick interview from the scene of Lightfair International in Philadelphia hits on international tariffs on fixtures…and maybe lamps as well soon.

May 21, 2019

The final results are in for a DOE GATEWAY evaluation of a trial installation of tunable-white LED lighting systems in three classrooms at an elementary school in Folsom, CA.

May 20, 2019

When you enter Hillcrest Hall, the latest resident building on the campus of Oakland University, it is impossible not to be awe struck by the lighting lining the corridors. Luminis' Lumistik family of LED products leads the contemporary lighting scheme that carries through to other areas of the Rochester Hills, Michigan residence.

Get A Grip On Lighting - Lumen Power

May 20, 2019

No one likes to get punched in the eye, but according to Dr. Nisa Khan, that is what certain LED lights are doing to us right now. According to her "lighting dropped science a long time ago." LED lighting is unlike any other light source we have dealt with and is not something we should take lightly.

May 17, 2019

The inverters empower lighting designers, architects, engineers and other specifiers to fulfill emergency lighting requirements for interior and exterior path of egress using existing lighting products, as to not affect the aesthetic design of a space.

May 16, 2019

Wireless DLM builds upon the success of the original wired DLM system by extending its capabilities into IP-based wireless control. The result is an ecosystem of simple, secure, and scalable lighting controls that make it easier than ever to improve building efficiency and performance.

May 14, 2019

In true form to the lighting industry, the UL is adapting and is now leading the charge to publishing a recommended best practice for circadian lighting. Adam Lilien, the Lighting Business Development Manager of UL, joined us today to discuss this groundbreaking attempt at defining the best practice for circadian lighting with actual facts.

May 13, 2019

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is recruiting persons over 18 years of age to participate in a study that will take place over the course of five weeks, one session each week. The study pays a total of $375 for completing all five weeks.

LED Lighting As A Disinfectant

May 13, 2019

Hospital-acquired infections are one of the top preventable illnesses in medical facilities and a special type of LED lighting can act as a continuous disinfectant and reduce the opportunity for those infections.

May 09, 2019

See it in action at LIGHTFAIR International 2019 in SnapCount's Booth 3867! Encentiv Energy and Streamlinx partnership unlocks access to utility rebate estimates and program data to deliver results faster than ever to retrofitters using SnapCount by Streamlinx - the industry's leading retrofit software!

May 07, 2019

H.E. Williams, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Platformatics, Inc., a provider of network-based systems for the smart building Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The Platformatics solutions improve end-user comfort, productivity and safety through Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity. PoE provides a standardized infrastructure for LED lighting, HVAC, security and other building systems.

May 06, 2019

We met with Naomi Miller Lighting Designer/Senior Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory more importantly known as the Queen of Flicker at the 2019 DLC Convention. She discussed her super powers and why we need to fix flicker in lighting for good.

May 02, 2019

Throughout the interactive stakeholder meeting everyone collaboratively tackled quality of light and controllability in order to realize maximum savings potential from LED lighting solutions in commercial buildings.

April 29, 2019

Much like last month, confidence in business conditions remained in positive territory despite edging down from the previous reading. Even in the face of a half-point slide from 53.3 in March to 52.8 this month, the current component stayed above 50 for now the fourth consecutive month.

April 29, 2019

In this episode we discussed the ABC's of LED tubes – diving into Type A, Type B, Type C and combo. Gino Marella from Current, Powered by GE gave us the run down on where are we at today and what the future looks like for the most popular commercial lamp type there is.

April 26, 2019

The last piece of the DesignLights Consortium's® (DLC®) V4.4 SSL standard, Field-Adjustable Light Distribution (FALD) was finalized and released on March 7, 2019. Learn about the policy and continuing evolution in LED product development to accommodate the flexibility LED allows for fixtures, and the impact on utility rebate programs.

April 25, 2019

The consortium will help bridge the knowledge gap between the lighting and 3D printing industries and build a collaboration for successful adoption of additive manufacturing for high-quality, value-added lighting.

April 23, 2019

LIGHTFAIR® International is less than two months away and is by far the largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Offering courses and workshops, forums, networking events, and so much more!

April 22, 2019

Following consistently increasing demand for design services for over two years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped into negative territory in March, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

April 22, 2019

It's inevitable that every business will be upgrading their lighting to LED at some point in the future if they haven't already. Now is the time to get in the door and make your pitch. If you don't someone else will. There are many ways to get in the door, but it takes dedication, persistence and follow through.

April 17, 2019

Lighting professionals are being called upon to design and develop innovative lighting systems and applications for these indoor agricultural environments. This presents exciting new challenges for lighting professionals, who must gain additional knowledge and skills to navigate and fully participate in this emerging market.

April 17, 2019

Celebrating its 30th year in business, Nora Lighting unveils a striking new corporate logo and a completely-updated website. With an emphasis on the "N," the logo graphic is based on the symbol for electrical connections and replaces the original Nora logo that functioned for nearly 30 years.

April 16, 2019

The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) is leading the charge in ensuring the right lighting is being implemented in the field. Now they are wading in to the next phase of the LED lighting revolution. In this episode we talked to the Executive Director of the DLC, Tina Halfpenny at the 2019 DLC convention about their plans for the future.

April 11, 2019

This Standard provides a set of best practices for characterizing electrical energy storage systems (ESSs) and measuring and reporting their performance. An ESS includes a storage device, battery management system, and any power conversion systems installed with the storage device.

April 11, 2019

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing nine projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected four facilities for its Awards of Excellence and five projects for its Awards of Merit.

April 09, 2019

Focal Point is addressing needs beyond lighting with Seem® 1 Acoustic. The luminaire and baffle system, part of the company's Acoustics Solutions program, is intended to improve human comfort and resolve some of the challenges of today's commercial environments.

April 08, 2019

Traditional roles of libraries are evolving. Today, libraries are designed with larger gathering spaces to support the needs of the community and many include sustainable features to conserve water or energy.

April 08, 2019

Lighting is a superpower and is not something to take lightly (no pun intended). Lighting affects everything we do so if you are going to do something with your lights make sure you take the time to do it right.

April 03, 2019

A-Light today announced the launch of its ABSORB family of sound absorbing luminaires. ABSORB has been designed to reduce sound in open spaces and areas with high ceilings while providing functional illumination.

April 01, 2019

When upgrading a facility to LED lighting, how often do you run into miniature incandescent and halogen lamps that you ignore? Miniature lamps are found all over the place and it's time to stop ignoring them.

March 29, 2019

Despite a slight drop, from 55.9 last month to 53.3 in March, the current conditions component remained in expansionary territory. The share of manufacturers that noted unchanged conditions increased as reports of both better and worse conditions declined.

March 29, 2019

Verner was selected for outstanding design quality by a jury comprising experts from different disciplines who assessed products on criteria such as level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, longevity and ergonomics.

March 26, 2019

LEDucation 2019 Trade Show and Conference celebrated its 13th year with over 6,000 attendees from regions throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. The event showcased 295 lighting manufacturers and offered 30 presentations with 29 AIA accredited seminars.

March 25, 2019

A free, 63-page report published by Encentiv Energy. See the top 50 United States and Canada Electric Utilities for LED rebates and what LED product categories are of the highest interest for the full year of 2018. Each chart lists the top 10 rebate-eligible LED categories that Encentivizer users expressed interest.

March 25, 2019

The episode number (68) not only tells you how many episodes we have done, but it also indicates how long Bill Warren has been in lighting! When a guest on the show has been in lighting two times longer than the host and co-host combined you turn the show over to him.

March 22, 2019

Ensuring the grounds are as inviting at night as they are during the day involved very intentional lighting choices. ZMM Architects & Engineers, GAI Consultants, Robert S. Kimball Associates, Inc. and M & L Electric Co. were tasked with creating the lighting scheme.

March 21, 2019

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for February was 50.3, down from 55.3 in January. Indicators of work in the pipeline, including inquiries into new projects and the value of new design contracts remained positive.

March 19, 2019

Encentiv Energy provides the industry's most comprehensive utility rebate intelligence SaaS-based platform - Encentivizer® - enabling customers to have unparalleled insights into every utility program, rebate estimates for qualified products, ROI/payback analysis, energy savings, and more.

March 18, 2019

How will 3D printing affect my business? This question is being asked by companies in several industries, especially those involved in the manufacturing process. A diverse group of companies came together last month to discuss and better understand the impact of 3D printing in the lighting and allied industries.

March 18, 2019

By everything we mean all lighting can be LED. Whether it all should be is a discussion for another time. In this episode we talk with Dan Jenkins from Current, powered by GE about the differences between LED lamps, Retrofit Kits and Fixtures.

March 15, 2019

GIPHY is the creative brains behind the GIFs that are shared by millions of social media users on a daily basis. When it moved to its new 12,000+ sq.ft. headquarters in Manhattan, it wanted to construct a creative environment that reflected its fun brand personality.

March 14, 2019

The sensor features a streamlined design for fixture integration and enables bi-directional communication between the sensor and connected driver or wireless node. This is the first sensor from Legrand to bring occupancy detection to a connected outdoor fixture.

Eureka Launches Arena Luminaire

March 12, 2019

Arena's innovative magnetic ring enables users to snap on or snap off light sources at will. Each light source is equipped with strong neodymium magnets that form a safe, low voltage connection to the Arena ring. Users can move, spread evenly, gang, flip up or down, pivot, or aim light sources without tools or an electrician.

March 11, 2019

Anytime there's a hole in the ceiling with a light fixture in place and you want to mess with it, make sure you understand what you are getting into. In addition to learning that Canadians call recessed can lights "pot lights", in this deep dive you will learn everything you need to know when you are upgrading recessed cans to LED.

March 09, 2019

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce the release of our latest web-based software, Luxiflux–Zonal, the anticipated new responsive design, interior lighting estimator tool for product manufacturer's websites.

March 09, 2019

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a global leader in illumination engineering software, is pleased to announce the release of the new Photometric Power Tools software. This software was specifically invented to solve the problem of data maintenance due to the rapidly changing LED product cycle.

March 09, 2019

The latest release of ElumTools 2019.6 (2018.11, and 2017.14) allows Material Map lists to be filtered, based on which elements are selected in the Revit project. This will allow for quick identification of element Materials without the need to dig through Revit's many Parameters.

March 08, 2019

The new report – Round 2 Update of Stress Testing Results for Organic Light-Emitting Diode Panels and Luminaires – builds on earlier DOE studies of OLED technology by updating information about previously benchmarked OLED products in accelerated stress tests (ASTs).

March 07, 2019

Due to overwhelming demand, LEDucation 2020 is expanding and will provide additional exhibition space to accommodate companies who are currently on a waiting list. The third expo area, Americas Hall 2, will open an extra 16,398 square feet of exhibition area and be dedicated to a "Controls and Components" section.

Focal Point Celebrates 25th Anniversary

March 06, 2019

Focal Point announced that this year commemorates the company's 25th anniversary. Founded on Chicago's southwest side in 1994, the family owned and vertically integrated manufacturer has continued to be focused on creating lighting solutions that stand the test of time.

March 06, 2019

Developed in the 1970s, the DOE Building Energy Codes program has been creating enormous energy and dollar savings for both businesses and consumers. These codes cover everything that goes into keeping a building safe and habitable including building energy measures such as lighting, insulation, and hot water systems.

March 06, 2019

Focal Point will be exhibiting their latest innovations at LEDucation 2019 in New York City. Addressing the challenges of today's commercial environments, the luminaires focus on improving human comfort with optimal lighting and acoustical performance.

March 04, 2019

For more than 15 years, there have been state-mandated energy efficiency programs run by local utilities or through the state public utility commissions. At Encentiv Energy, we track over 1,000 programs across the U.S. and Canada.

March 04, 2019

Highbays, Lowbays who cares what you call them just make them LED! We invited Jason Hendren of ILP to dive into the deep end of highbay lighting with us. We discuss everything you need to consider when you are looking at highbay lighting to come out of the water with the best solution for your application.

February 28, 2019

In edging up to 55.9 in February from 53.3 last month, the EBCI current conditions component moved further into expansionary territory and solidified a shift away from a handful of sub-50 readings late in 2018.

February 26, 2019

It's time to take another deep dive! In this episode we discussed everything you need to take into consideration when you are looking to upgrade an exterior light fixture. There are many different types of exterior fixtures, but you can use the guidelines set out in this episode for all of them. Take notes and enjoy.

February 25, 2019

The family business of Desharnais Pneus et Mécanique has been a cornerstone of the Quebec region for over 70 years. Its main location occupies more than 85,000 sq.ft., making it the largest service center of its kind in Quebec.

February 22, 2019

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings growth strengthened in January to a level not seen in the previous twelve months according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects.

February 22, 2019

Power management company Eaton today announced that Sports Force Parks has installed outdoor and sports lighting solutions from Eaton to illuminate the playing fields, parking lots and pedestrian walkways at its new Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

February 19, 2019

Connected lighting is a term used loosely in the lighting industry. It can mean a variety of things, but what should it mean? In today's podcast we talked with Robert Lee and Sree Venkit of Signify about the future of connected lighting.

February 19, 2019

Luminis is launching a new Quickship program. The program will enable specifiers to choose LED lighting products that will ship within 15 business days, avoiding long lead times for fast-track projects. The program includes award-winning Aramis and Prisma products.

February 15, 2019

To mark B-K Lighting's milestone anniversary in 2019, the leadership team has announced the company's intent to join the National Forest Foundation's campaign, 50 Million Trees in Our National Forests by 2023 and California Wildfire Reforestation – with a contribution of 35,000 trees.

February 13, 2019

Lighting scientists continue to come up with breakthrough innovations in LED and OLED technology that drive the limits of energy-efficient lighting higher and higher. At the same time, new frontiers in lighting raise important considerations for lighting and related energy savings in the next century.

February 13, 2019

We'll be talking about how utility programs are changing for 2019 and what trends we're seeing overall. You'll learn what is going on across North America for many different categories and how energy efficiency service providers, lighting manufacturers, and national ESCOs can use utility rebates and energy efficiency information.

February 11, 2019

There is one lighting application found all over the world that has a legitimate case for "connected" LED lighting- Sports Fields. On today's show we talk to Shahil Amin of Hylite LED about the ins and outs of lighting sports fields, a majority of which are still lit by HID light sources.

February 08, 2019

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) expressed its support today for the Department of Energy's (DOE) recent proposal to revise its January 2017 "definitions" rule for general service lamps.

2019 Utility Program Changes

February 06, 2019

As the new year rings in, one thing is for certain: utility rebate programs are changing...a lot. Closed programs are reopening, new incentives are available, and even altering standards to qualify for rebates.

February 06, 2019

Microsoft recently moved its regional technology and training center from Southfield, Michigan, to downtown Detroit's central business district, taking advantage of that area's growing tech hub. It occupies the 5th floor of One Campus Martius in a 45,000 sq.ft. space.

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February 05, 2019

We talk all the time about lamps, ballasts, drivers, bulbs, fixtures, sockets, but we often neglect one of the most important components of a quality light fixture – the lens or diffuser. Diffusers come in all shapes and sizes and have a dramatic effect on the illumination of a light fixture.

February 04, 2019

The responses presented a much more straightforward view than in recent months as the share of respondents that noted better conditions increased compared to last month, and the proportion of those who reported unchanged or worse conditions declined.

February 01, 2019

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2019 Electrical Standards & Product Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive guide of NEMA Standards and white papers, product categories, and the Member manufacturers of those products.

January 31, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $42 million in project selections to support early-stage research and development (R&D) of innovative residential and commercial building technologies for energy efficiency.

January 30, 2019

Three years into DesignLights Consortium® Premium, with over 130,000 (and growing) products listed, it's worth exploring why DLC® Premium was initiated, its intended purpose, and whether it's actually having the desired effect.

January 29, 2019

Under the direction of Nora CEO and President Fred Farzan and Executive Vice President Jilla Farzan, the Nora brand has become synonymous with the industry's most complete line of energy-saving LED products for residential and commercial installations.

January 28, 2019

IES Los Angeles is pleased to announce an exciting new venue and a variety of event enhancements for the very popular 24th Annual IESLA Wally Whitney Memorial Product Fair – now just weeks away.

January 28, 2019

In today's episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Mike and Greg share tips and the complete checklist you should follow when you're deciding whether to replace or retrofit your troffers to LED.

January 25, 2019

The Architecture Billings Index score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November. Despite the positive billings, a softening in growth was seen across several regions and sectors, as well as in project inquiries and design contracts.

January 25, 2019

Thought leaders from across the globe will deliver the newest insights on the future of light, technology, design and connectivity at the celebrated LIGHTFAIR International Conference set for May 19-23, 2019 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.

January 25, 2019

Developed by the ANSI Committee for Outdoor Lighting, ANSI C136.2-2018 covers luminaires and control devices classified for up to 600 V operation and is intended for use in roadway and area lighting applications.

January 23, 2019

"Aren't LED rebates going away soon?" is a question we hear ALL THE TIME. People cite a number of different points when making this claim, but two of the most common are energy efficiency policy making rebates unnecessary and anecdotes of specific programs getting rid of LED rebates.

January 22, 2019

LEDucation 2019 has announced the lineup of presentations and panel discussions to be held during the Conference and Trade Show in New York City on March 12 and 13, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Industry experts from the lighting community and allied fields will host 30 educational presentations, which include six panel discussions.

January 22, 2019

Rebates…UGH. They're like your favorite worst enemy. We all know how important rebates are to the world of LEDs, but easy access into constantly changing utility programs has never been available.

January 21, 2019

In this episode of Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael acknowledge and call out ALL the biases that happen in the lighting industry. This is an excellent reminder for leaders, business owners, and influencers in the field, especially now that we just entered a new year.

January 21, 2019

Eureka, an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, announced the release of its Scout family of architectural luminaires. With nearly 20,000 combinations of color, size, functionality and geometry, the Scout family is a powerful design asset for specifiers.

January 21, 2019

For 2019 Legrand expects security, simplicity, occupant productivity and well-being to be major trends. These are themes that have long been included in the discussion when designing building control systems. These and upcoming building energy code updates will likely have a heavy impact on the products and solutions released in the coming year.

January 16, 2019

Healthy gains in the industrial and institutional building sectors have bolstered growth projections for 2019; however, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is suggesting that a broader economic downturn may be materializing over the next 12-24 months.

January 15, 2019

"The lighting community will change dramatically" from Internet-of-things (IoT) adoption, and much of that change is subject to speculation: No one can predict with confidence what will happen as IoT adoption fuels the convergence of industries adjacent to lighting,

January 14, 2019

LSW Architects took the lead on the design and construction of the 145,000 sq. ft., two level building. Consultant firm Interface Engineering was brought in for specific aspects of the project, including lighting.

January 14, 2019

What's coming next for the lighting industry? Our guest, Randy Reid from Edison Report, is confident that it's going to be LiFi. With just light, which can be found almost everywhere, people are able to connect with wireless data. It's quick, convenient, and hassle-free.

January 10, 2019

NEMA published ANSI C136.31-2018 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Luminaire Vibration. Developed by the ANSI Committee, this Standard describes the minimum vibration capability and vibration test methods for roadway and area luminaires.

January 09, 2019

The module, which will offer more optical flexibility, increased performance and improved efficiency will be included as standard in all Syrios models. Syrios has already been recognized as the leading product in its category, winning industry innovation awards.

January 08, 2019

In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael talk to Ellis Yan, the founder and CEO of TCP International Holdings Ltd. They speak about the current developments and challenges in the lighting industry.

January 07, 2019

The DOE has released the latest findings (Part 2) from a continued investigation into energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems.

January 03, 2019

The current conditions component of the Electroindustry Business Conditions Index bounced back from last month's 36.7, but at 46.2 points it did not return to expansionary territory. As with November's results, a majority of respondents reported unchanged conditions.

December 31, 2018

A new study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) sheds new light on the critical relationships building product manufacturers and architects share in creating better outcomes for building owners and occupants.

December 20, 2018

Hand-leafed in pure gold with a contrast finish in white or bronze, Tribeca adds gilded glamour and the downtown sophistication of New York to your modern living space. Tribeca is a new wall sconce from Modern Forms.

December 20, 2018

Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), today announced that it has acquired Kenall, a leading manufacturer of innovative, energy efficient and sustainable specification grade lighting and control solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

December 19, 2018

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for November was 54.7 compared to 50.4 in October. With the strongest billings growth figure since January and continued strength in new project inquiries and design contracts, billings are closing the year on a strong note.

December 17, 2018

The AIA COTE® Top Ten Toolkit presents curated, concise and effective strategies for achieving sustainable designs and provides criteria for evaluating a project after it is built. Applying the kit's resources during the design process allows for architects to obtain the tool's full potential.

December 17, 2018

There's still so much to know on how to retrofit your lighting so let's not waste time and start watching the second part of the How Would Your Retrofit That? Special of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast.

December 12, 2018

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has issued a new DELTA report: Sensor-Controlled Lighting in Multi-Family Corridors. This guide shows results from a field demonstration of sensor-controlled, bi-level corridor lighting in a multi-family apartment building.

December 10, 2018

Raymond E. "Ray" Kasmark, Jr. has been elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau (NLB), the independent, not-for-profit, lighting-education foundation sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government.

December 10, 2018

Today on the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg talk to Randy Reid, the Editor for Edison Report, about the pressing issue of how lighting companies are handling disruptive innovations like AI controls, LiFi, etc. They emphasize that there's a noted increase of consolidation activity of companies in the past years.

December 09, 2018

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is pleased to announce online registration is open for LEDucation 2019. This annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference is marking its 13th year, and will be held March 12-13, 2019 in New York City at the NY Hilton Midtown.

December 06, 2018

"Everything you've ever wanted to know about wired and wireless control protocols for residential and nonresidential lighting" might just as well be the title of a fascinating, new panel discussion that considers new and emerging lighting-control technologies in use around the world.

December 06, 2018

Oculus is a recessed downlight designed for outdoor, under canopy applications where resistance to weather, light output and directional aiming are important. The two products in the Oculus family are suitable for harsh outdoor weather conditions and are IP66 rated.

December 03, 2018

For the second time in three months, the current conditions component of the EBCI has dropped below 50, giving up more than 13 points from last month to a reading of 36.7 in November.

December 03, 2018

In this episode of Get A Grip Of Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg share their insights on the retrofit strategies you should do depending on a lighting fixture's technical specifications. Everything is covered since a lot of different lighting fixtures are highlighted today.

November 29, 2018

The CY9 Series was designed with performance and versatility in mind. Measuring 9" in diameter, the CY9 is available in five lumen packages: 4000lm, 5000lm, 6000lm, 7000lm or 8300lm; making the CY9 a perfect solution for high ceiling applications.

November 28, 2018

Eureka announced the release of its Verner pendant. The "deco-performance" fixture combines high light output with a geometric aesthetic to enhance interior spaces while providing useable light.

November 26, 2018

In this episode of the show, Michael sits down with Wes, a self-proclaimed LED Tinkerer. Wes wandered into Michael's store in Toronto, Canada, and asked to speak to the owner. Michael, seizing the opportunity to create content, threw Wes into the studio and asked him to explain his tinkering.

November 26, 2018

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today announced that Axis Lighting and Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions have joined the Light and Health Alliance — a growing coalition of industry leaders and scientists working together to create healthy spaces in which to live and work.

November 19, 2018

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.4 compared to 51.1 in September. With continued strength in new project inquiries, billings are expected to remain steady into the coming months.

November 19, 2018

Today on Get a Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg walk down the memory lane of the lighting, design, and tech industry! Discover what changed and what stayed throughout the years. We focus on the evolving applications, technicalities, & demographics in modern lighting.

November 15, 2018

The Luminaires Group today announced the acquisition of Luminaire Led Inc., a New Jersey-based manufacturer of durable and vandal resistant LED lighting solutions.

Modern Forms Debuts Ceres Wall Sconce

November 14, 2018

Finished in aged brass, the new Ceres indoor sconce from Modern Forms adds a touch of understated luxury to your modern décor. And that's before you even turn on the light, which fills the painstakingly V-cut seeded crystal columns with a mix of understated elegance and spectacular shine.

November 14, 2018

A global innovation leader in power, light, and data technologies for homes, workplaces, and data centers, Legrand North and Central America, will showcase a wide range of products at Greenbuild 2018 designed to enhance the security, health, flexibility, and efficiency of today's High Performance Buildings (HPBs).

November 12, 2018

Bolt provides new tools for creating an endless array of fully lit graphic patterns – design intersecting lines of 3-sided light, not chunky fixtures. Bolt is efficient at up to 115 lm/w and it's semi-direct distribution splashes ceilings and walls with light for vertical illumination. Bolt is well-suited for ambient illumination of interior spaces.

November 11, 2018

In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg chat with Dan Mellinger, Senior Consultant at Energy Futures Group, about energy efficiency and everything about rebate programs. EFG has been providing energy-related expertise to clients across North America – governments, utilities, and environmental organizations for years now.

November 09, 2018

The 30th-annual staging of LIGHTFAIR® International in Philadelphia next May will reveal the synergy of light in life with the newest solutions in lighting, connectivity, design and integration presented in a trade show and conference driven by innovation.

Altitude 2.0 From KIM Lighting

November 09, 2018

Altitude® 2.0 from KIM Lighting reflects the latest achievement in architecturally relevant luminaire design with the ideal marriage of form, controls integration and optic performance.

November 06, 2018

It's the 50th episode of the Get A Grip on Lighting Podcast and so far, it has been amazing! Let's celebrate today by making it fun and laid back. Michael and Greg chat with some of their buddies from NAILD over a couple of beers talking about anything under the sun related to the lighting industry.

November 05, 2018

An uptick in the share of respondents that reported unchanged conditions, combined with a decline in the number of responses indicating a worsening business environment, have boosted the current component of the EBCI to an expansionary reading by the narrowest of margins.

November 05, 2018

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has launched NLB-TV with more than 200 videos comprising a collection that is likely to grow to 500 or more within a year. Access to the videos is unrestricted, said NLB Executive Director John Bachner, and there is no cost involved.

November 01, 2018

Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from January 29–31, 2019, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, for three packed days of expert speakers, lively discussion, and nonstop networking at the 2019 DOE Solid-State Lighting Research and Development Workshop.

October 30, 2018

Legrand, North & Central America today launched the Wattstopper HBP-2x2 series, a line of high-performance highbay Passive Infrared (PIR) occupancy sensors with continuous dimming and daylighting harvesting for cost-sensitive highbay applications.

October 29, 2018

This episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast might give you that push you need to start building your network straight from the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Executive Director himself, Timothy Licitra.

October 29, 2018

Teron Lighting (TLI), a manufacturer of commercial grade energy-efficient lighting for institutional users headquartered in the southwestern Ohio City of Fairfield, is now back to its original ownership saving over 60 area jobs. The sale, effective October 27, 2018, for an undisclosed price, makes TLI now owned by TLI, LLC, an entity held by the original founders and owners, David and Michael Bellos.

October 28, 2018

The increasing presence of sky glow—a reduction of night-sky visibility from greater levels of scattered light—has been a topic of growing concern among the lighting community for some time. But, short of following general design guidance, there are few simple means of estimating a lighting product's specific influence on the phenomenon, or of identifying the most effective approaches for addressing it.

DuraFlex Neon From Targetti

October 26, 2018

Targetti now offers an energy efficient low voltage LED flexible light for continuous consistent color in both indoor and outdoor applications.

October 24, 2018

Architecture firm billings growth slowed in September but remained positive for the twelfth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

October 22, 2018

Legrand, North and Central America, innovation leaders in power, light and data technologies for homes, workplaces and data centers, will highlight the transformation of the built environment in a series of education sessions at Greenbuild 2018. The sessions are titled The Critical Role of Electrical and Digital Infrastructure in High-Performance Buildings.

October 22, 2018

In today's episode of the Get a Grip on Lighting Podcast, Greg and Michael talk to Dr. Matthew Maa, the Vice President for Sales & Marketing at Aleddra LED Lighting. The focus of the show is some solid "lighting dork" stuff: the history of LED Tubes, recent developments, and the place it holds in the future of the lighting industry.

October 19, 2018

The new Vox Smart Fan by Modern Forms speaks in hushed tones. The powerful DC motor keeps the blades running smooth, ultra quiet and 70% more efficient than traditional AC styles.

October 18, 2018

Legrand, North & Central America and Lumileds today announced a partnership agreement that will bring to market a simple to integrate and easy-to-install plug and play solution that delivers high quality tunable-white light.

October 16, 2018

Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced that it will highlight its comprehensive offering of mini inverters at LightShow West, booth 1210, held in Las Vegas on October 17 and 18.

October 15, 2018

Daly brings a solid lighting background in sales management and leadership with proven results. His robust record of growth success by driving sales initiatives and his exceptional team management and motivational skills make him well-positioned to lead and successfully grow the company.

October 15, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #47 - In this episode we draw a fine line between the facts and myths of lighting's effect on our behavior and health. Discover how important it is for lighting companies to choose the right technologies and why they should always communicate the technical side of lighting to customers.

October 11, 2018

Nora Lighting has released the industry's most comprehensive LED lighting catalog featuring more than 1,000 LED products and accessories for residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional applications.

October 10, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a GATEWAY report documenting the trial installation of tunable-white light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems in three classrooms at an elementary school in Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) in Folsom, California.

October 08, 2018

A 2018 DOE study entitled "An Investigation into high-achieving LED luminaires" evaluated the performance of several light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products with claimed efficacies near or exceeding 200 lumens per Watt (lm/W).

October 08, 2018

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held its annual Partner-Alliance Event, September 5-6 in Troy, New York, where industry leaders gathered, as they have for 30 years, to get an update on the latest LRC research.

October 08, 2018

With the threat of tariffs on importing Chinese goods, it looks like the lighting industry will be really shaken up. But is this kind of disturbance good or bad? What does it bring to U.S. lighting companies? How does it affect the consumer?

October 03, 2018

The award recognizes Legrand for demonstrated leadership in energy efficiency. Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit, bipartisan alliance of business, government and consumer leaders working to expand the economy while using less energy.

October 02, 2018

Myers Emergency Power Systems (EPS) today announced the appointment of Sean Daley as its southern regional sales manager. Daley, who will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategy to facilitate growth, brings 10 years of sales, business development and management experience and will work to help expand the company's product offering in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico.

October 01, 2018

September 2018‘s reading of 46.4 marks the first time since September 2016 that the current conditions component dipped below 50. With the exception of a one-month blip in June, the current conditions measure has been generally trending down since February of this year.

October 01, 2018

In this episode of the Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast, Michael and Greg talk to Brenda Puckett, the President of West-Lite Supply Co., Inc., to highlight women's value in the lighting industry. As statistics show, executive and team roles are still filled mostly with men. How has it been for the women in lighting? Is there really a gender bias happening in the industry?

September 27, 2018

Aleddra announced today that they have achieved 500% sales growth for its dual-mode LED PL lamp this year. The Aleddra dual-mode LED lamps have quickly become the #1 choice for CFL replacement.

The Most Awarded LED High Bay In 2018

September 26, 2018

Flex Lighting Solutions is proud to announce that Essentials Series 4.0 is the most awarded LED high bay in 2018, receiving recognition from the Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards, Consulting-Specifying Engineer Product of the Year Award, and LEDs Magazine Sapphire Awards.

September 24, 2018

In this episode we talked with Mike Connors the CEO of bulbs.com regarding Amazon's impact on the lighting industry and how you can navigate your way through the Amazon.

September 21, 2018

At up to 210 Lumens per Watt, customers can manufacture fixtures designed to meet the 130 Lumens per Watt target considering losses from the driver and optic. With minimal spacing between LEDs, pixelation is eliminated.

September 19, 2018

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August was 54.2 compared to 50.7 in July (any score over 50 represents billings growth). Most of the growth continues to come from the South and the multi-family residential sector.

September 18, 2018

As the historical 1000W lamp standards become harder to come by, Gigahertz-Optik's BN-LH250 250 watt lamp is offered as an alternative to the 1000 watt FEL and DXW type calibration standard lamp.

September 17, 2018

One of the most time-consuming tasks of any company doing lighting retrofits is the audit and analysis process of the existing lighting. Everyone has their own system for doing this and often times the reason they do it a certain way is because that's how it's always been.

September 13, 2018

The lighting industry continues to be in a state of rapid transformation. New technologies and new business models are forcing the industry to rethink what it means to be a lighting company in the 21st century.

September 13, 2018

NSi Industries, LLC, a leading provider of electrical and control products announced that its TORK®1109A/1109A-O Multi-Voltage Timers have been voted one of the best new products of 2018 by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.

September 11, 2018

Coming off its best year yet in 2017, the management team at Griplock Systems, led by President and CEO Todd Hemingway, began discussing the next step in improving customer relations. The discussion culminated in the decision to expand operations to the East Coast.

September 10, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #42 - In this episode we hopped on the Rebate Bus with Joe Pater and discussed the importance of utility rebates to the lighting industry. We took a wild ride discussing everything rebate related. Like the movie Speed, we must keep the rebate bus going at a certain speed or a bomb in the industry will explode.

September 07, 2018

The current conditions component declined slightly in August, but remained in expansionary territory at 53.8. A majority of respondents indicated conditions were unchanged from last month's robust business environment.

September 05, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #41 - Remember 2013? Thinking hmm, should I start selling my customers LED lighting? Remember all those charts and predictions that no one thought possible? 80% adoption by 2020 and so on?

September 04, 2018

The efficacy improvement achieved by Lumileds' LED emitter will result in more direct energy savings, while reducing initial and lifecycle cost at a luminaire level and enabling LED conversion of the most demanding applications.

August 29, 2018

Smart lighting systems are designed to ensure energy potency, and include automated controls and extremely economical fixtures, which will build changes looking on conditions, example occupancy. Lighting is an intentional use of light to feature sensible and aesthetic result to a space.

August 27, 2018

We hear a lot about healthy lighting and the potential effects it can have on people, but until we talked to Clifford J. Yahnke, Ph.D, Director, Clinical Affairs at Indigo-Clean we weren't convinced. After this discussion we feel there is finally a true "healthy" lighting option.

August 22, 2018

AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for July was 50.7 compared to 51.3 in June. Any score over 50 represents billings growth. While July's ABI shows that aggregate demand for architecture firm services continues to increase, much of that growth came from one region—the South.

August 20, 2018

No it's not Bill Hurd, although he would be tough to beat in any competition. We had a very NAILD-esque conversation discussing all of the hot lighting topics that affect us today and will in the future.

August 17, 2018

The lighting industry continues to be in a state of rapid transformation. New technologies and new business models are forcing the industry to rethink what it means to be a lighting company in the 21st century.

August 15, 2018

IOTA's PoE-CP12 Power-over-Ethernet Emergency LED Driver has been selected for the 2018 IES Progress Report, Illuminating Engineering Society's annual report which showcases the year's most significant industry developments.

August 14, 2018

The AERIAL is a linear pendant developed with the intent of re-think how interior space is illuminated. It enables designers to make a design statement while still producing functional ambient light.

August 14, 2018

Anthem One is an innovative modular LED lighting system with interchangeable light sources, unmatched light quality, superior durability, a 2000 percent longer lifespan and twice the brightness of traditional metal halide systems.

August 13, 2018

Sentry Electric proudly announces that the SEVL Evacuation Light has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 IES Progress Report. The Progress Report recognizes products, publications and design tools that significantly contribute to the art and science of lighting.

August 13, 2018

The AIA has released the latest Consensus Construction Forecast. Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects.

August 13, 2018

The lighting industry is a candidate's market so there are a lot of lighting companies battling for talent. We had a great discussion with Paul Pompeo who is the President of the Pompeo Group an executive recruiting firm focused on the lighting industry.

August 09, 2018

Power management company Eaton today announced the latest accessories and new outdoor fixture available for its HALO Home™ Smart Lighting System, a simple, smart and secure way for homeowners to wirelessly connect, automate and control smart lights within one platform using Bluetooth® mesh networking.

LEDucation 2019 Call For Speakers

August 08, 2018

LEDucation 2019, a LED-only trade show and conference organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), is accepting submissions for presentation proposals to be given during the 2019 conference taking place March 12–13, 2019, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York.

Is Your Lighting WELL?

August 07, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #37 - As Concept Lead for Light at International WELL Building Institute, Gayathri Unnikrishnan focuses on the importance of natural and electric lighting on the well-being of occupants in the built environment. People are the most important asset for any business, so protect that and make your lighting WELL.

August 06, 2018

The 15.4 point fall from the previous month was the steepest such decline since December 2015, but was less a sign of deteriorating conditions than of hitting a plateau as all of the change was attributable to a substantially greater share of respondents noting that conditions were unchanged.

August 02, 2018

The study examines issues that can result in compromised outdoor-lighting quality when color issues are misunderstood and, therefore, misapplied. This important NEMA white paper is now also available without charge from the National Lighting Bureau's Free Lighting Bookstore.

July 31, 2018

Flashing warning lights are a common line of defense intended to help protect construction workers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, and others who work along the roadway from oncoming traffic.

July 31, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its Healthcare Design Awards for cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.

July 27, 2018

Providing an exceptional solution for sleek, modern architectural lighting, the all new LED downlight collection from Williams effortlessly completes any space. Sporting a variety of attractive trims and beam angles, each LED downlight guarantees flawless illumination.

July 27, 2018

Through the Microsoft CityNext initiative, DimOnOff will extend the power of Microsoft's vast software and cloud solution portfolio by building intelligent solutions that allow cities to become connected societies through modernizing its infrastructure, optimizing city operations and improving sustainability.

July 26, 2018

MGM International and UBM, one of the world's largest event organizers, joined forces in a strategic partnership to improve the lighting of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, while reducing the environmental footprint and energy usage to meet their sustainability goals.

July 26, 2018

AFX, Inc., an industry leader for 80 years in energy-efficient lighting is pleased to announce the release of their 2018 Stonegate by AFX Product Catalog. This 96 page, full-color catalog is filled with eye-catching, made-to-order, Lighting Solutions for Hospitality, Commercial and Residential applications!

July 25, 2018

With the help of DOE funding, researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara are conducting analyses to determine the mechanisms underlying efficiency loss in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in solid-state lighting.

July 23, 2018

In the past decade, roadway lighting technologies have advanced rapidly with the development of light-emitting diode (LED) systems, adaptive lighting controls, and an increase in knowledge about the ways roadway lighting can affect safety, perception and even circadian rhythms.

Inclusiveness In The Lighting Industry

July 23, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #36 - Carol McGlogan is the President & CEO of Electro-Federation Canada and has had an impressive career in lighting. As we all know the lighting industry has changed dramatically and continues to, but not just on the technological side.

July 20, 2018

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Energy began evaluating the performance of several new light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products with claimed efficacies near or exceeding 200 lumens per Watt (lm/W). The purpose of the study was to validate the claimed efficacy, determine the features or characteristics the products had in common, and identify any performance tradeoffs in luminaires reaching this very high efficacy level.

July 18, 2018

Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June was 51.3 compared to 52.8 in May; it remains positive since any score over 50 represents billings growth.

July 18, 2018

Targetti, is presenting an exclusive preview of the first Targetti light fixtures in the North American market that will be fitted with innovative Dynamic Beam Shaper (DBS) technology. The exclusive technology delivers variable optics that can vary the beam opening using digital input without the use of any mechanical system.

July 16, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #35 - How many lighting companies have someone on staff with the title Chief Scientist? John Davenport is the Chief Scientist at Energy Focus and is a recognized global expert in light source physics and product technology. In addition, he is author to over 125 patents and passionately believes that flicker is a choice.

July 13, 2018

The National Lighting Bureau's announced its 39th annual High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program. The Bureau coined the term High-Benefit Lighting to connote "function-focused" electric-illumination systems that are designed to fulfill the specific purposes for which they will be used, especially to maximize bottom-line returns for those who own, manage, and/or rely on the lighting.

July 13, 2018

Inspired by the golden age of flying, this smart fan takes technology to the next level. Pair it with the exclusive Modern Forms app to save on energy costs and intuitively create schedules that adapt to your behavior.

July 13, 2018

Power management company Eaton today announced the Shaper 1400 and Shaper 1800 series of architectural pendants, which deliver decorative, mix and match color options as standard, making it easier to meet lighting design requirements while staying on budget.

July 10, 2018

In the past, too many organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels shorted catastrophically before their rated 50,000-hour lifetime. Actions to mitigate shorting have been taken by all panel manufacturers, but the origin of shorts is unknown.

July 10, 2018

Intercept is the ideal LED solution for not only sports stadiums and entertainment arenas, but the general and security lighting of large commercial and industrial environments such as intermodal port, rail centers and airports.

The Practicality Of Lighting Controls

July 09, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #34 - What does Sci Fi and Lighting have in common – Craig DiLouie. Actually, the way lighting is going it sometimes feels like it's more science fiction then science. We always hear that lighting controls are the way of the future so who better to have a conversation with on this topic.

July 02, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #33 - There are 1.2 billion people in the world without lighting. Dr Venkat Venkataramanan and his team from the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto are working towards solving this problem and utilizing science to better the quality of life for society as a whole. We are not just talking about selling light bulbs anymore.

June 28, 2018

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 79-2018 Predicted Energy Savings from Lighting Systems, a new white paper that includes a framework used to gauge the effectiveness of different lighting control methods.

Illumigeddon Meets The Matrix

June 27, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #32 - Lighting industry veteran Chris Brown coined the term Illumigeddon several years ago and met up with Get A Grip to discuss where we are headed. Ilumigeddon has turned into Illumitunity as long as you can work your way through The Matrix.

June 26, 2018

Solid-state lighting (SSL) is bringing new capabilities to lighting, in part because light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can be easily packaged together on a printed circuit board to form sources that are multicomponent and multifunctional. But the long-term performance of such systems hasn't yet been fully investigated, despite the fact that next to energy efficiency, long life is the most publicized advantage of SSL.

June 22, 2018

According to a recent National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) survey of electrical manufacturers, 53 percent said that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has already had a net positive impact on their businesses, while an additional 34 percent are waiting for full implementation before they can assess the benefits of the legislation.

June 21, 2018

The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 52.8 (any score over 50 is billings growth), which shows that demand for services from architecture firms continues to be healthy. The ABI also indicated that business conditions remain strong at firms located in the South and West, while growth in billings was modest at firms in the Northeast and Midwest.

June 21, 2018

30 podcasts on Light Bulbs?! This last year went by so quickly that we figured it was time to briefly recap what we learned from episodes 1-30 of the Get A Grip on Lighting Podcast with the Host Michael Colligan and Co-Host Greg Ehrich.

June 19, 2018

The trade show spanned 285,600 net square feet housing 600 exhibitors, including 66 first-time exhibiting companies and 136 manufacturers headquartered outside the U.S. Registration of 28,075 exceeded the 2017 Philadelphia registration total. Registrants represented 85 countries.

June 15, 2018

The global hospital lighting system market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2017-2023, to reach $8.5 billion by 2023. The increasing investment in lighting of hospitals by government and private players is one of the prime growth factors of its market.

June 12, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #30 - Pier LaFarge is the Co-Founder & CEO of Sparkfund. Their goal is to "netflixize" the energy technology industry. If this happens the lighting industry will be in for a bigger change then the LED transformation.

June 08, 2018

According to a new market report on luminaire and lighting control published by Transparency Market Research, the global luminaire and lighting control market is expected to reach US$ 111.0 Bn by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018 to 2026.

The Lighting Renaissance Man

June 06, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #29 - 53 years in the game and Bill Attardi is as feisty as ever. As a Renaissance man his career is as full as it is diverse; salesman, manager, executive, owner, consultant and teacher. You bet we grappled with him.

June 05, 2018

Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center graduate student Olivia Privitera was recently awarded the prestigious 2018 Thesis Prize from the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC).

June 05, 2018

All LED downlight fixtures look alike, except this SureFit® LED Downlight from Aleddra, for it doesn't even have a lens. The LED diodes are hidden behind the trim. The light is reflected off the patented nano-reflector, generating a uniform, soft, but bright light out of the fixture.

June 01, 2018

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a series of short videos on the science of lighting for human health. A total of nine videos are planned for release this year, covering topics such as how to provide healthy lighting for office workers, lighting in schools, and the future of circadian lighting.

Filling The Gaps With Lasers

May 29, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #28 - Dr. Paul Rudy is the co-founder of SLD Laser alongside Dr. Shuji Nakamura. They are commercializing a new generation of laser light sources for display, automotive and specialty applications; filling in the gaps left by the limitations of LED. What? LED has limitations?

May 25, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting today that architecture firm billings rose for the seventh consecutive month, with the pace of growth in April increasing modestly from March.

May 23, 2018

This new white paper explores the conflict between limitations on what is commonly referred to as standby power and the potential services and benefits of connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

May 21, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy once again hosted its award-winning informational booth and free educational sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, held May 8–10 in Chicago. The sessions were popular among attendees looking for expert Q&A on today's hottest and toughest lighting issues.

May 21, 2018

Get a Grip on Lighting #27 - Cory Schneider is the current President of NAILD and the CEO of Lighting Unlimited in Arizona. He has developed a unique way to deploy LS1 that a lot of other NAILD members are copying. If you have some lighting people to train we suggest giving this episode a listen.

May 18, 2018

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of the SPECFIT line of commercial retrofit downlight products.

May 16, 2018

The new podcast from Get A Grip on Lighting features DR. Dee Denteneer. Dr. Denteneer is the Secretary General of the Zhaga Consortium. Zhaga is an open, global, lighting-industry consortium that is standardizing LED light engines and associated components, including modules and drivers.

May 14, 2018

The LRC evaluated key factors such as power demand, life-cycle cost, luminaire intensity distribution, and luminaire shading. Of particular importance is the fact that the LRC considered the effectiveness of the entire lighting system for a controlled growing environment.

May 08, 2018

Welcome to the 10th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products!

IoTNOW Webinars From NEMA

May 07, 2018

The new IoTNOW webinar series will address the challenges and opportunities posed by increased connectivity and automation in the workplace, in the electric grid, and in smart cities.

May 03, 2018

High-flux lighting applications include high-security exterior lighting (such as correctional facilities and military bases) as well as street and area lighting. In high-temperature environments, such applications present a formidable challenge for LEDs.

April 30, 2018

This funding will accelerate the development of high-quality light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) products with the potential to reduce lighting energy costs for American families and businesses and to enhance U.S. global competitiveness.

April 26, 2018

Vivint Smart Home Arena was just named Utah Construction & Design Magazine's 2017 Project of the Year. Lead design firm, SCI and Okland Construction delivered the impressive 125 million dollar renovation in just 129 days—a project that should have taken 18-24 months.

April 25, 2018

COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in several key areas.

April 25, 2018

Developed by the ANSI Committee for Electric Lamps, this revision provides physical and electrical requirements for single-ended metal halide lamps that are operated on 60 Hz ballasts, ensuring interchangeability and safety.

April 23, 2018

Aleddra will showcase at Chicago LightFair 2018 the application of advanced TTA Nano Composite technology to ordinary LED lights, which converts them into Antiviral LED products.

April 19, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today reported that architecture firm billings rose for the sixth consecutive month in March, although the pace of growth slowed modestly from February.

April 16, 2018

The task group will produce a set of practical recommendations and methods, grounded in science, that can be broadly implemented by addressing how to specify lighting for daytime applications, how to accurately measure circadian light, and how specification can be achieved.

April 16, 2018

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing ten projects with its Education Facility Design Awards for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers.

April 12, 2018

The HID LED 25W lamp is the first product to utilize an A-lamp form factor to replace 70-100W HID lamps and was recognized by the 2017 IES Progress Report. At just 25W, this lamp emits over 3300 lumens and comes in E26 and EX39 versions.

April 10, 2018

The Light Art Collection is a small prodigy that utilizes artificial light as a medium and aesthetic message to demonstrate that the innovations of the artistic techniques and expressions do not necessarily lead to an arid combination of praxis and utility, but result in art, synthesis and expression.

April 09, 2018

Have you ever complained about LED A19 bulb? If you have you are not alone. Let's face it we all miss the look of the A19 incandescent bulb we grew up with. NOW the Aleddra Omni A19 offers the "classic" A19 look alone with the energy savings of an LED bulb.

April 09, 2018

It used to be that lighting maintenance consisted principally of regularly scheduled cleaning and relamping. No more. As continually more lighting systems incorporate "high-tech" design and components, the personnel needed to maintain, repair, and even operate these systems are becoming increasingly more difficult to find.

April 05, 2018

AFX Inc. is proud to announce its 80th year of designing and manufacturing lighting fixtures for residential and commercial applications. Since the inception of fluorescent lighting technology in 1938 AFX has been promoting energy efficiency with its portfolio of products.

March 29, 2018

Aleddra LED Lighting is pleased to introduce to the U.S market the Aleddra Emergency T8 Tube. The Emergency T8 Tube comes with an integrated emergency battery. It can be used as a regular T8 lamp and an emergency tube.

March 28, 2018

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C78.5-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specifications for Performance of Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps.

March 28, 2018

No other fan in the industry offers this level of control or technological innovation. The new wet-rated, Hydra Smart Fan from Modern Forms features scalable RF and Wi-Fi controls, smart integration and patent-pending DC motor wiring functionality, making life simpler every day.

March 26, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is reporting an increase in architecture firm billings for February from its Architecture Billings Index (ABI), with several key segments showing an encouraging outlook for 2018.

March 26, 2018

An expansion of the Prudential Lighting Stream Series of veiled ambient luminaires, Dots have hidden LEDs, creating a soft, smooth, clean light source so pleasant, your eye is drawn directly to them.

March 23, 2018

Legion Lighting has teamed up with Smash Industries to manufacture unique lighting sculptures. Our initial collaboration is the Artisan Series Subway Lighting fixture that combines art and light.

March 20, 2018

Philips Lighting, the world leader in lighting, today announced its intention to change its name from Philips Lighting to Signify. The choice of our new company name originates from the fact that light becomes an intelligent language, which connects and conveys meaning.

March 20, 2018

Marking its 12th year as the country's largest LED-only trade show and educational forum, nearly 6,000 attendees from all regions of the US and Canada attended the two-day event. Sold out for the 12th year in a row with 362 exhibits, the show's format allowed attendees to examine the latest LED luminaires and related lighting from 287 manufacturers.

March 19, 2018

Developed by the ANSI Committee for Outdoor Lighting, this new standard for roadway lighting covers dimensional, maintenance, and light distribution features that are interchangeable in enclosed pendant-mounted luminaires.

March 12, 2018

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published a white paper that explains the Fluorescent Ballast Rule and the associated measurement methods, NEMA LSD 66-2017 Understanding the Fluorescent Ballast Rule, EPCA 10 CFR 430.

March 12, 2018

NEMA President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff said the new import tariffs on steel and aluminum will create unwelcome challenges for many electrical manufacturers, particularly related to certain types of electrical steel not made in the U.S. and the overly broad restrictions on imported aluminum.

March 09, 2018

The Sapphire Awards Gala Dinner, held on the night of February 14, 2018, celebrated the most innovative companies in the solid-state lighting (SSL) industry by naming the fourth annual LEDs Magazine Sapphire Award winners.

Flexis - The Future Of Store Fixtures

March 06, 2018

Flexis™ DisplayMaker is the new wall merchandising system from Stylmark. At the core of Flexis is a low voltage powered standard system which enables users to flexibly create a variety of merchandising solutions.

March 05, 2018

Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced today its Avista pedestrian light engine has nearly lit 800 miles around the country—in less than four years—which is equivalent to the distance between New York City and Chicago.

February 28, 2018

In 2017 the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute published a groundbreaking study showing that office workers who receive a robust dose of circadian-effective light experience better sleep, and lower levels of depression and stress, than those who spend their days in dim or low light levels.

February 27, 2018

In a rapidly developing lighting industry bursting with new technology, Kenall luminaires using Indigo-Clean Technology took top honors at the LEDs Magazine Sapphire Awards for the category of Lighting for Health and Wellbeing.

February 26, 2018

ESPG is the guide to electrical products and is read by buyers, specifiers, contractors, and distributors—your client base. Each year, ESPG lists all NEMA standards and other publications, as well as sales contact information, by product type, for hundreds of electrical manufacturers.

February 21, 2018

2018 started on a strong note for architecture firms, as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw its highest January score since 2007. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the January ABI score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month.

February 16, 2018

DOE announced the winners of the 2018 Student Poster Competition at the 15th annual DOE SSL R&D Workshop, held in Nashville, Tennessee. The heart of these workshops is a poster session, where project investigators from all DOE-funded R&D projects share updates on their work.

February 16, 2018

The popular Snap Series from Prudential Ltg. is more robust than ever, thanks to two recently introduced additions, the Snap-Flair and Snap-Aero.

February 12, 2018

NEMA has joined the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the IIoT Energy Forum to highlight activities of the IIC and of NIST in the energy sector focusing on smart grids, industrial analytics, security, and emerging technologies.

February 09, 2018

The light emitted by portable electronic devices (PEDs), particularly when used at night, has drawn a great deal of interest among sleep researchers, healthcare professionals, and the media. Research shows that exposure to light at night (LAN) may be associated with poor sleep and may lead to diminished alertness and performance throughout the day.

February 06, 2018

Over 700 customers, colleagues and friends attended the exciting and highly awaited Grand Opening of the expansive 15,000 square foot Modern Forms Showroom in Space #4808 of the Dallas Trade Mart during Lightovation in January.

February 05, 2018

Despite labor shortages and rising material costs that continue to impact the construction sector, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to increase 4% this year and continue at that pace of growth through 2019.

February 05, 2018

PMC proudly announces the new ArcX Collection of reimagined linear lighting. A new dimension of lighting, the ArcX Collection combines shape and style with versatility and efficiency. ArcX modules allow construction of a wide variety of system contours and shapes making each lighting application truly unique.

February 01, 2018

The emergence of SSL technology quickly challenged longstanding performance metrics used for assessing color quality, particularly the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) Test Color Method (which includes the General Color Rendering Index Ra, commonly known as CRI).

January 30, 2018

DOE has released the results of an exploratory study investigating energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems. Testing was conducted at DOE's Connected Lighting Test Bed in September 2017.

Sports Light From Aleddra

January 30, 2018

Athletic field lighting (football, soccer, baseball and soft ball) posts two challenges to the athletic, booster and facility teams: High fixture and maintenance cost due to the mounting height, needed fixture repair(ballast and socket) and lamp replacement due to short lamp life of the existing Metal Halide lamps.

ABOVE ALL Small MT Area Light

January 29, 2018

The LED small MT Area Light can be widely used for site, area, parking, walkways and general area spaces. Available in 40W, 60W and 80W with replacements up to 200 Watt HPS fixtures.

January 25, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 52.9, down from a score of 55.0 in the previous month. This score still reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms.

January 24, 2018

IOTA has released the new IOTA PoE-CP12 Power-over-Ethernet emergency LED driver for today's state-of-the-art "smart" systems. The IOTA PoE-CP12 is a unique, revolutionary, industry-first design that delivers a UL 924 Listed solution for power-over-ethernet (PoE) LED luminaires.

January 23, 2018

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) presentations and panel discussions being held during LEDucation in New York City on March 13 and 14, 2018.

January 22, 2018

Foreverlamp's new HB5 LED High-Bay fixture combines innovative design with a technological breakthrough in reflective materials to create a highly reflective and efficient source that is rated for 100,000 hours with minimal energy consumption at a total of 522 system watts.

NGLS Competition 2 Kicks Off

January 19, 2018

The Next Generation Lighting Systems (NGLS) indoor competition 2, which focuses on LED troffer conversion (retrofit) kits with luminaire-integrated sensors and controls, is underway. Five such systems, all marketed as being easily installed and configured, will be installed this month in a "living lab" at The New School, Parsons School of Design, in New York City.

January 18, 2018

The DOE has just released a report that examines the energy-saving potential of LED lighting in horticultural applications. All three main categories of indoor horticulture were investigated.

January 15, 2018

Modern Forms is finally stepping into the spotlight. Making a profound statement in one of the largest showrooms at Lightovation, Modern Forms will open its own awe-inspiring, 15,000 square foot showroom at #4808 on the atrium of the Dallas Trade Mart, from Jan. 17–21.

January 15, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2018 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design. Selected from roughly 500 submissions, 17 recipients located throughout the world will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City.

January 10, 2018

Power management company Eaton recently announced the expansion of its Metalux ambient lighting solutions products with the introduction of the FPanel flat panel series and the RTC shallow troffer series. The two new LED luminaires offer superior performance, high energy efficiency and are compatible with Eaton's lighting controls solutions.

January 10, 2018

With company-wide consensus, Nora Lighting employees, reps and distributors chose to support the American Red Cross Home Fires Relief efforts this holiday season. A financial generous donation was presented to the ARC that will assist wildfire victims throughout California.

January 08, 2018

Designed to recognize and honor the bright future of the lighting design industry, the awards are part of Eaton's commitment to building the pipeline of lighting design talent. University students studying architecture, design, engineering or related disciplines are invited to enter this conceptual design competition.

IP65 UFO Highbay Fixture From Aleddra

January 04, 2018

Aleddra announces today, the availability of its UFO Highbay Fixture for the US market. The company is a known leader in LED technology innovation with products that are either superior in quality or highly competitive in price, or both.

January 03, 2018

Foreverlamp™ has expanded its award-winning LED Lamp Series with a new Industrial replacement lamp. The new J Series provides a powerful LED replacement for up to 400W MH lamps that operate in dusty and harsh industrial environments.

January 01, 2018

Patriot LED has launched new product lines Hazardous Locations Light. This luminaire can be used as spotlight, down light and tunnel light which can provide general illumination in hazardous locations.

December 26, 2017

Retrofitting a sign box is very challenging, most of the time retrofitters or sign manufacturers must use 2 LED tubes one on each side because as we know LED tubes only project a 180 degree beam spread. This product will cut time and material cost by half.

December 22, 2017

Even with the uncertainty related to pending tax reform legislation that likely will have a mixed effect on the construction industry, design services at architecture firms remains in high demand. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 55.0, up from a score of 51.7 in the previous month.

December 19, 2017

The third such report issued by DOE since 2002, it provides the baseline that helps DOE plan its R&D program, and is used by both governmental and nongovernmental organizations for planning and evaluating lighting opportunities as well as additional research efforts.

December 19, 2017

Eaton recently launched the RSA MRZ family of architectural recessed multi-head luminaires, offering a wide breadth of features and options including Eaton's WaveLinx or LumaWatt Pro sensors, which enable a full spectrum of wireless and connected lighting solutions.

December 18, 2017

Showing signs of market saturation, demand for walkable neighborhoods, multi-generational housing and access to public transportation remain very strong, but growth has leveled off, according to the findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey.

December 14, 2017

Hubbell Outdoor GeoPak family has expanded to now offer two housing sizes in the popular trapezoid, radius and quarter-sphere shapes. With lumen outputs of up to 11,000 lumens, paired with high performance StrikeTM optics, this family is capable of replacing up to 400W HID luminaires.

December 12, 2017

The High-Benefit Lighting® Awards Program is unique. Established by the National Lighting Bureau in 1980, the program recognizes lighting achievements that demonstrate lighting's ability to enhance human performance and well-being; i.e., to provide High-Benefit Lighting.

LEDucation 2018 Registration Is Open

December 07, 2017

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is pleased to announce one of the lighting industry's most popular events, LEDucation 2018, is open for registration. Marking its 12th year, LEDucation will be held March 13-14 in New York City at the NY Hilton Midtown.

December 07, 2017

Targetti, a leading international manufacturer in the indoor and outdoor architectural lighting market, announces that Targetti Sankey, S.p.A., will operate under the new ownership of Italian lighting manufacturer, 3F Filippi S.p.A.

New Sonar Series From Eclipse Lighting

December 05, 2017

The new wall mounted Sonar sconce features an elegant contoured design with up/down illumination for dramatic wall wash effects. Sizes include a small 13.5" model and a larger 21" tall version.

December 04, 2017

NEMA and The IIC agreed to enter a formal liaison to advance the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A liaison relationship between IIC and NEMA fosters common understanding of new technologies for the digital economy.

November 29, 2017

The way in which lighting designers specify the color-rendering properties of white light – and white light's ability to alter humans' perception of color – is about to change, thanks to the development of tunable white light and a near-revolutionary new way of specifying its color impacts.

November 27, 2017

Presented by LRC researchers Jeremy Snyder, Jennifer Brons, and Dan Frering on December 6, 2017, this webinar provides guidance on reducing lighting energy use in residences. Two strategies will be discussed: using LED light sources throughout a home and using motion sensor controls in multifamily outdoor and common spaces.

November 20, 2017

Participants examined the latest technology advances and research questions, and provided updates on various early-stage research efforts that will serve as a foundation for future SSL technological developments.

November 20, 2017

Over 55 PoE-ready LED luminaires provide turn-key networked lighting and sophisticated controls. The intuitive user interface allows for quick and simple setup. Optimize your lighting to meet code compliance and, with built-in analytics, maximize energy savings.

Architecture Billings Bounce Back

November 15, 2017

After a stand-alone month of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

November 13, 2017

Nobody would associate LED fixture whose main purpose is for lighting with the cleaning and disinfecting application. With a breakthrough nano technology material, called Antiviral TTA, the unimaginable becomes a reality.

November 13, 2017

Nora Lighting was a featured supplier of LED downlights for the 2017 St. Jude Dream Home in Las Vegas. The Dream Home Giveaway raised more than $850,000.00 in ticket sales for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

November 10, 2017

DOE has completed the first study in a series on connected lighting system interoperability. The main goal of the series is to discern and document the current state of CLS interoperability at this early stage, with its landscape of multiple vendors, technologies, and business models.

November 08, 2017

LED Specifier Summit, the popular annual conference and product showcase featuring the latest commercial, architectural and design-forward lighting solutions, returns to Chicago's Navy Pier Nov. 14-15, 2017. Historically a one-day event, the new two-day format helps address participant demand for more time to meet with exhibitors.

November 06, 2017

Simple and fast installation, no tools required! Use the Williams SRK Retrofit Kit to quickly upgrade fluorescent strips to energy-saving LED.

November 01, 2017

Think you've seen it all when it comes to cylinders? Think again. Eclipse Lighting announces the launch of its Troy cylinder with Gravura Graphics custom finish.

LEDucation 2018 Call For Speakers

November 01, 2017

LEDucation, a New York City LED-only tradeshow and educational forum organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), has announced its 2018 Call for Presentation Proposals. The deadline is November 19, 2017.

October 30, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Innovation Awards honor new practices and technologies that will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings for their entire lifecycle, from design, to construction and through operations.

October 26, 2017

The introduction of solid-state lighting using light-emitting diode (LED) technology has ignited widespread interest in the ways that lighting can offer benefits to people, including improved visibility at night, enhanced perceptions of brightness and security, and spectral tuning for management of circadian rhythms.

October 26, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Portfolio 2-inch aperture LED Cylinders available in round and square configurations for ceiling, wall or pendant-mount applications.

October 23, 2017

The CHB is ideal for high ceiling applications such as warehouses, large retail environments, storage facilities, and sports arenas, and is available in two wattage packages: 200W/22,000 Lumens and 240W/28,500 Lumens.

October 23, 2017

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) released its 2017 second quarter Lamp Indexes. The NEMA Lamp Indexes are composite measures of member companies' U.S. shipments of a variety of lamp types. The report is designed to track underlying demand for these types of lamps.

October 19, 2017

After seven months of steady growth in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in September. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

October 16, 2017

Hubbell Control Solutions announced today the expansion of its distributed lighting control platform for commercial and industrial facilities, NX Distributed Intelligence™. This expansion focuses on adding wired and wireless luminaire-based control options to Hubbell's successful NX lighting control platform.

October 13, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a trial installation of tunable-white LED lighting systems in three classrooms in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District in Carrollton, TX, which provides valuable insights into the use of this technology in a real-world setting.

October 11, 2017

The ENERGY STAR meetings provide an opportunity to discuss program initiatives, product specifications and other outreach activities. In addition, these meetings allow ENERGY STAR partners to network and develop relationships to promote ENERGY STAR.

Aleddra Linear Highbay LED Fixture

October 11, 2017

Linear highbay fixtures are known to have an industrial look. Well, that was true until yesterday. Today Aleddra, the technology leader in dual-mode T8, PL, and HID replacement LED lamps, announces its new stylish Linear Highbay LED fixture.

Snapshot On LED Outdoor Area Lighting

October 10, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a new Snapshot report on LED outdoor area lighting. Based on DOE's LED Lighting Facts® database, the report focuses on outdoor area/roadway luminaires (including street lighting and wall packs), parking garage luminaires, and canopy luminaires (e.g., those used for gas station fuel pump areas).

October 05, 2017

The program positions Rensselaer students to contribute to Alzheimer's research by exposing them to a range of biotechnology and lighting research on neurodegenerative diseases, including a summer clinical rotation in medical research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with whom Rensselaer has an existing partnership.

October 04, 2017

TARGETTI USA, the North American operations for the TARGETTI Group, has appointed John Walter, as the new Western Regional Sales Manager.

October 03, 2017

Both new documents were developed in conjunction with industry experts through inputs received at roundtable meetings held in September and October 2016 and at the DOE SSL R&D Workshop held in February 2017.

October 02, 2017

The Titan 2 Series is a boldly designed decorative wall sconce that adds a dramatic shape with distinctive lighting effects to architectural facades. An innovative front shield fascia with a slight curvature creates a distinct appearance by providing a soft wall wash across the top and bottom of the fixture.

October 02, 2017

For a second consecutive month, the index reflected an improvement in the current conditions measures with an overall increase of three points, from 65.6 to 68.8. The EBCI indexes are based on the results of a monthly survey of senior managers at NEMA Member companies.

September 27, 2017

At this year's Lighting for Tomorrow design competition, AFX received a Decorative LED Honorable Mention Award for its POST LED Sconce. Post's eye-catching slender design features indirect illumination in a combination of metal and painted finishes. 120V TRIAC dimmable down to 10%.

September 27, 2017

IOTA has released the new ETS-DR emergency lighting control device for auxiliary generator and inverter supplies, featuring IOTA's "DR" dimming relay feature for 0-10V dimming applications. The ETS-DR allows for local switching or dimming controls on designated fixtures powered by an auxiliary supply.

September 26, 2017

California-based LED high bay lighting manufacturer, Foreverlamp™, continues its sale representative expansion with a slate of new agency appointments.

September 26, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus LED sports lighting and controls system has been installed at the United Center, home of the National Basketball Association's (NBA®) Chicago Bulls and National Hockey League's (NHL®) Chicago Blackhawks.

September 21, 2017

Offered in four beam distributions with excellent light control and low aperture brightness for glare-free illumination, the family's large selection of standard features and options includes Eaton's award-winning Dim-to-Warm technology and the WaveLinx and LumaWatt Pro.

September 20, 2017

With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

September 20, 2017

The collaboration brings Eaton's connected lighting expertise to critical smart city stakeholders, helping develop solutions for their specific needs.

September 20, 2017

The expansive optic offering found within the popular CCTLed Series will now include a new Wall Wash optic to pair with the popular Spot, Flood, MWFL and WFL distributions.

September 18, 2017

More than 75 of the top NASCAR Late Model Stock Car drivers will challenge for a spot in the 40-car field of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 for $25,000 and the iconic Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy.

September 14, 2017

The program honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.

September 12, 2017

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held its annual Partner-Alliance Event on September 6-7, 2017 in Troy, New York, a private event for LRC Partners, Alliance members and major sponsors from industry, government, and academia.

ElumTools Enhancements

September 12, 2017

ElumTools, our plug-in for lighting calculations in Autodesk Revit has just been upgraded! The latest release includes Isolines and Spatial Maps inside the calculation viewer for easier evaluation of your calculated results.

September 05, 2017

DOE's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a tunable lighting system installed in the new Swedish Medical Behavioral Health Unit in Seattle that sought to leverage biophilic design tenets.

New Appointments At Access Lighting

September 05, 2017

Access Lighting Corporation announced today that Don L. Smith has joined the company as its National Sales Manager--Western Region. In addition, in recognition of his contributions to Access Lighting's success, Justin Kennedy has been promoted to National Sales Manager--Eastern Region.

Aleddra Slim Vapor Tight LED Fixture

September 04, 2017

Aleddra, the industry technology leader in linear T8, PL, and HID replacement LED lamps, announces today the release of its Slim Vapor Tight LED fixture for the US market. This latest addition to the company's fixture offer features a sleek design and is versatile in applications.

August 31, 2017

LightShow West has announced a new education series, Control Systems Summit: A Lighting Revolution, will take place Oct. 12 as part of the two-day trade show and conference at Kentia Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center Oct. 11-12.

August 29, 2017

The STORE Series offers an efficient and intelligent solution for lighting projects in the Retail and Hospitality market. Designed to address lighting needs with efficacy and intelligence, the STORE Series offers a Projector Version, a recessed Gimbal in two sizes and new Class 2 rated multiples for a variety of application needs.

August 28, 2017

Lighting for healthcare presents unique challenges for accommodating the diverse populations who occupy this environment—from the physicians and nurses working dayshift or nightshift to the patients, all with varying needs, including the youngest and perhaps most vulnerable members of our population, infants in the NICU.

August 24, 2017

LED lighting manufacturer Foreverlamp of Torrance, California, announces new lighting manufacturer representative appointments for its line of high bay LED lamps and fixtures.

August 24, 2017

Continued balanced growth results in gains in all regions and in all major sectors. For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index.

August 23, 2017

An article provided by Matthew Ma from Aleddra LED. After two recalls of its ballast-compatible LED tubes, a LED lighting manufacturer called it quits not long ago and exited out of the LED tube segment.

August 23, 2017

IOTA is pleased to introduce the new ILB-CP10-HE-HV Constant Power emergency LED driver for high voltage applications. High-bay and elevated LED fixtures often require higher Class 1 voltages for providing the increased illumination needed to adequately light interiors from increased heights.

August 21, 2017

Lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT) was the subject of a particularly eye-opening panel discussion – "Illuminating the Future, Part 2" – at the National Lighting Bureau's Annual Lighting Forum.

August 17, 2017

The large number of different OLED and LED luminaires used in these offices makes the installation unique and well worth studying.

August 17, 2017

The awarding organization, Architectural SSL (Solid-State Lighting), honors the most innovative lights on the market. They also acknowledge leaders in the field working to advance the technology.

August 17, 2017

The awarding organization, Architectural SSL (Solid-State Lighting), honors the most innovative LED lights on the market. They also acknowledge leaders in the lighting field working to advance the technology.

August 16, 2017

Spectacular lighting dynamics. Gyroscope inspired openwork globe with individually adjustable rings for a custom futuristic look is revealed as Modern Forms introduces the Kinetic LED Interior Chandelier.

TM-30 Webinar On September 12

August 14, 2017

IES TM-30-15, a system of measures and graphics that can be used together to effectively evaluate and communicate a light source's color rendering properties, has been around for two years, and in that time researchers have been helping to lay the foundation for its widespread use in the lighting industry. What have we learned about TM-30 in the past two years?

Williams Introduces Continuous LED Cove

August 09, 2017

Designed for seamless illumination and adjustable to the inch, the new CX from HE Williams provides cove lighting at an exceptional value.

August 08, 2017

The newest generation of the Essentials Series LED fixtures delivers superior performance, quality and versatility in low bay and high bay applications.

August 08, 2017

151 exhibiting brands from 21 countries attended to showcase the cutting-edge products and technologies in efficient lighting; and it attracted 2,172 high quality visitors from 28 countries/regions in the global range.

August 07, 2017

The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast projects annual growth in the 3.5 percent to 4.0 percent range for the remainder of 2017 as well as for 2018, with a slower growing commercial/industrial market, and an institutional sector facing challenges.

August 06, 2017

DOE's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot Report on LED downlights. There are many factors that influence product efficacy, but the efficacy trend with LED downlights is concerning.

August 02, 2017

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has named Professor Mariana G. Figueiro, Ph.D., as director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC), after serving as the center's acting director over the past year. Figueiro is assuming the directorship after Professor Mark Rea, who has served as LRC director since 1988.

August 02, 2017

In a revision of ANSI C78.377-2017, the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C78, Electric Lamps, establishes a range of chromaticity for general lighting with solid-state lighting (SSL) products to ensure that product chromaticity can be communicated to consumers.

July 31, 2017

This global invitation calls for top professionals from a broad spectrum of industries to submit to speak at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference in Chicago at McCormick Place May 6 – 10, 2018.

July 31, 2017

This article by Matthew Ma from Aleddra is an overview of the LED tube from a historical perspective so that the reader may gain a holistic view on how its design evolved over time and what the key deficiency of one popular type of LED tube design was, and how the next generation LED tube provided a solution to its predecessor, though not without introducing its own additional problem(s).

July 28, 2017

The current conditions index slid by more than 20 points from the near-term high of 76.5 reached in March of this year. As recently as last month, the current conditions index topped 60 but fell 7.2 points to reach July's value of 53.3.

July 27, 2017

The 11 FY17 grants will explore the technical merit and commercial potential of different innovative concepts or technologies that are expected to contribute to the achievement of the price and performance goals described in DOE's SSL R&D Plan.

July 24, 2017

The award program showcases the best healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Projects exhibit conceptual strengths that solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns as well as the requisite functional and sustainability concerns of a hospital.

July 21, 2017

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) has selected the Lighting Research Center (LRC) Transportation Lighting project "Analysis of Energy Efficient Highway Lighting Retrofits" as a "Sweet Sixteen" High Value Research Project.

July 20, 2017

Please note the rescheduled dates for the DOE sky glow investigation webinar series. DOE's SSL Program is hosting two upcoming webinars to present and discuss the results of a recently released investigation of LED street lighting's impact on sky glow.

July 19, 2017

Firm billings beginning to catch up with project inquiries and design contracts. For the fifth consecutive month, architecture firms recorded increasing demand for design services as reflected in the June Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

July 19, 2017

Power management company Eaton offers the Distributed Low Voltage Power (DLVP) system, a flexible and electrically efficient low-voltage system combining power, LED lighting and controls into one simple, energy code compliant, project solution by blending the benefits of both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power distribution.

July 17, 2017

The projects will help accelerate the development of high-quality light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting products that can significantly reduce energy costs for American families and businesses by using less electricity than products currently in use, and ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in SSL innovation.

Fooled By A Fake UL Certificate

July 17, 2017

UL recently issued a statement on a Chinese lighting manufacturer using a fake UL certificate number on its LED tube. An interesting article written by Matthew Ma from Aleddra LED about fake UL certificates on how to check for them.

July 14, 2017

AGi32 version 18 builds on previously released features for the creation of automated output, includes several new object manipulation commands and introduces the calculation of Mesopic Luminance for roadways, a very hotly anticipated capability.

ElumTools 2018 For Autodesk Revit 2018

July 14, 2017

ElumTools 2018 introduces the new "Calculate by View" capability. This feature provides the ultimate in calculation flexibility for interior or exterior applications as users can now create specific 3D views to be used to isolate Revit entities for lighting calculations.

July 14, 2017

Using patent-pending algorithms and site-specific TMY3 weather data, Licaso finally makes daylight modeling practical for both lighting designers and architects using the industry standard AGi32 software or our ElumToolsTM add-in for Autodesk® Revit®.

July 13, 2017

The new HB Industrial Series fixture is IP66 rated and UL listed for wet conditions and provides a super high efficiency high-bay lighting solution with up to 30,000 lumens. The rugged, low-profile design is ideal for applications where oil, dust and water are an issue for lighting fixtures.

July 13, 2017

By applying the physics of the "Stokes Shift" effect, the new SpectraLoc™ LED blue spectrum suppression highbay from Hubbell Industrial Lighting converts harmful blue light under 500 nanometers to green and yellow light.

July 13, 2017

With the release of the ILB-CP10-HE-SD, IOTA has introduced the first UL Listed self-testing emergency LED driver for field and factory installations.

July 11, 2017

Daylighting can have such a powerful effect on office workers' comfort, well-being, and productivity, the buildings they occupy are now being oriented and designed to bring as much daylight as possible into occupied spaces. So say three experts on the topic, impaneled at the National Lighting Bureau's Annual Lighting Forum.

July 11, 2017

Power management company Eaton introduces the Metalux Cruze™ LED Retrofit Kit, an energy-efficient solution featuring simple and quick installation for customers wanting to easily upgrade from fluorescent luminaires to LED technology without the need to install a new fixture.

July 07, 2017

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) have published a report entitled Assessment of Solid-State Lighting, Phase Two, which is a follow-up to its 2013 report Assessment of Advanced Solid-State Lighting.

July 07, 2017

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a new version of its free, open-access circadian stimulus (CS) calculator with more robust and flexible functionality to help lighting professionals select light sources and light levels that will increase the potential for circadian-effective light exposure in architectural spaces.

July 05, 2017

LightShow West has announced the opening of online registration for the trade show and conference at Kentia Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center, Oct. 11-12, 2017. The trade show and conference offers one-stop sourcing and educational opportunities for architects, designers and engineers.

July 04, 2017

The energy efficiency of a POE lighting system depends on three elements: power source equipment (PSE) efficiency, powered device (PD) efficiency, and cable energy losses. This standard specifies practices to limit the electrical energy losses of the cable between the PSE and the PD.

June 29, 2017

Power management company Eaton introduces the All-Pro™ MS180BT sensor, a Bluetooth®-enabled motion sensor allowing users to control outdoor security lighting from the convenience of an iOS or Android smart device.

June 28, 2017

The current conditions index's 10-point slide from 70.6 in May to 60.5 this month brings it to the lowest level since November 2016. Nevertheless, because it remains above 50, the index value is still in the expansionary range.

June 27, 2017

Some LED products available on the commercial market can fail much sooner in some applications than manufacturers' lamp life specifications would suggest.

June 26, 2017

DOE's SSL Program is hosting two upcoming webinars to present and discuss the results of a recently released investigation of LED street lighting's impact on sky glow.

June 23, 2017

The first quarter of 2017 saw a 1.4 percent increase compared to 4Q 2016 but a 3.4 percent decline when compared to 1Q 2016.

June 23, 2017

Power management company Eaton will showcase technology for modern lifestyles with its latest residential solutions for builders and home buyers at the PCBC 2017 show, booth 2041, in San Diego, California, on June 28 and 29.

June 21, 2017

Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth.

June 21, 2017

Featuring industry-leading control functions, the LED system enhances the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent.

June 20, 2017

LIGHTFAIR 2017's registration of 27,939 topped the 2016 total and posted a 7.4 percent increase over the 2013 Philadelphia registration total. Registered attendees represented 81 countries.

June 19, 2017

A diverse group of thought leaders from the lighting and IT industries gathered for cross-cutting dialogue on the promise, potential, and challenges of connected lighting systems at the third annual DOE Connected Lighting Systems Workshop.

June 19, 2017

In commercial applications, tunable white light can be used to affect the colors of surfaces in a space. This gives building owners the ability to provide lighting that is highly compatible with a given tenant's interior design.

June 15, 2017

Unlike existing LED PL lamps, which are restricted to either horizontal or vertical mount, Aleddra's CF-LED can be used for either horizontal or vertical application thus reducing down time and labor costs involved with counting how many lamps of each application are required.

June 13, 2017

Power management company Eaton announced that its LED lighting solutions, including lighting and controls, have helped THREE Consultoría Medioambiental, an environmental consultant company located in Monterrey, Mexico, achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

June 07, 2017

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), has announced a new partnership with the California Community College System (CCCS) to educate tomorrow's electrical workforce about energy-saving lighting controls throughout California.

June 07, 2017

Aleddra LED Lighting has recently launched a newly designed, responsive, and user-friendly website. They also released a new catalog with a few new products!

June 05, 2017

The current and future confidence indexes moved in lockstep for the third consecutive month, each pulling back nominally from 73.5 last month to 70.6 in May.

June 01, 2017

Featuring industry-leading control functions, the Ephesus LED system gives facility operators unsurpassed control to enhance the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent.

May 31, 2017

Modern Forms received the Best Booth Award in the Design Pavilion during 2017 Lightfair International. Modern Forms earned the accolade for excellence in visual display and product presentation.

May 30, 2017

After beginning the year with a marginal decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of growth in design revenue at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

May 30, 2017

After technical review, ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C78, Electric Lamps, published ANSI C78.52-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—LED (Light Emitting Diode) Direct Replacement Lamps—Method of Designation.

May 24, 2017

Eaton announced it joined the Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT), an Atlanta-based research center dedicated to developing and applying Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

May 22, 2017

The LRC research team, led by Dr. Mariana Figueiro, professor and director of the LRC's Light and Health program, investigated the connection between circadian stimulus (CS), a measure of light's impact on the circadian system, and sleep, depression, and stress in office workers.

May 18, 2017

Nora Lighting welcomed more than 30 new sales representatives to a National Sales Training Meeting at the company headquarters. The three-day event was hosted by Nora Lighting President and CEO Fred Farzan and Executive Vice President Jilla Farzan, and featured demonstration workshops and social events.

May 17, 2017

Welcome to the 9th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Check out some product highlights from the show and other innovative new products!

May 16, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced the winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards lighting design competition, part of the company's commitment to celebrating current and future lighting designers and specifiers.

May 15, 2017

LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) opened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia May 7 with the 28th edition of the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.

May 08, 2017

DOE has published the results of a study of the expected contributions to sky glow from converting high-pressure sodium (HPS) street lighting to broader-spectrum (i.e., white light) sources, with specific focus on LEDs.

May 08, 2017

Power management company Eaton will highlight its comprehensive offering of connected lighting technologies and solutions at LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) 2017, booth 1101, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 9-11.

May 05, 2017

Targetti Sankey S.p.A, one of the leading manufacturers on the indoor and outdoor international architectural lighting market since 1928, announces that it is under the new ownership of the IDeA Capital Funds SGR.

May 04, 2017

Tens of thousands of professionals from around the world will experience the products and knowledge transforming the future of light and technology in the Pre-Conference LIGHTFAIR Institute® (May 7-8) and Trade Show & Conference (May 9–11).

May 02, 2017

Visit DOE's award-winning informational booth and free educational sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, May 9-11 in Philadelphia. Stop by any time to ask all your questions about DOE studies, resources, and tools.

May 01, 2017

Foreverlamp, creator of the award-winning Foreverlamp™ LED Retrofit Lamp Series, has expanded their cost-effective LED high bay offering with the traditional round look of an HID high bay and classic driver housing that delivers the modern efficiencies of today's LED technology.

April 27, 2017

For the second month in a row, the current and future conditions index values matched up exactly, as both edged down from 76.5 in March to April's reading of 73.5.

April 27, 2017

Offering incredible performance in an energy-efficient, slim-profile package, Trace*lite's LP Series is ideal for office spaces, schools, hospitals and any indoor location that requires even illumination and lower maintenance.

April 27, 2017

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has formally requested that the Secretary of Energy complete a rulemaking for general service lamps (light bulbs) that Congress required in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA-2007).

April 25, 2017

Power management company Eaton announced that BUILDER magazine's 2017 Brand Use Study named its Halo® product line the brand leader in lighting.

April 24, 2017

Survey finds 82% of New York City facility managers who benchmark their facilities' energy use invest in energy-saving technologies.

April 20, 2017

Power management company Eaton announced that it's being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner.

April 19, 2017

The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

April 14, 2017

The American Medical Association's (AMA's) warnings about too much "blue light" at night are seriously flawed: The AMA developed them using a measuring tool that does not measure the specific kind of "blue light" the AMA is concerned about.

April 07, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot Report on LED industrial luminaires. In terms of the data reported in the Snapshot, LED industrial products offer a compelling alternative to their incumbent counterparts.

April 07, 2017

To celebrate these powerful collaborations, the LRC has published a book featuring 20 projects that have shaped our world—from enabling the broad adoption of solid-state lighting, to improving human health and wellbeing, to training the next generation of leaders in lighting.

April 03, 2017

This luminaire is illuminated with indirect light against the sculptural metal blades and supplemented with a down light for a dimensional yet functional effect.

March 31, 2017

In moving from 72.2 last month to 76.5 in March, the NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence current conditions index reached its highest level since September 2005.

March 30, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus light-emitting diode (LED) sports lighting and controls system is being installed at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, for the 2017 season.

March 27, 2017

The new report provides a brief background on the development of the various PoE technologies, ranging from standards-based to proprietary, and illustrates the convergence of PoE power sourcing capabilities and LED luminaire power requirements.

March 23, 2017

Part of GREEN CREATIVE's new QWIKLINK Series, these linear luminaires feature the QWIKLINK connection system to easily and seamlessly connect up to 64′ of fixtures.

March 22, 2017

The AIA reported the February ABI score was 50.7, up from a score of 49.5 in the previous month. This score reflects a minor increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

March 21, 2017

VOLT® Lighting, leading factory-direct manufacturer of landscape lighting products, announces a new series of low voltage downlights – The Woodsman. These lights, developed by VOLT® engineers in their Innovation Laboratory, feature many new and unique innovations.

March 21, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system is being installed at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, for the 2017 season.

March 20, 2017

The Conference program has 75 courses including 12 forum sessions. Its two 2017 forums – IoT & Smart Lighting Forum and Light & Health Forum – reveal how lighting and technology are transforming the future of the industry.

March 15, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system will illuminate three of the next four college basketball championship games.

March 14, 2017

Barron Lighting Group, the originator of the LED exit sign and brands such as Exitronix, Trace*Lite, specialtyLED and Growlite, announces the addition of its new LPC LED low profile canopy series and the ALH series of LED architectural linear highbays.

March 14, 2017

Combining a contemporary and minimalist design with advanced optical performance and connected lighting capabilities, the two pendant families also introduce Eaton's LuxWire™ technology, allowing the luminaires to suspend effortlessly in space without large, unsightly power cables.

March 14, 2017

The new NIGEL light engine, available in Stylmark’s linear showcase reflectors and shelf lighting products, will be available in 3500K, 4000K and 5000K color temperature and will offer many features including ANSI Standard chromaticity binning, higher efficiencies, dimming capabilities, and polarity insensitivity.

ILP Launches New Website

March 13, 2017

Your destination for the number one source of energy efficient lighting has just been upgraded. ILP's new website features a modern and cleaner look which allows the user to easily navigate through our products.

March 10, 2017

GREEN CREATIVE recently had its MR16 8.5W HIGH CRI selected as a winner in the Commercial-Quality SSL Lamp Design Category of LEDs Magazine annual Sapphire Awards.

March 08, 2017

PART of GREEN CREATIVE's ELEVATE Series, these new panels use the latest in edge-lighting technology to produce a smooth, uniform lighting effect.

March 08, 2017

Ephesus sports lighting LED and controls system has been installed at Ford Fields, part of the Ford Park complex in Beaumont, Texas, to illuminate the park's 12 all-turf infield, championship-caliber youth baseball/softball fields.

March 03, 2017

To better understand the obstacles to manufacturing, specifying, procuring, and installing LED lighting products, the U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a report evaluating the long-term performance characteristics.

March 02, 2017

In the most recent issue of Architectural Lighting magazine, LRC scientists Mariana Figueiro and Mark Rea explain how to quantify circadian light and its impact.

March 02, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced a collaboration with Internet of Things (IoT) leader Enlighted to accelerate the deployment of advanced sensory networks in commercial and industrial buildings.

February 27, 2017

A sense of wait-and-see has crept into some of the comments, resulting in 11 point drops in the percentage of respondents reporting both better and worse conditions, along with a 22 point increase in the share of those who see current conditions as unchanged.

February 22, 2017

The AIA reported the January ABI score was 49.5, down from a score of 55.6 in the previous month. This score reflects a minor decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 60.0, up from a reading of 57.6 the previous month.

February 20, 2017

Eaton announced its 2017 calendar of classes available at its SOURCE Lighting Education Center, the industry's leading lighting educational facility offering workshops, symposiums and interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

February 16, 2017

The mix of perspectives spanning universities, labs, and companies large and small generated a robust and exciting exchange of ideas on SSL research, product development, and manufacturing R&D needs.

February 16, 2017

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has expanded its LED Lighting Institute to include new content on connected lighting and 3D printing—two up-and-coming fields where the SSL industry can add value and reap benefits.

February 15, 2017

Russ Sharer, Fulham's VP of Global Marketing, to Review the State of Industry Standards for Lighting Control Networks and Next Generation of Smart Lighting Products.

February 13, 2017

Lighting-equipment demand fell 4.7% between the second and third quarters of 2016, according to data developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) for its Lighting-Systems Index (LSI).

February 13, 2017

The ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C81 revised two standards: ANSI C81.61-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps and ANSI C81.62-2017 American National Standard for Electric Lampholders.

February 09, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced that its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system will illuminate the next three professional football championship games, scheduled for 2018 in Minneapolis, 2019 in Atlanta and 2020 in Miami.

February 07, 2017

Legrand, North America, today announced that it has acquired Original Cast Lighting, Inc. (OCL), a lighting manufacturer based in St. Louis, MO, that offers decorative and custom lighting fixtures designed with the latest technology for commercial applications.

February 03, 2017

For the coming year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast is projecting growth in overall nonresidential building spending of almost 6%, just below the pace of growth for 2016.

February 01, 2017

Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of the Halo Surface Mount light-emitting diode (LED) Downlight (SMD), an ultra-low profile, surface-mounting luminaire featuring modern and elegant stylings with exceptional value.

January 27, 2017

Mixed in with guarded optimism, panel comments also noted some market softness and uncertainty about the policy course being charted by Washington.

January 25, 2017

NEMA's Lighting System Shipment Index, a measure of demand for lighting equipment, decreased by 9.7 percent in 3Q 2016 compared to 3Q 2015 and 4.7 percent decrease compared to last quarter (2Q 2016).

January 24, 2017

LED A-line lamps continue to grow, accounting for 32.4 percent of the market in third quarter 2016, and posting a 124.2 percent increase in shipments compared to 3Q 2015.

January 20, 2017

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) concluded the year in positive terrain, with the December reading capping off three straight months of growth in design billings.

January 18, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot Report on LED troffer luminaires. A lot has changed since the last time a CALiPER Snapshot report included troffers, which was in April 2014.

January 18, 2017

The changes are designed to allow the company's leadership team to maximize time and attention to focus on seizing additional new growth opportunities and initiatives for LED lighting.

2017 AIA Institute Honor Awards

January 13, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2017 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.

January 12, 2017

NEMA published the 2017 edition of its Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

January 12, 2017

The LSC, based in Hubbell Lighting's headquarters in Greenville, S.C., serves as the centerpiece of its commitment to train, educate and develop solutions as lighting technology continues to evolve.

January 12, 2017

Aleddra announces today, the availability of its UFO Highbay Fixture for the US market. The company is a known leader in LED technology innovation with products that are either superior in quality or highly competitive in price, or both.

Learn ElumTools Online!

January 11, 2017

ElumTools is the popular plug-in used to produce accurate point-by-point lighting calculations INSIDE of Autodesk Revit. If your firm is working on Revit projects you can save countless hours by using ElumTools.

January 10, 2017

Fulham has released the WorkHorse LED Extreme family of constant current, programmable drivers specifically designed for outdoor and high-power applications.

January 06, 2017

The 2017 NextGen First to the Future online television series will feature and promote the United States Department of Energy's (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home program, which educates and encourages builders to build high performace homes.

January 05, 2017

The ILB-CP10-HE from IOTA manages the charging efficiency of the battery while in the recovery and maintenance modes to minimize power consumption without affecting emergency performance.

January 05, 2017

The May 6-10, 2018 event marks LIGHTFAIR's first Chicago staging since 1995 and will afford the global lighting design community the extensive accessibility, convenience and service benefits present in the city and in the vast facilities of McCormick Place.

January 04, 2017

New Programmable LED Retrofit Kit Replaces 400W HID Lights with New, Programmable, Surface-Mount LED DC Module that Fits Any High Bay Refractor.

January 03, 2017

Although some respondents noted weakness in their markets, the current conditions index benefited from a decidedly positive shift overall as it moved from 57.9 last month to 66.7 in December.

Dave Raposa RIP

January 02, 2017

Our industry lost a great colleague yesterday. After six months of battling heart issues, Dave Raposa passed away quietly in Boston yesterday with his wife and family by his side.

December 21, 2016

Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded another small increase in demand for design services. New design contracts also return to positive levels, signifying future growth in construction activity.

December 19, 2016

David R. Errigo, vice president of sales for luminaire manufacturer LumenOptix, has been elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau (NLB). Cary S. Mendelsohn, CEO of Imperial Lighting Maintenance Company (Chicago, IL), was elected vice chair of the Bureau.

December 16, 2016

Barron Lighting Group Announces Acquisition of Growlite, the Leader in Horticultural Lighting. The combined experience of Barron Lighting Group and Growlite bring together the science of HID and LED lighting with the art of indoor horticulture.

December 15, 2016

In a company-wide vote, employees at Nora Lighting overwhelmingly supported a holiday donation to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign that helps ensure schoolchildren across America have access to healthy meals.

December 12, 2016

A panel session entitled "Addressing Concerns about LED Street Lighting" will occur at the Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies, to share the latest evidence about the potential implications of LED roadway lighting on humans and other species.

December 08, 2016

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced that it has formally introduced SiteSync™ Lighting Control to the market, further enabling its customers to reduce their total cost of ownership while improving quality of light for their exterior spaces.

Leviton Acquires ConTech Lighting

December 07, 2016

Leviton announced the acquisition of ConTech Lighting. Through this acquisition, Leviton continues its strategic growth in lighting and expands its product offerings and solutions with ConTech Lighting's high-quality, innovative designs.

AFX Introduces "STONEGATE™ by AFX"

December 07, 2016

AFX, Inc. recently announced their launch of Stonegate™ by AFX. The made-to-order product portfolio features contract quality, designer inspired fixtures produced in the United States.

December 06, 2016

Enigmatic spatial representation of a continuum, the uniquely configured Escher LED wall sconce is the latest addition from Modern Forms, a WAC Lighting company.

December 06, 2016

DOE's 11th annual Solid-State Lighting Technology Development Workshop was held in Denver, where a diverse group of over 180 attendees and speakers addressed what needs to be done to leverage the full potential of SSL and tap even deeper energy savings.

December 02, 2016

IOTA has released the first 20-watt ILB-CP Constant Power Emergency LED Driver.The ILB-CP20-HE combines IOTA's patented constant power technology with a 20-watt output for delivering even more emergency lumens for critical path of egress applications.

November 30, 2016

NEMA EBCI panel members, all of whom responded to the November survey after the election results were known, pushed the current conditions index further into positive territory, moving it from 55.6 in October to 57.9 this month.

November 29, 2016

A new survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) finds that a large majority of Americans (83 percent) consider public buildings—schools, libraries, community centers, and parks—part of their community's infrastructure.

November 29, 2016

The approved product SKUs will be listed in the Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) database to make it easier for distributors to find details about Fulham lighting products and pricing.

November 28, 2016

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) has recently expanded its M.S. in Lighting degree program to include a paid career externship at a leading lighting manufacturer, design firm, or government organization.

November 21, 2016

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the 2016 winners of its annual awards during the association's 90th Annual Membership Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.

November 16, 2016

After seeing consecutive months of contracting demand for the first time in four years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase demand for design services.

November 16, 2016

The Patent-Pending CF-LED® U-lamp Slashes the LED Corn Light Cost by 50%.

November 15, 2016

The LED Lighting Facts Specification Tool provides a customized platform to search and filter products from the extensive LED Lighting Facts database.

November 15, 2016

This ENERGY STAR certified MR16 12V 8.5W HIGH CRI is a 75W halogen replacement and has been selected by the Illuminating Engineering Society's (IES) 2016 Progress Report.

ELP Launches New LED Luminaire Website

November 11, 2016

The site offers easy access to product information, IES and Revit files and focuses on newly developed LED lines while still allowing access to past legacy products.

November 11, 2016

The Report showcases products that provide significant technical advancement in the art and science of lighting over the last year. In the last decade, Eaton has had 78 products and applications accepted in the Report.

November 10, 2016

Attendees from around the world will explore the future of lighting design at the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, with the 2017 LIGHTFAIR trade show floor producing its largest footprint in history and showcasing two new pavilions.

November 07, 2016

The continuing education classes help utility program managers, lighting specifiers and lighting project managers learn the latest energy management and conservation solutions including advanced lighting and controls technologies.

November 04, 2016

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) has recently expanded its M.S. in Lighting degree program to include a paid career externship at a leading lighting manufacturer, design firm, or government organization.

November 03, 2016

Since Eaton's Ephesus Lighting business became the first company to illuminate a professional sports venue with LED lighting solutions in 2012, thousands of professional, college and municipal sports and entertainment venues of all sizes across North America have made the switch from metal halide lighting to state-of-the-art solid state lighting.

October 31, 2016

DOE CALiPER Report 24: Photometric Testing, Laboratory Teardowns, and Accelerated Lifetime Testing of OLED Luminaires, which is the first CALiPER report evaluating the performance of OLED luminaires based on independent procurement and testing.

October 28, 2016

The certification is based on the Education Express curriculum developed by the Lighting Controls Association. The announcement was made at the organization's annual conference in Dallas, TX.

October 27, 2016

Latest Fulham LED driver products are ideal for OEMs and Wholesalers looking for customizable and emergency lighting solutions.

October 26, 2016

With respondents no longer expressing concern over monetary policy uncertainty and noting that the conclusion of the 2016 election season was near, NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) returned to expansionary territory with a score of 55.6.

October 24, 2016

For the first time since the summer of 2012, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) posted consecutive months of a decline in demand for design services.

October 24, 2016

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.

October 20, 2016

The new LED sconces offer contemporary design styles with the energy efficiency of LED lighting, providing versatility for lighting designers and specifiers.

October 19, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot report on outdoor area lighting that covers area/roadway luminaires, parking garage luminaires, and canopy luminaires.

October 19, 2016

One of the largest universities in Florida rolled out its energy-efficient lighting pilot project after awarding to a third-party dual-mode T8 LED tube vendor that had touted a 10-year warranty and its broad ballast compatibility.

October 18, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that the company is now accepting entries for the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

October 18, 2016

Lavina Correia, has been appointed Sales Application Engineer for Foreverlamp, a LED Lighting manufacturer that specializes in Big Lumen™ plug-n-play technology and products that are designed to specifically replace HID high bay lighting.

October 17, 2016

Part of GREEN CREATIVE's new THINFIT Series, the 6'' 11.6W DLNC and 4'' 8.5W DLNC feature an integrated J-box and allows for installation in either new construction or remodel applications.

October 17, 2016

Program honors projects that highlight collaboration between design and construction teams to create better process efficiencies and overall costs savings.

October 13, 2016

International Speedway Corporation announced that it will commit $5 million to equip the track with LED lighting, making it the first major motorsports facility to do so.

October 12, 2016

These findings, along with an in depth look at topics such as firm billings, staffing, and international work, are covered in the The Business of Architecture: 2016 Firm Survey Report.

October 11, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, home of the National Basketball Association's (NBA®) Miami HEAT, is installing its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system.

October 05, 2016

Foreverlamp™, the first manufacturer to introduce an LED replacement lamp for 1000W MH, is proud to announce that the RS Series™ 1000W Replacement lamp is now available in 52,000 lumens.

October 04, 2016

Embracing the trends toward customization and data analytics, SSL research is now evolving to include new developments such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D printing—areas where the lighting industry can both find and add value.

September 29, 2016

Recently, the government of a major metropolitan city in the Southeastern part of the United States, issued a RFP; the specifications called for a double-ended LED tube that worked on line voltage (Type B per UL definition).

September 28, 2016

AFX, Inc. wins a Functional Fixture Award for their Slate Pro LED Task light in the 2016 Lighting for Tomorrow design competition.

September 28, 2016

Barron Lighting Group announced that its lighting test lab has been qualified as a participant in the Data Acceptance Program (DAP) by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a globally recognized safety science organization.

September 28, 2016

The MagnaLED is the latest additions to the Los Angeles-based, commercial-grade LED manufacturer's LED retrofit line up. The MagnaLED is designed to retrofit troffers by removing the tubes, disconnecting the ballast and adding the LED strips.

September 27, 2016

Fulham announces the addition of a new HotSpot Plus LED Driver & Emergency System with bottom side leads and studs (BLS) form factor designed for downlight and troffer installations where the driver resides on top of the fixture.

September 26, 2016

The presentations were part of the Fifteenth International Conference on Solid State Lighting and LED-based Illumination Systems, which took place August 31 in San Diego, California.

September 26, 2016

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of its T5 12W HE 3FT. DIR & T5 8W HE 2FT. DIR and LED tubes.

September 22, 2016

On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark.

September 20, 2016

Nearly three quarters of U.S. architects say the health impacts of buildings are influencing their design decisions. That finding parallels a strong market demand by building owners, with a solid two-thirds surveyed also reporting that health considerations affect how they design and construct buildings.

September 20, 2016

Part of GREEN CREATIVE's new ELEVATE Series, the 1x4' troffer features a modern look, high quality architectural finish and offers high performance lighting distribution with a low glare lens.

September 20, 2016

Easily installed in the field or factory, this emergency lighting system comes with an integrated power source that can provide more than 90 minutes of emergency lighting.

September 19, 2016

Eaton and CIMCON Lighting, Inc., a global leader in intelligent, web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems, announced a collaboration earlier this month, providing powerful connected lighting solutions for smart cities.

September 19, 2016

GREEN CREATIVE announces Ken Hawley as the company's new Vice President of Sales. Ken joins GREEN CREATIVE from Venture Lighting where he worked as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing (Americas) since 2003.

September 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a new report on a pilot installation of tunable-white LED systems at a senior-care facility in Sacramento, CA.

September 14, 2016

The country's leading lighting experts will provide sessions to benefit architects, designers, engineers, facility managers, energy consultants and more.

September 12, 2016

The new report uses an updated 2016 U.S. lighting-market model and extends the forecast period to 2035 from the 2030 limit that was used in previous editions.

September 08, 2016

Experts are invited to submit proposals to share expertise and experience within the following focus areas: Inspiration, Core Knowledge, Design Tools and Technologies, Applications Research, Design Strategies, Professional Development, and Intelligent Lighting and Connectivity.

September 07, 2016

The collaboration combines Eaton's broad range of outdoor light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires with CIMCON's intelligent, wireless controls, sensors and software to bring powerful connected lighting solutions for smart cities.

September 06, 2016

The LCA has published a basic guide to applying lighting controls to K-12 classrooms. This guide describes common requirements and provides a series of scenarios demonstrating successful application of lighting controls.

September 05, 2016

GREEN CREATIVE has partnered with Relex Illumination Pte Ltd, one of the most well-established lighting companies in Singapore, giving Relex exclusive distribution of GREEN CREATIVE products in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

August 31, 2016

In moving up to August's current conditions reading of 58.3, NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) has been at or above 50 for six consecutive months.

Webinar Series On Healthcare Lighting

August 29, 2016

Registration is open for a three-part webinar series on healthcare lighting. All webinars will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Pacific) and last one hour.

Aleddra EasiFit T5 LED Tube is a STEAL!

August 26, 2016

Once upon a time, the T5HO fluorescent tube was considered one of the most energy-efficient lamps in all the land. (Not any more….. not even by a long shot!)

August 23, 2016

The LRC announced that world-renowned plant pathologist Jaimin Patel, Ph.D., has joined the center, further strengthening the LRC's horticultural lighting and plant pathology program.

August 22, 2016

Designed for superior performance, versatility, longevity and value, the Night Falcon series provides solutions for a broad range of outdoor needs, including area, security, façade, architectural landscape, signage and lighting for flag poles and monuments.

August 12, 2016

InterLumi Panama, held its first edition from July 6 - 8 2016, at ATLAPA Convention Center this summer. Attracting over 120 companies from 18 countries/regions and 1,977 high quality visitors from 27 countries/regions.

August 11, 2016

For the fourth summer in a row, five undergraduate students spent eight weeks at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute learning about solid-state lighting and investigating technology and application issues.

August 09, 2016

The TLED-ELB traditional louvered bollard utilizes long-life LED technology to deliver uniform illumination, superior spacing and low glare due to its highly engineered optical design.

August 08, 2016

In a large open office on the fourth floor of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, lighting scientist Leora Radetsky lifts the blinds and lets in the sunlight.

August 05, 2016

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its next generation of PL DIRect and BYPass lamps for horizontal and vertical installations.

Aleddra Troffer Retrofit Kit Unleashed

August 05, 2016

The beautifully designed Troffer Kit gives a face lit to the office environment, and the 0-10V dimming is very useful for conference room, classroom, and patient room.

August 04, 2016

The BIG LUMEN Lighting Co., creator of the award-winning Foreverlamp™ LED Retrofit Lamp Series, announced that its HB™ Series High-Bay LED fixtures have been added to the DesignLights™ Consortium (DLC) Qualified Products List (QPL).

August 03, 2016

AMP® Lighting, a direct-to-professional manufacturer of premium landscape lighting products, announces the launch of the industry's first Lens & Filter Binder - a storage and transport tool for the professional landscape lighting designer and installer.

August 02, 2016

New Netherlands Office to Serve as Focal Point for European Research & Design, Sales, and Administration for New Lighting Products.

August 01, 2016

The award-winning D2W technology mimics the performance of an incandescent halogen lamp source when dimmed, smoothly dimming from a whiter LED color temperature to a warm, soft glow to create an inviting environment.

July 29, 2016

Power management company Eaton announced that owners of the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York, home of the National Hockey League's (NHL®) Buffalo Sabres, are installing its advanced Ephesus sports lighting light-emitting diode (LED) and controls system.

July 29, 2016

Barron Lighting Group, the originator of the LED exit sign and brands such as Exitronix, Trace*Lite, specialtyLED and Indoor Grow Science, introduces the Surf and Wave, two exciting new commercial linear flex products from the specialtyLED brand.

July 28, 2016

NEMA's Lighting Systems Shipments Index, a measure of demand for lighting equipment, decreased 0.8% quarter-to-quarter while posting a 0.6 percent increase year-over-year during 2016 Q1.

July 28, 2016

EBCI remained above 50 again in July, signaling that conditions continue to be conducive for expansion in this sector. However, the current conditions index retreated back toward the threshold point from 59.4 in June to 53.6 this month.

July 25, 2016

Constructed of high quality steel, these compact designs deliver best-in-class optical performance and are packed with cost-saving maintenance features.

July 25, 2016

The unique Constant Power design of the ILB-CP Series provides predictable performance for today's LED array and drivers and is the technology that has paved the way for field install emergency solutions for these applications.

July 25, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced a collaboration with NuLEDs™, Inc., a leader in Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) lighting systems, aimed at making buildings smarter and seamlessly securely connected.

July 22, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot report on linear LED lamps, commonly known as TLEDs.

July 19, 2016

VOLT® Lighting, leading factory-direct lighting manufacturer, recently released a number of new inventions designed to make landscape lighting installation faster, easier, and less expensive.

July 19, 2016

The new Dove from Modern Forms offers a simple folded form transformed into a lovely modern task light.

July 18, 2016

Nora Lighting founders Fred and Jilla Farzan were recently honored by the showroom cooperative Lighting One with the organization's Humanitarian Award.

July 14, 2016

Aleddra LED Lighting, the market leader in dual-mode LED tube technology and safety, announces the addition of the all new EasiFit LED Troffer Retrofit Kit and EasiFit Glass T5 LED tube to its linear lighting product family.

July 13, 2016

Sponsored by the National Lighting Bureau, this unique program is open to anyone associated with a new or upgraded illumination system that provides at least some of the many benefits of what the Bureau calls High-Benefit Lighting.

July 12, 2016

Since Targetti USA's official launch as an independent sales organization of the Targetti Group in the North American market, they have experienced exponential growth.

July 11, 2016

DOE has just released a market study on OLED lighting, entitled OLED Lighting Products: Capabilities, Challenges, Potential. A related webinar will be held on July 28 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT.

New CALiPER Snapshot On LED Downlights

July 08, 2016

The Department of Energy CALiPER program has released a new Snapshot report on LED downlights.

July 05, 2016

The new ILB-CP07-2H emergency LED driver from IOTA Engineering combines innovative Constant Power performance with an extended 120-minute runtime, creating an ideal solution for 2-hour FEMA tornado safe room requirements.

July 01, 2016

Recently the American Medical Association (AMA) has produced a document cautioning the public about In-Ga-N based LEDs used as sources of illumination. The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has received a large number of requests for an opinion.

June 30, 2016

In recognition of VOLT's Dark Sky friendly products, the association assigned their Fixture Seal of Approval to several dozen VOLT® landscape lighting fixtures.

June 29, 2016

The compact and uniquely modular recessed downlight system includes a housing, LED module and a choice of a field-interchangeable, round or square, 2-inch aperture pinhole trim, available in multiple aperture styles, optical distributions and finishes.

June 29, 2016

June marks the third consecutive month in which NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) improved. The current conditions index increased from May's reading of 53.3 to reach 59.4 in June.

June 27, 2016

This new white paper discusses issues related to the field replacement of drivers in LED lighting fixtures, and how several aspects must be considered to ensure that the replacement driver will function the same as the original driver.

Get The Facts: LED Street Lighting

June 27, 2016

The American Medical Association's recently adopted community guidance on street lighting adds another influential voice to issues that have been discussed in the lighting community for some time now, regarding light at night, its impacts on human health and the environment.

Revit And ElumTools Training Online!

June 23, 2016

This four webinar series begins with an overview of Revit geared specifically for lighting professionals, including those with no prior knowledge of the Revit environment.

June 22, 2016

Power management company Eaton will showcase its innovative and energy-saving solutions for the residential building and construction industry at the 2016 PCBC trade show on June 22 and 23 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

June 20, 2016

Total DOE funding for the nine projects is more than $10.5 million and leverages a cost-share contribution from each recipient, for a total public-private investment of over $13.5 million.

Grand Canyon Designated A Dark Sky Park

June 17, 2016

The International Dark-Sky Association and the National Park Service are excited to announce that Grand Canyon National Park is now a Provisional IDA Dark Sky Park.

June 14, 2016

Nora Lighting introduces the Jason LED track head, a fixture particularly well suited for display lighting in retail and commercial applications.

June 14, 2016

Acquisition of Dutch Company's LED Driver Business Strengthens Fulham's European Channels and Brings New Sustainable Lighting Solutions to Global OEMs and Distributors.

June 13, 2016

The LED solution provides high schools, colleges, municipalities and other venues with a high-quality, cost-effective, versatile and controllable outdoor LED sports lighting solution that is engineered to satisfy the lighting needs of facilities of all sizes.

June 10, 2016

Constructed of intricately cut panels, these self-illuminating towers project compelling patterns of light and shadow onto landscape features and structures.

DOE Publishes 2016 SSL R And D Plan

June 08, 2016

The plan was developed in conjunction with community experts through input received at roundtable meetings held in September and October 2015 and at the DOE SSL R&D Workshop held in February 2016 in Raleigh, NC.

June 08, 2016

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has issued a new DELTA report on mogul-base light-emitting diode (LED) replacement lamps.

June 08, 2016

The producers of LED Specifier Summit – Northwest, taking place Sept. 22, 2016 at Seattle's Washington State Conference Center, have announced the opening of registration for this new educational and sourcing event.

June 06, 2016

In written comments filed with the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), U.S. lighting manufacturers reaffirmed their position that consumers should have multiple options when selecting the type of light bulbs to purchase.

June 02, 2016

After beginning the year with a decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms.

May 31, 2016

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a video of Rensselaer Professor Mariana Figueiro, Light and Health Program Director at the Lighting Research Center, presenting at the NIH Workshop: Shift Work at Night, Artificial Light at Night, and Circadian Disruption.

NEMA EBCIs Creep Upward In May

May 25, 2016

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) rose in May, edging up to 53.3 points from 50 in April. Twenty percent of panelists reported conditions improved in May, similar to April's 19%, but only 13% reported the business environment worsened in May, down from 19% in April.

May 23, 2016

VOLT® Lighting, factory-direct manufacturer of landscape lighting systems, announced a new set of three online LED Energy Savings Calculators.

May 20, 2016

Power management company Eaton announced that its light-emitting diode (LED) products received three prestigious Next Generation LuminairesTM (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition awards and two LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) Innovation Awards®.

May 19, 2016

Known principally by the acronym DALI—for digital-addressable lighting interface—digital-addressable lighting stems from an evolving international standard for the control of electronic ballasts, transformers, emergency lights and exit signs, and LED light sources.

May 19, 2016

These new SBIR-STTR FY16 Phase I Release 2 awards will explore the technical and commercial feasibility of an innovative SSL product or component that is directly linked to the price and performance goals itemized in the DOE SSL Program's R&D Plan.

May 19, 2016

Fulham Co., Inc. today announced that three models of its AC-powered ThoroLED LED Retrofit Kits have been tested and certified as ENERGY STAR® Luminaire 2.0 compliant.

May 18, 2016

Welcome to the 8th Annual Featured LightFair Products from Light Directory. Take a moment and check out some product highlights from the show!

May 16, 2016

How many pushups can you do in 90 seconds? Join B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination to find out while giving back to veterans and active duty military with Pushups For Charity™.

May 13, 2016

Awards for winners of the 2016 Indoor and Outdoor NGL SSL Design Competition were presented at LIGHTFAIR 2016 on April 26 in San Diego. 25 commercial LED indoor and outdoor lighting products were recognized for excellence.

May 12, 2016

Fulham Co., Inc. has partnered with Control Network Solutions (CNS), to deliver a smart lighting solution based on the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) intelligent lighting communications standard.

May 11, 2016

Power management company Eaton, a 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, today announced that BUILDER magazine's 2016 BUILDER Brand Use Study named Eaton's Halo® product line the brand leader in lighting.

May 09, 2016

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) continued its recent volatile behavior, dropping to a neutral 50 points in April after surging to 64.7 in March from 44.4 in February.

May 09, 2016

Power management company Eaton announces the launch of the award-winning Invue Arbor family of light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires, a new outdoor family featuring the company's award-winning and patented WaveStreamTM LED technology.

May 09, 2016

A paradigm-shifter for architectural linear lighting, the Stream Series from Prudential Ltg. creates an uninterrupted, wondrously uniform line of light.

May 06, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released the third report in a series documenting the performance of LED luminaires in the Yuma (Arizona) Sector Border Patrol Area, on the U.S.-Mexico border, which is a high-temperature, high-solar-radiation environment.

May 04, 2016

Nora Lighting has enhanced its LED pendant lines and now features more than 100 glass shades with dedicated 14W LED lamps and 1100 lumens.

May 04, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Metalux™ SkyRidge™ light-emitting diode (LED) with Integrated Sensor Control System has been named a 2016 Bronze award winner by the Edison Awards™.

May 02, 2016

The new report recounts the experiences of this pioneering project and provides valuable feedback to OLED and component manufacturers as well as luminaire manufacturers.

May 01, 2016

Preceding and setting the stage for the trade show opening, the prestigious LFI Innovation Awards® highlighted the industry's most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months.

April 27, 2016

At LFI 2016, Eaton will showcase how its Ephesus sports lighting and controls portfolio is enhancing the in-arena and television broadcast viewing experience while drastically improving energy efficiency.

April 26, 2016

The winners were recognized yesterday at LIGHTFAIR® International 2016 in San Diego, California. Six professional awards and six student awards were presented.

April 25, 2016

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment.

April 22, 2016

More than 600 exhibitors will present the lighting and design community's latest innovations and newest concepts from the industry's leading manufacturers.

April 20, 2016

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the March ABI score was 51.9, up from the mark of 50.3 in the previous month.

April 19, 2016

The powerful LED lamp delivers up to 42,000 lumens at 400 watts providing the most powerful replacement lamp lumen package available in the industry today.

April 19, 2016

New Fulham WorkHorse LED Outdoor Drivers Interoperate with Tvilight SkyLite Lighting Control and CityManager Software to Provide Cloud-controlled Lighting for an IoT World.

April 19, 2016

The new WorkHorse LED drivers are the first integrated drivers for integrated remote management and are designed to work with the Tvilight CityManager web-based Smart City management platform.

April 18, 2016

AGi32 version 17 introduces new features to speed the process of creating formatted output, facilitate complex luminaire aiming, assist in monitoring the status of your photometric data, and to interface with other Lighting Analysts software to execute climate-based annual daylight simulations.

April 18, 2016

Lighting tailored to the needs of an individual can improve sleep and reduce depression and agitation in persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study led by Dr. Mariana Figueiro.

April 15, 2016

Aleddra announces the availability of its fifth generation G5 SureFit DBA LED tube. It is the first dual-mode LED tube lamp that meets UL OOLV (Type A/Type B) safety standards (UL #479597) for direct-fit operation with a ballast and direct-wire operation on line voltage.

April 14, 2016

Based on patented and patent-pending algorithms, annual daylight simulations can be performed on real building geometry with thousands of windows, skylights or openings using a five-phase daylight transfer with direct sunlight.

April 14, 2016

The latest release of ElumTools expands its calculation capability beyond interior-centric Rooms and Spaces by allowing Revit Regions and Areas to be used to assign calculation points, and as calculation volumes encompassing geometry, luminaires and multiple calculation point grids.

April 13, 2016

The event is looking for speakers for September 22, 2016 at the Washington State Conference Center. Speaker proposals are due April 22, 2016.

April 12, 2016

Imagine street lighting with 360-degree video cameras, facial recognition and real-time notification to security and police dispatchers – all built discreetly into one streamlined, architecturally designed light post.

April 11, 2016

Vendor-neutral experts. One-on-one Q&A. Today's lighting challenges. Tomorrow's lighting applications. Stop by DOE booth 2010 for all things SSL.

April 08, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that it's being honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2016 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Product Brand Owner Award.

April 06, 2016

NEMA's Lighting Systems Shipments Index, a measure of demand for lighting equipment, decreased 2.6% quarter-to-quarter while posting a 0.1 percent increase year-over-year during 2015Q4.

April 05, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that the Texas Rangers have installed its advanced light-emitting diode (LED) system at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

April 05, 2016

LEDucation celebrates its 10th consecutive show in New York City with large crowds and exhibitor participation to mark a decade of delivering leading educational programs and state-of-the-art technology on SSL.

April 04, 2016

In order to examine how the architectural community is evolving in regards to sustainable design practices, the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) undertook an in-depth study of nearly 200 COTE Top Ten Award winning projects encompassing almost 20 years.

April 04, 2016

Fulham Co., Inc. announced that its Class P LED Drivers have been listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), giving luminaire manufacturers a standardized platform for testing and evaluation of LED drivers.

March 30, 2016

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America surged in March, climbing to 64.7 from 44.4 the previous month as more panelists reported conditions improved than eroded.

March 28, 2016

The Architecture Billings Index saw a dip into negative terrain for the first time in five months in January, but inched back up in February with a small increase in demand for design services.

March 25, 2016

The new report builds on CALiPER Report 20.4 by providing a tear-down analysis of its 32 LED PAR38 lamp models and also performing additional analyses on the spectroradiometric data obtained using a specially developed automated long-term test apparatus.

March 23, 2016

This short article provides a quick checklist on the issues with different LED tube designs, the lighting performance trend, and the recommendation of the newest dual-mode LED tube that works with ballast and AC line voltage.

March 21, 2016

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced that the Pre-Registration discount for LEDucation will close on Monday, March 28th.

March 18, 2016

She presented an overview of Light at Night (LAN) and its association with circadian disruption. The workshop was held at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Rodbell Auditorium.

March 18, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has created a number of useful new resources to help stakeholders understand IES TM-30-15, which describes a new method for evaluating light-source color rendition.

March 17, 2016

IOTA's new ETS-20 and ETS-20-DR allow the use of control devices, such as wall switches, timers or occupancy sensors, on designated fixtures powered by an auxiliary generator or inverter supply.

March 15, 2016

Gensler principal Daniel Stromborg leads a field of celebrated speakers delivering LIGHTFAIR® International 2016 Keynote and Impact addresses all focused on advancing a global vision for the future of lighting and design.

March 15, 2016

The new LED system features Ephesus Stadium Pro lights and a DMX control system, which enables dynamic fan experience effects and increases operational flexibility.

March 14, 2016

The Color-Rendering Index (CRI) is a well-established tool used to indicate how accurately a given light source renders color when compared to a "reference" light source.

March 10, 2016

The SBIR-STTR program within the DOE seeks to increase the participation of small businesses in federally sponsored innovative and novel research and development.

March 09, 2016

This wet location all-LED exit and emergency combo is an ideal solution for wet applications and extreme cold conditions with the optional internal battery heater.

March 08, 2016

TARGETTI USA, the North American operations for the TARGETTI Group, has appointed Kaitlin LeSage Crawford, IESNA | LC, as Customer Service and Marketing Manager.

March 07, 2016

LED A-line lamps surged 226.7 percent during 2015Q4 on a year-over-year basis. Meanwhile, halogen A-line lamps posted a year-over-year increase of 8.7 percent, and incandescent A-line lamps increased by 7.8 percent.

March 03, 2016

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America fell back in February, dropping to 44.4 from 50 the previous month as more panelists reported conditions eroded than improved.

March 01, 2016

InterLumi Panama, the 1st international lighting & LED trade show in the region, will be a reality at the fairground ATLAPA Convention Center from the 6th to the 8th of July of 2016, under the efforts of the organizer America Expo Group.

March 01, 2016

This program allows participating contractors the opportunity to win monthly prizes and earn points with Barron Lighting Group.

February 26, 2016

Flicker is garnering attention across the lighting community, and gaining a better understanding of why flicker matters and how much it varies among lighting products.

February 23, 2016

The new 32 Watt and 39 Watt LED kits are simple to install with minimal tools and are designed to replace existing florescent, incandescent, and HID light fixtures with more cost-effective, brighter, LEDs.

February 23, 2016

EarthTronics linear LED product line includes type A direct use T8 on electronic and emergency back-up ballasts and are available in a full line of lamps including u-bend, 24", 36" and standard 48" T8.

February 22, 2016

The workshop combined plenary and LED/OLED breakout sessions, with presentations from 60 experts addressing such diverse lighting topics as health and human factors, IoT, manufacturing challenges, and site-specific applications such as restaurants, stadiums, and naval ships.

February 19, 2016

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is proud to announce that event registration for "LEDucation" is officially open.

February 18, 2016

Following a generally positive performance in 2015, the Architecture Billings Index has begun this year modestly dipping back into negative terrain.

February 15, 2016

Construction spending greatly exceeded expectations in the nonresidential market in 2015, and this year should see healthy growth levels as well.

February 15, 2016

Venture Lighting, the innovative manufacturer and marketer of energy saving lighting systems now has expanded their line of Venture LED products and the new site is a clean means of finding information with visual clarity and ease.

Lighting Industry CEO Pays It Forward

February 12, 2016

For almost 60 years, Jack Zukerman has been a well-known fixture in the architectural lighting industry. A side of Jack never expected was revealed today in an article by an ex-employee.

February 10, 2016

DOE's CALiPER program has published a new Snapshot Report on LED MR16 lamps, which updates a similar Snapshot Report published in January 2014.

February 05, 2016

Lighting is on the cusp of change so profound that nothing has come close to depicting it. So Say three lighting experts who, together, represent one of the world's foremost lighting-research institutes, one of the world's largest landlords, and one of the world's largest lighting manufacturers.

February 04, 2016

Power management company Eaton announced its 2016 calendar of classes is available at its SOURCE Lighting Education Center.

February 03, 2016

Barron Lighting Group is excited to announce the recent opening of its new facility the "Education and Experience Center" located on the second floor of its Glendale, Arizona manufacturing facility.

February 02, 2016

Local Government, private sector, and utility actions spur access to energy data and accelerate energy efficiency investment & innovation in buildings and homes.

January 28, 2016

Power management company Eaton today announced that the biggest names in the National Hockey League (NHL®) and American Hockey League (AHL) will play their all-star events this weekend under its innovative and energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) digital lighting system.

January 27, 2016

The index climbed to 50 from 41.2 the previous month, with an equal share of panelists (41%) reporting that conditions improved and that they deteriorated.

January 27, 2016

LEDucation will offer a selection of over 30 educational sessions and 3 panel discussions that cover various aspects of LED lighting, design, controls and technology integration and application.

January 26, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science has selected for award six Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposals targeting advances in solid-state lighting (SSL) technology.

January 25, 2016

Selected from roughly 500 submissions, 18 recipients located throughout the world will be honored at the AIA 2016 National Convention in Philadelphia.

January 21, 2016

The IoT & Smart Lighting Forum strives to address both the potential and challenges of IoT and whether smart lighting truly extends beyond using connectivity for energy efficiency and maintenance.

January 20, 2016

There were a few occasions where demand for design services decreased from a month-to-month basis in 2015, but the ABI concluded the year in positive terrain and was so in eight of the twelve months of the year.

January 18, 2016

Power management company Eaton will showcase innovative lighting, power management, wiring devices and residential solutions for the building and construction industry at the 2016 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show® (IBS), January 19 to 21, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 13, 2016

Power management company Eaton announced that it's now accepting entries for the 39th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

January 11, 2016

Stellar industry experts shine light on the future of lighting and design as LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) 2016 presents the largest Conference offering in its 27-year history.

January 11, 2016

Power management company Eaton announced that Sun Life Stadium plans to implement an advanced LED system designed to enhance the viewing experiences for stadium spectators and television audiences, while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent.

January 11, 2016

The program is sponsored by Share Our Strength and has supplied more than 460 million breakfasts, afterschool and summer meals.

January 06, 2016

Demand for lighting equipment jumped 4.4% between the second and third quarters of 2015 to achieve what the National Lighting Bureau hails as "the best quarterly performance since the second quarter of 2008."

January 04, 2016

If you're planning on watching the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game next Monday, January 11 between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers, check out the stadium field lighting.

January 02, 2016

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America fell to 41.2 in December as a larger share of panelists reported conditions deteriorated than reported they improved.

January 02, 2016

Mr. Yorgey joined Lutron in 1974 and, since then, has advanced to varied positions in the company's quality control, engineering, marketing, and sales departments.

Philips Lights Up Times Square

December 31, 2015

Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, invites all New Year's revelers to turn on their imaginations with Philips Lighting and make this season's celebration an extraordinary experience.

December 28, 2015

Could your lighting system give hackers what they need to steal your personal information…and more? Yes, can be the answer, depending on the design of the specific system involved and the quality of the installation.

December 27, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) called on the California Energy Commission (CEC) to ensure that California consumers have access to the most efficient and cost-effective LED bulbs currently on the market.

December 24, 2015

As has been the case a few times already this year, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped in November. The ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

December 17, 2015

NEMA's Lighting Systems Shipments Index increased by 4.8 percent year-over-year and by 4.4% quarter-to-quarter during 2015 Q3.

December 14, 2015

NEMA's shipments indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps declined in the third quarter of 2015. Sodium vapor lamp shipments fell 12.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

December 14, 2015

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of all of the equity interests of Juno Lighting LLC ("Juno Lighting Group").

December 09, 2015

The consortium helps translate research on design's influence on public health into architectural practice for policymakers, design and public health professionals and the general public.

December 08, 2015

The purpose of the meeting was to share perspectives and lay the groundwork for government/industry collaboration on the convergence of intelligent controllable light sources, communication networks, sensors, and data exchange in future lighting systems.

December 07, 2015

The workshop offered a rich mix of perspectives and insights from a diverse group of participants ranging from utilities and energy efficiency organizations to manufacturers and specifiers.

December 02, 2015

AFX Inc., an industry leader for over 75 years in energy-efficient lighting, announces that Lizzette Winters has been hired as the new Eastern Regional Manager for Commercial and Residential Sales.

December 02, 2015

Charlie Munger taught his business partner Warren Buffett one important lesson, "it's far better to buy a great company at a fair price than a fair company at a great price."

December 01, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced that more than 20,000 of its light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires are listed on the DesignLights Consortium™ (DLC) Qualified Product List (QPL).

November 30, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America measured 58.3 in November as a larger share of panelists reported conditions improved (33%) than reported they deteriorated (17%).

November 24, 2015

Ephesus Lighting is a market leader in high output controlled lighting solutions that harness advanced electronic design technology to bring lighting into the digital age.

November 23, 2015

There has been increasing levels of demand for design services for nearly all construction project types for the majority of the year as revealed in the ABI.

November 23, 2015

Thhe Prevail luminaire combines easy installation features with multiple controls options, resulting in significant installation, energy and maintenance savings for both retrofit and new applications.

Williams Introduces LX4 LED System

November 20, 2015

Continuous light, endless design. With the LX4, the power of light and architecture combine to create elegant, modern spaces. The 4" narrow aperture provides smooth, uninterrupted illumination with high-performing, energy-saving LEDs.

November 17, 2015

Power management company Eaton will showcase its advanced light-emitting diode (LED) technology and scalable control systems at Greenbuild® International, the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.

November 17, 2015

Nora Lighting recently donated nearly 100 lighting fixtures to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles "ReStores," the social enterprise arm of the charitable organization.

November 16, 2015

The PYROS Family of outdoor floodlights from TARGETTI includes 3 sizes for different architectural applications.Pyros f ixtures are ideal for illuminating façades, landscapes and architectural details.

November 11, 2015

The constant, unvarying dim light found in many long-term care facilities means that older adults are not experiencing the robust daily patterns of light and dark that synchronize the body's circadian clock to local sunrise and sunset.

November 09, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy's GATEWAY program has released a report describing four exterior SSL projects that have been completed at Princeton University, which has long recognized SSL's potential benefits.

November 05, 2015

Juno Lighting Group, a unit of Schneider Electric, serves customers throughout North America, including electrical distributors, lighting showrooms, homecenters, contractors, architects, engineers, lighting designers and commercial facilities.

November 03, 2015

Featuring Eaton's advanced LED technology, the luminaire is offered in multiple lumen packages, lensing and control options, making it an excellent replacement for general-purpose lighting applications of linear fluorescent products including low-bay industrials, wraparounds and striplights.

October 29, 2015

DesignLights Consortium recently added the dual-mode Type D LED tube to its V3.0 technical requirements for rebate qualification.

October 28, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America measured 44.7 in October as a larger share of panelists reported conditions deteriorated than reported they improved.

October 26, 2015

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to positive territory after a slight dip in August, and has seen growth in six of the nine months of the year so far.

October 26, 2015

Trade show floor and pavilion areas will be expanded for the 27th annual event with new exhibitors present across multiple categories.

October 22, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of its Ametrix ASYX 2.0 light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires, offering a wide range of asymmetric, scalable and controllable solutions for architectural indoor ambient and outdoor spaces.

October 15, 2015

The DOE has released a new report on the comprehensive street lighting restoration currently being undertaken by the City of Detroit, which includes transitioning the existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) sources to LED.

October 12, 2015

USDA and NIFA have awarded $1.7 million to study the novel use of light to suppress a broad group of plant pathogens affecting sustainable production of organically grown crops.

October 08, 2015

The Lighting reSOURCE is designed to engage Eaton's community of architects, builders, designers, engineers and lighting specifiers who are dedicated to advancing the lighting industry.

October 07, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a GATEWAY report on the experiences of the City of Portland, OR, in converting its street lighting from high-pressure sodium to LED.

October 05, 2015

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York announced that due to outstanding response of exhibitors and attendees alike, LEDucation 10 will be held at a new location to accommodate more exhibitors and overall general attendance.

October 01, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America fell 10 points in September, dropping to 42.5.

October 01, 2015

Aleddra, the upstart LED manufacturer best known for its dual-mode SureFit DBA+ LED tube, announces their first outdoor luminaire; the IP65 Alegant Vapor Tight.

October 01, 2015

Gant Brunnett Architects choose Indy Lighting to illuminate living wall in library administrative offices.

September 30, 2015

Power management company Eaton announced that its LED lighting solutions with an Integrated Sensor Control System is enhancing the lighting performance and aesthetics at the Atlanta-based corporate headquarters of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

September 28, 2015

The main goal of the new study was to understand the amount of testing required to characterize a white-tunable LED lighting product.

September 24, 2015

TARGETTI USA, the new North American operations for the TARGETTI Group, celebrated the opening of their new U.S. operations on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Irvine, California.

September 23, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced it's helping to improve optical performance and energy efficiency at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Central Terminal Area (CTA).

September 23, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 49.1, down from a mark of 54.7 in July. The new projects inquiry index was 61.8, down from a reading of 63.7 the previous month.

September 22, 2015

The Progress Report showcases products that provide significant technical advancement in the art and science of lighting over the last year.

September 18, 2015

After conveying disappointing results for the first-quarter of 2015, the latest Lighting-Systems Index results show that a modest rebound occurred during 2015's second-quarter.

September 17, 2015

Demand for lighting equipment, as measured by NEMA's Lighting Systems Shipments Index, increased by 2.2 percent year-over-year (y/y) and by 0.4% quarter-to-quarter during 2015 Q2.

September 16, 2015

Established in 2001, ATG Electronics has dedicated itself to the design and manufacture of cutting-edge LED lighting solutions.

September 16, 2015

This program is meant to encourage a positive social relationship throughout the lighting community.

September 15, 2015

Power management company Eaton will showcase energy-efficient lighting-emitting diode (LED) solutions and it's latest controls technology at the Crites-Tidey & Associates, Inc. (CTA), LIGHTING FORUM XVI in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

September 14, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released Report 22.1, which is part of a series of investigations on LED MR16 lamps.

September 08, 2015

LightFair International (LFI®), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, returns to Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Convention Center in 2017.

September 04, 2015

After improving by more than 20 points in July, NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined by 15 points in August to settle at 52.5.

LEDucation 10 Issues Call For Speakers

August 28, 2015

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York has officially opened the "Call for Speakers" to be considered to present at LEDucation 10 on March 3rd and 4th, 2016.

August 25, 2015

A Prudential Ltg. best-seller for four decades has been reconfigured all in the name of fun. The ever-popular P4000 has a playful new donut shape called O, and it's destined to be a crowd-pleaser.

August 24, 2015

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is reflecting healthy and sustained demand for design services in nearly all nonresidential project types.

August 24, 2015

Call for Speakers is now open in a global invitation seeking responses from top lighting and design practitioners looking to participate in the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show.

August 20, 2015

Leviton today announced the free integration of Omni security & automation control systems into BitWise BC1, BC2 and BC4 audio/visual control systems.

August 18, 2015

ATG Electronics (ATG) is proud to announce its latest LED innovation with the Stellar Linear High Bay, a DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) qualified.

August 17, 2015

This summer, five undergraduate students spent eight weeks at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer learning about solid-state lighting technologies and investigating technology and application issues in LED and OLED lighting.

August 17, 2015

Griplock® Systems, LLC, a market leader in the cable suspension industry since 1992, introduces the thinnest cable suspension system on the market today, Wisp™.

August 13, 2015

The DOE has released a report, in which maintenance and energy costs were significantly reduced while retaining the quality of light when LED modules replaced 87 halogen lamps in existing wall washers.

August 13, 2015

Sleek and commanding, the Modern Forms Helix features dramatic curves and contours that define this graceful design. This LED luminaire delivers interest-generating illumination with up and down lights.

August 13, 2015

Nora Lighting's Nicholas, Waterfall and Ghost LED pendants feature a "touch of gold" within the decorative glass, adding a rich and warm effect to overall illumination.

August 13, 2015

Two new IOTA LED emergency driver designs have combined the advantages of Constant Power emergency performance with the versatility of open board and enclosed board designs that utilize external battery pack assemblies.

August 10, 2015

The program honors educational facilities that serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.

August 06, 2015

Eaton announced that the DOE's Better Buildings Alliance's Lighting Energy Efficient in Parking (LEEP) Campaign recognized two airports for upgrading its parking garage lighting with Eaton's light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires.

August 06, 2015

Targetti USA proudly announces the appointment of Performance Lighting Systems as a representative of both Targetti® and Duralamp® lines for LA and surrounding metropolitan areas.

August 05, 2015

The greatest amount of activity was seen in the building of commercial properties with an unusually high spike in manufacturing construction spending triggered by the surge in domestic oil and natural gas production.

August 03, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America improved by more than 20 points, marking an abrupt change of direction following three consecutive months of decline.

July 29, 2015

Sometimes less is more, a fitting statement for Williams AX2 series. With a slender 2" width and three configurations, the AX2 is a versatile, unobtrusive source of light.

July 28, 2015

Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and healthcare facilities, public safety and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year.

July 28, 2015

Modern Forms proudly introduces Pandora, a multi dimensional and versatile LED lighting design.

July 27, 2015

If you are considering a retrofit of your fluorescent fixtures with ballast compatible LED T8 tubes, getting the utility rebate should be a no-brainer, right?

July 27, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report in a series analyzing markets where LEDs compete with traditional lighting sources.

July 24, 2015

The number of LED lighting manufacturers eliminating the need for a power cord by incorporating Griplock® Systems powered suspension systems continues to rise, resulting in a new brand for the company.

July 23, 2015

The SAM manual is designed to be a buyers guide for the sign industry. By using components listed in the SAM, sign manufacturers can streamline the UL certification process and produce products exempt from testing.

July 23, 2015

TARGETTI GROUP announces new operations in the U.S. that will operate under the name TARGETTI USA and led by U.S. Business Development Manager, Marie Paris.

July 23, 2015

The LeMay Museum, aptly dubbed "America's Car Museum®," in Tacoma, Washington, is home to more than 350 historically significant cars and motorcycles.

July 22, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced its latest residential solutions will be showcased on FOX's new competition series "HOME FREE" , which will highlight technologies defining the next generation of smart and energy-efficient homes.

July 20, 2015

The report details findings from NLPIP's study of wireless occupancy sensors and photosensors, focusing on control systems designed for a single room in a commercial building such as an office, classroom, or conference room.

July 16, 2015

The Metalux™ Cruze™ light-emitting diode (LED) Luminaire, providing a high-performing, energy-efficient and affordable ambient solution to commercial offices, schools, hospitals and retail projects.

July 15, 2015

Lighting trade show and conference offers one-stop sourcing and educational opportunities for West Coast architects, designers and engineers.

July 15, 2015

MP Lighting of Vancouver, Canada and AFX, Inc. of Waukegan, IL recently announced a strategic partnership offering MP Lighting's architectural lighting solutions to Lighting Showrooms throughout the United States.

July 14, 2015

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in lighting design software, is pleased to announce a number of important enhancements to our ElumTools lighting calculation and visualization add-in for Autodesk® Revit®.

July 14, 2015

The new Quantum LED Bath Luminaire from Modern Forms features opulent jewelry quality crystals artfully illuminated with multipoint source LED technology for a spectacle of shimmering sparkle.

July 13, 2015

Through its Transportation Lighting and Safety program, the LRC is evaluating the potential for new lighting technologies and approaches to improve driving safety at night.

July 10, 2015

Illuminating the American flag creates a bold statement in a landscape. It is also the law. According to U.S. Code, if the flag is not taken down at sunset, then it must be illuminated.

July 06, 2015

Mark Roush assumes the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES). Roush succeedes Paul Mercier.

Sleek Lines Of Light. Super-Powered

July 01, 2015

Promising what LED has never before been able to deliver, the Bionic and P40 Series from Prudential Ltg. are an engineering coup with the power to transform the experience within the environment.

July 01, 2015

Minimalism is an art form. Breaking new ground with its first entrée into portable lamps, Modern Forms introduces the Boxie series of LED task lamps.

June 29, 2015

Led by growing demand for new schools, hospitals, cultural facilities and municipal buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in May following its second monthly drop this year.

June 29, 2015

Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of the Streetworks Verdeon™ light-emitting diode (LED) Roadway Luminaire, adding another energy-efficient product to its street lighting line.

June 26, 2015

It was a simple curve, sketched by Ralph W. Swarens on a paper napkin at his favorite coffee shop back in 1985, that shaped the beginnings of this revolutionary little lighting company.

June 25, 2015

In the nearly three years since Cooper became part of Eaton, a worldwide leader in power management, we have been gradually transitioning from the Cooper Lighting name to the Eaton brand.

June 24, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined for a third straight month in June.

June 22, 2015

A newly published study from the LRC shows that improving the uniformity of lighting in parking lots can increase the sense of safety and security, as well as provide up to an additional 75% energy savings by lowering total light levels.

June 18, 2015

NEMA Lighting Systems Division published Temporal Light Artifacts (Flicker and Stroboscopic Effects), a position paper on temporal light artifacts (TLAs) that addresses what is commonly referred to as flicker and stroboscopic effects.

June 12, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published LE 6-2014 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Luminaires.

June 10, 2015

The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST) has released a publication that proposes a new method of evaluating human perception of directly observed light source flicker.

AFX Delivers Pro LED Task Light

June 10, 2015

These versatile LED task lights feature an adjustable slide switch allowing for color temperature selection (2700K, 3000K or 4000K), 90 CRI, as well as best-in-class lumens per watt in this category.

June 08, 2015

Using Aleddra DBA Tube on Line Voltage without Ballast and Arcing.

June 07, 2015

Specifically developed to help support commercial lighting retrofit projects, the Juno Lighting Group Energy Solutions site provides an easy way to find select Juno Lighting Group energy-efficient products that provide the best ROI.

June 04, 2015

The new R&D Plan was developed in conjunction with community experts through inputs received at roundtable meetings held in October 2014 and at the DOE SSL R&D Workshop, held in January 2015 in San Francisco.

June 04, 2015

Researchers carried out experiments to measure occupants' ability to detect visual alarms outside their field of view under different room light levels and while performing different visual tasks.

June 02, 2015

After an outstanding fourth quarter 2014, which saw the highest lighting-equipment demand since the third quarter of 2008, first-quarter 2015 activity "has to be labeled disappointing," said National Lighting Bureau Executive Director John Bachner.

May 31, 2015

NEMA's linear fluorescent lamp shipment indexes for 2015Q1 continued the downward trend exhibited during calendar year 2014.

May 31, 2015

LFI 2015 broke all registration and trade-show records with double-digit growth marking the largest staging in its 26-year history.

May 28, 2015

Power management company Eaton is featured on the new online web series "First to the Future Home," showcasing what it takes to make a home energy efficient, weather and storm resistant, healthy and intelligent.

May 27, 2015

Modern Forms earned the accolade for excellence in visual display and product presentation in the 400 to 500 square feet category.

May 26, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined for a second straight month in May, falling to 50 from 54.8 a month ago and from 58.3 in March.

Leviton Acquires Intense Lighting, LLC

May 25, 2015

Intense Lighting enhances Leviton's current product offerings with a wide variety of specification grade LED lighting solutions for the commercial, hospitality, supermarket, retail and residential markets.

May 20, 2015

Riding a stretch of increasing levels of demand for thirteen out of the last fifteen months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped in April for the second month this year.

May 18, 2015

The E series is a phase cut dimmable Voltage LED driver ranging from 20W up to 96W all of which are Class 2, 12/24VDC.

May 17, 2015

Welcome to the 7th Annual Featured Light Fair Products from Light Directory. Take a moment and check out some product highlights from the show!

May 17, 2015

The new study was the first to be conducted in the home environment that investigated the effects of self-luminous devices on melatonin levels in adolescents.

May 14, 2015

Power management company Eaton will showcase advanced LED technologies and lighting controls solutions at the 2015 AIA National Convention and Design Expo.

May 13, 2015

Aleddra introduced its SureFit® DBA+ tube officially at LightFair and drew an overwhelming interest.

May 12, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a follow-up GATEWAY report on LED system performance at the Yuma (Arizona) Sector Border Patrol Area.

May 06, 2015

Winners in the Indoor and Outdoor categories of the seventh annual Next Generation LuminairesTM Design Competition were announced today at LIGHTFAIR® International in New York.

May 05, 2015

An incredible opening day as thousands of attendees discover all that's new and next on the global stage for lighting and design technologies. Dynamic Conference programming continues with seminars and courses. Winners were announced at the LFI Innovation Awards.

May 03, 2015

Visit DOE's award-winning booth (#1875) and free educational sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, May 5–7 in New York City.

April 30, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined in April after holding largely steady during the first quarter.

April 26, 2015

The guide, LED Troffer Installations, provides step-by-step instructions on selecting suitable LED troffers or retrofit kits, along with sample calculations.

April 26, 2015

Sponsored by the National Lighting Bureau, the unique program is open to anyone associated with a new or upgraded illumination system that provides at least some of the many benefits of what the Bureau calls High-Benefit Lighting.

April 26, 2015

The Gen III LED Flood Light fixture is the latest addition to the Los Angeles-based, commercial-grade LED manufacturer's LED Fixture line up.

April 22, 2015

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

April 20, 2015

LightFair 2015 presents a comprehensive curriculum of lighting and design education featuring top thought-leaders in more than 78 course offerings to complement and extend the LFI trade show experience.

April 15, 2015

The honor focuses on the company's leadership in manufacturing ENERGY STAR-certified lighting products and educating customers about the environmental benefits when using energy-efficient products.

April 13, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced that it has helped improve the lighting performance and energy efficiency in a campus recreation facility at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

April 12, 2015

The goals of this new program are to help New York-based companies develop energy-efficient OLED lighting products and to help create market demand for lighting products that deliver value.

April 12, 2015

Joel Spira, chairman and founder of Lutron Electronics, inventor of the solid-state dimmer switch, and 2010 NEMA Falk Award winner passed away April 8 at home.

April 08, 2015

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is offering its popular LED Lighting Institute—a 3-day seminar for industry professionals covering the latest advances in LED lighting technology.

April 06, 2015

Stylmark's Optima LED® StretchLite Backlit Light Box fulfills the increasing market demand for lit tension fabric displays by accommodating graphics up to 30 feet.

April 02, 2015

As the traditional role of libraries evolves, the designs of these community spaces have changed to reflect the needs of the surrounding residence, as represented by the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Building Awards.

March 29, 2015

Eaton announces that its Neo-Ray Index light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires are helping to improve the lighting performance while lowering energy usage in the Gumberg Library at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

New Cobalt Series From Nora Lighting

March 29, 2015

Nora Lighting expands its LED recessed downlight offerings with the Cobalt Series, a cULus-wet listed retrofit fixture for use in existing IC or non-IC housings manufactured by Nora and others.

March 26, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America was largely steady for a third straight month in March as the index inched up to 58.3 from 57.9 in February and 57.5 in January.

March 23, 2015

After its first negative score in ten months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed a nominal increase in design activity in February, and has been positive ten out of the past twelve months.

March 23, 2015

Designed with a curvaceous form that accents and grazes the wall while enhancing the space, the new Origami sconce is perfect for fine interiors and exteriors that require an innovative decorative accent.

March 22, 2015

The Gen II LED Wall Pack fixture is the latest addition to the Los Angeles-based, commercial-grade LED manufacturer's LED Fixture line up.

March 18, 2015

Awarded for an unprecedented 17th consecutive year, the Halo product line of recessed, track and surface lighting was given top honors in all four lighting categories.

March 15, 2015

Rensselaer Professor Mariana Figueiro, Light and Health Program Director at the Lighting Research Center, will be a keynote speaker at Light Symposium 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden.

March 12, 2015

"It doesn't make sense that a bill touted to encourage energy conservation throughout the economy would eliminate a federal requirement that requires new and newly renovated federal buildings to do just that."

March 09, 2015

With higher whiteness rendering, EarthBulb PAR lamps utilize the entire visible spectrum to leverage the quality aspects of natural lighting and total light output, while exceeding LED Lamp Specification issued by the CEC.

March 09, 2015

New 12-watt LED Plug In Lamp provides 33 percent more energy savings and longer performance life than 18-watt G24q-2 base compact fluorescent lamps for commercial applications.

March 09, 2015

LEDucation completes its 9th consecutive show in New York City with steady attendance despite the snow and weather issues that hindered the New York City and surrounding areas.

March 09, 2015

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Halo® ALLSLOPE light-emitting diode (LED) Downlight System, adding more high-performing, energy-saving products to its recessed downlighting offering.

March 08, 2015

Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of the Lumark Night Falcon™ light-emitting diode (LED) Floodlight Luminaire.

March 04, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.16-2014 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Enclosed, Post Top-mounted Luminaires.

March 03, 2015

Williams' new AXA Series is a uniquely contoured suspended, architectural fixture.

March 02, 2015

ELP's CLM Series LED cove lights provide T-5HO performance and a truly asymmetric distribution.

March 02, 2015

LaMar Lighting Company has introduced the R1L/R2L Series of premium recessed LED lensed luminaires that deliver high-quality volumetric lighting and superior glare control.

March 01, 2015

The enriched Five Star Dealer Program is designed to highlight top dealers and integrators to ensure Leviton meets and exceeds our customers' expectations of a professionally installed security and automation solution.

February 25, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index for current conditions in North America was largely steady in February, inching upward to 57.9 from 57.5 in January.

February 24, 2015

Offering arts and crafts styling with a refreshing twist, the new Berkley LED indoor/outdoor luminaire features an enduring look of forged iron over mouth blown etched opal glass.

February 23, 2015

LEDucation's LARGEST EVENT to date is ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY! Online Registration provides Scanned Badge for Quick and Easy Access into the Show!

February 23, 2015

Leviton today announced the release of the Lumina Gateway and the related wireless Lumina RF energy management product family, including occupancy sensors, motion sensors, door and window contacts, load control modules, light switches, thermostats, in-wall touchscreens and mobile applications (apps).

February 22, 2015

The energy efficient linear direct/indirect LED continuous row system provides a cost effective solution in large open ceiling environments, offering up to 55 percent in energy savings over fluorescent luminaires.

February 18, 2015

The DOE CALiPER program has released another special report on LED lamps that are available through the retail marketplace and targeted toward general consumers.

February 18, 2015

Following a nine-month stretch of positive billings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed no increase in design activity in January.

February 17, 2015

Eaton announces that its Metalux Encounter™ and SkyRidge™ light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire families are now available with an optional integrated sensor control system, optimized to meet energy codes for occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting.

February 17, 2015

LaMar Lighting Company introduces Shade, a decorative architectural luminaire with the energy-saving benefits of occu-smart® bi-level lighting technology.

NEMA Publishes ANSI C78.81-2014

February 12, 2015

NEMA Publishes ANSI C78.81-2014 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics.

February 12, 2015

H.E. Williams, Inc. proudly introduces Voltaire architectural LED wall packs. Aesthetically designed and competitively priced to be the best in their class, the VW Series presents architects and specifiers with a viable alternative to common wall packs.

February 10, 2015

LDPI, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting technologies for Industrial and Hazardous locations, welcomes Terri Thornton to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Terri has over 20 years of lighting experience in various sales roles.

February 10, 2015

This year, DOE merged its two SSL R&D workshops into a single meeting to gather all aspects of the supply chain, and the large turnout generated a robust and exciting exchange of ideas on SSL research, product development, and manufacturing R&D needs.

February 09, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), on behalf of its Lighting Systems Division, published a brief white paper on considerations U.S. federal, state, and local governments should have in mind when setting requirements for procurement of energy-efficient lighting systems.

February 09, 2015

By 2020, predicts the U.S. Department of Energy, 75% of the United States' outdoor lighting will use light-emitting-diode (LED) technology.

February 08, 2015

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee has recognized the innovative QHC LED fixture by Precision-Paragon [P2] as a "unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting."

February 05, 2015

LDPI, Inc., recently hired Paul Markee in the position of Business Development Manager. Paul has over 20 years in sales, business development and management roles.

February 04, 2015

As the premier lighting event dedicated to advancing the education of the lighting community, LEDucation 9 will host its annual educational event and expo in New York City at the Sheraton NY Times Square hotel on March 5th and 6th, 2015.

February 01, 2015

The commercial construction sector is now looking at double-digit increases in 2015, led by vigorous levels of demand for hotels and office buildings.

January 27, 2015

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America rebounded in January, climbing to 57.5 from 50.0 in December.

January 27, 2015

There were ten out of twelve months of increasing demand for design services in 2014, and the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) points to a healthy outlook for the nonresidential construction industry.

January 26, 2015

The new certification makes the ILB-CP Series the only LED emergency drivers UL Classified for use in field installation projects.

January 25, 2015

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased 1.9 percent from the second to the third quarters of 2014, climbing to its highest level to date in calendar year 2014.

January 22, 2015

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released a special report on LED lamps available through the retail marketplace and targeted toward general consumers.

January 20, 2015

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is proud to announce a record number of educational sessions will be offered during LEDucation 9 for continuing educational credits (CEUs).

January 19, 2015

Nora Lighting Executive Vice President Jilla Farzan spearheaded a team effort to raise funds and donate building materials for Homes For Our Troops, a privately-funded non-profit organization that builds specially-adapted homes for vets who have returned with serious injuries.

January 18, 2015

The C Series LED Gas station canopy light is the latest addition to the Los Angeles-based, commercial-grade LED manufacturer's LED Fixture line up.

January 15, 2015

Actor, environmentalist Begley to discuss the building and design of his new green, sustainable home featuring Eaton products. Eaton also exclusive lighting provider for NextGen Home TV's Showcase Home.

January 14, 2015

The DOE has released a new GATEWAY report that summarizes the results of a survey regarding conversions to solid-state lighting in museums.

January 13, 2015

"I have to believe that we are on the verge of some major breakthroughs, in large part because of the versatility and tunability of LED lighting." So said the National Lighting Bureau's outgoing chair, Howard P. Lewis.

January 11, 2015

The worlds of design, technology, controls and systems integration converge in an incomparable presentation of innovation and education—all in the global celebration of lighting advancement that is LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) 2015 May 3-7 in New York's Javits Center.

January 07, 2015

LaMar Lighting Company introduces the second generation of its LED occu-smart® series of motion-sensor controlled bi-level lighting, which delivers ample illumination when the space is occupied and dims down for energy-savings the rest of the time.

January 07, 2015

The rapidly changing landscape of lighting in the U.S., largely due to the widespread acceptance of light-emitting diode (LED) technology, has opened a universe of new possibilities regarding LED replacement lamps.

January 04, 2015

After improving for two months in a row in October and November, NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined in December, falling to 50.0.

December 28, 2014

Buoyed by sustained demand for apartments and condominiums, coupled with state and local governments moving ahead with delayed public projects, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has been positive for seven consecutive months.

December 21, 2014

The DOE has released a GATEWAY report on a trial demonstration in which the incumbent quartz metal halide (QMH) area lighting was replaced with LED at three pole locations along the Yuma (Arizona) Sector Border Patrol Area.

December 21, 2014

Specifically, the bill requires the use of properly shielded light fixtures to prevent unnecessary up- and side-lighting, thereby reducing sky glow.

December 17, 2014

For Your Home, a popular lifestyle show that airs on PBS, plans to feature several solutions from Eaton's Residential, Wiring Devices and Lighting businesses in an episode expected to air during the spring of 2015.

December 15, 2014

Pioneer Ford has seen a 61 percent drop in energy usage, better focus on design and color.

December 14, 2014

LGI Technology, the Los Angeles-based, Commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of its new 24W LED Specialty PAR38 BiancoLume bulb. This is the latest addition to LGI's line up.

December 14, 2014

Therapeutic lighting can be a prescription for better health, especially for seniors with dementia in long-term care facilities. Now, more and more-effective products are needed to implement the highly positive research results achieved to date.

December 14, 2014

The new CLO (Custom Lumen Output) designation, available across Birchwood Lighting's complete line of LED luminaires, allows drive conditions to be factory set for specific luminaire wattage or lumen performance.

December 08, 2014

The IOTA ILB-SL-CP12 slim profile constant power LED emergency driver has been selected by the IES to be included in this year's IES Progress Report.

December 08, 2014

LaMar Lighting's VO-LED Series luminaires are part of the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center's (VAMC) renovation intended to reduce energy consumption and maintenance and enhance illumination.

December 07, 2014

The new LFI Controls & Connectivity Forum will take place on Wednesday, May 6 and it will cover current and near-future research with case studies that showcase best practices for the present and future.

December 01, 2014

Incorporating patented WaveStream™ LED optical technology, the high efficacy luminaire provides uniform, glare-free illumination for standard and high ceiling applications in retail, commercial and architectural spaces.

November 30, 2014

Recently, one college in Utah discovered that a ballast-compatible LED tube could only work with one of several ballasts used in its facilities.

November 30, 2014

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America improved for the second month in a row in November.

November 30, 2014

More than 175 attendees gathered at the ninth annual DOE Solid-State Lighting Market Development Workshop to learn the latest on today's toughest LED lighting issues and to find out what's next on the horizon.

November 24, 2014

The magazine has distinguished the company with a Lux Award in the Controls Innovation of the Year category, for the Visible Light Communication technology enabled in its eldoLED® LED drivers.

November 19, 2014

Headed by the continued strength in the multi-family residential market and the emerging growth for institutional projects, demand for design services continues to be healthy as exhibited in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

November 17, 2014

LGI Technology, the Los Angeles-based, Commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of its new 7W MR16 LED lamp.

November 13, 2014

The new LED sconces feature multiple color, size, lamp source and design options providing versatility for lighting designers and specifiers.

November 10, 2014

The IES Progress Report Committee presents the 2014 Progress Report which will include Engineered Lighting Products new LED AK Series wall wash luminaires.

November 09, 2014

Since the advent of the electric lamp, the lighting industry has focused on reducing costs so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of lighting.

November 06, 2014

LaMar Lighting Company announces that its LED and fluorescent occu-smart® fixtures qualify for the Demand Management Program incentives offered by Con Edison and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

November 05, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy has published a technical brief entitled True Colors: LEDs and the Relationship Between CCT, CRI, Optical Safety, Material Degradation, and Photobiological Stimulation.

November 02, 2014

EBCI for current conditions in North America improved to 58.3 in October as the share of panelists reporting improved conditions rose by a larger amount than the share reporting they worsened.

October 30, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces the new ENERGY STAR® certified E Series LED recessed modules from Lithonia Lighting® – offering exceptional performance and energy-saving benefits at an attractive price point.

October 23, 2014

With all geographic regions and building project sectors showing positive conditions, there continues to be a heightened level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

October 22, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces the CanoeTM LED Pendant and Sconce Collection from Winona Lighting®, designed to meet the needs of the designer for applications calling for an extraordinary architectural lighting element.

October 21, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Halo® light-emitting diode (LED) downlights from its Cooper Lighting Division are featured in the 2014 Greenbuild® LivingHome show home.

October 20, 2014

DOE's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has released the results of a web-based inventory survey of public street and area lighting across the U.S.

October 19, 2014

LGI Technology, the Los Angeles-based, commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of its new 100W LED Acrylic High Bay Fixture.

October 19, 2014

The report is a welcome addition to the literature on LED lighting, which is lacking in the area of longer-term field performance.

October 16, 2014

Modern Forms introduces Davos, a modern work of art and sleek LED design. Featuring an ultra-thin profile with automotive gloss finishes, this luminaire balances cutting edge style and substance.

October 15, 2014

Now, new residential construction has a best-in-class option for high efficacy LED lighting in spaces such as kitchens and basements.

October 14, 2014

The competition hopes to bring awareness of light-emitting diode (LED) ENERGY STAR® certified lighting fixtures and the benefits and achievements of the ENERGY STAR program.

October 13, 2014

The #LBGDesignCompetition will give entrants an opportunity to showcase their talents by crafting a design for the new multi-use area in the historic showrooms second floor.

October 12, 2014

ANSI C136.40 defines the electrical and mechanical requirements of standalone solar-type light systems for use in roadway and area lighting equipment.

October 08, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced that the IES Progress Committee has recognized nine of its LED luminaires from its Cooper Lighting Division for inclusion in the 2014 IES Progress Report.

October 05, 2014

Juno Lighting Group LED luminaires across four brands honored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the International Association of Lighting Designers.

October 05, 2014

Demand for lighting equipment, as measured by NEMA's Lighting Shipments Index, was essentially flat during the second quarter, increasing 0.1 percent over 2014 Q1.

October 02, 2014

Ed Pink has been building racing engines since 1946, and Ed Pink Racing Engines has enjoyed success in nearly every form of motor sports over the past 56 years.

October 01, 2014

Until recently, roadway lighting technologies changed very slowly. Technologies like high pressure sodium (HPS) and other high intensity discharge (HID) lamps used in cobra head-style fixtures were state-of-the-art for decades.

September 29, 2014

WattStopper's new relay panel retrofit solution enables high performance control capabilities while eliminating costly installation and wiring requirements for building owners and property managers.

September 29, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces six additional designs to its line of new generation LED flush mounts from Lithonia Lighting®. The new luminaires are ENERGY STAR® qualified and offer up to 84-percent energy savings over traditional incandescent sources.

September 28, 2014

SDA Lighting Showcase 2014 provided a regional stage for the New York City metro area design community to learn about the latest product designs and technology from SDA's versatile lines of lighting and controls manufacturers.

September 25, 2014

The prestigious competition recognizes and promotes excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for commercial, industrial and institutional applications.

September 25, 2014

Innovative Juno hyperbolic trims are so effective at reducing brightness that we coined a new term to describe their effect … the Silent Ceiling™.

Sentry Electric Adds YouTube Channel

September 25, 2014

Along with Sentry's website and presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slideshare, YouTube allows both mobile and desktop users to find multiple access points to Sentry's product information.

September 24, 2014

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America retreated to 57.1 in September from 68.2 in August, its highest level in more than three years.

September 24, 2014

On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, there continues to be an increasing level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

September 24, 2014

LaMar Lighting Company has received UL approval to offer many of its recessed fluorescent fixtures with various types of modular LED light engines.

September 22, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced its Cooper Lighting Division is helping to improve optical performance and efficiencies at the Denver International Airport (DIA).

September 17, 2014

AFX, an industry leader in energy-efficient decorative lighting has won the 2014 Lighting for Tomorrow award in the Decorative Lighting category with their Cortez LED Pendant.

September 17, 2014

The sixth annual Next Generation Luminaires Solid-State Lighting Design Competition has recognized 57 commercial LED indoor lighting products for excellence.

September 16, 2014

With a moment of silence and a prayer of hope, Nora Lighting employees honored the 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

September 14, 2014

The sixth iteration of the Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications compares the annual lighting energy consumption in the U.S. with and without further market penetration of LED lighting.

September 14, 2014

The Class 2 output of the IOTA ILB-CP Series allows operation of LED arrays from 10-60 volts, and features auto-sense capability that automatically adjusts the forward voltage to accommodate load fluctuations caused by age, temperature, or component variances.

More Architectural Feature Than Fixture

September 11, 2014

Understated presentation. Powerful impact. Introducing Stream, an illumination breakthrough that plays with depth perception, creating an uninterrupted line of light that extends as far as the blueprint dictates.

September 10, 2014

This white paper, which was originally published in 2012, was updated to clarify terminology related to daylight responsive controls.

September 08, 2014

Leviton today announced the acquisition of BitWise Controls, LLC, a leader in design and manufacture of control and monitoring solutions for residential and commercial facilities.

NEMA Publishes Two Lighting Standards

September 07, 2014

Both standards are referenced in the updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® Lamps Program, which was released August 28.

September 07, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year's CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.

September 03, 2014

Traditional, transitional and contemporary styles are offered in a variety of complementary architectural shapes across the brand's pendant, ceiling-mount and wall sconce portfolio.

August 31, 2014

AccuLite Exeter E3 LED Series make a bold aesthetic statement while providing a robust light engine that delivers up to 10,000 lumens.

August 28, 2014

The last three months have shown steadily increasing demand for design services and the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is now at its highest level since 2007.

August 27, 2014

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America climbed to 68.2 in August, its highest level in more than three years.

August 26, 2014

This committee has received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Executive Standards Council as an Accredited Standards Committee (ASC).

August 24, 2014

The City of West Hollywood, through its Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, presents Illumetric—a triptych of massive diamond, cube and rectangle-shaped sculptures brought to the city by Shana Mabari.

August 21, 2014

Orbit Industries, a leading U.S. manufacturer of electrical products, introduces an updated website with a host of new interactive features.

August 21, 2014

SDA Lighting Showcase 2014 to be held at NYC's Metropolitan Pavilion, September 15 – 17, 2014.

August 20, 2014

DOE has revised its October 2013 report, Dimming LEDs with Phase-Cut Dimmers: The Specifier's Process for Maximizing Success.

August 19, 2014

Leviton announced today the expansion of its revenue-grade line of VerifEye™ submetering solutions with the introduction of its Series 4000 Industrial ModBus Smart Meter.

August 18, 2014

Juno LED-Compatible MR16 Trac Fixtures enable you to take maximum advantage of the economy, energy efficiency, and manufacturer's rated life of these lamps.

August 17, 2014

Improved light performance combined with decreases in price recently has now allowed for LED lighting to become the default energy efficient lighting choice for many applications.

August 14, 2014

The ILB-SL-CP Series introduces four new LED emergency battery models to their existing line of integral LED emergency solutions, and was recognized at the LFI Innovation Awards at this year's Lightfair event.

Indy Multi-Head LED 14W Luminaires

August 12, 2014

With the introduction of the new Generation 2 series, Indy Multi-Head LEDs now offer more performance and efficiency than ever before.

August 12, 2014

The Atria luminaires expand the company's line with a modern and elegant style by popular demand and provide direct/indirect lighting with maximum uplight and controlled downlight for balanced illumination.

August 12, 2014

Juno Retrofit LED Basics Series trim modules provide 600 lumens of brilliant, high-quality light equivalent to a 65-watt incandescent lamp.

August 11, 2014

The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, has completed modifications and upgrades to the lights at its Main Beach Park using LED turtle-friendly high power lighting.

August 06, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a report on a GATEWAY demonstration of LED lighting at the University of Florida's Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion in Gainesville.

August 03, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released an Application Summary Report that focuses on the photometric performance of 27 LED MR16 lamps.

August 03, 2014

More respondents to NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Survey reported conditions improved in July than reported they deteriorated.

July 29, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the June ABI score was 53.5, up from a mark of 52.6 in May. This score reflects an increase in design activity.

July 29, 2014

Aleddra announces a cost effective upgrade program featuring its latest Generation 3 EasiRetrofit double-ended LED T-8 Tube.

July 28, 2014

The commercial construction sector is still looking at solid spending increases throughout the remainder of 2014, paced by high levels of demand for hotels and office buildings.

July 22, 2014

Based on LED Lighting Facts® data through the second quarter of 2014, the report focuses on outdoor area/roadway luminaires, parking garage luminaires, canopy luminaires, and outdoor directional luminaires.

July 21, 2014

According to the NLB post, almost all answers to "Why do we need light here?" reinforce the observation that "light is for people."

July 17, 2014

The National Performance-Based Design Guide (NPBDG) is the first broad-reaching performance-based tool for use by facility owners and building industry professionals.

July 15, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Corelite™ Divide™ Series from its Cooper Lighting division.

July 13, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium (MSSLC) has released the first updated version of its Model Specification for LED Roadway Luminaires.

July 13, 2014

Many lighting professionals and facility managers have long been puzzled on the question: What would happen if a maintenance crew re-inserts a fluorescent tube into a fixture converted to be used with an LED tube only.

July 08, 2014

The Lighting Controls Association, the industry organization dedicated to promoting adoption of advanced lighting controls in commercial buildings, announces new members including Cree, ETC and Nedap Light Control.

July 08, 2014

The 20-page full color, illustrated report, "LED Lighting in a Campus Building," detailing the project evaluation and findings, is available for free download from the LRC website.

July 06, 2014

How to select upgraded lighting? A good place to start is the Lighting-Upgrade Checklist for Commercial & Industrial Buildings developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

July 02, 2014

The National Lighting Bureau is crediting the unusually harsh 2013-14 winter for causing the first-quarter 2014 NEMA Lighting-Systems Index (LSI) to decline 1.7% from its fourth-quarter 2013 performance.

June 30, 2014

On the heels of consecutive months of decreasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has returned to positive territory.

June 29, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the competitive selection of solid-state lighting (SSL) projects to receive funding, in response to the SSL funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0000973.

June 29, 2014

The EBCI for future North American conditions continued to signal widespread optimism even though the index slipped to 82.5 in June from 85.3 in May.

June 29, 2014

Mumbai's international airport recently opened the new T2 terminal, which will see more than 40 million visitors annually and features decorated carpets, an art museum and bold designs.

June 25, 2014

Peerless® Open LED luminaires from Acuity Brands, Inc. have been acknowledged as the sole recipient of the annual Most Innovative Product of the Year award from the LIGHTFAIR® International 2014 awards competition.

June 25, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Metalux SkyBar™ light-emitting diode (LED) luminaire from its Cooper Lighting Division.

June 24, 2014

XPoint wireless lighting control systems deliver easy fixture-by-fixture outdoor lighting control.

June 24, 2014

New scalable room-based lighting controls dramatically reduce installation and commissioning costs.

June 23, 2014

Sunlite is proud to announce that our MKS Advanced LED Downlight Series was chosen as a 2014 featured downlight on Architectural Lighting.

June 23, 2014

Presented at the LFI conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 3, the competition features the industry's most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months.

June 22, 2014

AGi32 version 15 introduces a tremendous new feature to assist professionals in selecting the proper new lighting products to employ in exterior lighting retrofit projects: the ability to utilize images captured from Google Earth.

June 18, 2014

Welcome to the 6th Annual Featured Light Fair Products from Light Directory. Take a moment and check out some product highlights from the show!

June 18, 2014

In a bid to pursue a more energy-efficient, healthy and sustainable environment, the City of Mesa so far has installed over 840 kW of renewable solar energy inside its service area, and more solar projects are in progress.

June 17, 2014

The LED Closet Light presents a new spin on a traditional fixture featuring advanced LED technology for a stylish and efficient lighting solution.

June 16, 2014

The lighting management and control system minimizes power consumption and energy costs by providing lighting where and when it's needed, specifically designed for area, roadway and parking garage/canopy applications.

June 12, 2014

Once again, DOE hosted its award-winning informational booth and free training sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, held June 3–5 in Las Vegas.

June 12, 2014

A major challenge in assessing new roadway lighting technologies is that information for different systems is given in different forms, making comparisons difficult.

June 10, 2014

Power management company Eaton announced that its Cooper Lighting Division is now accepting entries for the 38th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

June 08, 2014

Ronald S. Naus, President of B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination passed away early Saturday morning, May 31st, 2014 at the age of 47. He was born January 1967 in San Jose, CA.

June 08, 2014

The winners were recognized at LIGHTFAIR® International 2014 held on June 2, in Las Vegas. Five professional awards and five student awards were presented.

June 04, 2014

Report 21.3 details a set of life-cycle cost simulations that compared a two-lamp troffer using LED lamps (38W total power draw) or fluorescent lamps (51W total power draw) over a 10-year study period.

June 01, 2014

Visit DOE's award-winning booth and wall-to-wall free training sessions at LIGHTFAIR® International, June 3-5 in Las Vegas, NV.

May 29, 2014

The EBCI continued to signal widespread optimism even though the index retreated from 92.9 in April, a twelve year peak, to 85.3 in May.

May 27, 2014

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

May 25, 2014

Company's First LED High Bay Solution Features Wide Beam Spread for Aisle Lighting, Delivers 85 CRI & Maintains Color Consistency from Unit to Unit.

May 21, 2014

The U.S. DOE has published a fact sheet that looks at what's known—and not known—about the effects of lighting on human health, with specific reference to LEDs.

May 21, 2014

New Fresco touchscreen control system from Acuity Controls manages all dimensions of digital lighting, including color and color temperature in a clean, elegant design.

May 20, 2014

WattStopper will be exhibiting innovative high performance building solutions at the 25th LIGHTFAIR® International in Las Vegas, June 3-5, 2014.

May 18, 2014

WAC Lighting introduces Mini LED Multiple Spots for remodeling and new construction applications for residential and commercial environments.

May 15, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces the launch of a next-generation OLED product portfolio, including the award-winning RevelTM, KindredTM, TriliaTM, and CanvisTM.

May 13, 2014

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched a new collaborative initiative, the Lighting Energy Alliance, to increase the benefits of lighting while reducing its environmental and monetary costs.

May 11, 2014

World-renowned keynote and impact speakers, addressing multiple facets of lighting and design, lead the more than 170 presenters taking the stages at LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) 2014 opening June 1, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

May 11, 2014

Aleddra LED Lighting announces today that it will introduce their third generation (G3) EasiRetrofit® LED tube lamp at the upcoming LightFair 2014 in Las Vegas, June 3-5.

May 07, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced that more than 12,000 of the light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires from its Cooper Lighting Division have been listed on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Product List (QPL).

AFX Announces New Website Launch

May 06, 2014

AFX (formerly American Fluorescent), an industry leader in using technology and creativity to deliver stylish and cost-effective lighting solutions is pleased to announce the launch of their all new website.

May 04, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium (MSSLC) has released an update to its Model Specification for Adaptive Control and Remote Monitoring of LED Roadway Luminaires, V1.0.

May 04, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the 2014 edition of the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) R&D Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP).

April 30, 2014

The Bureau coined the term High-Benefit Lighting to denote "function-focused" electric-illumination systems that are designed to fulfill the specific purposes for which they will be used, especially to maximize bottom-line returns for those who own, manage, and/or rely on the lighting.

April 29, 2014

WattStopper, the industry leader in energy-efficient lighting controls, is pleased to announce expansion of its Birmingham, AL office, adding new positions to support commercial building control projects throughout the US and Canada.

April 27, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. expands its architectural lighting solutions with the launch of Whisper LED luminaires from Mark Architectural Lighting.

April 27, 2014

Aleddra HaloMax Highbay Luminaire has quickly become the favorite of lighting designers and architects for high-end commercial lighting applications.

April 24, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy's CALiPER program has released an Application Summary Report that focuses on the bare-lamp performance of 31 linear LED lamps intended as an alternative to T8 fluorescent lamps.

April 23, 2014

The redesigned website provides faster search tools, more intuitive navigation and new design that enables users to quickly find luminaires and detailed product information.

April 22, 2014

Following a modest two-month recovery in the level of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) again turned negative last month.

April 20, 2014

The dimming, flicker, and power quality behavior of the LED PAR38 lamps evaluated in this study was less consistent than that of conventional halogen PAR38s.

April 16, 2014

The paper is to assist luminaire purchasers and specifiers in clearly stating their requirements and reducing confusion surrounding some of the most popular high-performance programs and their overlaps, or lack thereof.

April 15, 2014

LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) will stage two new Forums as a part of the 2014 Conference – LFI Healthcare Lighting Forum and LFI Hospitality Lighting Forum – each aligned with LFI's growing focus on healthcare and hospitality lighting trends and technologies.

April 13, 2014

The new LED luminaires offer a sleek, attractive appearance and 60 percent greater efficiency compared to traditional high intensity discharge (HID) systems.

April 13, 2014

Orbit Industries introduces the EESLA-LED, a new emergency/exit combination light with two high-powered, fully adjustable LED lamp heads.

April 13, 2014

The HaloMax LED highbay that was introduced at LEDucation 8 last month received rave reviews and has been touted as one of the best designed highbays for high-end applications.

April 06, 2014

Nora Lighting's most popular MR16 low voltage track heads (with dimmable electronic drivers/transformers) are now compatible with MR16 LED or halogen lamps.

April 06, 2014

Leviton has received three "Product of the Year" category awards from Electrical Construction & Maintenance magazine (EC&M) for the OmniTouch 7 Touchscreen, Zipline™ LED Platinum and ODC Series Sensors.

April 06, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces 15 decorative track lighting products from Lithonia Lighting® to enhance room décor and lighting in residential and light commercial spaces.

April 02, 2014

T5 and T12 lamp shipments improved by 9.9 percent and 9.4 percent, respectively, on a quarterly basis (q/q) during 2013Q4. Shipments of T8 lamps contracted 2.1 percent q/q.

April 02, 2014

NEMA's shipment indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps continued to decline during 2013Q4. Shipments of sodium vapor lamps fell 5.7 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter.

March 31, 2014

In order to help public education institutions reap the benefits of energy efficient lighting, Aleddra will launch the "Education Cooperative Purchase Program" at the upcoming Green Technology Summit in Sacramento, CA, April 8th-9th.

March 30, 2014

Leviton is responding to the growing demand by health care facility managers for education related to NFPA® 99: Health Care Facilities Code.

March 27, 2014

The award-winning TunnelPass LED luminaire reduces energy consumption by up to 50 percent compared to high intensity discharge (HID) fixtures.

March 27, 2014

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America edged above the 50 point mark typically associated with a stable business environment in March to 52.6.

March 26, 2014

Thousands of attendees joined other lighting designers, interior designers, architects, engineers, students, facility managers, building owners and more for one of the industry's most popular events on LED technology.

March 26, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Neo-Ray Index light-emitting diode (LED) pendant luminaire from its Cooper Lighting Division.

March 24, 2014

To improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance, the new AVPL2 and ARDL luminaires have been upgraded to include the latest LED light engines from Acuity Brands.

March 20, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February ABI score was 50.7, up slightly from a mark of 50.4 in January. This score reflects an increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

March 19, 2014

Eaton's Cooper Lighting division's McGraw-Edison Valet and Ventus light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires are replacing 6,050 existing parking garage fixtures at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to improve efficiencies and optical lighting performance.

March 17, 2014

WattStopper rolled out a new video series focusing on the expanded capabilities of the company's award-winning Digital Lighting Management (DLM) technology platform.

March 16, 2014

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index gained traction during 2014 Q4, increasing by 1.8 percent. The index increased 4.7 percent on a year-over-year basis.

March 12, 2014

Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Lumark Caretaker™ light-emitting diode (LED) Area Luminaire from its Cooper Lighting Division.

March 11, 2014

UL announced the introduction of the Type TL Program, which offers a set of certification guidelines designed to create a more efficient path for manufacturers in developing new LED luminaire products.

March 10, 2014

The prestigious competition, which recognizes and promotes excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED commercial lighting luminaires, also awarded the TopTier luminaire the additional designation of Best in Class.

March 10, 2014

Square luminaires enable specifiers to meet complex lighting challenges and illuminate entire spaces using a single design vocabulary.

March 10, 2014

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced that the Pre-Registration discount for LEDucation will close on Monday, March 17th.

March 09, 2014

The expansion accommodates a new paint line enabling USES to post-paint its all-aluminum components, delivering a more durable, attractive finish.

March 06, 2014

The DOE CALiPER program has released a special report on LED lamps available through the retail marketplace and targeted toward general consumers.

March 04, 2014

The DOE CALiPER program has released a Snapshot Report on MR16 lamps, which utilizes the LED Lighting Facts® program's extensive product database to help industry stakeholders understand the current state and trajectory of the market for that class of products.

The Zenith From Prudential Lighting

March 03, 2014

Taking a cue from the popularity of our Half Snap wrap luminaire, Prudentail Ltg. is pleased to introduce Zenith, a modern square-shaped pendant.

March 02, 2014

Aleddra, known for the safest LED tube on the market, will introduce another "one of a kind" LED lighting product at the upcoming LEDucation tradeshow in New York City, March 18 – 19.

March 02, 2014

Mirror Solutions by Stylmark Seamlessly Fit Retail and Hospitality Environments.

March 02, 2014

New Occu-smart® Luminaire Features Four Standby Light Levels for Maximum Flexibility.

February 27, 2014

The 2013 winners in the outdoor category of the Next Generation Luminaires(TM) Solid-State Lighting Design Competition were announced at the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, CA.

February 26, 2014

Sustainable flood light reduces energy consumption and total cost of ownership.

February 25, 2014

From classic to contemporary, the new LED enhanced pendants provide versatile and efficient lighting possibilities in a variety of diffuser styles, color options and profiles.

February 24, 2014

Sentry Electric announced that Architectural SSL Magazine has selected the company's SRL-LED Roadway Luminaire as a recipient of a 2014 Product Innovation Award.

February 24, 2014

Peerless announces the release of Vellum linear suspended LED luminaires.

February 20, 2014

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce its versatile speaker line up and also notify attendees that event registration for "LEDucation 8" is officially open.

February 19, 2014

After consecutive months of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI).

February 19, 2014

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced today the introduction of the ECOdrive® family of LED drivers from eldoLED® and its launch to the OEM market.

February 17, 2014

Award-winning Acuity Brands LED and OLED products designed for indoor applications are among the industry's most innovative solid-state lighting products.

February 16, 2014

New Course Helps Contractors, Homebuilders, Energy Auditors, Architects, to Select and Install Efficient, New Lighting Technologies, LEDs.

February 12, 2014

As the premier lighting event dedicated to advancing the education of the lighting community, LEDucation 8 will host its annual educational event and expo in New York City on March 18th and 19th, 2014.

February 12, 2014

Life is full of variables, and there is no difference when it comes to energy efficient lighting.

February 11, 2014

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has added a new microsite to complement its 2013 report, Assessment of Advanced Solid State Lighting.

February 11, 2014

Awarded for the 16th consecutive year, the Halo product line of recessed, track and surface lighting was given top honors in major categories, including Brand Familiarity, Brands Used in Past Two Years and Brands Used the Most.

February 10, 2014

The Bartow County College and Career Academy addressed lighting uniformity issues in parking lots and driveways with a lighting retrofit from Acuity Brands, Inc.

February 06, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report that documents early challenges and lessons learned in the development of the SSL market.

February 05, 2014

Heatron has introduced the newest generation of Ascendia High Performance LED modules which now deliver up to 8800 lumens, 25 percent more lumens compared to the previous generation.

February 04, 2014

LEDtronics®, Inc. announced that it helped the Hilton Garden Inn in Washington, D.C., eliminate the time and costs involved in maintaining old, incandescent bulbs on their marquee canopy by replacing them with the latest in lighting technology — LED bulbs.

February 03, 2014

Targeting the need of designers and retailers to create high-impact environments, Stylmark today announced the latest addition to its family of Optima LED light boxes: The Optima LED® StretchLite with Perimeter Lighting.

February 03, 2014

The cost of implementing and maintaining the operation of ballast compatible LED tubes is more than twice the cost of using self-sufficient LED tubes.

February 02, 2014

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America slipped below the 50-point level typically associated with expansion in January for the first time since October 2012.

January 30, 2014

Healthy fundamentals in the commercial property market combined with the international economy returning to more traditional growth levels are factoring into a projected increase in growth for the design and construction industry.

January 29, 2014

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold a two-day, hands-on seminar May 6-7, 2014, to teach the many ways in which light affects, and can be used to improve, health and wellbeing.

January 29, 2014

WattStopper and Durell Control Systems have published a new white paper examining best practices for control systems integration in high performance buildings.

January 28, 2014

Designed to serve as a resource for architects, lighting designers, electricians and facility managers, the site educates about occu-smart's benefits, offers tools to calculate energy, and installation and troubleshooting tips.

January 28, 2014

Ideal for new construction, remodel and retrofit projects, the Halo downlights incorporate WaveStream™ light-emitting diode (LED) technology, resulting in the first LED surface product to perform and look like a traditional recessed downlight.

January 28, 2014

The new Series SLM00 Modular LED streetlight fixtures are dimmable from 15% to 100% of maximum brightness, support input voltages from 120 to 277 VAC, and conform to IESNA Type III pattern, providing full cutoff.

January 27, 2014

"The National Lighting Bureau has once again performed yeoman service for North America's lighting community." So said National Lighting Bureau Chair Howard P. Lewis in reviewing the Bureau's 2013 accomplishments at the conclusion of his fourth year in office.

January 26, 2014

Circuit Of The Americas selected the ROAMview™ wireless lighting monitoring and control system to help manage the outdoor lighting of its 1,335-acre site including the racetrack, associated facilities and parking lots.

January 22, 2014

Nora Lighting launched its 25th year in business with an industry reception at the company's new showroom at the Dallas International Lighting Market.

January 21, 2014

Following consistently increasing demand for design services throughout most of 2013, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has posted its first consecutive months of contraction since May and June of 2012.

January 20, 2014

The Outdoor Lighting Design Award recognizes excellence in lighting design and application in all aspects of exterior lighting.

January 19, 2014

Entitled "Lumen Maintenance and Light Loss Factors: Consequences of Current Design Practices for LEDs," the article discusses complications related to the lamp lumen depreciation (LLD) light loss factor and LEDs.

January 19, 2014

The new capability allows LaMar to offer the latest LED technology within a broad line of luminaires quickly and cost-efficiently and streamlines the purchasing and installation process for customers.

January 19, 2014

Engineering Products Co. and Aleddra LED Lighting announced that the two companies will jointly offer a complete retrofit lighting solution that converts older, four- or eight-foot T12 strip light fixtures into an energy-efficient fixtures using linear LED lamps.

January 15, 2014

IOTA has expanded their emergency unit inverter product line with the new IIS-375-LED and IIS-550-I inverters, designed to bring wider capability to emergency lighting loads.

January 15, 2014

LEDtronics® announced that their LED Cobraheads Streetlight Fixtures helped NRG reduce energy consumption by over 72% and decrease light pollution in the local area.

January 14, 2014

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is proud to announce that the exposition show floor for LEDucation 8 is at 100% capacity.

January 12, 2014

Nearly 1,000 American Electric Lighting® Autobahn LED luminaires from Acuity Brands, Inc. were installed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to address safety and maintenance challenges on a 19-mile stretch of Highway 98.

January 09, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new GATEWAY report entitled Pedestrian Friendly Outdoor Lighting.

January 07, 2014

NEMA's shipment indexes for T5, T8 and T12 lamps retreated during 2013Q3, decreasing by 7.3, 9.4 and 5.5 percent, respectively.

January 05, 2014

EBCI for current conditions in North America slipped for the second straight month in December, falling to 52.8 from 53.1 in November, but continued to point to improvement in the business environment by remaining above the 50-point mark.

January 05, 2014

Demand for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, as measured by NEMA's HID shipment indexes, remained soft during 2013Q3. Seasonally adjusted shipments of sodium vapor lamps dipped 3.2 percent on a quarterly basis (q/q), falling to a new series low.

January 05, 2014

Aleddra, known for its EasiRetrofit tube, the safest LED tube on the market, announces a sales growth exceeding 50% in 2013. Company Expands Sales Team to Service Educational, Commercial, and Industrial Customers.

January 05, 2014

Leviton today introduced its new Humidity Sensor and Fan Control, a state-of-the-art device featuring digital sensing technology to control ventilation in humid or damp areas in the home.

January 01, 2014

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI_ANSLG C78.901-2013 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics.

December 30, 2013

What will the world of lighting look like in 2020? That's what Edison Report TV producer Randy Reid set out to learn by interviewing the experts who comprise the board of directors of the National Lighting Bureau.

December 26, 2013

NEMA's index for LED A-line replacement lamps increased for the second consecutive quarter in Q3 2013. Shipments during the quarter registered a gain of 71.9 percent compared to the previous quarter.

December 22, 2013

The DOE has published the findings of a new study utilizing a highly accelerated life-test method intended to produce failures in SSL luminaires in a reasonable test period, with the goal of providing insight into potential failure modes.

December 17, 2013

After six months of steadily increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in November.

December 16, 2013

Eaton and its Cooper Lighting division today announced the release of the 2014 SOURCE calendar of educational classes for the lighting and design community.

December 15, 2013

The LRC has launched a new collaborative initiative—the Light and Health Alliance—to bridge the science of light and health to practical applications, and to provide objective information based on basic and applied research.

December 12, 2013

LaMar Lighting Company introduces DS-LED, a dual sensor luminaire with an optional 90-minute emergency battery pack to its Occu-smart® line of bi-level lighting. Controlled by two highly sensitive external infrared motion sensors, DS-LED provides safe, dependable illumination while conserving energy.

December 10, 2013

Employees at Nora Lighting responded quickly to calls for help by raising more than $2,500.00 for the American Red Cross to provide humanitarian aid to families affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

December 08, 2013

Under this funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0000973, "Solid-State Lighting Advanced Technology R&D – 2014"), a total of up to $10 million in funding is directed toward all three existing DOE SSL R&D program areas.

December 05, 2013

America will conclude its three-year farewell to inefficient general-purpose incandescent light bulbs on December 31, 2013, the National Lighting Bureau advises.

December 04, 2013

The DOE's CALiPER program has released a Snapshot Report on LED A lamps to help industry stakeholders understand the current state and trajectory of the market.

December 02, 2013

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division has introduced the highly efficient McGraw-Edison TopTier™ parking garage and canopy luminaire.

December 01, 2013

This standard provides a methodology for applying existing test methods for program start ballasts to fluorescent dimming ballasts. It also provides a method to calculate ballast luminous efficiency (BLE) for fluorescent dimming ballasts.

December 01, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting is pleased to share that its double-ended EasiRetrofit LED tube has been selected as the top choice among facility managers for energy-efficient lighting retrofits due to its superior safety.

November 30, 2013

NEMA's EBCI for current conditions in North America slipped in November, falling from 56.3 in October to 53.1, but showed signs of improvement in the business environment by remaining above the 50-point mark.

November 26, 2013

More than 200 attendees gathered to share the latest updates and strategies for successful market introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient SSL solutions.

Architecture Billings Index Slows Down

November 24, 2013

Following three months of accelerating demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflected a somewhat slower pace of growth in October.

November 21, 2013

This innovation will further unlock the potential of LED integration into surfaces and adds an exciting dimension to interior design and space planning.

November 19, 2013

The ILB-CP Series is a family of integral emergency battery packs that deliver constant power to the LED array during a loss of normal AC power.

November 19, 2013

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division has introduced Metalux SkyRidge™ luminaires.

November 17, 2013

Neptun Light, Inc. has announced the addition of four high/low bay fixtures to the DesignLights Consortium Qualified Products List (DLC QPL).

November 17, 2013

LF Illumination today announced the release of its EF200 Cove Lighting System catalog, showcasing an industry-leading level of customization in its EF200 System.

November 13, 2013

WattStopper has published a new edition of its popular Product Selection Guide (PSG), a comprehensive catalog of energy-efficient lighting controls and services that help enable a net zero future.

November 12, 2013

Eaton and its Cooper Lighting division are proving that LED fixtures can provide more than just energy savings with a recent project for Georgia-based car dealership, Nalley Honda-Buick-GMC-Isuzu located in Brunswick.

November 11, 2013

Through product donations and financial contributions, Leviton aims to advance Make It Right's vision of "people around the world living in healthy communities and affordable, high-quality, environmentally sustainable homes."

November 07, 2013

The report was created in response to issues raised about dimming by energy efficiency organizations and specifiers, and is based on experience from CALiPER testing and GATEWAY demonstrations.

November 06, 2013

DOE has published the first in a series of four special investigations intended to extend the findings of CALiPER Application Summary Report 20: LED PAR38 Lamps, which was published late last year.

November 05, 2013

The jury for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative, a joint program of the College of Fellows and the Board Knowledge Committee to support knowledge sharing between practitioners and academicians, has announced the five projects selected to receive grants.

November 04, 2013

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York announced that due to outstanding response of exhibitors and attendees alike, LEDucation 8 has expanded to a 2-day event and will be held at a new location to accommodate more exhibitors.

November 03, 2013

The National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) recently released its latest publication, Lighting Answers: Plasma Lighting Systems.

October 30, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report, SSL Pricing and Efficacy Trend Analysis for Utility Program Planning.

October 29, 2013

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America measured 56.3 in October, down slightly from 56.7 in June.

October 28, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report, Color Maintenance of LEDs in Laboratory and Field Applications.

October 27, 2013

Showing a steady increase in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to accelerate, as it reached its second highest level of the year.

October 23, 2013

The IES Progress Committee's annual report recognizes products that contribute "unique and significant advancements to the art and science of lighting."

October 21, 2013

"Although LED lighting technology is genuinely exciting, and discussed extensively in a variety of media, it's still not used as much as ‘the buzz' would suggest." So said National Lighting Bureau Chair Howard P. Lewis.

October 21, 2013

LF Illumination's EF100 can be considered a hybrid system that offers the simplicity and versatility of track in a recessed architectural platform that will elevate any application where traditional track is not desired.

October 21, 2013

LSI Industries recently introduced a number of high performance LED interior lighting fixtures to further expand its family of LED products.

October 21, 2013

Power management company Eaton today announced 15 products from its Cooper Lighting division have been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee and will be included in its 2013 Progress Report.

October 21, 2013

Designed for multi-tenant metering and integration with building automation systems; Contractor-friendly design speeds installation and reduces costs.

October 20, 2013

"Extremely encouraging" is how National Lighting Bureau Executive Director John Bachner characterized second-quarter 2013 performance of the NEMA Lighting Systems Index (LSI), which posted its strongest showing since the third quarter of 2008.

October 16, 2013

DOE's interactive solid-state lighting workshops create a crossroad for academia, industry, and government leaders to connect, share updates and diverse perspectives, and participate in shaping the future of lighting.

October 15, 2013

The LRC is evaluating the potential for new lighting technologies and approaches to improve driving safety at night, including new car headlight systems.

October 13, 2013

Company owns three patents to protect LED users from shock hazards.

October 09, 2013

NEMA's T5 lamp shipments index sustained a recent growth trend by posting its fourth consecutive quarterly increase during 2013 Q2.

October 08, 2013

NEMA's indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamp shipments continued to hover near historical low levels during 2013 Q2. The index for mercury vapor lamp shipments continued to track downward.

October 07, 2013

It was announced today by LightForms, LLC CEO Jack Zukerman that effective immediately, the new name for his architectural lighting design and manufacturing corporation is LF ILLUMINATION LLC.

October 06, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the 2013 edition of the Solid-State Lighting Manufacturing R&D Roadmap.

October 06, 2013

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the 2014 edition of its Electrical Standards & Products Guide.

October 02, 2013

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index posted a modest increase of 2.4 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the second quarter of 2013.

October 02, 2013

The patent covers the technology behind the timesaving free topology wiring and automatic configuration, known as Plug n' Go™.

September 30, 2013

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper Lighting division's Halo line of recessed, track and surface lighting products has been named the preferred choice in the Lighting category in Remodeling magazine's 2013 Brand Use Study.

September 29, 2013

Safety is always a concern when it comes to the use of any electrical device or equipment.

September 29, 2013

Ron Naus has been an active member of the IALD Education Trust and Board serving in several capacities over the past five years including Director at Large 2010-2012.

September 26, 2013

The Bay Area Climate Collaborative (BACC) and Eaton's Cooper Lighting division today announced a collaboration to accelerate the energy-efficient streetlighting market through the Bay Area Next Generation Streetlight Initiative.

September 23, 2013

Light Corporation is proud to announce that BUILDINGS magazine has selected the Revo Personal LED Task Light as a 2013 Product Innovations Merit Award winner.

September 22, 2013

Specially designed to meet the needs of the parking garage space, LSI's XLPG is purpose built to deliver optimum performance using significantly less energy as compared to traditional light sources.

September 22, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released its "Cities as a Lab: Designing the Innovation Economy" report that demonstrates how design can foster innovative approaches to American cities' changing needs.

September 19, 2013

By utilizing a range of exterior LED solutions, the facility will achieve proper illumination while also realizing a total energy savings of more than 50 percent compared to metal halide equivalents.

September 19, 2013

Defined as good logic, reasoning and the rational principle governing the universe, Logos is the ultimate pragmatic lighting solution for upscale retail and other commercial applications.

September 18, 2013

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed more acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally.

September 18, 2013

The Q4 Series, new 4-inch square low voltage downlights for architectural, commercial and residential applications, is now available from NSpec, the architectural and specifier division of Nora Lighting.

September 17, 2013

Sentry Electric proudly announces that the SDAS-LED Downtown luminaire has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 IES Progress Report.

September 17, 2013

Following four consecutive months of improvement, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes held unchanged in September.

September 16, 2013

Representatives of CITGO Petroleum Corporation were joined by hundreds of Bronx residents today to celebrate the 2013 edition of the CITGO-Venezuela Energy Efficient Lighting Program (EELP).

September 15, 2013

The energy efficient lighting standard for LED lamps and fixtures set by Design Lights Consortium (DLC) is gaining wider acceptance by utility companies for rebate.

September 12, 2013

LEDtronics®, Inc., announced that their LED lights will help Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino save 291,000 kilowatts of power in one year and receive a $32,000 rebate from the Imperial Irrigation Energy Rewards Rebate Program.

September 12, 2013

Adapting advanced illumination technology from the display industry for superior under cabinet lighting, WAC Lighting introduces LINE, a new edge-lit LED task luminaire that delivers an asymmetrical forward throw light distribution.

September 11, 2013

Moving beyond simply lighting the pedestrian path or streetscape, PennSTAR® INTEGO efficiently combines our LED lighting platform with an integrally mounted security camera.

Amerlux Unveils Expansion Plan

September 10, 2013

The new facility will encompass more than 70 percent additional space, featuring state of the art Lean Manufacturing processes for both interior and exterior lighting products and a wire-guidance system in the warehouse that will reduce costs and increase quality.

When Women Succeed, America Succeeds

September 10, 2013

The Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight Co. was honored when asked to host the event in Connecticut. Over 150 attendees, both men and women, gathered on the factory floor for a panel discussion group.

September 09, 2013

BK Lighting, TEKA Illumination, Star Finishes, Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering and Etendue will pay respect to the fallen, the survivors and the men and women in uniform on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

September 08, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has joined with Niantic Labs at Google as a premier audio content partner to launch a new version of the Field Trip smartphone app.

September 04, 2013

Architects and Lighting Designers are constantly on the lookout for something new in architectural lighting.

LEDucation 8 Issues Call For Speakers

September 03, 2013

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York announced its "Call for Speakers" for LEDucation 8, the largest single day exhibition and educational event dedicated solely to the ever evolving LED market and technology.

September 02, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting announces that its energy-efficient LED T8 EasiRetrofit tubes are now qualified by Design Lights Consortium (DLC) for utility rebates.

August 29, 2013

WattStopper has launched an integration building block that allows third party systems to take advantage of the simplicity of Digital Lighting Management (DLM).

August 25, 2013

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton announced that its Cooper Lighting division is rolling out its new light-emitting diode (LED) WaveStream™ technology with the introduction of the Metalux Encounter™ ambient luminaires.

August 25, 2013

The Impressionist Series™ from CAST Lighting, includes a collection of bronze and copper directional lights, wash lights, and tree lights.

August 21, 2013

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally.

August 20, 2013

Leviton has received tED Magazine's "Best of the Best Award," winning Best Product Launch by a Major Manufacturer for its 2012 launch of the Zipline Lighting Retrofit Solution.

August 18, 2013

Determined to maintain operational sustainability, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA recognized the need to upgrade its lighting in the pool and surrounding areas.

August 18, 2013

For optical design and product qualification, the output color and luminance distributions of large light sources are needed to qualify and predict the performance of architectural, automotive, street, security, entertainment and other lighting systems.

August 15, 2013

The panels allow designers to easily layer multiple control strategies and integrate seamlessly with other building systems to meet the newest energy code requirements and optimize energy management.

August 14, 2013

Eaton's Cooper Lighting division has added new models to its Halo light-emitting diode (LED) RL46 and RL56 retrofit families, providing customers with a wider selection of color options to satisfy more lighting design needs.

August 13, 2013

LFI 2014 Call for Speakers opens with a global invitation seeking responses from top lighting and design practitioners looking to participate in the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show.

August 11, 2013

A comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy report predicting the market penetration of light-emitting diode (LED) white-light sources from 2010 to 2030 is available free from the National Lighting Bureau.

August 11, 2013

The LED T8 tubes have gained a wider market acceptance due to its high energy efficiency at 100 lumen-per-watt and matured industry standards on safety and performance.

August 08, 2013

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently released an interactive video that offers guidance about selecting and installing LED lighting.

August 06, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected five educational and cultural facilities for this year's CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.

August 06, 2013

Sentry Electric, one of North America's most experienced and knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor luminaires, proudly introduces the SDAS-LED Downtown luminaire.

August 05, 2013

With slower than expected activity in the nonresidential construction sector in the first half of the year, the projections for growth in spending have been scaled back.

August 05, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revised the L Prize® PAR38 competition requirements based on feedback from lighting industry experts and data analyzed from the LED Lighting Facts® program.

August 04, 2013

In just a few short years, standards and guidelines have helped improve the quality of LED lamps, forcing manufacturers to produce better and more reliable lamps.

August 01, 2013

The LRC recently released a guide for designing light scoops—an innovative type of skylight designed by the LRC with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

July 31, 2013

Lighting industry maverick Jack Zukerman today announced the debut of LightForms, LLC, an architectural lighting innovator that combines the talents of some of the best minds in the industry.

July 30, 2013

The DOE CALiPER program has released a Snapshot Report on outdoor area lighting, which utilizes the LED Lighting Facts® program's extensive product database.

July 29, 2013

Eaton's research will aim to improve the manufacturing speed of light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures by three times over the typical rate, reduce LED light engine costs by five times and reduce assembly costs by approximately 50 percent.

July 28, 2013

WAC Lighting's Robert Bazan is joining Team Phoenix to run the 2013 ING New York City Marathon to benefit The New York Asian Women's Center.

July 25, 2013

DOE has published a collaborative study focused on developing new estimates of residential lighting usage and energy consumption at the national and regional levels.

July 24, 2013

Universal Sports Lighting (USL), will enhance Qualite's ability to expand sports lighting technology capabilities and further grow Qualite's footprint in the industry.

July 23, 2013

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

July 21, 2013

ZigBee Light Link allows consumers to gain wireless control over all their LED fixtures, light bulbs, timers, remotes and switches, using systems developed by an array of manufacturers.

July 21, 2013

Intense Lighting announces the nationwide launch of the MB Mini (MBM), a high performance, precision-engineered compact version of the award-winning MB LED track head luminaire.

July 18, 2013

WattStopper has released a new Digital Lighting Management (DLM) extended height passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor that gives specifiers more flexibility when designing control solutions for spaces with 20' to 40' ceiling heights.

July 17, 2013

The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research.

July 17, 2013

Aleddra's EasiRetrofit® LED T8 lamp is the most installation-friendly LED tube on the market.

July 15, 2013

IOTA has unveiled a new logo and tagline in addition to launching a newly redesigned website. The new IOTA logo is already making its appearance on printed literature and will soon be seen in several print and on-line industry publications.

July 11, 2013

LEDtronics announced that their new LED lamps at the Santa Monica Pier and Carousel Building are helping the 97-year-old landmark conserve energy by more than 30%, increase safety, remove light pollution, and reduce maintenance time.

July 09, 2013

Nine different LED products were installed in February 2011 as replacements for incumbent high-pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires.

July 08, 2013

In a span of just four months in 2013, the Lighting division earned these notable accolades, which recognize a variety of its innovative, indoor and outdoor light-emitting diode (LED) product solutions.

July 08, 2013

REVO, the industry's first motorized track head that can be adjusted with a hand-held remote, has been introduced by NSpec, the architectural and specifier division of Nora Lighting.

July 07, 2013

The L Prize®-winning lamp from Philips Lighting North America has shown no falloff in light output after 25,000 hours of continuous lumen maintenance testing.

July 02, 2013

"Rebuild by Design," which has an entry deadline of July 19, hopes to promote resiliency in the small coastal towns of New Jersey to lower Manhattan that were hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy late last year.

June 30, 2013

WattStopper has launched two Digital Lighting Management control devices that offer design professionals elegant, cost effective solutions for managing energy efficient lighting controls in partitioned spaces.

June 30, 2013

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America rose in June, up from 55.9 in May to 56.7.

June 26, 2013

The Lighting Field Guide: Upgrading to LEDs for Multi-family Housing, provides a clear, concise guide to selecting LED replacement lighting products for common interior and exterior lighting applications found in multi-family housing.

June 23, 2013

It is intended to provide original research that applies to the current and future practice of architecture focusing on the areas of sustainability, advances in building performance, changes in project delivery and the evolution of technology.

June 23, 2013

To seamlessly light indoor commercial spaces, Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today two new brilliantly designed enclosed basket fixtures from Columbia Lighting – the Transition® Enclosed TRE (fluorescent) and LTRE (LED).

June 20, 2013

In a Hollywood conference room, researchers from the LRC and product engineers from OSRAM capped off eight years of research and concept development with a field demonstration that takes LED lighting to the next level.

June 19, 2013

WAC Lighting is proud to introduce Tube, a new indoor and outdoor LED sconce luminaire.

June 18, 2013

Following the first reversal into negative territory in ten months in April, the Architecture Billings Index has bounced back in May.

June 17, 2013

During the workshop, speakers and participants examined SSL manufacturing issues and discussed proposed updates to the DOE SSL Manufacturing R&D Roadmap.

June 16, 2013

Zhaga is an industry-wide cooperation aimed at enabling the interchangeability of LED light sources made by different manufacturers, as well as developing standard specifications for these sources.

June 13, 2013

Comcast and Osram Sylvania announced the companies have entered into an agreement to offer energy efficient light bulbs that can be controlled remotely from anywhere through the Xfinity Home platform.

June 12, 2013

"Absolutely, categorically untrue. An urban myth." That's how National Lighting Bureau Chair Howard P. Lewis (Visioneering Corporation) describes claims that compact-fluorescent lamps (CFLs) pose a fire hazard when they reach the end of their lives.

June 11, 2013

During recent events, the mall management team learned of Aleddra LED tube lamp that not only would reduce energy consumption but would also increase lighting levels, something desired by the mall security staff.

New Website From Legion Lighting

June 10, 2013

Legion Lighting Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting equipment, has redesigned their website. In addition to a new look, navigating the site is much easier.

June 09, 2013

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased in the first quarter of 2013 following a 3.4 gain in the fourth quarter of 2012, growing 5.4 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis and by 3.8 percent on a year-over-year basis.

June 06, 2013

The new publication that addresses the issue of how lamps should dim in terms of their "look and feel" during the dimming process.

June 04, 2013

ILEX Architectural Lighting is pleased to announce that one of their most popular fixtures, the ILEX™ Ghost Chandelier, is now available in two new complementary products.

June 04, 2013

Designed to efficiently satisfy high lumen output needs, the Lumark Crosstour™ MAXX LED wall pack and site luminaires deliver up to 7,416 lumens replacing up to a 400-watt metal halide fixture, while consuming only 85 watts and providing up to 85 percent in energy and maintenance savings.

June 04, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the competitive selection of five projects for solid-state lighting (SSL), in response to the SSL Manufacturing R&D funding opportunity announcement.

HID Lamp Shipment Indexes Remain Dim

June 02, 2013

NEMA's shipment indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps declined on a year-over-year basis (y/y) for the fourth consecutive quarter in 2013Q1.

June 02, 2013

NEMA's T5 and T8 linear fluorescent lamp indexes surged upward 6.3 and 15.7 percent on a year-over-year basis (y/y), respectively, during 2013Q1.

May 30, 2013

With fully customizable features for flexibility in lighting design, the portfolio features high-quality LED, fluorescent, and halogen pendants, wall sconces, table and floor lamps.

May 29, 2013

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined in May, falling from 66.7 in April to 55.9, but continued to show signs of improvement in the business environment by remaining above the 50-point mark.

May 29, 2013

The PAR38WF-18W-001A Series comes with a softly diffused, precision domed lens that directs a high-lumen, wide beam of light in an omni-directional illumination pattern.

May 28, 2013

Ute Besenecker, a graduate student pursuing her doctoral degree in architectural sciences with a concentration in lighting at Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center (LRC) is the recipient of the Sylvan R. Shemitz Memorial Scholarship.

May 27, 2013

NEMA's index for halogen A-line lamp shipments showed sharp growth during Q1 2013 registering an index level of 528.3, an increase of 127.1 percent on a year-over year basis (y/y). In contrast, the incandescent lamp index retreated by 28.8 percent (y/y), to 40.2.

May 27, 2013

Cooper Lighting, a division of Eaton, is pleased to announce that it has been named the preferred brand of choice in the Lighting: Interior/Exterior category in Architect magazine's 2013 Brand Use Study.

May 26, 2013

Honoring the Victorian penchant for faceted embellishment, the subtle yet stylish opal cased glass of WAC Lighting's new Mirabel Pendant spins a new twist on a classic design.

May 23, 2013

The 37th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition is open to all lighting designers, architects, engineers, professional designers and consultants who use Cooper Lighting fixtures in interior or exterior design projects.

May 22, 2013

The 24th edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) set new all-time attendance and trade show records for its five-day run in Philadelphia April 21-25.

May 21, 2013

After indicating increasing demand for design services for the better part of a year, the Architecture Billings Index has reversed course in April.

May 20, 2013

The LRC has launched the first interactive website to help homeowners and professionals choose the right products to maximize energy savings and achieve lighting effects to meet a wide range of needs in their homes.

May 19, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce the winners of the 36th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

May 16, 2013

Welcome to the 5th Annual Featured Light Fair Products from Light Directory. Take a moment and check out some product highlights from the show!

May 14, 2013

Russ Leslie, along with Leora Radetsky, and Aaron Smith have been awarded the prestigious Leon Gaster Award from the Society of Light and Lighting for the paper, "Conceptual design metrics for daylighting," published in Lighting Research & Technology last year.

May 13, 2013

WattStopper announced the new LMLS-600 dual loop photosensor that provides superior automatic daylighting control for applications with skylights.

May 12, 2013

Aleddra EasiRetrofit LED T8 tube continues its lead in the LED tube retrofit market by winning fluorescent tube replacement projects from all sectors, including education; government; industrial facilities; and commercial buildings.

May 12, 2013

Sentry Electric proudly announces that BUILDINGS Magazine has selected the company's LED Bollard family as a top 2013 Money-Saving Product.

May 08, 2013

This year's streamlined edition provides a description of the activities the DOE plans to undertake over the next several years to implement its SSL mission, and informs the development of annual SSL R&D funding opportunities.

May 07, 2013

Effective design results in what the Bureau has dubbed High-Benefit Lighting® that provides benefits such as improved worker productivity, fewer production errors, enhanced safety, increased security, and more, including better health.

May 02, 2013

This standard sets forth the physical and electrical requirements for single-ended metal halide lamps operated on 60 Hz ballasts to ensure interchangeability and safety.

May 01, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting today announces that at Light Fair 2103 its energy-efficient EasiRetrofit® LED T8 tube booked record sales and its new LightFly™ 5000 Balloon Light drew passionate interest from multiple segments.

April 30, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report analyzing markets where light-emitting diodes (LEDs) compete with traditional lighting sources.

April 29, 2013

NEMA's EBCI indicated continued improvement in the business environment, as the index edged up to 66.7 from the 65.9 recorded in March.

April 28, 2013

Columbia Lighting is pleased to announce that our new LED 2013 product app for iPad has now been updated to include the LLT – LED Lens Troffer and the LLHP – Premium LED High Bay.

April 25, 2013

A new study from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that exposure to certain wavelengths and levels of light has the potential to increase alertness during the post-lunch dip.

April 24, 2013

The AIA reported the March ABI score was 51.9, down from a mark of 54.9 in February. This score reflects an increase in demand for design services.

April 22, 2013

The DOE LED Lighting Facts® program has released a Snapshot Report on indoor ambient lighting.

April 21, 2013

Acuity Brands, Inc. will hold a Technology Tuesday educational series on April 23 at Lightfair 2013 in Philadelphia. Technology Tuesday will explore advanced technologies that are paving the way for solid-state lighting.

April 17, 2013

LED luminaires were substituted for the incumbent high-pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires and evaluated for relative light quantity and performance.

April 16, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has released Version 1.0 of its Model Specification for Adaptive Control and Remote Monitoring of LED Roadway Luminaires.

April 15, 2013

The University of California at Davis' (UC Davis) California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) is hosting a launch event for WattStopper's LMLS-600 Switching and Dimming Dual Loop Photosensor.

April 15, 2013

Phihong USA, a leading global supplier of power solutions for OEM lighting technologies, has developed a new series of remote access tools that provide users with greater control over their LED lighting installations.

April 15, 2013

Phihong USA has developed a new, low-cost, fixed-prong, wall-plug adapter style LED driver capable of driving small arrays of LEDs, like those in personal lighting applications, at a constant current.

April 11, 2013

Once again, the DOE will host its award-winning informational booth and free training sessions at Lightfair® International, held April 23-25 in Philadelphia.

April 10, 2013

To provide a stylish and energy-efficient upgrade, the city is performing a major renovation of nearly 35,000 outdated high pressure sodium (H.P.S.) fixtures.

LSI Industries Introduces The Sterling

April 10, 2013

LSI Industries has taken LED performance to a whole new level with its newest LED area light solution called the Sterling (XSB).

April 09, 2013

The NAS committee reviewed the development and future impacts of SSL, including projections of cost and research and development (R&D) necessary to overcome barriers to widespread adoption.

April 08, 2013

Teron Lighting, Inc. (TLI), a Fairfield-based manufacturer of commercial lighting fixtures owned by Kichler Corporation (Cleveland, OH), has been recognized by Constant Contact for their exemplary marketing results.

April 04, 2013

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer recently unveiled its new photometry laboratory with a ribbon cutting at its 25th anniversary celebration, March 20.

April 03, 2013

The DOE has released an exploratory CALiPER study on the problems and benefits likely to be encountered as LED products intended to replace linear fluorescent lamps become increasingly popular.

April 03, 2013

The sleek one-piece housing makes the XAMU extremely aerodynamic – plus the new fixture offers greater performance with three reflectors, two drive currents and energy-saving control options.

April 02, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce that it has joined the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) as an affiliate partner.

April 02, 2013

NEMA's incandescent lamp shipments index showed a precipitous decline of 40.1 percent compared to the same period last year.

April 01, 2013

Delivering up to 7400 lumens from an 8" diameter module, Ascendia offers luminaire manufacturers a low profile module which easily integrates into cans, cylinders, pendants and surface mount down light fixtures.

March 31, 2013

NEMA's March Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions continues to indicate improvement in the business environment despite slipping in March.

March 28, 2013

The DOE has released a new study addressing the potential environmental impacts from landfill disposal of three light-source technologies used in residential homes: incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and LED.

March 27, 2013

VerifEye enables tracking, monitoring and verification of real-time energy usage, providing precise data for billing, reducing operating costs and allowing users to experience long-term energy savings of 15 to 20 percent.

March 26, 2013

Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Green Parking Council (GPC) as a platinum-level partner.

March 24, 2013

With increasing demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index is continuing to strengthen. The American Institute of Architects reported the February ABI score was 54.9, up slightly from a mark of 54.2 in January.

March 20, 2013

Sentry Electric announced that Architectural SSL Magazine has selected the company's Central Park LED luminaire as a recipient of a 2013 Product Innovation Award.

March 20, 2013

Continuing to expand its offerings of based LEDs for industrial controls and retrofit panel mount applications, LEDtronics introduces 22mm and 30mm direct incandescent-replacement RPLH Series Panel LED Pilot Lamps and Holders.

HAI by Leviton Announces KNX Gateway

March 20, 2013

HAI by Leviton announced the launch of its KNX Gateway, an interface allowing HAI by Leviton's Omni and Lumina Ethernet-based controllers to communicate with and control KNX devices through KNX's standardized network communications BUS protocol.

March 19, 2013

Winners in the Indoor category of the fifth annual Next Generation LuminairesTM Design Competition were announced today at the LEDucation 7 conference in New York.

March 18, 2013

The goal of the project was to light a new interstate interchange with LED fixtures and utilize 80-foot high-mast poles to minimize the number of poles needed in the design.

March 17, 2013

The unique program is open to owners, designers, facility managers, contractors, manufacturer's representatives, utility employees, users, and virtually anyone else associated with a illumination system that provides at least some of the many benefits of High-Benefit Lighting(R).

March 17, 2013

IOTA Engineering is pleased to announce they have brought Jeff Price and Greg Decker on board to their Sales Team!

March 14, 2013

Learn the essentials of perimeter security lighting - how to achieve up to 90% savings in material, labor, and energy; and how to add this service to your existing business.

March 14, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce that its Streetworks Navion roadway product family and the Lumière Eon Bollard have been honored by the Next Generation Luminaires™ (NGL) 2012 Outdoor SSL Design Competition.

US Green Building Materials Market

March 13, 2013

Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity, combined with continuing consumer interest in environmentally friendly products, will propel US growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually to $86.6 billion.

March 13, 2013

WattStopper has announced a modular panel to provide electrical contractors with cost-effective code-compliant lighting control for a wide variety of small projects.

Announcing ElumTools™ 2013.4

March 12, 2013

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in lighting design and calculation software is pleased to announce the availability of ElumTools 2013.4, an enhanced version of our software add-in to Autodesk® Revit® 2013.

March 11, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting today announces its high-performance Star Highbay LED luminaire is available in the North American market as an energy efficient solution for high bay lighting application.

March 11, 2013

LFI will offer a robust schedule of networking and special events to be staged in the newly added Hall F, which will feature the popular Spotlight Lounge and new product categories.

March 10, 2013

The building now features numerous high performance LED fixtures, selected from NGL competition winners, plus one organic LED fixture. There are no incandescent or fluorescent bulbs in the facility.

March 07, 2013

The LRC will hold a four-day, hands-on seminar May 14-17, 2013, to teach industry professionals how to incorporate LEDs and OLEDs into lighting applications.

March 05, 2013

Every day, more than 300,000 motorists pass by the electronic sign alongside Interstate 110 that announces coming events at the Los Angeles Coliseum and the Sports Arena.

March 04, 2013

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce record numbers for advance registration to LEDucation 7 to be held in New York on Wednesday, March 20th.

March 04, 2013

Nora Lighting, a well-known name in the interior lighting industry with fixtures for residential and commercial applications, has announced four new brand designations to better differentiate product lines.

March 03, 2013

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased in the fourth quarter of 2012 after a decline in the third quarter, growing 1.9 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis and by 3.3 percent on a year-over-year basis.

February 28, 2013

IOTA is pleased to announce the launch of the new IOTA Engineering YouTube channel. This channel represents a whole new way for designers, contractors, and electricians to gain insight into IOTA's emergency lighting products.

February 27, 2013

NEMA's EBCI again pointed toward widespread improvement in the business environment facing electrical equipment manufacturers, with the overall index steady in February at 73.8, matching its highest post-recession mark.

February 21, 2013

As the prognosis for the design and construction industry continues to improve, the ABI is reflecting its strongest growth since November 2007.

February 20, 2013

On Wednesday, March 6, DOE's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium will host a 90-minute live webcast on the factors involved in successful selection of LED streetlight luminaires.

February 18, 2013

Facilities managers and lighting contractors who are new to LED lighting however can be confused or even frustrated when it comes to choosing the right LED T8 lamp for his/her energy efficient project.

February 18, 2013

LEDtronics, Inc., announces the newest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use.

February 18, 2013

The debut of Hall F illuminates the future of new lighting technologies with a well-placed spotlight on a diverse and well-known lineup of exhibitors.

February 17, 2013

Winners in the Outdoor category of the fifth annual Next Generation Luminaires™ Solid-State Lighting Design Competition were announced at the Strategies in Light conference in Santa Clara, CA.

February 14, 2013

ConTech Lighting is proud to introduce their new iPhone and iPhone App, now available in iTunes! The app places over 600 pages of specification grade lighting product information at your fingertips.

February 13, 2013

The American Institute of Architects has launched an education initiative that shows how the design and construction industry can use a provision in the tax code to help win business and save energy in the process.

February 13, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce the launch of its Sure-Lites PathLinx emergency lighting line, offering features to reduce egress system costs.

February 12, 2013

The input gathered from attendees will inform updates to DOE's SSL R&D Multi-Year Program Plan, which is widely consulted by government and industry both here and abroad, and also guides DOE's SSL funding solicitations.

February 12, 2013

Sentry Electric announced that Building Operating Management Magazine has selected the company's LED bollards as a recipient of its 2013 Top Product Award.

February 11, 2013

Engineered to the finest detail for unsurpassed performance and design sophistication, MODERN FORMS is established by WAC Lighting as a future forward manufacturer and innovative brand of unique, upscale LED luminaires.

February 11, 2013

Awarded for the fifteenth consecutive year, Halo sweeps all lighting categories including Brand Familiarity, Brand Used in Past Two Years, Brand Used Most and Quality.

February 11, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy recognized five research and development project teams last week at its tenth annual Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop, held this year in Long Beach, CA.

February 10, 2013

Tackling the tricky questions of when and where to install roadway illumination is a challenge for transportation agencies.

February 07, 2013

NEMA LSD 64 defines terminology related to controls for lighting systems for non-residential and residential applications. The goal is for NEMA definitions to ultimately be used as the definitive reference for codes, standards, and legislation.

February 05, 2013

NEMA LE 4-2012 contains definitions, dimensions, and tolerances for recessed luminaires designed to use fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, and incandescent light sources.

February 04, 2013

LEDtronics®, Inc., announces a series of Bi-Pin G4 base T3.3 tubular LED miniature lamps as direct replacement for 12V xenon and halogen T2/T3/T4 bulbs from 8 watts up to15 watts, including xenon 1205X (5W) and halogen lamps 774 (8W), 891 (8W, 12.8V) and 773 (8W).

February 03, 2013

NEMA's January Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions built on the momentum generated at the end of 2012, climbing for a fifth month in a row to 73.8.

February 03, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting today announces its EasiRetrofit™ LED T8 lamp has been successfully deployed for a commercial parking lighting project and help achieving 13-month payback for the end user.

January 31, 2013

WattStopper announced the release of a time-saving Niagara AX driver module that streamlines integration when WattStopper Digital Lighting Management (DLM) controls are combined with Niagara controllers in high performance buildings.

January 30, 2013

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.32 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting—Enclosed Setback Luminaires and Directional Floodlights.

January 30, 2013

Growing at a faster rate than the overall U.S. economy, the nonresidential construction industry is expected to see solid, yet measured, increases in activity this year.

January 30, 2013

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.23-2012 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Enclosed Architectural Luminaires.

January 28, 2013

Facilities Managers or supervisors looking for incentives to kick off energy efficient lighting projects in 2013 will have not one but five incentive to consider.

January 28, 2013

The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer is pleased to announce Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK, will give the keynote at the 25th Anniversary Celebration, March 20, 2013 in Troy, N.Y.

January 27, 2013

Integrating an early electric period design with modern technology, WAC Lighting unveils the Plymouth LED Pendants in the popular Early Electric Collection.

January 27, 2013

Alera Lighting announces the introduction of the Micro6 — a high efficacy LED or supremely efficient T5 lighting solution for contemporary architectural ceiling systems.

January 23, 2013

"While it's not an across the board recovery, we are hearing a much more positive outlook in terms of demand for design services," said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA.

January 22, 2013

The NCQLP is pleased to announce that the Annual Luncheon at Lightfair honoring LCs will feature Gerry Cornwell, LC, Academic Coordinator, Certificate Program in Lighting Design, Ryerson University in Toronto.

January 22, 2013

A local contractor and a local distributor recently completed three energy efficient high-bay lighting projects in Kent, Washington using the Aleddra 4-ft LED T8 lamps.

January 21, 2013

SD 844 would take advantage of current lamp and luminaire technology and standards to the maximum extent possible with optimal "total lifecycle costs," assurance of good visibility, and minimizing energy consumption.

January 20, 2013

The 2013 Conference Program is now available. Join thousands of LED and lighting professionals for three days of information exchange and networking.

January 17, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2013 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.

January 15, 2013

Aleddra LED Lighting announces the EasiRetrofit™ LED Tube Video Competition and the winner will receive a free iPad Mini at LightFair 2013.

January 14, 2013

Howard P. Lewis, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America's (IES') representative to the National Lighting Bureau, has been elected to an unprecedented fourth consecutive term as Bureau chair.

January 14, 2013

Aleddra LED lighting announces today that EPCO T8 retrofit kits can be used with Aleddra EasiRetrofit™ LED T8 tubes for retrofit projects involving 8-ft T12 strip fixtures to T8 LED lamps.

January 13, 2013

Lighting makes up about 18% of the total electricity consumed in the U.S. and energy efficient lighting plays a major role in conservation efforts.

January 10, 2013

This application has been developed to offer customers and sales representatives an easier, more engaging way to access information on our LED product-line.

January 10, 2013

LEDtronics, Inc. is one of the Southern California companies helping the Pasadena City Council in its goal to "increase conservation and sustainability".

January 09, 2013

Aleddra LED lighting, well known for its patented EasiRetrofit™ LED T8 tubes, had a very successful run in 2012, and as a result it out-grew its current office capacity.

January 08, 2013

The initial online offering will focus on healthcare facilities, learning environments and high-performance building types and contain 500 different reports.

January 07, 2013

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions extended its late-year rally in December, climbing for a fourth month in a row to 63.9.

January 07, 2013

National Lighting Bureau (NLB) Chair Howard P. Lewis sounded a strongly optimistic note in his December 7 annual- report address to the Bureau's board of directors.

January 07, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce the addition of the Metalux ArcLine™ LED Series to its family of architectural recessed luminaires.

January 02, 2013

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement in reaction to the House and Senate votes approving the "Fiscal Cliff" deal negotiated by Congressional leaders earlier this week.

January 02, 2013

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce the addition of the McGraw-Edison Galleon™ LED luminaire to its line of outdoor LED area, site, and roadway lighting products.

January 01, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a CALiPER 2012 Year in Review report that summarizes recent testing results and provides an overview of multi-year trends.

December 27, 2012

Philips continues to bring innovative LED technology into the lives of millions by lighting the world-famous Times Square New Year's Eve Ball.

December 23, 2012

The 2013 additions of solar power and software accelerate LFI's continuing growth as the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.

December 20, 2012

The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act (HR 6582) is the legislative vehicle for provisions promoting advanced metering in the federal government.

December 18, 2012

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

December 17, 2012

The award winners were recognized in the categories of hospitality design and commercial design; projects are located in Florida and Illinois, respectively.

December 16, 2012

The Lighting Research Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for March 20, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. The event will include a keynote, panel discussion, LRC tours and demonstrations, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner.

December 12, 2012

To be considered as a conference speaker you must submit your proposal via the online submission site by 18 January 2013.

December 12, 2012

WattStopperfs PIA f12 award for DLM was in the Lighting/Electrical category. Winning products, judged by a group of 50 independent industry professionals are featured in the November 2012 issue of the magazine.

December 12, 2012

When making purchasing decision on energy efficient lighting, it is not uncommon for people to choose LED tubes lights on price alone.

December 11, 2012

"Architects play a key role in designing healthy environments," said AIA CEO Robert Ivy. "This report shows the benefits our profession can bring to establishing a built environment that encourages exercise and discourages a sedentary lifestyle."

December 09, 2012

NEMA's indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamp shipments declined for the second consecutive quarter in 2012 Q3. Combined HID lamp shipments through Q3 2012 declined nearly 5 percent versus last year.

December 06, 2012

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index declined in the third quarter of 2012 after a positive performance in the first half of 2012, falling 3.3 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis.

December 06, 2012

WAC Lighting President Shelley Wald has announced that the Vela Organic LED Chandelier and Wall Sconce have won a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.

December 05, 2012

Report 20 evaluates the independently tested photometric performance of 38 LED PAR38 lamps, with results showing significant improvement versus earlier CALiPER testing of similar products.

December 04, 2012

Successful facility management (FM) leaders distinguish themselves on the operation efficiency, and energy efficient lighting is always high on their priority list.

December 04, 2012

LED Recessed Lensed luminaires deliver an exquisite balance of aesthetics, performance and efficiency.

December 02, 2012

NEMA's T12 lamp shipment index tumbled to 37.5 a decline of nearly 40 percent on a year over-year (y/y) basis during Q3 - the first quarter following the implementation of the new efficiency standards for general service fluorescent lamps.

December 02, 2012

Introducing Wing¢â architectural recessed luminaires by Prudential Lighting. Clean lines and remarkable lighting performance, Wing controls where the light is directed so well, less fixtures are needed.

December 01, 2012

WattStopper Vice President Sales and Marketing Jim Young proudly announced that the company is a key sponsor of the newly formed Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy.

November 29, 2012

WAC Lighting offers energy efficient lighting solutions to light up an entire kitchen with less than 100 watts of energy.

November 29, 2012

The DOE seeks applications for SSL manufacturing R&D projects that will achieve significant cost reductions through improvements in manufacturing equipment, processes, or monitoring techniques.

November 28, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions climbed nearly 13 points in October, its third straight monthly increase.

November 27, 2012

On Monday, December 10, the U.S. Department of Energy will host a 90-minute live webcast on the challenges and opportunities facing users trying to dim LED light sources today.

November 27, 2012

U.S. Architectural Lighting introduces the Tsunami Wall Mount, a graceful outdoor luminaire that can be used as either an uplight or downlight.

November 27, 2012

A total of 14 innovative products, including 13 LED luminaires, represent significant product developments and improvements to the lighting industry.

November 26, 2012

GE Lighting has signed an agreement to acquire Boulder, Colorado-based Albeo Technologies Inc., a privately held LED fixture manufacturer established in 2004.

November 26, 2012

Head of Jack Melnick Sales in San Rafael, CA, Melnick was very active in the industry he loved and was regarded by hundreds of business associates as a colleague and friend.

November 25, 2012

The LRC has developed a concept for roadway illumination called "Ecoluminance" which incorporates roadside vegetation with low-level pedestrian and landscape lighting, retroreflective markers, and LED road and walkway illumination.

November 25, 2012

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

November 22, 2012

NEMA's index for traditional A-line incandescent lamps increased 20.2 percent during Q3 2012 rebounding from a slide of 18.2 percent in Q2 2012.

November 19, 2012

Over 2,500 members of the lighting design, architectural and engineering community are expected to attend LEDucation for its seventh annual educational event and expo on LED technology.

November 18, 2012

The Pavilion is the latest addition in LFI's large and growing mix of products and technologies expanding to embrace the broad spectrum of manufacturers offering solutions for various outdoor applications.

November 15, 2012

Sentry Electric, one of North America's most experienced and knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor lighting, has provided Sacred Heart Academy of Hempstead, NY with LED luminaires and bollards for its entire campus.

November 14, 2012

The DOE has published a GATEWAY demonstration report that summarizes and compares experiences from field installations of occupancy sensor-controlled LED lighting in two parking structures and two parking lots.

November 14, 2012

The ML56 series offers multiple lumen packages, four color temperatures and unique trim options for both 5-inch and 6-inch recessed housings.

November 13, 2012

LFI will produce its 2016 west-coast event in San Diego in a strategic move signaling continuing growth for the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.

November 12, 2012

The DOE has completed Series 19 of testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting CALiPER program. A summary of the results is now available for download.

November 12, 2012

The following considerations are drawn from successful energy efficient lighting projects using LED T8 lamps, and they would help facility managers and lighting contractors achieve a better ROI.

November 11, 2012

The relief efforts are particularly poignant for Leviton, since the company has called Long Island home for the past century, and has seen firsthand the devastating toll that the storm took on many of its neighbors and employees.

November 08, 2012

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce that three of its LED architectural products have been recognized for ingenuity in Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards (PIA) competition.

November 07, 2012

The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals is pleased to announce the release of a new document, Guidelines for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting.

November 05, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a technical feasibility assessment of replacing existing high-pressure sodium and low-pressure sodium roadway lighting on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

November 04, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions again moved upward, climbing to 45.5 in October from 42.1 in September and 35.7 in August.

November 04, 2012

Designed for durability, energy savings, and performance, LLHP is ideal for demanding environments like sports complexes, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, commercial farm buildings, and indoor recreational spaces.

November 04, 2012

The XD-45-HB BLUE Light Hazard Detector employs three filter sensors to cover the 300 to 700 nm spectral effectiveness range for BLH-Blue Light Hazard. A fourth photometric sensor is included to establish the 500 lux reference distance for illuminance and/or radiance qualification.

November 04, 2012

Nora Lighting now features Bravo and Bravo Plus, two new LED linear lightbars that include encapsulated 120V dimmable LED drivers that allow extended runs and easier installation.

November 01, 2012

Cooper Lighting recently provided lighting solutions to the University of Kansas' Studio 804 design team to illuminate Galileo's Pavilion, a student-designed building on the campus of Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

October 31, 2012

LEDtronics®, Inc., the industry's most innovative LED lamp manufacturer for almost 30 years, announces a family of CFL-style, right-angle-illumination LED lamps with dual- or quadpin GX23, G24Q and G24D bases.

US LED And Smart Street Lighting Study

October 30, 2012

A new survey from Northeast Group of nearly 100 cities and municipalities in the US on their LED and smart streetlighting projects. Includes a detailed forecast to 2025 for this $4.7bn market.

October 29, 2012

The DOE has completed Series 18 of testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting CALiPER program. A summary of the results is now available for download.

October 28, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced that its linear 4-ft LED T8 in 277V replacement tube is now listed with Lighting Design Lab (LDL) in Seattle for utility rebates.

October 25, 2012

Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September ABI score was 51.6, up from the mark of 50.2 in August.

October 25, 2012

A new video series from ElectricTV.net focuses on what electrical contractors need to know about LED lighting.

October 23, 2012

Cooper Lighting is pleased to introduce the Lumark Quadcast™ LED Parking Garage/Canopy Luminaire, an economical, high-performing LED solution for parking garage, canopy, stairwell and low-bay installations.

October 22, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration of LED roadway lighting conducted at three sites in Philadelphia, PA.

October 22, 2012

The AIA announced that it had accepted an award from the U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration's Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) to promote American architectural services to India and Sri Lanka.

October 21, 2012

Birchwood Lighting, manufacturer of high quality specification-grade light fixtures, introduces an entirely re-designed website showcasing a fresh new look along with up-to-the-minute product information, improved functionality and navigation.

October 21, 2012

New Study from the Lighting Research Center: Short-Wavelength Light Enhances Cortisol Awakening Response in Sleep-Restricted Adolescents.

October 18, 2012

Nora Lighting introduces Nicolas, a new series of hand-blown Italian art glass pendants that accept a wide range of lamp sources, including 10W LED luminaires with dimmable drivers.

October 17, 2012

According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant's Energy Practice, unit shipments of LED lamps for street lights will rise from fewer than 3 million in 2012 to more than 17 million in 2020.

October 16, 2012

The report reviews the key technical and commercial developments of the past year and provide granular, eight-year volume and revenue forecasts for this business.

October 15, 2012

Available in pendant and wall configurations, the versatile luminaires are designed for both indirect general illumination and highlighting architectural features for a wide variety of applications.

October 15, 2012

The popular app helps users see the many benefits gained through LED and other more energy-efficient lighting solutions in their home or office space.

October 14, 2012

The design and construction industry could face another $2 billion in lost work if Congress and the White House fail to reach agreement on a federal budget in time to avoid massive mandatory federal spending cuts on January 2.

October 13, 2012

NEMA has published the 2013 edition of its Electrical Standards and Products Guide, a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

October 11, 2012

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has introduced the Halo RL56 LED Retrofit Baffle Trim.

Lighting Up The Aviation Industry

October 08, 2012

When the Boeing company and the FAA needed to develop innovative, efficient lighting solutions, they turned to Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center.

October 07, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the evaluation report from a GATEWAY demonstration in New York City's Central Park, conducted in collaboration with The Climate Group and the New York City Department of Transportation.

October 07, 2012

At the LightShow East in Washington DC, Oct. 3-4, Aleddra's 1-ft LED T8 sample tube quickly became one of the hottest giveaways.

AIA Introduces Energy Modeling Guide

October 04, 2012

In order to help architects more accurately predict the energy consumption in their design projects, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has put together An Architect's Guide to Integrating Energy Modeling in the Design Process.

October 04, 2012

Williams Outdoor, an H.E. Williams, Inc. brand, introduces a complete offering of LED outdoor bollards. Williams Outdoor bollards now provide long-lasting LED illumination in a vast array of styles and sizes.

October 02, 2012

With the goal of reducing maintenance, down time and overall energy use, Cameco Corporation, one of the world's largest uranium producers, began investigating new lighting solutions for both its McArthur River and Cigar Lake mines.

October 01, 2012

The system provides enhanced comfort, safety, convenience and energy savings by coordinating multiple subsystems including lighting, heating and air, security, audio/video, scenes and messaging.

September 30, 2012

WattStopper's Digital High/Low Passive Infrared Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor has been chosen as the Lighting category Gold 2012 Product of the Year by readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.

September 27, 2012

WAC Lighting was honored recently by The Electrical Distributor (tED), the official publication of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, with a 2012 Best of the Best Marketing Excellence Award.

September 26, 2012

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions rose to 42.1 in September, up from 35.7 and 38.6, respectively, in August and July.

September 25, 2012

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has introduced the Lumière Eon line of architectural indoor and outdoor LED luminaires.

September 24, 2012

NEMA today commended the Senate for passing several energy efficiency amendments to HR 4850, the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act.

September 23, 2012

Researchers at the LRC have proposed a new metric to help architects and builders more easily take advantage of the benefits of daylighting.

September 20, 2012

On the heels of a nearly three-point increase, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed into positive terrain for the first time in five months.

WAC Lighting Supports New York Heroes

September 19, 2012

WAC Lighting to Participate in 5K Memorial Run and Fundraiser in Memory of Fallen Firefighter Stephen Siller.

September 19, 2012

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce that its IRiS™ Lighting Systems P3LED directional series has been recognized as a winner in the prestigious tenth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition.

September 17, 2012

Intense Lighting, a leading manufacturer of high quality, specification grade lighting products and LED lighting solutions, has expanded its popular and highly successful MB line of LED track luminaires.

September 17, 2012

A memorial service at Nora Lighting on September 11th honored the 3,000 Americans killed on that day in 2001 in the terrorist attacks.

September 17, 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) enLIGHTen America Campaign will host a webcast on building codes and lighting controls.

September 16, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has released a draft Model Specification for Adaptive Control and Remote Monitoring of LED Roadway Luminaires.

September 16, 2012

Cooper Lighting has announced that it's the premier meeting host of the inaugural 2012 DesignLights™ Consortium's (DLC) Stakeholder Meeting to be held at the Intercontinental® Buckhead Hotel & Resort in Atlanta on Oct. 28-31, 2012.

September 13, 2012

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Stan Deutsch Associates (SDA) will be hosting the "SDA Lighting Showcase 2012," New York City's Premier Lighting Event, from October 1-3rd.

September 13, 2012

U.S. Architectural Lighting announces the availability of the Versalux LED, a new luminaire for streetscapes, walkways, plazas, commercial and transit centers, and other public areas.

September 12, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program.

September 11, 2012

Ute Besenecker and Indika Perera, graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in architectural sciences with a concentration in lighting at Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center (LRC), are recipients of the 2012-2013 Robert J. Besal Fund scholarships.

September 10, 2012

Developed by a DOE working group in response to feedback from previous DOE workshops and roundtables, the Modular LED Cost Model (LEDCOM) provides a simplified method for analyzing the manufacturing costs of an LED package.

Lighting Index Provides More Good News

September 09, 2012

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports that second-quarter 2012 NEMA Lighting Systems Index (LSI) performance gained almost 3% over first-quarter 2012's performance and 6.6% over second-quarter 2011's.

September 06, 2012

NEMA issued a public statement to 2012 Presidential and Congressional candidates outlining proposals that create a more secure, energy-efficient, and healthy future for the country and its citizens.

NEMA Publishes NEMA LSD 63

September 05, 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LSD 63 Measurement Methods and Performance Variation for Verification Testing of General Purpose Lamps and Systems.

NEMA Publishes ANSI C136.1

September 05, 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection.

September 04, 2012

Sentry Electric is pleased to announce that eighteen products within the Tulip Series category are now DesignLights™ Consortium (DLC) qualified.

September 03, 2012

Alera is proud to announce that daylighting sensors are now pre-installed in a variety of popular Alera architectural luminaires further expanding their commitment of incorporating sustainable technology into energy savings solutions.

September 02, 2012

The latest Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) results suggest the North American electroindustry remained in a "soft patch" in August.

August 29, 2012

Complementing the SSL R&D Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP) that guides the Core and Product Development R&D programs, the Roadmap's primary goal is to guide the manufacturing R&D program and help direct funding solicitations for it.

August 29, 2012

Cooper Lighting has introduced the addition of the Navion™ LED luminaire to its line of Lumark LED outdoor area, site and roadway lighting products.

August 29, 2012

Presenting its second wave of new lighting designs for 2012,  WAC Lighting introduces a 26-page brochure featuring new products and upgraded lighting  designs offering the latest OLED and LED technologies.

August 28, 2012

A new study from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) shows that a two-hour exposure to electronic devices with self-luminous "backlit" displays causes melatonin suppression, which might lead to delayed bedtimes, especially in teens.

August 26, 2012

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

August 26, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced it starts to offer cost-effective product lines for Emerging Markets.

August 26, 2012

Robustly engineered with upgraded LED technology for a higher lumen output, WAC Lighting expands on the highly successful LEDme® Impulse 120-volt track luminaires with a turbocharged 21W version.

August 26, 2012

New Sign-Vue® LED luminaires from Holophane significantly reduce energy and maintenance costs while meeting requirements for the billboard advertising industry and DOT signage.

August 23, 2012

The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST) recently released a new publication that addresses the issue of LED light source flicker.

Sentry Electric Launches New Web Site

August 20, 2012

Sentry Electric is pleased to announce the launching of its new web site.Designed with the user in mind, the new web site offers improved navigation, increased site content, and a host of other new features.

August 19, 2012

NEMA has issued a clarification on the effects of ultraviolet (UV) and infrared radiation from compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

August 19, 2012

Prismatic sparkles softly illuminate from WAC Lighting's new Cambridge pendant. Intricately sculpted of faceted clear crystal with meticulous attention to detail, the Cambridge shows off design possibilities with advanced LED technology.

August 16, 2012

The purpose of the design awards program is to identify trends and emerging ideas, honor excellence in planning and design, and disseminate knowledge about best practices in educational and community facilities.

August 14, 2012

The DOE has completed Series 17 of testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting CALiPER program. Report 17 analyzes the performance of a group of six LED products labeled as AR111 lamps, a niche product.

August 13, 2012

When the park surrounding Los Angeles City Hall reopened after eight months of repair work, sustainability and energy conservation were among a variety of articulated criteria for its restoration.

August 12, 2012

Energy efficiency retrofits represent a rapidly growing market that will benefit the environment, building owners, tenants, and communities alike. This global market will expand from $80.3 billion in 2011 to $151.8 billion by 2020.

August 08, 2012

Solid-state lighting, the LED in particular, has advanced to become a promising light source because of its ability to save energy and money, reduce environmental pollutants, and provide custom, quality lighting.

August 06, 2012

Leviton today introduced a full line of residential Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors that combine state-of-the-art technology with a sleek new design to provide optimal management of lighting and motor loads.

August 06, 2012

The stylistas have spoken. From hot wall colors to tasty accents, they have a major "crush on orange" this year. Every brilliant and brash tone of this peppy color is making its presence felt in home, hospitality and retail décor.

August 05, 2012

Even with the myriad of obstacles preventing a full scale recovery, the design and construction industry appears to have reasons to be at least modestly optimistic in the coming months and into next year.

Leviton Acquires Home Automation, Inc.

August 02, 2012

Leviton announces the acquisition of Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a leader in home automation controls for residential and light commercial applications.

August 01, 2012

The COMNET Portal is an online platform used to collect energy modeling simulation results, perform quality assurance checks, and submit the results to LEED Online for Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 and Energy & Atmosphere Credit 1.

August 01, 2012

Nora Lighting expands the versatility of its Title 24-compliant Standard and High-Output LED Tape Lights with new IP44 damp location listings.

July 31, 2012

As a pioneer in fluorescent lighting designs, the move from American Fluorescent to AFX is a new step for the company as they increase embracing new and improved LED products and novel lighting technologies.

July 31, 2012

Juno Lighting Group®, a leader in innovative commercial and residential lighting solutions, hosted over 200 specifiers, contractors and distributors at a grand re-opening event of its Des Plaines, Ill., lighting education center.

July 30, 2012

200 attendees gathered July 18–19 in Pittsburgh to share the latest updates and strategies for successful market introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient SSL solutions.

July 29, 2012

Drawing on the experience of airport operators, John Bullough of the LRC authored a newly published report written to assist airports as they decide if and when to install LED runway and taxiway lights.

July 26, 2012

New Glass Washington Postlite® Series LED luminaires from Holophane combine the elegance of an early 20th century urban scale acorn fixture with the performance and sustainability of advanced LED technology.

July 25, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions fell to 38.6 in July from 52.4 in June.

July 25, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting today announced its single-ended and double-ended T8 LED tubes are classified according to the new UL 1598C safety guideline for LED Luminaire Conversions, Retrofit.

July 24, 2012

Cooper Lighting has been named a 2012 Best Practices Awards Winner in the Enterprise Data Management Strategies category by The Data Warehousing Institute.

July 23, 2012

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw more poor conditions last month, indicating a drop in design activity at U.S. architecture firms, and suggesting upcoming weakness in spending on nonresidential construction projects.

July 23, 2012

Nora Lighting has released a "New Glass" design guide that spotlights the company's latest collection of international glass pendants and sconces. The new collection complements the company's current line-up of artisan glass fixtures.

July 22, 2012

Funded by a R01 grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the study is the first to collect circadian light exposures in individuals with ADRD.

July 17, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy has completed Series 16 of testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting CALiPER program. Report 16 analyzes the performance of a group of 13 LED products labeled as BR30 or R30 lamps.

July 17, 2012

Creating a symbiosis of eco-friendly nanotechnology and modern aesthetics that simply inspires, WAC Lighting continues to push boundaries with two new Organic LED luminaires that transform the future of lighting into a unique platform for today.

July 17, 2012

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has been honored with a Best of NeoCon® Gold award for its family of io® Tile Gen II LED luminaires.

July 16, 2012

NEMA's shipment indexes for linear fluorescent T5, T8, and T12 lamps decreased during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.

July 15, 2012

The DOE has published the first evaluation report from a GATEWAY demonstration on NE Cully Boulevard, a residential collector road in Portland, OR.

July 15, 2012

NEMA's shipment indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps returned to positive growth territory during the first quarter of 2012, with each lamp type showing year-over-year gains following negative growth to close out the final quarter of 2011.

July 11, 2012

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has announced that the sixth edition of its Product Selection Guide (PSG) is now available.

July 11, 2012

Sentry Electric will be showcasing several new LED luminaire solutions at The LED Show 2012 in Las Vegas, NV on July 31 through August 1.

July 10, 2012

NEMA's shipment index for halogen A-line lamps showed a continued acceleration in growth during Q1 2012 improving by 110 percent on year-over year basis.

July 10, 2012

WAC Lighting's new Milford pendant brings the softer side of schoolhouse to a variety of spaces with a milk white glass shade that creates a warm glow, radiating charm and nostalgia for discriminating designers and homeowners.

July 09, 2012

The DOE has published the final evaluation report from a retrofit of track lighting at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC.

July 09, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced its new marketing campaign "My Aleddra, My Advantage" for its partners.

July 08, 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.27 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Tunnel and Underpass Lighting Luminaires.

Announcing ElumTools™ 2013

July 08, 2012

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in lighting design and calculation software is pleased to announce the availability of ElumTools 2013, an enhanced and updated software add-in to Autodesk® Revit® 2013 MEP or Architecture.

July 05, 2012

Hand painted background of blue, green, rose and gold shades shimmer on the unique Ginkgo LED glass pendant by WAC Lighting.

July 04, 2012

The widespread adoption of retrofit LED lamps will create global energy savings worth $100 billion over the next five years, according to a recent report from IMS Research.

July 02, 2012

The DOE has published a report that looks at the direct and indirect material and process inputs to fabricate, ship, operate, and dispose of LED lamps, compared with incandescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

July 01, 2012

The formation of a new global consortium made up from lighting industry players, with the aim of creating a globally accepted standard for a management software interface for outdoor lighting networks has been announced today.

July 01, 2012

Versatile Crosstour wall-mount luminaire now satisfies floodlighting applications, offering benefits to contractors, wholesalers and lighting specifiers.

June 28, 2012

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has announced that it will begin shipping its latest report that analyzes the opportunities for OLED materials suppliers in both the display and lighting sectors over the next eight years.

June 28, 2012

Sentry Electric, roudly announces that BUILDINGS Magazine has selected the company's Battery Park luminaire with CosmoPolis Lamp/Ballast Combination as a top 2012 Money-Saving Product.

June 27, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions slipped to 52.4 in June from 54.2 in May and has retreated more than 20 points since reaching a post-recession high in February.

June 27, 2012

WattStopper has produced an enhanced website to streamline the user experience, including quicker access to valuable resources and improved search capabilities.

June 27, 2012

According to a new report from Pike Research, the global market for intelligent lighting controls will enjoy steady and robust growth over the rest of this decade, rising from $1.5 billion in 2012 to more than $4.3 billion in 2020.

June 26, 2012

After over a decade in the dark, the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge has come alive with a new advanced LED lighting system from Philips Color Kinetics (PCK).

June 26, 2012

Officials in the Beibei district of Chongqing, China recently completed the installation of more than 20,000 street lights featuring 1.9 million Cree XLamp® XP-E and XP-G LEDs.

June 25, 2012

With nearly 200 attendees and two days of formal and informal discussion, the fourth annual DOE SSL Manufacturing R&D Workshop was held in San Jose, California.

June 25, 2012

LEDtronics® announces the SLF467-UL Series of S6 candelabra-based seven-LED, ETL-registered light bulbs that are ideal for decorative and architectural applications such as low-wattage nightlights and aisle seat lighting.

June 24, 2012

B-K Lighting is pleased to announce the U.S. Patent Office awarded a registered trademark with its distinctive "®" symbol for the new Adjust-e-Lume® technology used with BKSSL™ Power of ‘e' products.

June 19, 2012

Following the first negative reading in five months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has had a significant drop in May.

June 17, 2012

Attendance broke all previous records with 24,121 professional attendees registered. The LFI 2012 attendee population included representatives from 73 countries.

June 13, 2012

HAI Wins First Commercial Focused Awards, Commercial Integrator BEST Awards for MicroControl Energy Management and Omni-Bus Lighting Network.

June 12, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced that its 4-ft T8 LED replacement tube is now listed with Lighting Design Lab (LDL) in Seattle for utility rebates.

June 11, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced that it has joined Zhaga, a lighting industry consortium, to promote the LED light source interchangeability.

June 11, 2012

Cooper Lighting has announced a call for entries for its 36th Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

June 10, 2012

These two-year projects will focus on achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining quality by improving manufacturing equipment, processes, or monitoring techniques.

June 06, 2012

Report 15 of testing analyzes the performance of a group of 10 LED floodlights that mirrors the broad range of conventional luminaires designated as floodlights.

June 05, 2012

Cooper Lighting has announced the expansion of the IRiS™ Lighting System's architectural product line to include the P3LED directional series, a 3-inch aperture LED recessed series, the first in the world to be a Zhaga certified luminaire.

Serrano From Columbia Lighting Goes LED

June 05, 2012

Columbia Lighting is excited to introduce Serrano LED, the latest addition to its advanced architecturally styled luminaire line. Serrano LED integrates high efficacy, superior color rendering, serviceability, and competitive pricing into one versatile fixture.

June 04, 2012

The Freedonia Group has added the "Lighting Fixtures to 2016" forecast to their collection of Construction & Building Materials market reports.

June 04, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it will delay ballot on LEED 2012 until June 1, 2013 (or potentially earlier in 2013 if USGBC members and the market indicate readiness for ballot).

June 03, 2012

The EBCI for current North American conditions slipped to 54.2 in May from 59.1 the previous month and has retreated by a cumulative 18.3 points since reaching a post-recession high in February.

May 31, 2012

Nora Lighting has been named a 2012 Platinum Award winner for the company's Eric pendant in the Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition, sponsored by Design Journal magazine.

MAR2 LED Series Fixture From Rig-A-Lite

May 30, 2012

This addition to our hazardous and severe environment product offering offers a copper free extruded aluminum housing suitable for use in offshore rigs, land drilling rigs, oil and gas production, refineries or other areas where hazardous gases are present.

May 29, 2012

Verify Markets finds that the need for energy savings and peak demand reduction are key drivers for continued growth in the lighting controls market.

May 28, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting today announced that it is now a proud member and sponsor of Built Green, a residential green building certification program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomis Counties, Washington, including Seattle metropolitan.

May 28, 2012

Nora Lighting introduces the industry's first LED track fixture with a completely adjustable beam spread. The new Nora LED Flex Beam features precise beam control from 14° to 40° in a single fixture.

May 24, 2012

The versatile devices can control virtually all load types including LEDs, and are part of the company's Digital Lighting Management (DLM) suite of intelligent controls.

May 23, 2012

After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has fallen into negative terrain. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

May 22, 2012

Sentry Electric has extended its broad offering of decorative luminaires with a new lamp/ballast combination that helps to reduce the luminaire's total cost of ownership.

May 21, 2012

After seeing ebbs and flows in each of the four prior quarters, NEMA's Lighting Systems Index gained 5.2 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during 2012 Q1.

May 20, 2012

According to a recent report from Pike Research, LEDs will displace more than 52% of the global market for lamps in commercial buildings by 2021.

May 20, 2012

The transaction will significantly increase the capabilities and geographic breadth of the combined company's power management portfolio and electrical business.

May 20, 2012

Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport recognized a need for upgrading the parking garage lighting that would optimize energy savings, while continuing to provide a safe and well-lit environment for its passengers.

May 20, 2012

Leviton earns platinum, gold and silver-level awards for energy saving products. The products were selected from a field of thousands of entries in the competition.

May 19, 2012

The Curv radial baffle option employs either solid radial blades or contemporary light-infused perforated baffles to illuminate a variety of workplace, educational, and healthcare environments.

May 17, 2012

DOE was cited as Best Booth in the 600- to 800-square-foot category for its vendor-neutral training sessions designed to educate attendees on how to make informed purchasing and specifying decisions in the fast-moving SSL market.

May 16, 2012

This publication specifies the range of chromaticities recommended for general lighting with solid state lighting (SSL) products and advises customers of their white light chromaticities.

May 15, 2012

Welcome to the 4th Annual Light Directory Featured LightFair Products! Please use the link below each product to request additional information.

May 14, 2012

World class lighting manufacturers B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination announced today the release of the new LIGHTWHERE™ app during the 2012 LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show and Convention.

May 13, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., today announced that its patented, UL-classified, double-ended LED tubes drew record crowd at LightFair International 2012 last week at Las Vegas.

May 10, 2012

Winners in the Indoor category of the fourth annual Next Generation LuminairesTM Solid-State Lighting Design Competition were announced at LIGHTFAIR® International in Las Vegas.

May 10, 2012

This is the topic of the newest Transportation Lighting Alliance (TLA) report from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

May 09, 2012

Just hours ago, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, opened at the Las Vegas Convention Center—now in its 23rd edition.

DOE Training Sessions At Light Fair

May 06, 2012

Representatives from the DOE will be on hand to answer your questions about the latest CALiPER test results, GATEWAY demonstrations, LED Lighting Facts®, the L Prize®, the Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium, and more.

May 06, 2012

The winners of the 2012 Next Generation Luminaires™ Indoor Design Competition will be announced at LIGHTFAIR® International on May 10, 2012.

May 06, 2012

Cooper Lighting and Rambus Inc. announced they have signed a licensing agreement for the use of Rambus' patented lighting innovations.

May 06, 2012

GE Lighting this week will illuminate a light-emitting diode replacement for the 100-watt incandescent light bulb—developed in its East Cleveland, Ohio LED lab—that packages 27-watts of input power in a standard "A-19" bulb shape.

May 02, 2012

The strategic partnership between the businesses will combine the product innovation and market pedigree from the companies to develop cutting-edge, energy-efficient lighting control solutions for customers globally.

May 02, 2012

HAI (Home Automation, Inc.), leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced that the iTunes store now features a new HAI application for iOS devices, "HTX2".

May 01, 2012

Responding to three individually filed exception requests, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has postponed by two years – to July 14, 2014 – the "phase-out" date for 700-series T-8 general-service fluorescent lamps.

Stonco Twilighter LED WallPak

May 01, 2012

Crescent/Stonco is proud to introduce the new Twilighter LED WallPak perimeter lighting fixture (TLW). The TLW LED surface mount luminaire is ideal for security, accent, and perimeter lighting.

May 01, 2012

Crescent/Stonco is proud to introduce the new Sealtight LED Luminaire. The Sealtight LED from Crescent offers an IP65 rated luminaire for any wet location application where energy efficiency is a must.

April 30, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy has published the April 2012 edition of the Solid-State Lighting R&D Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP).

April 29, 2012

Out of renovation options, the District opted for a complete rebuild of the nearly 50-year-old building in an effort to make the new school a model of energy efficiency and sustainability.

April 26, 2012

Some 196,000 visitors made their way to Frankfurt for Light+Building 2012, The World's Biggest Trade Fair for Lighting and Building Services Technology, which closed its doors on 20 April. This is an estimated increase of around 7 percent compared to the last edition two years ago.

April 25, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated nearly 13 points in April to 59.1, following a sharp run-up earlier in the year to its highest levels since 2005.

April 24, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., announces today that it has received US Patent for its LED linear tubes with double-safety switch design.

April 24, 2012

Leading the industry with technological innovation and the latest solid state lighting advancements, WAC Lighting has received a Product Innovation Award from Architectural SSL Magazine, for the company's new LEDme® Step Lights which are ideal for safety and style on indoor and outdoor stairs, walls and pathways.

April 22, 2012

The commercial sector continues to lead the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) which has remained in positive territory for the fifth consecutive month.

April 17, 2012

"The Aging Eye," a brief, informative video about lighting principles for older adults, was recently introduced on the LRC Web site.

April 17, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., announced it will offer a daily drawing of the latest iPad at its LightFair booth #938.

April 17, 2012

Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., announced it has signed up as an ENERGY STAR pledge driver. Aleddra urges its employees and families and friends to use less energy, which can help save money and help protect the climate.

April 15, 2012

Cooper Lighting has announced the introduction of a comprehensive line of high-efficiency, high-quality recessed downlights offering value-driven solutions for the commercial construction market.

April 10, 2012

Strategies Unlimited projects unit growth of 30% in 2012-2016 for LED replacement lamps. The global market will grow from $2.2 billion in 2011 to $3.7 billion in 2016.

April 09, 2012

To help increase overall illumination, the County turned to solutions from Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry.

April 09, 2012

The certificate program provides pre-K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and parents with the knowledge and skills to support environmentally healthy, resource efficient and sustainable schools and classrooms.

April 09, 2012

Establishing a commitment to the education and enrichment of science students on Long Island, New York, WAC Lighting President Shelley Wald has announced that the company will sponsor The Research Association's Annual Invitational Science Fair for the next five years.

April 05, 2012

"People are not being given good information about lighting." So says NLB Executive Director John P. Bachner, who decries what he called "the particularly poor reporting about the ongoing elimination of 100, 75, 60, and 40 Watt incandescent lamps from the national inventory.

April 02, 2012

Since its launch in 2000, the LEED green building program has been transforming the way built environments are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained.

April 01, 2012

Following a run-up of more than 20 points in January and February, NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated slightly in March, slipping 0.5 points to 72.

March 28, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a retrofit of track lighting used to illuminate a special photography exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, California.

March 28, 2012

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced stand-alone integration with an HAI MicroControl and Kwikset ZigBee wireless door locks.

March 27, 2012

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce that LEDucation 6 accomplished its most successful event to date with over 2,000 attendees.

March 27, 2012

Bartco Lighting Combats Field Dimension Changes with the SLIDE-A-LIGHT™.

March 26, 2012

HAI announced that the iTunes store now features version 1.07 of Snap-Link Mobile that includes the ability to remotely control audio/video equipment when used in conjunction with an HAI Home Theater Extender (HTX2).

March 26, 2012

HAI, the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products since 1985, announced the winners of its Five-Star Dealer program for 2012 on March 27th at the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

March 26, 2012

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced a Connectivity Partnership with NextAlarm and their VoIPAlarm product.

March 25, 2012

The AIA reported the February ABI score was 51.0, following a mark of 50.9 in January. This score reflects a slight increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

Stonco's LytePro16 Is DLC Compliant

March 22, 2012

Stonco's LytePro16 architectural LED wall sconce is DLC Compliant. On Monday, March 19, the LP16 was listed under the DLC website as a registered product for rebates.

March 21, 2012

Bartco Lighting, has released an iPhone/iPad App to aid architects and lighting designers in the specification of luminaires.

March 20, 2012

On Tuesday, March 27, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a 60-minute live webcast on the newly reopened L Prize® PAR 38 competition.

Global Lighting Association Launches

March 19, 2012

A coalition of leading national and regional lighting associations, the Global Lighting Association represents more than 5000 lighting manufacturers collectively accruing US$50 billion annual sales.

March 19, 2012

WAC Lighting President Shelley Wald has announced the company's first Project Photography Contest, which offers opportunities to win up to $1,000 and a sample of the company's newest and greatest LED luminaires.

March 19, 2012

Cooper Lighting announced that its Halo brand of recessed, track and surface lighting products has once again been named the Brand Leader in lighting by Builder magazine.

March 18, 2012

The ASID Interior Design Billings Index ended 2011 slightly below positive territory at 49.4, continuing a decline in November (50.2) from October (51.4), when the Index hit its highest point in the second half of the year.

March 15, 2012

This tradeshow on wheels is designed to give designers, distributors, architects, contractors, facility maintenance, and utility executives a first-hand experience of GE's latest innovations in lighting technology.

March 14, 2012

Lighting is highly critical for Toronto-based Gee Beauty. When Hollywood celebrities and other discerning customers receive signature treatments, the task lighting can truly make the difference.

March 14, 2012

NEMA's indexes for incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamp shipments increased by 29.4 and 3.6 percent, respectively, during Q4 2011 compared to Q3 2011.

DOE Reopens L Prize PAR 38 Competition

March 12, 2012

The L Prize competition challenges the industry to develop exceptionally high-performance, ultra-efficient LED alternatives for two of the most widely used light bulbs: 60W incandescent lamps and PAR 38 halogen lamps.

Announcing ElumTools 2012 Release 3

March 11, 2012

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in lighting design and calculation software is pleased to announce the availability of ElumTools 2012, Release 3.

March 08, 2012

WattStopper has launched "Switch to Digital," a new program focused on providing complete Digital Lighting Management (DLM) solutions for contractors as they begin to encounter complex new energy code requirements.

March 07, 2012

Developed by the UC Davis California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), the Guide is a resource of best practices and lighting designs applicable nationwide.

March 06, 2012

WAC Lighting President Shelley Wald announced that the Sôl™ Organic LED Chandelier was included in Green Builder Magazine's "Hot 50 Products" and described the luminaire as an "EcoChandelier."

March 04, 2012

Cree, Inc. announces participation in a series of energy efficiency renovations across U.S. Embassies in Vienna, Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon.

March 04, 2012

Designed to provide both with new, improved spaces featuring eco-friendly solutions, Cooper Lighting and Cooper B-Line products proved to be an ideal fit.

March 01, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped sharply in February, rising more than 18 points to 72.5, its highest level in more than six years.

February 28, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a report comparing the energy consumed over the entire life cycle for LED lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and incandescent lamps.

February 27, 2012

The NLB has launched its 33rd annual High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program. Unique in concept, the program is open to virtually anyone associated with a High-Benefit Lighting installation.

February 26, 2012

On the heels of consecutive months of strengthening business conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has now reached positive territory three months in a row.

February 23, 2012

The City of Carpinteria in November 2011 completed its retrofit project of replacing all its existing city-owned high-pressure sodium (HPS) decorative street lights with energy-efficient LEDs.

February 22, 2012

This standard covers the definition and measurement of field of view and coverage characteristics relevant to the use and application of vacancy and occupancy sensors using individual or any combination of passive infrared, ultrasonic, or microwave technology.

February 22, 2012

This publication applies to integral LED lamps, which are defined as a lamp with LEDs, an integrated LED driver, and a base that meets appropriate American National Standards (ANSs) and is designed to connect to the branch circuit via a lampholder/socket that meets appropriate ANSs.

February 22, 2012

This selection guide includes screw base single-ended metal halide lamps that can be used in roadway and area lighting equipment.

National Lighting Bureau Year In Review

February 21, 2012

"What a year!" That's how National Lighting Bureau Chair Howard P. Lewis sums up 2011 and the Bureau's accomplishments that year. "Our focus has been the existing lighting market," he said, "trying to encourage and provide guidance about lighting-system improvements.

February 21, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published an update of its report forecasting the energy savings potential of LED white-light sources.

February 20, 2012

The Long Island section of the IES announced a brand new trade show that will be debuting on April 18. The new trade show, called Long Island Control-LED, will be geared specifically to lighting technologies related to LED products and lighting controls.

February 20, 2012

Leviton Lighting and Energy Solutions was selected by readers of Today's Facility Manager (TFM) magazine as the winner of the 2012 Readers' Choice Award for preferred brand for lighting controls.

February 19, 2012

Nearly 300 attendees gathered at the ninth annual DOE SSL R&D Workshop in Atlanta, sharing insights on the latest technology advances and exploring the science challenges and technology hurdles that must be addressed for SSL to succeed.

February 16, 2012

Cooper Lighting announces that six products have been recognized for ingenuity in Architectural Products 2011 Product Innovation Awards (PIA).

February 15, 2012

Toshiba International Corporation (Toshiba) announces that it is launching energy-efficient, long-lasting LED luminaires for roadway, area, and high-and low-bay lighting applications.

February 14, 2012

WattStopper is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for its NAED-accredited program, "Training for Electrical Distributor Controls Specialists."

February 13, 2012

The Lighting Control Innovation Award was created in 2011 as part of the Illuminating Engineering Society's Illumination Awards program, which recognizes professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design.

February 12, 2012

Cooper Lighting announces that ten of its innovative products have been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee as providing "an advancement in the art and science of lighting."

DOE Releases Consortium Financial Tool

February 09, 2012

The DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has released an economic cost-benefit analysis tool to help cities, utilities, and other organizations estimate the costs and impacts of switching to street lighting that uses LEDs.

February 08, 2012

Leviton today introduced state-of-the-art Universal Dimmers, engineered to provide homeowners optimal control of current and emerging incandescent, dimmable CFL and dimmable LED bulbs without sacrificing performance.

February 07, 2012

Intense Lighting is proud to introduce the addition of the IVR2- RPS to its V-Rail product line. This second generation, solid state luminaire utilizes a remote 24V Class 2 power supply and offers a sleek, minimalistic, architectural design.

February 06, 2012

With a confirmed presence of 95+ leading manufacturers of LED products and technology, LEDucation 6 positions itself for another record breaking year.

February 06, 2012

LEDtronics announces a family of sunlight-visible, bayonet-base 6/7 LED cluster lamps as replacement for incandescent T3¼ miniature bulbs whose critical status indication is the determining factor and relamping costs are a major consideration.

February 05, 2012

Mozart, a unique street and area lighting lantern with LED or HID light sources, is now available from Sun Valley Lighting. The fixture is designed to complement traditional and transitional architecture in civic centers, parks, plazas and other public areas.

February 05, 2012

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in calculation and visualization software for the lighting design professional, is proud to announce the release of the latest major revision of their flagship program, AGi32 version 2.3.

February 04, 2012

The LRC has developed a new professional lighting seminar, the Photometry Institute. Participants will come away with the knowledge and skills needed to establish and conduct photometric testing and evaluation of a wide range of lighting products and systems.

February 02, 2012

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce that its Halo H4 LED Adjustable Gimbal Series has been named a winner in Electronic House magazine's 2012 Product of the Year competition.

February 01, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a GATEWAY demonstration on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, a heavily traveled New York City freeway with elevated portions.

January 31, 2012

Taking steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce its overall carbon footprint, the City of Asheville has initiated North Carolina's first large-scale deployment of LED street lights.

January 29, 2012

As a landscape or lighting professional, you are undoubtably confronted with clients who insist on LED's and expect you to be the expert. That's a tall task since understanding LED's (especially as installed in an outdoor environment) requires some intensive study.

January 29, 2012

Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems, today launched its newly redesigned website, offering an enhanced user experience for both professionals and consumers.

January 28, 2012

CAST Lighting announced today the introduction of a new generation of LED outdoor lights. The LED landscape lighting fixtures incorporate a revolutionary LED module designed for the specific rigors of outdoor lighting.

January 26, 2012

WattStopper has introduced FSP-211 Digital High/Low Passive Infrared Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor to conveniently control lighting in areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways and warehouses.

January 25, 2012

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions edged higher in January, rising to 54.2 from December's reading of 52.

January 24, 2012

The DOE has released a report detailing the characteristics of the U.S. lighting market by technology and sector, which helps chart progress made toward the goal of transitioning to more efficient white-light source technologies.

January 22, 2012

Using light-emitting diode (LED) lights in refrigeration units saves energy for retailers and extends the shelf life of some beef products, according to new research conducted at Kansas State University.

January 21, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information.

January 18, 2012

After showing struggling business conditions for most of 2011, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has now reached positive terrain in consecutive months.

January 17, 2012

In December, the Green Parking Council recognized 25 forward-looking parking facilities across North America whose operators have committed to environmentally responsible technologies and practices.

January 16, 2012

Leviton received the award in the Energy Efficiency category with its product GreenMAX®, thanks to its environmentally-friendly technology that saves money and energy.

January 16, 2012

Lusio Solid-State Lighting today announced the installation of Lusio SSL fixtures in Bascom Truck and Automotive Inc.'s Midwest facility in Des Moines, IA.

January 15, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration of LED technology in ornamental post-top street lights.

January 12, 2012

Revend Recycling Limited, a UK distributor and operator of reverse vending machines, has launched an innovative machine for the collection and recycling of domestic light bulbs and domestic batteries.

January 11, 2012

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a new publication detailing field test results for a load-shedding ballast system for fluorescent lighting commercially available from OSRAM Sylvania.

January 11, 2012

Cooper Lighting is pleased to announce its products represent approximately 50 percent of the recommended commercial LED models on the DesignLights™ Consortium (DLC) Qualified Product List (QPL).

January 10, 2012

The seminars will be conducted by the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in collaboration with Rensselaer's Engineering Research Center for Smart Lighting and Linc—The Lighting Cultivator.

IES 2011 Progress Report Released

January 09, 2012

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is pleased to make available the results from the 2011 IES Progress Report, announced at the 2011 IES Annual Conference in Austin, TX on November 1.

January 09, 2012

Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, and the University of California Santa Cruz's (UCSC) Science and Engineering Library's joint project has been named a recipient of two significant awards.

January 08, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2012 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.

January 06, 2012

The new Wichita, Kansas, store expects to see a 40 percent savings on the energy-efficient lights, which also last at least 6 years beyond conventional lighting, reducing maintenance costs.

January 03, 2012

Results from NEMA's latest business conditions survey show the flagship Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions exceeded 50 points in December.

January 01, 2012

New Buildings Institute (NBI) released its Daylighting Pattern Guide, a free, online resource to help industry professionals integrate proven daylighting strategies into commercial building projects.

December 30, 2011

When the glittering Times Square New Year's Eve Ball descends to mark the beginning of 2012, it will also usher in one of the most important eras in lighting since Thomas Edison unveiled his incandescent electric light.

December 29, 2011

Take a few minutes to view some of the absolutely stunning lighting images from the Pegasus Lighting Blog pages. WOW!!

December 28, 2011

The Lighting Quotient and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) have released the 2012 specifications for the student scholarship program that honors The Lighting Quotient's founder, lighting innovator Sylvan R. Shemitz.

December 26, 2011

WattStopper's innovative LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 digital photosensors were selected by Building Operating Management (BOM) readers as recipients of BOM's 2012 Top Products Awards.

December 23, 2011

Continuing the positive momentum of a nearly three point bump in October, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its first positive mark since August.

December 22, 2011

NEMA's indexes for linear fluorescent lamp shipments increased during Q3 2011 compared to the previous quarter. T8 lamp shipments led the way with a 6.1 percent gain.

December 20, 2011

NEMA's incandescent lamps shipment index for Q3 2011 decreased 1.2 percent from the previous quarter, but was up 21.5 percent compared to the same period last year.

December 20, 2011

NEMA's shipment index for sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps increased 7.1 and 2.0 percent on a quarterly and year-over-year basis, respectively, during Q3 2011.

December 19, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), representing more than 95 percent of the U.S. lighting manufacturing industry, remains committed to and supportive of the lighting standards established in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007).

December 19, 2011

Vista Del Mar, one of southern California's oldest and most highly-regarded children's community service organizations, was the recipient of a major donation, given by Nora Lighting on behalf of the company's owners, customers, independent reps and staff.

December 19, 2011

The new Orbit EECLA-R fixture features an exit sign with two adjustable emergency lights that can be positioned at the top of the sign or re-aligned to either side.

December 18, 2011

B-K Lighting introduces the new Adjust-e-Lume™ technology to its BKSSL™ family of products featuring the Power of ‘e'. This patent pending technology provides dynamic lumen adjustment (100%~25%) at the individual fixture without the need for an external dimming device.

December 18, 2011

The Bureau is an independent, not-for-profit, lighting-education organization sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government.

December 15, 2011

Lighting Analysts, Inc., a world leader in calculation and visualization software for the lighting design professional, is proud to announce that ElumTools 2012 Release 2 is now available.

NEMA Publishes LSD 56

December 15, 2011

NEMA has published LSD 56: Compatibility of Forward Phase Control Dimmers and Dimmable Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CFLs and Dimming.

CSA LED Lighting Lab Opens In Atlanta

December 14, 2011

The laboratory provides testing and certification of LED and lighting products to more than 75 different standards as well as required third-party ENERGY STAR testing. The lab has the capacity to test thousands of lighting products for safety, light output, heat output, endurance, and light dispersion.

December 14, 2011

Amerlux unveils SmartSite™, powered by Intellistreets and the world's most technically advanced street lighting system which integrates energy efficient LED lighting technology with a robust, bi-directional mesh network control system.

December 14, 2011

Cooper Lighting is helping to brighten Atlanta's Botanical Garden this holiday season by sponsoring the inaugural Garden Lights, Holiday Nights show, which runs through January 7.

December 13, 2011

While the market share of LED solid-state lighting (SSL) is currently quite low, a new report from Pike Research forecasts that LED share will reach 52% of the commercial lighting market by 2021.

December 12, 2011

The USGBC Center for Green Schools has released its inaugural best of green schools 2011 list recognizing school administrators and government leaders in 10 categories for their efforts to create sustainable learning environments.

December 12, 2011

Lusio Solid-State Lighting's LED high bay fixtures have been included in the 2011 IES Progress Report and recognized as products that provide significant developments and improvements in the lighting industry.

December 11, 2011

As of this month, square footage of LEED-certified existing buildings surpassed LEED-certified new construction by 15 million square feet on a cumulative basis.

December 11, 2011

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently opened a unique demonstration program that enables customers walking through a series of outdoor lighting environments to experience first-hand the quality of different outdoor lighting technologies.

December 11, 2011

By selecting interior and exterior LED lighting products, City Furniture has reduced its energy usage by more than half.

December 08, 2011

WattStopper launched a new CodeSmart publication designed to guide lighting and building professionals through the intricacies of the many lighting control requirements that debuted in this newest version of the code.

December 07, 2011

Cree, Inc. continues to advance the revolution in high-efficiency power electronics with the release of the industry's first fully qualified SiC MOSFET power devices in "bare die" or chip form for use in power electronics modules.

December 07, 2011

Leviton has been named among Building Operating Management magazine's top products of the year for the company's SectorFlex Intelligent Digital Lighting Control System.

December 06, 2011

This gathering of solid-state lighting professionals is a crossroad where the nation's top researchers and lighting industry leaders meet to explore the science challenges and technology hurdles that must be addressed for SSL to succeed.

December 05, 2011

Results of the ASID Interior Design Billings & Inquiries Index for the July-August period of 2011 signaled that business conditions for the interior design industry were aligned with the broader U.S. economy's sub-par growth.

December 04, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today expressed its support for the Obama Administration's $4 billion public/private sector plan to upgrade buildings for energy efficiency throughout the country.

December 01, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.11, Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment —Multiple Parallel Wired Sockets.

November 30, 2011

Results from NEMA's latest business conditions survey showed the economic environment facing the North American electroindustry improved for a second straight month in November.

November 29, 2011

The parking garage at the City Hall in Austin, Texas, houses 750 parking spaces and must leave its lights on 24 hours a day, making for high energy usage and big electrical bills.

November 28, 2011

Nestled in the foothills of the Hualapai Mountain range, the award-winning Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is a community-owned 235-bed healthcare facility located in Kingman, Arizona.

November 27, 2011

More than 45 retailers from across North America attended GE Lighting's 3rd annual LED & Energy Efficient Lighting Trends for Retail conference at the lighting unit's global headquarters in East Cleveland, Ohio.

Billion Dollar Green Challenge Launches

November 27, 2011

The Billion Dollar Green Challenge invites colleges, universities, and other nonprofits to invest a total of $1 billion in self-managed green revolving funds that finance energy-efficiency upgrades.

November 24, 2011

Several sessions of "sparring speakers," research applied case studies, a hot topic panel discussion, and award ceremonies are among the highlights that comprised the annual conference in Austin, TX, October 31 and November 1.

November 23, 2011

China's official news agency, Xinhua, revealed a three-phase schedule for eliminating incandescent lamp sales. Earlier this year, China announced a 5 year plan to cut energy consumption and carbon emission (per unit of GDP) by 16 percent and 17 percent, respectively.

November 20, 2011

While awareness of the national phase out grew by 19 percent in the last year, 45 percent of respondents are still unaware of the impending light bulb legislation.

NLB Response To Time Magazine Article

November 20, 2011

While the Switch LED lamp featured as one of the 50 inventions of the year [TIME, November 28, 2011] is certainly a laudable (but far-from-unique) development, the writer's comments about incandescent lighting and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are appallingly inaccurate.

November 20, 2011

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, has expanded its popular Shaper Fabriqué Architectural Fabric Series of decorative pendant, wall and surface luminaires.

November 19, 2011

The 2013 edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, will take place April 23-25, 2013 in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

November 18, 2011

WattStopper announced the resignation of its current president, Jerry Mix, and the immediate appointment of Dean Pournaras in that position. Mix will be joining Finelite as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2012.

November 17, 2011

Designed in response to the emerging culture and support of sustainability at the university, the KU Center for Design Research includes several highly-efficient interior and exterior products including Cooper Lighting's LED downlights.

November 16, 2011

Over 2,000 members of the lighting design, architectural and engineering community are expected to attend LEDucation for its sixth annual educational event.

November 16, 2011

For online retailer Pegasus Lighting, details are everything. With a mission to provide customers with "a learning experience in lighting" and a varied product line of light fixtures with extensive features, it's important to be succinct.

November 15, 2011

After a sharp dip in September, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed nearly three points in October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

2011 IES Illumination Awards Recipients

November 13, 2011

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America is pleased to announce the recipients of the IES Illumination Awards for 2011. The IES granted one Award of Distinction, seven Awards for Excellence, and four Special Citations.

November 12, 2011

Get all of the features of LightDirectory.com on your iPhone and Android Phone! Search our lighting manufacturer database, browse lighting products by specific category and request catalogs. The app also keeps you up to date with lighting industry news, job postings and events.

November 10, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the 2012 edition of its Electrical Standards and Products Guide, a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

AG-DALI Announces DALI Award 2012

November 09, 2011

The activity group (AG) DALI is inviting entries for the fourth DALI Award, a prize for outstanding Digital Addressable Lighting Interface-based lighting projects realized in the last two years (January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011).

November 07, 2011

The Detroit Windsor Tunnel, a subterranean passage connecting the United States and Canada, recently upgraded its lighting fixtures to include energy-saving LED products from Cooper Lighting.

November 07, 2011

The 2011 Progress Report will feature B-K Lighting's new Denali Series Floodlight as one of the year's most significant lighting products.

November 06, 2011

The AIA announced that it has launched an online database that will let developers and architects network with investors interested in lending to projects that have been stalled primarily due to lack of financing.

November 06, 2011

On November 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a 90-minute live webcast on the Model Specification for LED Roadway Luminaires developed by DOE's Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium.

November 03, 2011

China recently completed its largest highway lighting upgrade with more than 10,000 street lights featuring more than a million Cree LEDs. The Shenzhen highway project includes nearly 75 miles of roadways, with LED fixtures installed along one tunnel and four highways.

November 02, 2011

Cooper Lighting announced that it has partnered with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and nine local electrical distributors to help promote the use of ENERGY STAR®-qualified LED lighting in homes.

November 01, 2011

The Clinton Foundation is working with the city of Los Angeles to retrofit more than 140,000 streetlights with LEDs. When complete, the project will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40,500 tons annually, the equivalent of taking 6,700 vehicles off the road every year.

November 01, 2011

To help support Breast Cancer patient education, research, and care while recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bulbrite has donated pink light bulbs to The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Thrift Shop.

October 31, 2011

The intelligent lighting controls market is expanding rapidly, according to a recent report from Pike Research, with growth to double in the next six years to $2.6 billion, driven primarily by the office building and education markets.

October 30, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has published guidance for cities, utilities, and other local agencies interested in saving money and energy by converting their street and roadway lighting to LED technology.

October 29, 2011

Representatives from Scottrade Center, home of the St. Louis Blues hockey team, approached Lighting Associates, Inc's (LAI) Outside Sales Representative Dave Drake about 18 months ago for assistance with their lighting needs.

October 26, 2011

Hosted by the New York Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of America (IESNYC), the educational forum on state-of-the-art lighting control systems and energy management technology delivered a full day of accredited educational sessions and a packed exhibit floor of over 40+ exhibitors.

October 25, 2011

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) indicated that conditions facing the North American electroindustry improved on balance in October, climbing to 57.4 from 50 in September.

October 24, 2011

When the production team of HBO's Boardwalk Empire television series needed to replicate vintage luminaires and lampposts from the 1920's Atlantic City boardwalk, they turned to Sentry Electric for the answers.

October 24, 2011

Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry, recently provided Halo 4-inch and 6-inch LED recessed downlights to Florida International University's (FIU) Solar Decathlon team.

October 23, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI ANSLG C78.21—Incandescent lamps: PAR and R Shapes and ANSI ANSLG C78.40—Electric Lamps: Specifications for Mercury Lamps.

October 19, 2011

Following the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reversed direction again in September. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

October 19, 2011

Building Information Modeling (BIM) uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction.

DOE Educates And Informs At Greenbuild

October 16, 2011

As part of DOE's ongoing commitment to lighting education, the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) program hosted an informational booth and educational seminars at Greenbuild 2011, held October 5–6 in Toronto.

October 13, 2011

GBI Research has released its latest research, "OLED Displays and Lighting Market to 2020 - Technological Innovations Lead to Cost Efficient Products and New Aesthetics". The report gives an in-depth analysis of the global OLED market for displays and lighting, covering four major regions.

October 12, 2011

Lusio Solid-State Lighting, a worldwide brand and division of LightWild, today announced BC Hydro approval of its commercial and industrial LED fixtures.

October 11, 2011

The new system's unmatched optical performance delivers improved lumen output and efficiency, while continuing to offer up to 75% in energy savings over traditional High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) outdoor lighting sources.

October 10, 2011

Developed using AIA's flagship documents as a base, and incorporating concepts and model language from the AIA's Guide for Sustainable Projects, the new documents address the unique roles, risks and opportunities encountered on sustainable design and construction projects.

October 09, 2011

This move will enhance the company's position in two key global growth markets, LED based technologies and Light Management Systems (LMS). Encelium is an ideal complement to OSRAM and OSRAM SYLVANIA's General Lighting portfolio of energy-efficient lighting products and solutions.

October 05, 2011

The city of San Diego, California, has launched a $16 million street-lighting upgrade. The city will replace 35,311 conventional high-pressure sodium (HPS) units with more efficient, longer-lasting broad-spectrum induction units.

October 04, 2011

Acquisition to enhance Leviton's leadership position in measurement and verification products for commercial users to make smart decisions on reducing energy use.

October 03, 2011

Millerbernd Lighting was part of the reinvigoration efforts to enhance the once drab pedestrian mall on the MSU campus with a unique lighting application.

Post Top Retrofits Step Into The Light

October 03, 2011

Millerbernd Lighting has completed the LM-79 test on its Acorn Retrofit Light Engine for post top fixtures. This comprehensive testing process was completed including in-situ temperature testing, photometric testing and CCT.

October 02, 2011

With a confirmed presence of 30+ leading controls manufacturers from across the world, Control This positions itself for a record breaking year in providing its attendees with the latest in controls and energy management.

October 02, 2011

Cooper Lighting has introduced an internally developed wall-mount luminaire featuring the industry's first universal "all-in-one" product design to satisfy a myriad of application needs.

September 29, 2011

Lighting Analysts, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural release of the ElumTools add-in software for Autodesk Revit 2012. ElumTools is the first fully integrated Revit add-in for calculation and visualization of electric lighting results directly within the Revit environment.

September 27, 2011

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) indicated that conditions facing the North American electroindustry stabilized in September, after signaling deterioration in each of the three previous months.

September 26, 2011

NEMA's shipment index for incandescent lamps increased for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2011, showing an improvement of 5.6 percent over the same period last year. Conversely, the index for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) declined for the fifth consecutive quarter.

September 26, 2011

The document recommends a method for projecting the lumen maintenance of LED light sources from the data obtained by the procedures found in IES document Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources (LM-80-08).

September 26, 2011

Cooper Lighting announced its new Halo H4 LED 4-inch Adjustable Gimbal Series has been recognized as a winner in the prestigious ninth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition. The awards were announced at the American Lighting Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on September 13.

September 25, 2011

The funding is directed toward the existing DOE SSL R&D program area for Manufacturing Research and Development, to establish the U.S. as a global manufacturing leader and to help create jobs here at home.

September 22, 2011

Lighting will be an important topic of discussion and education at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC), in Chicago, October 12-14, 2011, at the Navy Pier Convention Center, the National Lighting Bureau reports.

September 21, 2011

The first solid state lighting (SSL) standard produced by ANSI accredited standards committee C136.37, this standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for SSL source fixtures (also referred to as luminaires and LED or light-emitting diode fixtures).

September 20, 2011

On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) took a sudden upturn in August. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

September 20, 2011

NEMA's sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps shipment index declined for the fourth consecutive quarter on a year-over-year basis, retreating 15.8 percent during Q2 2011. The index value of 77.7 is the lowest reading on record for the series.

September 20, 2011

Philips Lighting announced the winner of the 2011 Light World Tour, an initiative designed to share visual inspiration in the professional lighting design community. The 10 finalists were determined by user votes over a 2 month period using Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

September 19, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a retrofit of track lighting used to illuminate a special gallery exhibition at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art in Eugene, Oregon.

September 18, 2011

NEMA's shipment indexes for T5 and T8 linear fluorescent lamps increased 30.2 and 12.5 percent, respectively, during the first half of 2011 compared to the same period last year.

September 17, 2011

A recent study conducted by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute found that satellite images of outdoor lighting are unrelated to actual light levels reaching the eye.

September 13, 2011

Scientists at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a novel night-lighting system that provides visual and spatial cues to promote better postural stability and control.

September 12, 2011

Functional Devices, Inc. is pleased to announce its continued innovation in the lighting industry with the introduction of its new family of Ballast Sized UL924 Emergency Bypass/Shunt Relays.

September 11, 2011

As the official host of the event, IESNYC proudly announces the support of a growing list of sponsors including Wattstopper as this year's Presenting Sponsor following the success of their participation in last year's inaugural event.

ASL Launches New Green Lighting Website

September 11, 2011

ASL's new improved lighting fixtures website is an engineer's dream. You can instantly research and compare all your choices and options.

September 08, 2011

For the ninth consecutive year,B-K Lighting, TEKA Illumination, Star Finishes, Blue Dolphin Design & Engineering and Etendue Café held a memorial service to remember the tragedy of 9/11.

September 07, 2011

The event focuses on the latest lighting control technologies, strategies and systems that will enable building managers to approach net-zero energy use and achieve sustainability goals.

September 06, 2011

Some folks seem to think that any replacement lighting is fine, especially if it saves energy. But any light is not good light, a point proven when, driving home at night, you're momentarily blinded by the high beams of an oncoming car.

September 06, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a retrofit of 32 track lights used to illuminate artwork in the lobby of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) headquarters building.

September 05, 2011

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces a new document on the commissioning process. The purpose of the document is to provide a quality assurance process to verify that buildings and their installed systems satisfy owner and designer performance criteria initially and throughout the life of the building.

Nora Lighting Launches New Website

September 02, 2011

With a clean, contemporary look, the new Nora site makes it even easier to review the company's entire lighting line or to pinpoint products of specific interest. The website can also be discovered through social networks, including Face Book, You Tube and others.

September 01, 2011

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces the publication of The Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition, the most comprehensive one-volume reference on lighting. The Lighting Handbook presents all phases of lighting and integrates the views of IES Committees and individual specialists in each knowledge area.

August 31, 2011

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index for current North American conditions gained ground in August, but remained below levels suggestive of industry-wide expansion for a third straight month. The index climbed to 41.4, up 9.4 points from its July reading.

August 30, 2011

RTI International's nanofiber lighting improvement technology (NLITeTM) has been honored with a 2011 R&D 100 Award. Established in 1963 by the editors of R&D Magazine, the annual R&D 100 Awards identify the 100 most significant, newly introduced research and development advances of the past year in multiple disciplines.

August 25, 2011

The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research.

August 24, 2011

Cooper Lighting announces that its Invue Mesa LED Luminaire was selected by a team of judges as the winner of two awards in Architectural SSL magazine's first Product Innovation Awards (PIA) competition.

Ever Wonder How LEDs Are Made?

August 23, 2011

What is an LED? How is it made? This informative video from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, "Light from Crystals", explains how an LED is made and shows you the processes involved. Take a look behind the scenes and experience the core of our energy efficient light sources.

August 22, 2011

Taking place on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 in New York City, ControlThis! is holding a premier lecture series and tradeshow dedicated to advancing the education of the lighting, engineering and design community on lighting controls systems and energy management technologies.

August 21, 2011

This practical course is geared toward engineers, lighting designers, municipal officials, and utility personnel who must design, specify, and commission energy-efficient outdoor lighting installations for sites including streets and roadways, parking areas, parks, and pedestrian areas.

Cree Buys Ruud, BetaLED

August 17, 2011

Cree, Inc. announces the acquisition of Ruud Lighting, Inc., at an estimated net cost of approximately $525 million. Combining two highly complementary LED innovators, the acquisition allows Cree to extend its leadership position and increase the adoption of energy-efficient LED lighting.

August 16, 2011

Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell again by more than a point in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

August 15, 2011

Acuity Brands announced that it has acquired for cash Horizon Control Inc. For over 15 years, Horizon Control and its management team have developed and licensed products to the entertainment and architectural lighting control markets.

August 12, 2011

Under these funding opportunities, DOE seeks applications for projects to advance research, development, and market adoption of SSL technology. The funding is directed toward two existing DOE SSL R&D program areas for Core Technology Research and Product Development.

Lighting Survey

August 09, 2011

This lighting industry survey is intended to better understand fixture specification and end use of high intensity luminaires. The perspective of lighting professionals with strong knowledge of the industry is needed. It should take approximately 20 minutes and you will receive your choice of a $20 gift card (Amazon/Target) at the end.

August 07, 2011

The purpose of the document is to provide recommended practices for designing new tunnel lighting systems and advance the art, science and practice of engineering as it relates to tunnel lighting.

August 04, 2011

Cooper Lighting has introduced a series of four contractor-friendly Metalux fluorescent retrofit kits designed to meet and exceed today's energy needs and guidelines while improving light quality.

August 02, 2011

DOE's L Prize challenged the lighting industry to strive to develop super high-performance, energy-saving replacements for conventional light bulbs that will save American consumers and businesses money.

August 01, 2011

The preliminary agenda has been set for the 13th annual OLEDs World Summit – the longest-running conference in the industry. The summit, which is being presented in conjunction with the OLED Association, will take place Sept. 26-28, 2011, at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, CA.

July 31, 2011

More than 275 attendees gathered July 12–14 at the DOE Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Market Introduction Workshop in Seattle, sharing the latest updates and strategies for successful market introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient SSL solutions.

July 28, 2011

Terbium. Erbium. Yttrium. They're hardly household names, but they and 14 other rare-earth elements (REEs) are essential to the operation of a variety of household products (flat-panel displays and color TVs), as well as medical devices, the batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles, catalytic converters, and processes like petroleum refining.

July 27, 2011

Lenders that have been extremely reticent to finance construction projects, budget shortfalls at all levels of government, the ripple effect of overbuilding, a depressed housing market and rising costs of key construction commodities are all contributing to what projects to be a decline of 5.6% in spending this year for nonresidential construction projects.

July 27, 2011

The efficiency standards for light bulbs set into place by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) have been a topic of debate in the political arena recently. Here is an excellent blog posting about this topic from Pegasus Lighting.

July 26, 2011

The broad economic slowdown of recent months continued to affect the electrical manufacturing sector in July. Forty-four percent (44%) of respondents to NEMAs latest Electroindustry Business Confidence Survey reported that the economic environment facing the industry in North America deteriorated in the most recent month, up from 36% in June.

July 25, 2011

Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced its GreenMAX Relay Control Panels were chosen by Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine as the Best Product of the Year for lighting control products.

July 24, 2011

More than 500 lighting design community members are expected to attend this tradeshow and lecture series dedicated to the challenges facing the industry in lighting controls and energy management technologies.

July 21, 2011

The three-day event brought together more than 275 utilities, energy efficiency program representatives, manufacturers, and other industry insiders interested in keeping up to date on the latest SSL commercialization developments.

July 20, 2011

WattStopper has created a YouTube channel in order to share its growing video library with a wider audience. Viewers can choose from numerous informative short subjects on topics ranging from installing specific controls to selecting high ROI control investments.

July 20, 2011

Lighting Analysts, Inc. is pleased to release version 2.2 of its award-winning AGi32 lighting design software. With many new or revised features developed from frequent customer requests, AGi32 version 2.2 is sure to improve workflow and provide designers with new solutions to age-old problems.

July 19, 2011

June marked the third consecutive decline in revenue at U.S. architecture firms as measured by the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

July 19, 2011

GE Lighting today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lightech, a privately held, advanced lighting technology leader based near Tel Aviv, Israel, with commercial teams in Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

Fluorescent Lamp Phase Out

July 18, 2011

The most-commonly used four-foot, eight-foot, and two-foot (U-shaped) T12 fluorescent lamps will begin disappearing from distributors' and retailers' shelves in less than one year. The targeted lamps – long-time commercial-lighting staples – fail to meet efficiency standards that will go into effect on July 1, 2012, the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports.

July 18, 2011

Version 1.8 of Lighting Analysts' Photometric Toolbox software adds some very handy changes for those who are serious about lighting. The latest version of the software has added intelligence- it detects improperly delimited files(missing carriage return or line feed), errors which are common to Internet downloads.

July 17, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published an updated version of the guide LED Luminaire Lifetime: Recommendations for Testing and Reporting, the latest edition in a series of publications on LED product performance and lifetime.

July 17, 2011

A great new blog post from Pegasus Lighting about a technology called light-based data transmission. It's also known as Li-Fi, and the name fits: Using light to transmit data wirelessly may very well replace Wi-Fi in the near future.

July 14, 2011

Flicker and stroboscopic effects have been a concern with solid-state lighting (SSL), and industry and the ENERGY STAR program have debated recently the effects of frequency and other driving modes on the perception and acceptability of flicker.

July 14, 2011

In an effort to encourage the market conversion to high efficacy sustainable products, B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination are expanding the popular GreenSource Initiative™ rebate programs.

July 13, 2011

NEMA's compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps index retreated for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q1 of 2011, registering a reading of 180.8, a decline of 16.8 percent on a year-over-year basis. Incandescent lamp shipments fared better, showing an increase of 6.4 percent over the previous quarter.

July 12, 2011

Hear from industry leaders in the architecture and lighting communities about strategies for sustainable design and how new lighting innovations and energy-efficient technologies are helping to shape the buildings of today and tomorrow.

MLB All-Stars Under Venture Lights

July 12, 2011

Venture Lighting's Sports Lighting Product Delivers a Winning Solution for Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

July 10, 2011

Until now, architectural presentation was often compromised for optimum energy performance. Not anymore. Satisfy both the need for fixture efficiency and the desire for high-end styling with Columbia Lighting's new Transition® fixtures.

July 10, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced it would make available to potential investors a database of stalled building projects nationwide that make economic sense but which lack the financing to be completed.

July 06, 2011

LEDtronics announces its new line of ETL-listed LED Tube Light Fixtures specifically designed for energy-efficient, environment-conscious and high-output T8 LED tube lights that help commercial, governmental and industrial facilities reduce their power consumption and maintenance costs as well as minimize their ecological footprint.

July 05, 2011

The competition, which focuses on furthering the understanding, knowledge and function of lighting as a primary element in design, is open to all lighting designers, architects, engineers, professional designers and consultants who use Cooper Lighting fixtures in an interior or exterior design project.

June 30, 2011

Ian Ibbitson, a developer of high-performance, state-of-the-art business and software solutions, has released i3dOP for iPhone and iPad, a version of the IESNA-recognized 3dOP application. An industry first, i3dOP facilitates on-the-go lighting design and verification with type C IES files.

June 29, 2011

IntertechPira is pleased to announce that the 13th Annual OLEDs World Summit will take place Sept. 26-28, 2011, at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. This event will provide attendees with the most up-to-date news and developments in the field of OLEDs, as well as offer valuable networking opportunities.

June 28, 2011

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions slipped to 45.5 in June, dropping below the 50-point "growth threshold" for the first time since October 2010. The index had climbed as high as 69.6 as recently as February 2011, prior to a sharp run-up in oil prices and Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

June 26, 2011

The Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) is an outdoor lighting template designed to help municipalities develop outdoor lighting standards that reduce glare, light trespass, and skyglow. Such standards reduce expenses, save energy, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

June 22, 2011

On the heels of a sizeable decrease in April, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slowed even further in May. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

June 22, 2011

WattStopper has published a set of best practice solutions for classrooms to help specifiers and facility managers quickly identify and implement energy-saving lighting control solutions for these high-value spaces, which account for approximately $8 billion in energy costs annually in the U.S.

June 21, 2011

Royal Philips Electronics announces the launch of the 2011 Light World Tour, an initiative designed to share visual inspiration in the professional lighting design community. Individuals who work on or are touched by lighting design are invited to win a three-month tour to search for and visit the most inspiring and innovative lighting sights on earth.

June 15, 2011

Outdoor lighting is a critical component for communities because it can provide visibility, promote a sense of security, deter crime and attract economic activity. Its selection and implementation have to be carefully considered, however, to optimize energy efficiency while minimizing undesirable effects, such as glare.

June 14, 2011

In the spring of 2011, Lighting Research Center (LRC) graduate students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute racked up an impressive list of accolades ranging from campus entrepreneurship awards to winning first place in national design competitions.

June 13, 2011

Continuing to expand its offerings of based LEDs for industrial controls and retrofit panel mount applications, LEDtronics introduces 22mm and 30mm direct incandescent-replacement RPLH Series Panel LED Pilot Lamps and Holders.

June 09, 2011

The report uses verified performance data from the Lighting Facts product list, which now has nearly 1,000 LED replacement lamps registered, to compare their performance to standard technologies and the new performance levels mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

June 08, 2011

This is exactly the kind of lighting project the Obama administration would be proud of. A large entity, motivated through financial incentives, replaces hundreds of energy-guzzling, metal halides with efficient-and-programmable LEDs to save energy and create jobs.

June 07, 2011

Almost two-thirds of architects surveyed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) last month report that they have at least one project that is stalled due to lack of financing, despite record low interest rates.

June 07, 2011

The 22nd consecutive edition of LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) broke all records for attendance and exhibit space in its May 17—19 run at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the LFI 2011 venue.

June 03, 2011

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has released its latest report titled, "The Market for OLED Materials 2011" which says that the market opportunities for the various materials used in OLED displays and lighting will exceed $2.0 billion (USD) by 2016.

May 31, 2011

Check out our featured products from LightFair. Be sure to use the request link under each product to get additional information.

May 31, 2011

Following several months of relatively positive business conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell almost three points in April.

May 25, 2011

NEMAs Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions topped the 50 point mark for the seventh consecutive month in May, signaling continued improvement in the business environment.

May 24, 2011

After recently completing the installation of 637 solar panels on the roof the Union City, California-based Union Sanitary District (USD) approached LEDtronics to explore energy-saving lighting solutions throughout its 33-acre wastewater treatment facility.

May 23, 2011

At its industry-leading LED Innovation Center has internally developed and recently launched the ALM 1.0, a patent pending linear LED platform designed to integrate into 32 luminaires within the company's historical linear fluorescent brands.

May 23, 2011

NEMA has published NEMA 410-2011 Performance Testing for Lighting Controls and Switching Devices with Electronic Drivers and Discharge Ballasts. This standard, last published in 2004, is maintained by the association's Lamp, Ballast, Lighting Controls, and Wiring Device sections.

May 22, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration conducted at a Walmart Supercenter in Leavenworth, Kansas, to evaluate the use of solid-state lighting (SSL) technology in a commercial parking lot lighting application.

May 22, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from an evaluation of three LED products designed to directly replace linear fluorescent lamps (most commonly "T8" lamps) in commercial ambient lighting.

May 17, 2011

LightFair International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, set new records in the newly expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center—its 2011 show location.

May 14, 2011

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced it has acquired for cash Fairview, PA-based Healthcare Lighting, Inc., a leading provider of specialized, high-performance lighting products for healthcare facilities. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

May 12, 2011

Stylmark, an industry leader in LED lighting for retail and commercial environments, has enhanced their graphic solution product offerings with the introduction of the new Optima LED™ Edge-Lit Light Box.

Pegasus Lighting Debuts Mobile Website

May 12, 2011

The lighting retailer presence in the mobile space is surprisingly sparse. Pegasus Lighting saw an opportunity to offer online shoppers the convenience of a site designed specifically for smartphones while still offering the full feature-set from its main website.

May 11, 2011

This new standard, produced by the ANSI Committee 136 for Roadway and Area Lighting, defines requirements for the specification and installation of dc solar-powered roadway and area lighting systems.

May 11, 2011

At the Google I/O conference this week, the search giant announced a new partnership with manufacturer Lighting Science Group, as well as an exciting new product.

May 08, 2011

The homeowners association of a lovely residential complex in Tucson, Arizona, was looking for an energy-efficient and cost-effective way to light up a 20-foot bank of residential mailboxes.

May 08, 2011

Schools can win an energy retrofit to help make classrooms state-of-the-art green; Winning schools will see substantial energy savings through improved, near-daylight quality of LED lighting.

May 08, 2011

NEMA's enLIGHTen America campaign will present a webinar on June 1 from 2–3 p.m. EDT, hosted by Today's Facility Manager, focusing on the latest lighting management strategies and systems that enable building managers to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, meet code mandates, and enhance occupant productivity.

May 03, 2011

In less than two weeks, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, will swing open the doors to welcome the 2011 attendees in this year's location in the newly expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center.

May 02, 2011

WattStopper has launched two powerful daylighting sensors that allow engineers, building owners and installers unprecedented options when designing, purchasing and implementing daylight harvesting systems

May 01, 2011

The report provides a description of the activities the Department plans to undertake over the next several years to implement its SSL mission, and informs the development of annual SSL R&D funding opportunities.

April 28, 2011

Nora Lighting is among the industry's first manufacturers to qualify for the Department of Energy's new LED "Lighting Facts" labeling.

April 28, 2011

All proceeds from the sale of LET THERE BE LIGHT, a memoir by Jack Zukerman, will benefit the IALD Education Trust and its efforts to support architectural lighting design education.

April 27, 2011

The results from NEMAs latest monthly survey of senior member company executives finds that business conditions improved for the sixth month in a row in April.

April 27, 2011

The first quarter of 2011 has seen the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remain virtually unchanged and right at, or slightly above, the break-even level.

April 25, 2011

The National Lighting Bureau – an independent, not-for-profit lighting-information service – has called for the end of "artificial lighting."

Let There Be Light By Jack Zukerman

April 24, 2011

Let There Be Light is the story of a man who not only plotted the course of his life, but also the course of lighting while rubbing elbows with corporate giants like John Tishman; Bill Hewitt, CEO of John Deere; Bill Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard; Bill Haas of Levi Straus and Jimmy Ling, CEO of LTV.

April 24, 2011

Kichler Lighting, manufacturer of residential lighting, announced the acquisition of Teron Lighting, manufacturer of commercial lighting products headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio.

IES Annual Conference Call For Papers

April 21, 2011

Authors of papers regarding the art, science and practice of illumination are invited to submit their papers for possible presentation at the 2011 IES Annual Conference scheduled to be held in Austin, Texas.

April 20, 2011

Fixtures from Lusio Solid-State Lighting have been named the top high bay products in the solid-state lighting market as designated by the Platinum Award in Architectural SSL magazine's annual Product Innovation Awards, the company announced today.

April 19, 2011

Last July, the Federal Trade Commission made an important announcement that changed the meaning of the words "Lighting Facts" forever.

April 18, 2011

Leveraging the latest in technological advances and trends, LFI has launched a new mobile app for the more than 20,000 attendees expected at the 2011 trade show and conference in Philadelphia next month.

April 14, 2011

This unique program is open to virtually anyone associated with a High-Benefit Lighting installation: owners, designers, facility or property managers, contractors, manufacturer representatives, utility employees, and users, among others.

April 13, 2011

WattStopper has launched Control Six Online, a new free online tool to help users pinpoint ideal lighting control solutions for the six types of spaces most commonly found in commercial buildings.

NEMA Launches Premium Exit Sign Program

April 12, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Emergency Lighting Section has launched its Premium Exit Sign Program, which establishes standards for and encourages the use of high-performance exit signage.

April 11, 2011

Cooper Lighting has announced that multiple products have been recognized for excellence by the Next Generation Luminaires™ (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition.

April 10, 2011

Incandescent lights on the outside of its locomotives were wasting too much power and were not providing sufficient bright light to effectively illuminate the steps, couplers, and trucks of the locomotive.

April 07, 2011

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets has released its latest report titled, "OLED Lighting Markets Asia-2011," that says the market opportunities in Asia for OLED lighting will generate $2.1 billion by 2016.

April 07, 2011

A New York Times article recently described a trend in wedding planning involving a focus on lighting design.

April 04, 2011

Lusio Solid-State Lighting today announced the addition of 40 SSL fixtures to the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Products List (QPL).

April 03, 2011

A very interesting 5 part blog post provided by Pegasus Lighting on the upcoming incandescent phase out. We have provided Part 1 with links to Parts 2 - 5. Enjoy!

April 03, 2011

WattStopper is proud to announce it has received a 2011 Building Operating Management Top Product Award for its innovative Digital Lighting Management (DLM) product line.

March 31, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published SSL 3-2011 High-Power White LED Binning for General Illumination. This standard, first published in 2010, was produced by NEMA's Solid State Lighting Section.

March 30, 2011

Senior executives at NEMA member companies reported that, on balance, business conditions facing their firms improved for a fifth consecutive month in March. The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions measured 60.9.

March 28, 2011

Sentry Electric, one of North America's oldest and most knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor lighting luminaires, introduces ARA, a unique, contoured LED reflector system that delivers superior light distribution.

March 27, 2011

China suppliers of lighting and electricals are releasing more energy-efficient luminaries, bulbs and tubes to meet demand for environment-friendly fixtures and light sources across residential, commercial and industrial segments.

March 23, 2011

During the first two months of 2011 the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is not exhibiting the strength of business conditions that were seen in the final quarter of 2010.

March 23, 2011

Each year LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) raises the bar and takes lighting education, inspiration and innovation to the next level, and this year is no different.

LEDucation 5 Attendance Breaks Records

March 21, 2011

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce that LEDucation 5 continues its reign as one of the premier educational and exhibit events within the industry.

March 16, 2011

WattStopper is proud to announce it has received a 2011 Building Operating Management Top Product Award for its unique PW-103N multi-way wall switch occupancy sensor with LED nightlight.

March 15, 2011

The Design Symposia, which premiered last year at the 2010 LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) as part of its renowned conference program, will return in 2011 with experts of affiliated industries to highlight the diversity of lighting design and how it is incorporated into industries across the spectrum.

March 14, 2011

With these publications, NEMA establishes harmonized requirements and expectations for solid state lighting (SSL). Both are directed toward designers, manufacturers, and users of SSL products.

March 13, 2011

NEMA's T5 lamp index increased for the third consecutive quarter, registering a reading of 164.5 during 4Q 2010. Shipments of T5 lamps showed robust growth for the calendar year by advancing nearly 31.0 percent over 2009.

March 10, 2011

NEMA's shipment indexes for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps declined by 11.7, 17.1, and 0.9 percent on a year-over-year basis for sodium vapor, mercury vapor, and metal halide lamps, respectively.

March 09, 2011

NEMA's lamp indices for incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps showed mixed results during the fourth quarter of 2010. Shipments of incandescent lamps were in positive territory for the first time in 2010, increasing 14.3 percent compared to the previous quarter.

March 08, 2011

The Superior and Ontario Courts justice services, which operated in eight separate buildings, was looking to increase efficiency, prompting officials to implement a project to integrate the operations into one modern building.

March 06, 2011

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two ANSI C136 series standards for roadway and area lighting equipment.

March 03, 2011

The book is the culmination of a research project that began in 2008 to scientifically quantify the impact of daylight design on students' well-being and performance in K-12 schools and investigate the underlying biological mechanisms associated with this possible link.

March 02, 2011

The National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP) at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lighting Research Center (LRC) released its latest publication, Specifier Reports: Streetlights for Local Roads.

March 01, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 14 Guidelines on the Application of Dimming to High-Intensity Discharge Lamps. This white paper, last published in 2002, was produced by NEMA's Lamp Section.

February 28, 2011

With a strong commitment to finding innovative ways to increase efficiency and provide savings for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), engineers selected Cooper Lighting for a large-scale upgrade of 972 of the Islands' street lights.

February 28, 2011

During today's Diane Rehm Show on NPR, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the availability of The 5 Ls of Lighting: The Consumer's Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting.

February 27, 2011

After seeing modest gains in each of the five prior quarters, NEMA's Lighting Systems Index receded 2.1 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during 4Q 2010.

February 24, 2011

After showing positive momentum during the fourth quarter of 2010, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped almost four points in January.

February 23, 2011

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions – derived from a survey of senior industry executives – climbed to 69.6 in February, up 6 points from January's reading of 63.6.

February 22, 2011

The National Lighting Bureau is supporting a series of solid-state lighting seminars sponsored by the U.S. chapter of the International Commission on Illumination (Commission International de l'Eclarage) – CIE/USA.

February 22, 2011

LightWild announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company a patent for a method of displaying images on building facades.

February 21, 2011

Leviton, the leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management systems, revenue grade metering and commercial data networking solutions, announced the acquisition of Quantran Systems Limited.

February 20, 2011

Cooper Lighting announces that nine of its Cooper Lighting and Cooper Controls products have been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Committee as providing "an advancement in the art and science of lighting."

February 17, 2011

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that EE300: Lighting Control of LEDs, a key offering in the Association's popular online Education Express distance education courses, has been updated.

February 14, 2011

Notable achievements by four research and development project teams were honored last week at "Transformations in Lighting," the eighth annual U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) R&D Workshop, held this year in San Diego, California.

February 10, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy has released analysis findings for markets where light-emitting diodes (LEDs) compete with or are poised to compete with traditional lighting sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent).

February 09, 2011

"Heroes of the lighting community" is how the National Lighting Bureau describes its sponsors "whose volunteered efforts and funding made 2010 the most remarkable year in Bureau history".

February 08, 2011

LightFair International (LFI), the world's largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, continues to enhance its global position with an expanded program designed to connect the industry's future to innovation, education and today's leaders.

February 08, 2011

Nora Lighting expands its showroom representation in the western U.S. with the addition of two new sales firms, announced Fred Farzan, president of the lighting manufacturer.

February 07, 2011

Nora Lighting offers one of the industry's most versatile lines of Multiple Lighting Systems (MLS) for commercial, retail and gallery installations.

February 06, 2011

This post top's pleasing 4,000 Kelvin light illuminates evenly and elegantly; while tapping the latest in Light Emitting Diode technology to reduce running costs.

February 03, 2011

Officials at Okemos Public Schools in Okemos, Michigan, needed to update the parking lot at Chippewa Middle School with goals of improving safety and traffic flow in the lot, reducing energy usage, and upgrading the performance of the outdoor lighting system.

February 03, 2011

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is steering a major initiative to promote sustainable lighting in South Asia, using light-emitting diode (LED) technology.

February 02, 2011

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was recently awarded a World Bank Group contract to perform laboratory testing of LED-based, off-grid lighting products for Lighting Africa, a joint IFC and World Bank program.

February 01, 2011

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 58-2010 Air Infiltration Ratings for Recessed Luminaires. This new white paper was produced by NEMA's Luminaire Section.

February 01, 2011

Howard P. Lewis, representing the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), has been re-elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau.

January 31, 2011

A slow recovery period is projected for the nonresidential construction industry this year, and 2011 spending levels are not anticipated to be enough to show growth over 2010 figures.

January 30, 2011

WattStopper's Digital Lighting Management and technical lighting control expertise facilitated completion of Miami-Dade County Public Schools' new iPrep Academy within tight timeframes.

January 26, 2011

Products from Cooper Lighting and Cooper Controls have been selected as 2011 Top Product winners by Building Operating Management magazine. The winning products are the Halo H7 LED Collection from Cooper Lighting and the Venergy Energy Monitoring Web Tool from Cooper Controls.

January 25, 2011

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions continued to point to a broadly improving environment in January.

January 24, 2011

Submissions are now being accepted online for the 2011 IES Illumination Awards.

January 23, 2011

WattStopper's $10,000 contribution has helped the University of California at Davis achieve the financial goal required to endow the new Arthur H. Rosenfeld Chair in Energy Efficiency.

January 20, 2011

On the heels of its highest mark since 2007, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped more than two points in December. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

January 20, 2011

The SOURCE is located at Cooper Lighting's headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, and offers a wide variety of seminars designed to broaden the understanding of lighting and its applications.

January 16, 2011

In order to measure luminous flux (lumens), color and spectral distribution of large area solid state and traditional type light sources a large diameter integrating sphere is commonly used.

January 16, 2011

The Toro Company announced it has acquired certain assets from Unique Lighting Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, professionally installed landscape lighting fixtures and transformers for residential and commercial use.

January 14, 2011

In an effort to promote the ideals of quality, service, innovation and value of solid-state lighting to design professionals worldwide, B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination held its first Spanish language Webinar for lighting designers in Mexico on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

January 13, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2011 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.

January 10, 2011

The redesign involved months of planning, coding and testing with the ultimate goal of creating an intuitive online shopping experience combined with the company's stated goal of providing a learning experience in lighting to its many website visitors.

January 10, 2011

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce its impressive speaker line up and also notify attendees that event registration for " LEDucation 5" is now officially open.

January 09, 2011

After five years of restoration, modernization and seismic retrofitting, the historic Rotunda building of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum in July 2010 reopened with a new face and a whole new set of lighting.

January 06, 2011

Nora Lighting customers, sales reps and employees helped make the holidays a little brighter for young residents at Hillview Acres Children's Home in Chino, CA.

January 05, 2011

Through the strategic selection of relevant topics and by tapping nearly 100 industry experts as speakers, LFI has reinforced its position as the world's largest annual lighting educational platform.

January 05, 2011

Prepare to say goodbye to the venerable 100-watt "general-service" incandescent bulb. In less than one year – as of January 1, 2012 – it will be a violation of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 (Public Law 110-140) to import the bulbs to the United States or to manufacture them there.

January 03, 2011

Lighting Science Group Corporation is saddened to announce the passing of Zachary S. Gibler, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, following serious injuries sustained from a fall while riding his bicycle on January 2nd.

December 31, 2010

After stepping back in October reversing into the negative territory, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose more than three points in November to reach its highest mark since December 2007.

December 30, 2010

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions climbed for a second consecutive month in December, rising 5.5 points to 68, its highest level since June.

December 22, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.26-2010 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Troubleshooting Guide for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Luminaires.

December 21, 2010

This event showcased the functionality of DLM lighting controls, within a framework of market drivers, meeting and exceeding energy codes such as ASHRAE 90.1-2010, achieving sustainability goals, and advancing intelligent building operations.

December 19, 2010

More than one-third of Americans are aware of the phase out, but nearly 30% are worried about the transition.

December 19, 2010

Leviton Manufacturing Company announces the acquisition of Integrated Metering Systems (IMS), a leading manufacturer of revenue-grade sub-metering solutions.

December 16, 2010

LRC welcomes the Swedish Energy Agency as the newest member of the LRC Partners Program, which is designed to coordinate the efforts of public and private organizations to advance lighting research, education, and technology.

December 14, 2010

LEDtronics has completed a significant eco-friendly pendant lighting project at the Pasadena Central Library that will save the City of Pasadena thousands of dollars, according to city officials.

December 13, 2010

Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau to save energy, reduce maintenance requirements and improve lighting quality through energy-efficient lighting retrofit.

December 13, 2010

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce that the exhibit floor for LEDucation 5 is completely sold out.

December 11, 2010

Kim Lighting, the premiere manufacturer of architectural outdoor lighting, takes you on a journey of Lightvault LED history and application.

2010 IES Progress Report Now Available

December 08, 2010

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is pleased to make available the results from the 2010 IES Progress Report, announced at the 2010 IES Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, November 7 – 9.

December 07, 2010

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) will publish in early 2011 the 10th edition of the IES Lighting Handbook, the most comprehensive one-volume work on lighting.

December 05, 2010

Shipments of metal halide high intensity discharge (HID) lamps grew by 4.6 percent to 87.1 during the third quarter of 2010. The index showed solid year-over-year growth increasing 5.7 percent.

December 03, 2010

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed S 3250 Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010, which includes provisions backed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

December 01, 2010

NEMA's index for incandescent lamps declined 17.2 percent for the third quarter, registering a record low reading of 46.5. The index showed a year-over-year decline of nearly 19.0 percent.

November 30, 2010

Third-quarter 2010 NEMA Lighting Systems Index (LSI) performance bested the second quarter's by 0.9% and was 5.6% ahead of third-quarter 2009's, the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports.

November 29, 2010

Fargo's focus was centered on energy efficient lighting, green technology and a reduction in energy and maintenance costs; however the aesthetic feel was also critical.

November 28, 2010

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions climbed 14.5 points in November, rising to 62.5 from 48 a month ago.

November 23, 2010

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index ticked 0.9 percent higher on a quarter-to-quarter basis during 2010Q3. On a year-over-year basis the index showed a 5.6 percent gain compared to the third quarter of 2009.

November 22, 2010

GE Lighting's position paper, A Transforming Global Lighting Industry, provides perspective on lighting legislation and the energy-efficient lighting technologies that are available to consumers and businesses now and in the years ahead.

November 21, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced the officers of its 2011 Board of Governors.

November 17, 2010

Following the first positive reading since January 2008, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped nearly two points in October.

November 17, 2010

The findings of the third annual Green Building Market & Impact Report are both encouraging and cautionary.

November 16, 2010

NLPIP received some critical comments from government representatives who claimed that NLPIP made an error in the report by selecting "underpowered" luminaires to be equals to existing fixtures, even though "higher-powered" models might be available.

November 15, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a brochure that clarifies the upcoming phase-out of incandescent light bulbs.

November 15, 2010

With more than 125 registered products to date, B-K Lighting is the leading manufacturer taking part in the U.S. Department of Energy – SSL Quality Advocates Program.

November 11, 2010

Cooper Lighting is pleased to introduce the Marquis LED Sign Light, the first high-performance LED luminaire in the industry optimized for the extremely stringent IESNA RP-19 Roadway Sign Lighting standard.

November 11, 2010

More than 1,000 lighting design community members are expected to attend seminars led by LED experts to help attendees recognize the ever changing, constantly evolving LED market.

NEMA Announces Board Members

November 10, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has elected new individuals to its board of governors during its annual meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.

November 10, 2010

On November 10, 2010, Carmanah Technologies Corporation notified Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd. of Carmanah's unilateral termination of the Agreement and Plan of Merger it had entered with Lightech on September 21, 2010.

November 09, 2010

Cooper Industries announced the acquisitions of Mount Engineering plc, a United Kingdom based manufacturer of specialty threaded adaptors and reducers for harsh and hazardous environments, and Apex Lighting Controls Ltd., a private manufacturer of Energy Management lighting controls also based in the UK.

November 08, 2010

Juno Lighting Group®, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric and a leader in high-quality and energy efficient lighting, announced several luminaries in its Indy Designer Series of LED downlights now carry the Energy Star® label.

November 08, 2010

When the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin made the decision to switch to a more energy-efficient method of street lighting, Cooper Lighting was ultimately selected from 14 total manufacturers for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded project.

November 07, 2010

Joel A. Spira, founder, chairman, and director of research of Lutron Electronics, heads the list of electroindustry leaders being honored this weekend by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) at its annual conference.

November 03, 2010

Cooper Lighting has announced that its Halo brand of recessed and track lighting has been named by Remodeling magazine as the Brand Leader in Lighting.

The Heavy Metal "V" Tour Launches

November 02, 2010

The heavy metal "V" tour definitely isn't the traditional road show. The heavy metal "V" tour definitely isn't the traditional road show. When you buy a ticket for one of these tour cities, you will get an album of new releases in metal halide education.

November 01, 2010

Local and state building code officials last week approved a package of revisions to the commercial section of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that represent the largest single-step efficiency increase in the history of the national, model energy code.

October 31, 2010

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Cree, Inc. announced they have teamed with manufacturers of complementary components to host a lighting design seminar and solutions fair Dec. 1-2, at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California.

October 31, 2010

World renowned lighting designers took the stage at the Light Focus Conference currently underway as part of Light Middle East at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

October 26, 2010

Data from NEMA's monthly survey on the electroindustry business environment showed a slight decline in business conditions in October, but an improvement in expectations for future conditions.

October 25, 2010

Emco Lighting by Philips Gardco is excited to introduce its newest LED luminaire, the Emco LED Area. This is an ideal fit for the specifier searching for an economy LED outdoor area luminaire that also delivers big on style and performance.

October 24, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), a member of the Global Lighting Forum (GLF), has announced an initiative to coordinate and promote LED (light emitting diode) technology on a global level.

October 24, 2010

NVLAP provides third-party accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories and accepts applications for solid-state lighting (SSL) test methods as part of the Energy Efficient Lighting Products laboratory accreditation program.

October 20, 2010

For the first time since January 2008, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a growth in design activity in September, increasing for the fourth straight month.

October 20, 2010

Mule Lighting, a pioneer in lighting and battery related products since 1923, has established a new division to focus on the development of induction lighting technology and solutions.

October 18, 2010

Gigahertz-Optik's BTS256-LED Spectrolightmeter will be formally recognized in the 2010 IES Progress Report at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of North America annual conference this November in Toronto, Canada.

October 17, 2010

Sun Valley Lighting's popular turn-of-the-century streetlights now feature new VLED™ Optical Modules for precise, energy-efficient LED performance.

October 17, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of Canandaigua, New York for America's first pilot manufacturing facility for Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) lighting panels.

October 14, 2010

American Fluorescent has introduced the Delta Series of stylish, versatile and energy efficient lighting that features diffusers handmade by skilled glassmakers.

October 14, 2010

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced it has acquired for cash Minnesota-based Winona Lighting, Inc., a premier provider of architectural and high-performance indoor and outdoor lighting products.

October 13, 2010

The Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center in Chico, California, now enjoys a variety of energy-efficient, aesthetic and cost-saving benefits thanks to the HALO® LED 600 Series recessed downlight from Cooper Lighting.

October 11, 2010

Few lawmakers have more influence in the nation's capital than 17-term Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, the powerful chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

October 07, 2010

Cooper Bussmann and Cooper Lighting, divisions of Cooper Industries have been selected as Gold and Silver Medal winners in Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine's 2010 Product of the Year competition.

October 07, 2010

The eighth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition awards the best designed, energy efficient lighting products in the residential market. In addition to the expansion of the solid-state lighting (SSL) competition to include replacement lamps, 2010 featured a brand new lighting controls competition.

October 06, 2010

NEMA has published ANSI C12.20-2010 American National Standard for Electricity Meters—0.2 and 0.5 Accuracy Classes. The standard, last published in 2002, was produced by the ANSI C12 Accredited Standards Committee for Electricity Metering, Subcommittee 16.

October 04, 2010

This 8-city event will showcase the functionality of DLM lighting controls, within a framework of market drivers, meeting and exceeding energy codes such as ASHRAE 90.1-2010, achieving sustainability goals, and advancing intelligent building operations.

October 03, 2010

The National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP) released its latest Specifier Report, designed to provide objective performance information on existing street lighting technologies including light-emitting diode (LED), induction, and high pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights.

September 30, 2010

Members of the Lamp Section of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced today that they are voluntarily reducing the maximum allowable mercury content in the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that they offer for sale for typical residential use in the United States.

September 29, 2010

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions rebounded in September, rising 7.3 points from August to 52.6.

September 27, 2010

Cooper Lighting has expanded its Fail-Safe confinement/correctional product line to include two new linear LED surface-mount lighting fixtures, the first of a full line of LED confinement fixtures to be released this year.

September 27, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy, the American Lighting Association (ALA), and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), announced this week the winners of the eighth-annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

September 26, 2010

Still not entering into the positive phase, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased for the third straight month in August.

September 23, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.36C-2010 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Steel Roadway and Area Lighting Poles.

September 22, 2010

The first ever Osram Sylvania Commercial Lighting Survey, released today, revealed the priorities and experiences of over 350 facilities decision-makers and lighting designers across the education, healthcare, hospitality, office and retail sectors.

September 21, 2010

Carmanah Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd. an Israeli corporation.

September 20, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published EM 1-2010 Exit Sign Visibility Testing Requirements for Safety and Energy Efficiency. The standard, last published in 2007, was produced by NEMA's Emergency Lighting Section.

September 20, 2010

NEMA reaffirmed its commitment to public policies that encourage transitioning to more energy-efficient lighting, including the energy-efficient light bulb provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007).

September 19, 2010

Top experts from the field of lighting design and innovation will share their ideas and insights on the latest developments in the worldwide lighting industry at the upcoming Light Focus conference which will run alongside Light Middle East 2010.

September 16, 2010

LightFair International (LFI) is poised to connect more than 20,000 lighting professionals with nearly 500 world-renowned manufactures at the lighting industry's premier event taking place May 2011 in its new east coast location at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

September 15, 2010

WattStopper is proud to receive recognition from the IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Progress Committee for two "unique and significant advancements to the art and science of lighting."

Powerful Microscope To Study Lighting

September 13, 2010

The most powerful atom resolving microscope in the UK was revealed Friday at the Univ. of Cambridge. The new electron microscope was officially unveiled by the Minister for Universities and Science, the Rt Hon David Willetts MP.

September 12, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded six Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants and one Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant targeting advances in solid-state lighting (SSL) technology.

September 09, 2010

Nora Lighting has introduced a new series of line voltage Rail Kits that include three to four fixtures and all the components necessary for turn-key installations.

September 08, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 11-2010 White Paper on Outdoor Lighting Issues and Quality Lighting Applications. This white paper, last published in 2004, was produced by NEMA's Lighting Systems Division.

September 07, 2010

From 2010 to 2015, the global energy efficient lighting market is projected to increase from $13.5 billion to $32.2 billion, according to the latest issue of EL Insights.

September 02, 2010

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is pleased to announce its Annual Conference. Theme: Quality Lighting in a Greener World.

September 01, 2010

The CIE/USA, the U.S. National Committee of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), is offering a one-day series of seminars on the photometry, colorimetry, and application of solid-state lighting.

September 01, 2010

BK Lighting, TEKA Illumination, Star Finishes and Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering will pay respect to the fallen, the survivors and the men and women in uniform on Friday, September 10, 2010.

August 31, 2010

The index reclaimed lost ground from the previous quarter, rebounding by 19.8 percent. T8 lamp shipments also showed robust growth, increasing 12.7 on a year-over-year basis.

August 30, 2010

Cooper Lighting has introduced the io® lili, a 2' x 2' recessed LED indirect luminaire designed to replace comparable fluorescent alternatives for general lighting applications.

August 29, 2010

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index (LSI) dipped 0.3 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the second quarter of 2010. On a year-over-year basis, the index registered a 5.3 percent gain versus 2Q 2009.

August 28, 2010

Albeo announces expansion and move to a new 20,000 square feet facility in Boulder, Colorado. Albeo's growth is driving their second expansion in the last two years.

August 26, 2010

NEMA's compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) index posted a reading of 210.1 during the second quarter of 2010, negating the 3.1 percent year-over-year gain during the previous quarter.

August 25, 2010

Shipments of sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps increased 3.9 percent to 92.6 in 2010Q2, the highest level in two years.

August 24, 2010

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions plummeted in the latest month, falling nearly 18 points.

August 22, 2010

The tED Marketing Analysis Report is designed to help both electrical distributors and manufacturers understand current marketing activities and the differences between approaches to the marketplace. This information was gathered by tED magazine over the last few months.

August 18, 2010

Following a two-month soft patch the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

August 15, 2010

Just three months after the record-breaking Las Vegas show and conference, LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) has already developed and expanded its renowned educational program for 2011, and is now seeking the industry's leaders to present next year.

August 15, 2010

Doug Hagen will join industry leaders Jan Moyer of Jan Moyer Design and Mark Oxley of Outdoor Illumination, Inc. for an Educational Session entitled "Landscape Lighting For Comfort, Safety and Visual Interest."

August 11, 2010

More than 300 attendees gathered in Philadelphia on July 21–22, 2010, to share the latest updates and strategies for successful market introduction of high-quality, energy-efficient SSL solutions.

August 10, 2010

The Landscape Architecture Foundation's Olmsted Scholars Program recognizes the nation's most talented and promising landscape architecture students

August 08, 2010

Pegasus Associates Lighting has initiated a Commitment to Education & Safety program that offers LED exit signs to education institutions at a heavily discounted price.

August 06, 2010

The latest report from the Transportation Lighting Alliance (TLA) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) evaluates newspaper stories about automobile headlamps in order to gauge public opinions and understanding about these systems.

August 04, 2010

WattStopper has enhanced its extensive offering of energy-efficient lighting controls with a line of wallbox dimmers and fan speed controls to help building owners and facility managers capture energy savings when lighting is on.

August 03, 2010

The Archetype LED is designed to employ Kim Lighting's patent pending MicroEmitter™ technology featuring its unparalleled ability to capture and harness light using a patent pending optical system that shapes, points and tightly controls the beam of individual clusters of LEDs within independent MicroEmitter modules.

August 03, 2010

Lightronics welcomes Quantum Sales & Technology as their New Rep Firm for Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii and Southern Nevada.

August 03, 2010

Philips Lumileds today announced that it shipped its billionth LUXEON power LED in the 2nd quarter of 2010.

August 02, 2010

A comprehensive cash-for-clunker-lighting program already exists, says the National Lighting Bureau, but far too few commercial-lighting decision-makers are using it, hurting their own organizations' bottom lines and the environment we all share.

August 01, 2010

There was a negligible increase in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) last month. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

July 29, 2010

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) released its annual Performance Analysis Report (PAR) Highlights, which compiles performance data from NAED electrical distributors to provide a benchmark for distributor operations in the industry.

July 27, 2010

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions slid nearly 7 points in July, falling to 63.5 – its lowest level since January 2010 – from 70.4 a month earlier.

July 25, 2010

DOE announced plans for a new consumer education initiative that will be timed to the upcoming changes in light bulb regulation. The initiative will provide greater awareness of the overall benefits of the legislative changes and new, "greener" technologies, such as LEDs and CFLs.

July 20, 2010

The long-awaited second draft of the IDA-IESNA Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) is available and open to public review. Public comments will be accepted for 60 days, closing 23 August.

July 20, 2010

When Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA) sought out various building materials for their newest housing project, Pegasus Associates Lighting offered to provide recessed lighting for the house's four bathrooms.

July 18, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy has published the 2010 edition of the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Manufacturing R&D Roadmap.

July 15, 2010

Even with modest improvements in the overall U.S. economy, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by more than 20 percent in 2010 with a marginal increase of 3.1 percent in 2011 in inflation adjusted terms.

July 14, 2010

Energy-saving lighting fixture sets benchmark for optical performance and versatility. Cooper Lighting has introduced the McGraw-Edison Ventus, an outdoor LED area luminaire offering unmatched optical performance and versatility with superior light quality.

July 14, 2010

As easy as flipping a switch, consumers can now make over the lighting in a room to better fit their moods and personality with GE Lighting's new iPhone application.

July 13, 2010

The expansion marks the most recent step in an initiative dedicated to building awareness of the value of lighting retrofits using the latest technology.

July 12, 2010

John Selander, LC, assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) effective July 1, 2010.

July 11, 2010

Albeo Technologies Inc. announces that Natural Grocers' new stores in Longmont CO, Dallas TX, and Cheyenne WY will be entirely lit with Albeo's NGL award winning C-Series LED lighting.

July 07, 2010

Nora Lighting's graceful and innovative 120V Nora Rail system now offers greater design and installation flexibility by incorporating the traditional capacity of track lighting with the style and architectural aesthetic of a "field-bendable" curving rail.

July 07, 2010

New contemporary styled LEDgend™ Roadway LED luminaires from Holophane meet demands for sustainability and enhance visual comfort and safety for pedestrians and drivers on municipal roadways and other areas.

July 07, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the Phase I report from a demonstration of LED parking lot lighting at a T.J.Maxx in Manchester, New Hampshire.

July 07, 2010

Cree, Inc. and Philips have signed a comprehensive, worldwide patent cross-license agreement designed to further accelerate the growth of the LED lighting market.

July 06, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first Washington, DC-based GATEWAY demonstration project using solid-state lighting in a federal facility.

July 05, 2010

The National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP) has released a new Lighting Answers report that discusses the performance of LED residential under-cabinet luminaires.

June 30, 2010

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions posted a small gain in June, climbing 1.6 points from May to 70.4. Despite their prevalence, though, reported improvements in the business environment have been relatively modest in intensity.

June 29, 2010

The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination and Technologies (ASSIST) recently published a technical paper that quantitatively evaluates the impact that outdoor lighting has on the human circadian system.

June 27, 2010

Visionaire Lighting, manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor lighting, proudly introduces its latest Product Ordering Guide, version V.

June 27, 2010

After three straight months of improving conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell nearly three points. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

June 27, 2010

Emergency lighting manufacturer IOTA Engineering has released their new informative IIS Inverter Series PowerPoint Presentation on CD-ROM.

June 24, 2010

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces a new public policy initiative regarding energy conservation and efficiency, sustainability and lighting quality, and a new staff appointment in support of the initiative.

June 23, 2010

The same historically styled tear drop luminaires that graced America's boulevards during the first half of the 20th century are now available with LEDs. New Tear Drop LED Series luminaires feature high performance optics for true street lighting performance, with robust die cast construction to maximize energy efficiency and reliability.

June 22, 2010

Starting in mid-2011, consumers shopping for light bulbs will notice new labeling on packaging designed to help them choose among the different types of bulbs on the market – traditional incandescent bulbs, and newer high-efficiency compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs.

June 20, 2010

PlugCalc enables users to calculate energy savings opportunities as well as Return on Investment (ROI) by automatically controlling plugged in office equipment and other plug loads.

June 17, 2010

A recent survey of lighting designers and specifiers by the National Lighting Product Information Program showed that for retail applications, light source color properties are considered more important than any other light source criterion, including energy efficiency.

June 16, 2010

Switch On. Switch Off. Switch Over. IKEA makes the change for a brighter future. Starting August 1, 2010, IKEA will begin to phase out all incandescent light bulbs in their US stores. This recent IKEA environmental initiative has a target date of incandescent bulb elimination by January 1, 2011.

June 14, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)announced the initiation of the NEMA Premium Efficiency Transformer Program, which will help utilities, commercial buildings, and industrial plants incorporate super high-efficiency electrical transformers into their operations.

June 14, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration conducted in Palo Alto, California, to evaluate the feasibility of replacing high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with LED and induction streetlights.

June 13, 2010

LightFair International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, experienced its most phenomenal West Coast show last month.

June 10, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new guide, LED Luminaire Lifetime: Recommendations for Testing and Reporting, developed by a working group created by DOE and the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance.

June 09, 2010

Superintendents, business managers, and school boards can take a meaningful step toward extraordinary, lasting lighting energy savings--and improved, more flexible learning environments by visiting a new website.

June 07, 2010

Historic home and garden tours are popular community fund-raisers – and one of the oldest and most prestigious is the annual Pasadena Showcase House, which attracted more than 40,000 visitors over a four-week period.

June 07, 2010

The LRC has been working on a daylight-switching device called the DaySwitch®, designed for existing lighting fixtures and featuring simple setup and commissioning. The demonstration results are summarized and published in Field Test DELTA: Daylight-Harvesting Switch.

June 06, 2010

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is pleased to announce the recipients of the IES Illumination Awards for 2010.

June 02, 2010

LSD 23 makes recommendations for the commissioning and maintenance of lamps in dimmable linear fluorescent lighting systems to reduce flicker and other visual instabilities that are sometimes encountered.

June 01, 2010

The winners were recognized at Lightfair International 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Keynote Speaker luncheon on May 11 in front of an audience of 650 design professionals.

The Radiant Reds From Nora Lighting

May 31, 2010

Nora Lighting releases The Radiant Reds, a show-stopping series of red-hot art glass pendants that add an exclamation point to sophisticated black and white or neutral interiors.

May 31, 2010

NEMA's high intensity discharge (HID) lamp indexes for each of the major lamp types (sodium vapor, mercury vapor, and metal halide) increased on a year-over-year basis during the first quarter of 2010.

May 30, 2010

NEMA's T8 lamp shipments index increased 7.2 percent during the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago.

May 30, 2010

Leviton Manufacturing Company's new line of GreenMAX™ Relay Control Panels establishes a new standard for energy efficient lighting management.

May 26, 2010

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions slipped 3 points to 68.8. Nonetheless, the index remained well above the 50 point level indicative of an environment conducive to electroindustry growth for a fifth straight month.

May 26, 2010

NEMA's compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) index reversed a negative trend that dated back to the first quarter 2009, registering a 3 percent year-over-year increase.

May 25, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced two Solid-State Lighting (SSL) funding opportunities. Under these funding opportunities, DOE seeks applications for projects to advance research, development, and market adoption of SSL technology.

May 24, 2010

This new white paper, developed by the NEMA Lamp Section, reviews the beneficial characteristics of metal halide high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting, including high energy efficiency and viability in outdoor and other lighting applications.

May 23, 2010

A recent study by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC), sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), has shown that LED beacon lights use less power without compromising safety.

May 20, 2010

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased 1.1 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the first quarter of 2010.

May 19, 2010

WattStopper has added network capability to its self-configuring Digital Lighting Management (DLM) lighting control product line, enabling remote management of lighting controls throughout a floor, a building or an entire campus.

May 19, 2010

Twenty-three winning projects representing projects from 12 countries comprise the winners of the 27th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards Winners.

May 18, 2010

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Light Directory Featured LightFair Products! Get a peak at some of the new products that were featured at LightFair last week. Check back often as we will be adding products throughout the month.

May 17, 2010

Holophane launches its new HDX Series luminaires for indoor emergency sign lighting in hazardous and highly corrosive environments.

May 14, 2010

On the heels of a more than two point gain in February, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was up again in March. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the March ABI rating was 46.1, up from a reading of 44.8 the previous month.

May 13, 2010

As social media is increasingly becoming a central aspect of many company's marketing plans, measuring its return on investment is becoming a central question.

May 12, 2010

The LFI Innovation Awards is an overview of the latest lighting-related products and designs introduced over the last 12 months or launched at LFI 2010.

May 09, 2010

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved legislation supported by NEMA that for the first time would set national energy efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting.

May 06, 2010

Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions announces it is rebranding its national manufacturing operation of outdoor lighting, fixtures and accessories as Amerlux Exterior Global Lighting Solutions.

May 05, 2010

According to a new report from Pike Research, LED lighting will become an increasingly important segment of the market, and by 2020 it will achieve a 46% penetration of the $4.4 billion U.S. market for lamps in the commercial, industrial, and outdoor stationary sectors.

May 03, 2010

A critical letter about the use of chemical pesticides on its lawns in 2008 led to a series of steps and decisions at Farnsworth Art Museum that culminated with a resolution to become a leader in environmentally sustainable practices.

May 02, 2010

The economic environment facing electrical equipment manufacturers continued to show strong improvement in April, according to respondents to NEMA's latest business confidence survey.

April 29, 2010

Kim Lighting is pleased to announce the KimNOW! 5-Day Shipping Program has been expanded to include 12V and 120V Landscape, In-Grade, and Floodlights - an expansion of 38 items in all!

April 29, 2010

Kim Lighting is pleased to announce over twenty new 12/120/277 Volt Landscape LED products for the residential and non-residential markets.

April 28, 2010

This unique program is open to virtually anyone associated with a High-Benefit Lighting installation: owners, designers, facility or property managers, contractors, manufacturer's representatives, utility employees, and users, among others.

April 27, 2010

The only conference of its kind, the Street and Area Lighting Conference provides industry professionals with a forum for an open exchange of information on a wide range of outdoor lighting issues.

April 27, 2010

GE Lighting's plant in Bucyrus, Ohio is fast becoming its global center of excellence (COE) for the manufacture of high-efficiency, long-life "T8" linear fluorescent light bulbs used in factories, offices, hotels, schools, government buildings and new construction to help conserve energy and reduce energy costs.

April 26, 2010

Demand for lighting fixtures in the US is forecast to grow five percent per annum to $22 billion in 2014. After adjusting for the effects of inflation, this pace represents a rebound from the slight dip in lighting fixture demand that occurred between 2004 and 2009.

April 26, 2010

Lighting Science Group Corporation has been awarded a preliminary allocation of up to approximately $18.8 million in federal economic stimulus bonds to acquire and develop a research, development, engineering, design, and manufacturing facility in Brevard County, Florida that has the potential to create 832 new jobs.

April 25, 2010

DTE Energy will be conducting a free webinar May 20 to help small- and medium-sized businesses learn how to save money on energy bills by making changes to their lighting.

April 22, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced its sponsorship of the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) High Performance Building Week, June 13-19, 2010.

April 21, 2010

New Holophane Full Cutoff Series LED luminaires combine a vintage appearance with the sustainability and reduced life cycle costs associated with LED technology.

April 20, 2010

James Brodrick, PhD, and Stephen Jones will address solid-state lighting and the impact of integrated design on the AEC (architectural, engineering and construction) industry in a two-day lineup of dynamic keynote luncheons.

April 19, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Seattle City Light has been selected to lead a national effort to guide municipalities in evaluating light emitting diode (LED) street lights.

April 18, 2010

It seems there really is an App for just about everything. Electrical contractors, interior designers, and DIY-ers putting the finishing touches on a home improvement or commercial lighting project: meet the Lighting Library app from Pegasus Associates Lighting.

April 15, 2010

For the past five years, B-K Lighting, TEKA Illumination and Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering have partnered with the Madera County Compact by supporting the School of Engineering and Technology at Madera High School.

April 14, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published SSL 3-2010 High-Power White LED Binning for General Illumination. This marks NEMA's first solid state lighting (SSL) standard.

April 14, 2010

Lightronics welcomes Andy Broitman with Architainment Resources as their New Architectural Rep Firm for the state of Virginia.

April 14, 2010

The upgrade resulted in better task lighting throughout the facility and energy savings of over 40%, as detailed in the following case study.

April 13, 2010

Personal commitment to ecological issues and concern for America's energy future led Dr. Chu to confer with executives and engineers of solid-state lighting pioneer LEDtronics, Inc.

April 13, 2010

The 2011 edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) will be staged in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in a move that gives exhibitors and attendees the convenience of a continuing East Coast venue during the renovation of New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, LFI's traditional site.

April 12, 2010

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently released a new publication detailing field test evaluation results of an LED street lighting installation in a suburban business park in upstate New York.

April 11, 2010

In honor of his memory, his family and company, now The Lighting Quotient, have established the Sylvan R. Shemitz Memorial Scholarship to help deserving students pursue their studies, and most of all, their passion for beautiful lighting.

April 08, 2010

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) for a grant to produce a series of short educational videos on power grid operations and Smart Grid installation and use.

April 08, 2010

Leviton Manufacturing is urging consumers to choose "green" alternatives to standard electrical switches when purchasing or installing these devices in residential and commercial buildings.

April 07, 2010

New higher lumen packages and additional color temperature choices for commercial and residential general lighting applications.

April 04, 2010

Each of us can make a significant impact on the environment without even knowing it. Whether it's switching to an energy-efficient light bulb or planting a flower, each small change today can make a positive environmental impact tomorrow.

April 01, 2010

Authors of papers regarding the art, science and practice of illumination are invited to submit their papers for possible presentation at the 2010 IES Annual Conference scheduled to be held in Toronto, Canada from November 7-9, 2010.

March 31, 2010

Stimulus package having limited impact because funding not yet reaching intended recipients. Following a drop of nearly three points, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) nudged up almost two points in February.

March 30, 2010

The business environment has improved markedly since December 2009, according to electrical equipment manufacturers polled in NEMA's most recent business confidence survey.

March 29, 2010

Anticipating a vigorous market in the next 12 months, China's lighting and electrical suppliers are focusing on 'green' products to attract orders, according to Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Lighting & Electricals.

March 28, 2010

These standards will assist consumers, designers, architects and building operators in identifying more sustainable options for interior and exterior light fixtures, LED modules and related lighting components.

March 25, 2010

First time ever! B-K Lighting's Marketing and Sales Department has received an Award for the BKSSL™ Catalog in the Sales Promotion Division.

March 24, 2010

This new publication provides information on various topics of interest related to the application and proper usage of electrical equipment in the global marketplace. Subjects include enclosure type ratings, wire sizing, and feeder and branch circuits.

March 24, 2010

NEMA has published ANSI_ANSLG C78.81-2010 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics. The standard was last revised in 2005.

March 22, 2010

This new white paper, developed by the NEMA Lighting Systems Division, outlines industry concerns and opinions regarding the subject of light at night and outdoor electric lighting as related to humans, animals, energy conservation, and the environment.

March 18, 2010

Vice President Joe Biden visited Cree to discuss the Obama administration's commitment to fighting for issues important to America's middle class families, including creating well-paying manufacturing jobs and building the clean energy economy.

March 16, 2010

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has established a new sponsorship category targeted at for-profit organizations with annual receipts of less than $10 million.

March 15, 2010

NEMA has joined a coalition of 80 contractor groups, unions, manufacturers, businesses, financial services companies, and energy-efficiency advocates to advance the adoption of Building STAR.

March 14, 2010

The 40 for the Future Earth Day Challenge is designed to show consumers how easy it can be to "green" their lifestyles, their homes, their offices and their communities.

March 11, 2010

This award recognizes leaders who have made a significant impact in the Raleigh - Durham, NC business community.

March 10, 2010

WattStopper has launched eCampus, a comprehensive and interactive online training site designed to make learning about lighting controls enjoyable and rewarding.

March 09, 2010

More than 350 researchers, manufacturers, and other industry insiders and observers gathered in Raleigh to participate in the "Transformations in Lighting" Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop, hosted by DOE.

International Fight Over The Exit Sign

March 09, 2010

Americans may think the big red word is perfect, but the rest of the world thinks it's ridiculous.

March 09, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded GE Appliances & Lighting the ENERGY STAR(R) Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth straight year.

March 08, 2010

Model B140SH, a sleek cast brass 12V uplight for illuminating architectural details and landscape features, is now available from Orbit/Evergreen.

March 07, 2010

Nora's NHID-4 Series is among the most compact and versatile HID recessed fixtures for commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare and educational installations.

March 06, 2010

With less than three months until the opening days of the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) is poised for another stellar year with its 2010 trade show floor 99 percent sold out.

March 04, 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

March 04, 2010

The standard provides a long-needed green building foundation for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings.

March 03, 2010

First time ever! B-K Lighting's Marketing and Sales Department is among the nominees for a 2010 Addy Award.

March 03, 2010

Presented by The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), LEDucation IV has firmly established itself as the premier lighting event within the industry with a record-setting attendance.

March 02, 2010

NEMA's lamp indices for incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps increased 6.7 and 15.5 percent, respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2009.

March 02, 2010

Johnson Controls, Inc. has announced the acquisition of National Energy Services (NES), a lighting services company headquartered in Roswell, GA.

March 01, 2010

Leotek is pleased to introduce the GreenCobra™ LED street light. The sustainable design of the GreenCobra™ innovatively combines a traditional form with next generation proven performance capabilities.

February 28, 2010

The first field study on the impact of light on teenagers' sleeping habits finds that insufficient daily morning light exposure contributes to teenagers not getting enough sleep.

February 28, 2010

At just five years old, the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis has so many successful projects under way that it has moved into a new facility with twice the space.

February 26, 2010

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index climbed 4.1 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the fourth quarter of 2009. With the exception of emergency lighting, all of the market segments tracked in the LSI contributed to the improvement.

February 24, 2010

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions advanced sharply for a second straight month in February, climbing to its highest level in nearly 4 years.

February 23, 2010

As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

February 23, 2010

WattStopper is pleased to announce that Dorene Maniccia, Director of Policy and Industry Affairs, has been named Chair of the Lighting Controls Section of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

February 23, 2010

This new white paper, produced by NEMA's Solid State Lighting Section, provides recommendations for the dimming and design of screw-based incandescent replacement solid state lighting (SSL) products.

February 22, 2010

Albeo Technologies Inc. supplied LED lighting to the first school entirely lit with white-LED Solid-State Lighting (SSL) technology. Thomas Jefferson Primary School in Peoria IL is undergoing extensive reconstruction to repair damage caused by fire in November of 2008.

February 21, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released analysis findings of the energy savings potential of solid-state lighting (SSL) sources for general illumination applications compared to conventional light sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent).

February 17, 2010

WattStopper has published its 2010/2011 Product Selection Guide, a comprehensive lighting control guidebook containing information on lighting control strategies, product technologies, energy code compliance, sustainability, and design assistance.

February 16, 2010

Featuring an eclectic blend of curvilinear and rectilinear surfaces, Camber is accentuated by structurally-expressive components designed to be seen in daylight and at night.

February 16, 2010

Lighting influences how wine tastes and how much consumers are willing to pay for it, the National Lighting Bureau reports, citing conclusions drawn from a series of three German experiments in which more than 500 people tasted white Riesling wines.

February 15, 2010

A greater emphasis on energy savings in the lighting sector and a new legislation that phases out inefficient lighting will help the European lighting equipment markets to bounce back to growth by 2010.

February 15, 2010

The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued long-awaited waivers for several lighting products from the Buy American requirements that apply to manufactured goods to be used in projects funded by EERE under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

February 15, 2010

In response to consumer demand for sustainable lighting and new technologies, B-K Lighting proudly introduces "The Power of e" utilizing BKSSL™ technology.

February 14, 2010

Winners of the second annual Next Generation Luminaires awards were announced at the Strategies in Light Conference in Santa Clara, California.

February 14, 2010

The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes two new members to the IDA Board of Directors.

February 12, 2010

Philips announced that it has agreed to acquire Italy-based Luceplan SpA, a leading consumer luminaires company in the lighting design segment in Europe.

February 12, 2010

The 2010 LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) educational program—a lineup of robust institute courses and conference seminars—adds more fresh content with the launch of the Design Symposia.

February 10, 2010

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reaches millions of lighting decision-makers each year and, despite the nation's and the lighting industry's economic woes, the Bureau reached more people in 2009 than ever before.

February 09, 2010

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has launched a new website dedicated to serving as an interactive online resource to educate, empower, connect and communicate with customers in the burgeoning LED and solid state lighting space.

February 08, 2010

Submissions are now being accepted online for the 2010 IES Illumination Awards. Hurry, the deadline is Friday, February 12th!

February 08, 2010

Each LED Lighting Institute is designed to teach industry professionals how to incorporate light-emitting diodes (LEDs) into lighting applications. Each LED Lighting Institute includes updated technical content based on the latest industry developments.

February 07, 2010

With the use of the new super material graphene, Swedish and American researchers have succeeded in producing a new type of lighting component. It is inexpensive to produce and can be fully recycled.

February 07, 2010

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named Cheryl R. English, LC, FIES, of Acuity Brands Lighting among the winners of its 2009 Kite & Key Award. English is vice president of Market and Industry Development for the Conyers, Ga.-based lighting manufacturer.

February 04, 2010

WattStopper has announced four new multi-way wall switch occupancy sensors for code-compliant lighting control in commercial spaces with more than one entrance or switch location.

February 03, 2010

Orbit/Evergreen's low voltage 5010 Series of well lights is now available with an adjustable gimbal and in range of finishes, including cast aluminum, cast brass, stainless steel, marine grade 316 stainless steel and fiberglass.

February 03, 2010

Sara Nonaka, a graduate student pursuing her Master's of Science in Lighting at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC), was selected to receive one of five national scholarships from the Besal Lighting Education Fund.

February 01, 2010

Data shows that intersection improvements need to be made, and scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) are helping to evaluate different crosswalk lighting systems in order to improve pedestrian safety.

January 31, 2010

Florida's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), the nation's second largest, is leaping ahead with their environmental stewardship through a wide range of green initiatives.

January 28, 2010

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions rebounded in January, rising nearly 9 points to 57.1.

January 28, 2010

NEMA has announced that six member companies of the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance (NGLIA) have been awarded nine projects by the U.S. Department of Energy to spur development of solid-state lighting (SSL) technology, which uses light-emitting diode (LEDs) and organic LEDs.

January 27, 2010

Acuity Brands, Inc. and Samsung LED Co. Ltd announced they have agreed to collaborate in the development of leading products utilizing light-emitting diode (LED) technology that will establish a new standard for performance in solid-state lighting systems.

January 27, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the competitive selection of 17 projects for solid-state lighting (SSL) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

January 26, 2010

On the heels of a more than three point drop in November, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) had a negligible increase of less than one point in December.

January 25, 2010

Greater emphasis on energy savings in the lighting sector and new legislation on phasing out inefficient lighting will help the European energy efficient lighting (EEL) market bounce back from negative growth by 2010.

January 25, 2010

Cooper Lighting has announced the introduction of one of the industry's largest LED outdoor product offerings providing relevant LED solutions for Streetlighting, Area/Site, Wall Mount, Parking Garage, Canopy and Pathway applications.

January 21, 2010

Howard P. Lewis, representing the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), has been elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau.

January 20, 2010

Albeo's award winning C-Series Parking Garage Luminaire, model number LS-B144-01BC0, is among the first Solid-State fixtures to qualify for the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) Designlights Consortium's Qualified Products List (DLC QPL).

January 20, 2010

Cooper Lighting has announced that its Halo brand of recessed and track lighting has once again been named by Builder Magazine as the Brand Leader in lighting.

January 19, 2010

One of the biggest events of its kind in Africa, Lighting Africa's 2nd International Business Conference & Trade Fair for off-grid lighting will be held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on May 18-20, 2010.

LEDucation IV Registration Is Open

January 19, 2010

Registration is open for LEDucation IV, the premier lighting event dedicated to advancing the education of the lighting community.

January 18, 2010

As the fog cleared Tuesday morning, at 9:32 AM EST, the DC-3 flown by Missionary Flights International took off carrying the first wave of long-term solar lighting relief for Haiti.

January 17, 2010

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announces more than $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting projects.

January 14, 2010

Several member companies of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) have been awarded a total of more than $120 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding.

January 13, 2010

Global Leader of Architectural Lighting Solutions Illuminates Space Connecting Dubai's 2,717-Foot Tall Luxury Tower, 12-Million-Square-Foot Dubai Mall.

January 11, 2010

WattStopper has launched the RT-200 Astronomical Time Switch, augmenting the company's already extensive line of energy-efficient residential lighting controls.

January 11, 2010

Cooper Lighting announces that four products and a lighting application have been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report Committee as providing "an advancement in the art and science of lighting."

January 10, 2010

Albeo Technologies Inc. delivered record 2009 revenues with over 37% year-over-year growth and an exceptional increase in December shipments of over 250%.

January 07, 2010

Wavien, Inc. announces that advances in its patented Premien LED technology have resulted in the development of an ultra-narrow beam LED optic using innovative recycling technology. This new design combines several optical components into a single, low-cost, moldable plastic module.

January 05, 2010

LightFair International (LFI) is expanding its curriculum to offer an even broader lineup of seminars, courses and workshops this year.

December 30, 2009

The new website incorporates a clean, crisp appearance, allowing visitors to easily navigate throughout the site using newly designed navigational tools.

December 29, 2009

The index failed to top the critical 50-point threshold for the first time since July, indicating modest deterioration in the business environment following a period of steady, if slow, growth over the last several months.

December 27, 2009

Following its highest mark since August 2008, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped more than three points in November.

December 25, 2009

These technologies offer a particularly small size, a long lifetime and top levels of energy-efficiency, thus opening up new applications and new markets.

December 21, 2009

The pilot program initiated by the city of Tamarac in April of 2009 is seeing approximately 60% savings on energy cost on the initial 25 LED street lights installed on West Commercial Boulevard.

December 17, 2009

Nora Lighting was recently recognized as a major corporate supporter for a "very generous" donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles.

December 16, 2009

West Side Systems has introduced a new iPhone app to aid in estimating electrical cost reductions in residential or commercial installations.

December 14, 2009

Rambus Inc. announces it has acquired technology and a portfolio of advanced lighting and optoelectronics patents from Global Lighting Technologies Inc. (GLT).

December 10, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have called on Congress to support the enlarging the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction from $1.80 per square foot to $3 per square foot in order to help stimulate immediate job creation.

December 08, 2009

The LRC is conducting an intensive five-day program designed to teach the latest advances and applications in lighting and demonstrate how these techniques and methods can be applied to achieve reliable, clean and efficient lighting throughout South Asia.

December 08, 2009

Adding an "exclamation point" to architectural and landscape design, the new Tornado bollard from U.S. Architectural Lighting offers a modern sculptural approach to public area lighting, along with significant energy-savings.

December 06, 2009

This new white paper, produced by NEMA's Emergency Lighting Section, describes concerns regarding the marketing and application recommendations common to photoluminescent exit signage in the U.S. and Canada.

December 03, 2009

More than 400 lighting professionals met November 15-17 in Seattle , WA for the 2009 Annual Conference of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

December 03, 2009

Nora Lighting introduces the industry's first compact fluorescent GU24 family of housings and trims that accept interchangeable, self-ballasted GU24 CFL lamps in 13W, 18W and 26W.

December 02, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published BL 2-2009 Energy Efficiency for Electronic Ballasts for T8 Fluorescent Lamps. The standard was developed by NEMA's Ballast Section and revises the 2007 version.

November 30, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration of light-emitting diode (LED) residential street lighting in Portland, Oregon.

November 29, 2009

Further extending its position as the leader in commercial and architectural lighting technology and education, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) is launching the Building Integration Pavilion on the trade show floor, along with a parallel educational track as part of its renowned conference programming.

November 27, 2009

The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions rallied in November, climbing 2.1 points to 54.

November 22, 2009

NEMA's lamp indices for incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps declined 7.1 and 18.2 percent, respectively, on a year-over-year basis during the third quarter of 2009.

November 19, 2009

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased 3.3 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the third quarter of 2009. This marks the LSI's first increase in 9 quarters.

November 18, 2009

Albeo Technologies, a performance leading LED lighting manufacturer, introduces its new S-Series line of general illumination light fixtures for demanding environments.

November 17, 2009

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), with support from the New York Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC), announces LEDucation IV.

November 17, 2009

The graceful, flowing lines of moving water are captured in Waterfall, Nora Lighting's newest art glass shade for pendants and matching sconces.

November 16, 2009

DuPont announced that it has been awarded a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a two-year project to develop a solid-state lighting source using low-cost organic light emitting diode (OLED) solution-processing manufacturing techniques.

November 15, 2009

The IALD encourages submissions of all types and sizes. There is no minimum or maximum number of awards granted. Awards of Excellence and Merit will be based on points earned for both aesthetic and technical design achievement.

November 12, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final report from a demonstration retrofit of light-emitting diode (LED) freezer case lighting in an Albertsons Grocery store in Eugene, Oregon.

November 08, 2009

Valmont Industries was presented with the Presidential "E Star" Award. The "E Star" Award recognizes continued superior performance in increasing or promoting exports.

November 05, 2009

NEMA has published LE 6-2009 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Luminaires. The document, which was produced by NEMA's Luminaire Section, was last published in 2008.

November 04, 2009

LRC researchers demonstrated in multiple field tests that, by using what they describe as a Unified System of Photometry, a street lighting system can be designed to reduce energy use while maintaining or improving perceptions of visibility, safety, and security.

November 03, 2009

In a press conference held at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced ground-breaking consensus legislation, which will, for the first time ever, set federal efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting.

November 02, 2009

Kim Lighting is proud to announce its new performance standard in LED parking structure lighting with PGL7 LED. New line brings latest LED technologies to parking structure and low mounting height applications.

November 01, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions lost ground in October for the first time in four months, falling 6.7 points.

November 01, 2009

Albeo Technologies Inc. announces the retrofit of a Dole cold storage warehouse with Albeo's award winning C-Series solid-state high bay.

October 27, 2009

President Barack Obama announced the largest single energy grid modernization investment in U.S. history, funding a broad range of technologies that will spur the nation's transition to a smarter, stronger, more efficient and reliable electric system.

October 26, 2009

The U.S. Department of Commerce Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) has awarded NEMA a financial assistance award to support NEMA's efforts to coordinate the development of Smart Grid standards and technology in Canada and Mexico with those in the United States.

October 25, 2009

WattStopper has expanded its line of residential lighting controls, incorporating an additional sensing technology and more control options.

October 22, 2009

Requirements to achieve green buildings will soon be available from ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America in the form of a standard.

October 20, 2009

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, decided to improve the image, function, and sustainability of its global headquarters in upstate New York by designing a new expansion that incorporates daylighting.

October 19, 2009

A family that has dedicated its time and resources to helping less fortunate neighbors has itself become the recipient of a generous gift: a new home from ABC-TV's Extreme Makeover.

October 18, 2009

The OLED-Lighting design conference is the world's first (and only) OLED lighting design conference. It will take place on December 2nd in Boston.

Advanced Energy Design Guides Available

October 14, 2009

The Advanced Energy Design Guide series provides a sensible approach to easily achieve advanced levels of energy savings without having to resort to detailed calculations or analysis.

October 14, 2009

Over the next five years, as part of a joint project with the Clinton Climate Initiative, the City of Los Angeles is replacing 140,000 street lights with green, energy efficient LED technology.

October 13, 2009

Version 1.7 of Lighting Analysts' Photometric Toolbox software adds capabilities of critical importance to the Architectural lighting industry in today's efforts to control stray light and introduce new lighting products based on solid state technologies.

October 12, 2009

Nora Lighting's energy-efficient LED recessed down lights are available with small apertures and high lumen output to accommodate a wide range of new construction and renovation projects.

October 11, 2009

Cooper Lighting announced that Jim McCarthy, Senior Marketing Specialist, has been awarded a 2009 Pillar of the Industry award from the American Lighting Association (ALA).

October 11, 2009

Indy™, the premier brand of architectural recessed lighting and the first choice for lighting designers, architects and engineers, expands its high-end Designer Series line with three new products that offer enduring beauty and eco-friendly, energy saving features.

October 11, 2009

Cooper Lighting has introduced the Corelite Class R3, the latest addition to the Corelite Class R line of energy-efficient shallow recessed fixtures.

October 07, 2009

WattStopper is proud to announce that its Birmingham, Alabama, office has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.

October 05, 2009

The LRC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has released a new publication detailing field test results for photovoltaic-powered LED luminaires installed at three public, outdoor sites in the Catskill Mountains region of upstate New York.

October 04, 2009

University of Colorado (CU) has replaced over 200 F32T8 fluorescent lighting bulbs with Albeo's T8LED conversion kit in a pilot project in the renovation of Farrand Hall, which took place this past summer.

September 30, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions increased for a third straight month—and topped the 50-point threshold indicative of expansion for a second straight month—in September.

September 29, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.38-2009 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Induction Lighting. This new standard was produced by the ANSI Committee 136 for Roadway and Area Lighting.

September 29, 2009

Cooper Lighting has added a new line of ENERGY STAR® 4-inch compact fluorescent (CFL) downlights to its Halo recessed downlight family.

September 28, 2009

Bowden Ice Arena in Alberta has retrofitted entirely with Albeo's C-Series High-Bay white-LED Solid-State Luminaire. Albeo's C-Series high-bay produces over 25,000 lumens at 79 lm/W giving it a wall plug efficiency that surpasses fluorescent and HID high-bay lighting systems.

September 27, 2009

The National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP) has released its latest Lighting Answers, designed to address specific questions relevant to lighting professionals, contractors, and homeowners.

September 27, 2009

Combine the visual appeal of a historic looking fixture with the performance and environmental benefits provided by modern LED technology. The decorative postop luminaires feature a new housing design with dedicated heat sink for LED thermal management and maximum life.

September 23, 2009

WattStopper launches the first free, web-based energy savings calculating tool that allows users to calculate the potential energy savings available with occupancy sensors.

September 21, 2009

The United States can become more energy efficient and create more "green" jobs by adopting some of the strategies used by the European Union and Australia to rate and disclose the performance of commercial and government-owned buildings, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

September 20, 2009

Albeo Technologies Inc. announced today customers will now be able to purchase their award winning C-Series solid-state lighting systems through Grainger.

September 17, 2009

More than 2.2 million of the nation's 2.7 million older (pre-1980) commercial buildings have been using the same lighting for the past three decades, the National Lighting Bureau reports, citing data published by the Department of Energy's (DoE's) Energy Information Administration (EIA).

September 16, 2009

The Aerolume can be wall or pole-mounted and is recommended for solid state lighting in civic centers, shopping malls, parks, roadways and other public areas.

September 15, 2009

Vu1 Corporation posted a documentary which for the first time publicly demonstrates the company`s Electron Stimulated Luminescence (ESL) lighting technology.

September 15, 2009

Panasonic Electric Works of America and PLC-Multipoint, Inc. have announced a contractual relationship whereby PLC-Multipoint will act as a United States distributor of Panasonic brand of lighting control equipment based upon the unique Full 2 Way communication Protocol.

September 14, 2009

The City of Los Angeles approved LEDway streetlights to replace modern cobrahead fixtures in local and residential neighborhoods as part of the green streetlight program.

September 13, 2009

Lighting Africa is seeking to recognize and honor manufacturers and distributors of low cost off-grid lighting products through the launch of its innovative and exciting "Outstanding Product Awards 2010".

September 10, 2009

Cooper Lighting has introduced the Sure-Lites Concealed Emergency Light Series (CEL Series), a new aesthetically pleasing emergency light that is recessed in the ceiling or wall and only visible when in use.

September 09, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 45-2009 Recommendations for Solid-State Lighting Sub-Assembly Interfaces for Luminaires.

September 09, 2009

WattStopper is pleased to announce a complete line of energy saving lighting control products compliant with the Buy American provisions of the American Reconstruction and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

September 07, 2009

Despite strong, on-going sales of 4-foot T12 fluorescent lamps, the magnetic ballasts commonly used for the lamps' operation will start becoming relics of the past on July 1, 2010, when their continued manufacture for commercial and industrial applications becomes prohibited by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) ballast efficiency regulations.

September 03, 2009

Lighting Analysts, Inc. announces a joint proposal with DIAL GmbH and byHeart Consultants to introduce a modification to the EULUMDAT photometric format to recognize absolute photometry.

September 02, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped nearly 12 points to 53.3 in August, an indication that the business environment facing electrical equipment manufacturers improved during the month.

September 01, 2009

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) will hold a three-day, hands-on seminar September 22-24, 2009, to teach industry professionals how to incorporate light-emitting diodes (LEDs) into lighting applications.

August 31, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), launched the re-designed LampRecycle.org site to better provide a one-stop source of information about recycling mercury-containing "lamps."

August 30, 2009

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America ( IES ) has granted seven Awards for Excellence and three Special Citations in the 2009 IES Illumination Awards program.

August 30, 2009

Visionaire Lighting's new Solar Vision Pole™ with Aria LED form a completely self-contained off-the-grid lighting system like no other. This all-out wireless fixture makes utility bills completely disappear.

August 27, 2009

Faster, simpler listing of new solid state lighting applications by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has just become a reality with UL recognition of Philips Lumileds' LUXEON Rebel LEDs – the first high power DC LEDs to earn UL Recognized certification.

August 25, 2009

NanoMarkets released a preview of its upcoming report that continues the firm's coverage of OLED lighting. The report titled, "An Opportunity Analysis for OLED Lighting: 2009 to 2016" is scheduled to be released in September of 2009.

August 23, 2009

A new process for creating ultrathin, ultrasmall inorganic LEDs and assembling them into large arrays offers new classes of lighting and display systems with interesting properties, such as see-through construction and mechanical flexibility, that would be impossible to achieve with existing technologies.

August 23, 2009

Nora Lighting introduces a new slim-line LED LightBar system that utilizes only 3.3 watts per foot, one of the most energy efficient linear fixtures available for home or commercial use.

August 20, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) expects that its enLIGHTen America initiative will reach a wider audience in 2010 with its message about energy and costs savings through lighting renovation.

August 19, 2009

Servidyne Inc. announced that it has completed turnkey lighting retrofits at more than 150 Verizon Wireless retail stores across the Southeast, following last year's successful 15-store pilot program.

August 18, 2009

After a steep first quarter decline, NEMA's Lighting Systems Index contracted an additional 4.3 percent during the second quarter of 2009. The drop marked the third consecutive quarter in which the index has fallen to a new all-time low reading.

August 18, 2009

Leviton Manufacturing Company was named Manufacturer of the Year by TED Magazine and was also the distinguished recipient of four other Best of the Best Awards for the quality of its distributor marketing and support programs.

August 17, 2009

A half-day workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 29 at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center in Troy, N.Y., to discuss innovations in lighting design.

August 16, 2009

In a major effort to accelerate the scientific breakthroughs needed to build a new 21st-century energy economy, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the delivery of $377M in funding for 46 new multi-million-dollar Energy Frontier Research Centers.

August 16, 2009

Designed for use with Precision2® and Tenaya2® in-grade luminaries, ICEE™ provides a meaningful reduction in surface temperatures while maintaining 90% lumen output and full optical control.

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August 16, 2009

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August 13, 2009

NEMA's index for incandescent lamps registered a reading of 59.4 for the second quarter of 2009, which is essentially unchanged compared to the first three months of this year.

August 11, 2009

Valmont Services Group, an organization dedicated to performing expert inspection, analysis, repair and replacement of poles, lattice-towers and related structures, announces the launch of a new web site.

August 10, 2009

NanoMarkets announced a new report that continues the firm's coverage of OLED lighting. The report titled, "An Opportunity Analysis for OLED Lighting: 2009 to 2016" is scheduled to be released in September of 2009.

August 10, 2009

Last quarter the outlook for construction as just plain ugly. Unfortunately, this still holds true. Total construction in 2009 and 2010 will be down13% and 7% respectively.

August 09, 2009

"Pleasantly surprising" is how NLB Communications Director John Bachner describes results of a just-completed survey of individuals listed on the NLB website as lighting-system designers or Commercial Building Tax Deduction lighting-system compliance certifiers.

August 02, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions edged slightly upward in July, rising 0.3 points to 41.7.

August 02, 2009

The indoor/outdoor fixtures are well suited to waste water treatment, power generation, petro-chemical, pulp and paper, and ethanol and biodiesel production plants.

July 31, 2009

The TopLED Black Series with lens from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is a range of medium-power LEDs mounted in an industry standard package but in matte black material.

July 29, 2009

Lightronics has released a new full-line Product Selection Guide. The 24-page full-color catalog includes images of every product along with product comparison charts.

July 28, 2009

This new standard is the first coordinated guidance from industry on the dimming of T8 fluorescent lighting systems; LL 9 covers ranges between 100% and approximately 35% output (60mA lamp current).

July 26, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy has released revised competition requirements for the L Prize, the first government-sponsored technology competition designed to accelerate development of high-quality, high-efficiency solid-state lighting (SSL) products to replace the common light bulb.

LSI Completes AdL Acquisition

July 26, 2009

LSI Industries Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of AdL Technology and related companies (AdL Engineering and Kelmilfeen), privately owned and based in Columbus, Ohio.

July 26, 2009

An expanded series of 120-v flood lights has been released by Orbit/Evergreen in powder-coated cast aluminum or heavy-duty ABS plastic.

July 23, 2009

Cooper Controls Ltd. announced that it has entered into a technology and marketing agreement with Electronics Diversified, LLC (EDI). Full terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

July 23, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has updated the ANSI C136 series of standards for roadway and area lighting equipment. Nine standards have been reaffirmed and one has been revised.

Phoenix® Launches New Website

July 21, 2009

Phoenix Products Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned website. With an improved navigation and an inviting new look, the website provides quicker access to the information users need.

July 20, 2009

Albeo Technologies announced its latest white paper, "LED Retrofits of Fluorescent Fixtures: A white paper on converting fluorescent lighting to high efficiency LED." Examined in the paper are the key factors to consider for converting older fluorescent fixtures to LED.

July 20, 2009

Morph Fluorescent Exterior Area Lights from Columbia use this T5HO technology to offer a potential 52% energy savings over traditional 400 watt HID sources.

July 19, 2009

This calculator is designed to estimate the System Application Efficacy and overall cost of a given parking lot luminaire within a given task area, based upon the luminaire's IES distribution file and your other inputs.

July 19, 2009

Philips Electronics has announced that it has acquired Teletrol Systems Inc., a supplier of integrated solutions for simultaneous multi-site management of lighting and energy usage.

July 16, 2009

For years, United States Army Garrison Humphreys in the Republic of Korea was known as a very quiet and small post, but with the decision to relocate all of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) south of Seoul, that image is rapidly changing. By 2012, Camp Humphreys will be the new home of USFK.

July 16, 2009

Holophane adds High Mast Advanced Optix (HMAO™) Series luminaires to its line of high mast lighting systems for illuminating large areas. The fixtures feature a precise optical design that provides a variety of lighting distributions, including IESNA cutoff and full cutoff versions.

July 15, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced that it has launched NEMAcast, a podcast that focuses on news, information, and opportunities of interest to the electroindustry.

July 13, 2009

Illumivision Incorporated revitalized its business with the debut of a new corporate identity that highlights the vision the company brings to spaces that require lighting and accents.

July 13, 2009

Lightech Electronics has expanded its product offering to include a new family of phase controlled dimming LED drivers for LED drive current levels of 350mA, 500mA and 700mA. The product numbers are LED-18-350-120-D, LED-26-500-120-D and LED-36-700-120-D.

July 13, 2009

Vibrant and eye-catching wall sconces in a lively range of colors and patterns have been released by Nora Lighting to coordinate with the company's popular new pendants.

July 12, 2009

Hanley Wood Business Media is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Donoff, editor of Architectural Lighting, has received a 2009 Brilliance Award from the Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section (IESNYC) for dedicated service and contribution to the New York City Lighting Community.

July 07, 2009

In response to a report released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in June, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is advocating the use of the state-by-state study as a guide for achieving maximum cost-effective demand response.

July 05, 2009

Bharatbook.com included a new report on "Electronic Ballasts Market Forces and Demand Characteristics" presents detailed and comprehensive analysis of trends driving demand for electronic ballasts.

July 05, 2009

Watt Stopper/Legrand has developed a new relay panel to provide fail-safe emergency lighting in a variety of commercial settings. The Emergency Relay Panel option is UL924 listed for use on emergency circuits.

July 05, 2009

Chuck Swoboda, chairman and chief executive officer of Cree joined President Obama at the White House to discuss the latest developments in energy-efficient technologies.

July 05, 2009

Marktech LED Lighting introduces a T8 LED tube which can be incorporated in applications such as cove lighting, refrigeration and retail displays.

June 30, 2009

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Clean Technology Series: Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" to their offering.

June 28, 2009

Philips Lighting has launched a campaign in Egypt to promote the very significant benefits of a general switch to energy efficient lighting.

June 28, 2009

Albeo Technologies announces the retrofit of the Renaissance on Turtle Creek (Dallas, TX) parking garage with Albeo's award winning C-Series solid-state light fixtures.

June 26, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is front and center in the nation's efforts to promote energy efficiency, said NEMA President and CEO Evan R. Gaddis, who attended the Senate Democratic Green Jobs Leadership Summit June 17 at the Russell Senate Office Building.

June 25, 2009

Planet Green™, a Discovery Communications Inc. company, is the first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network. It was launched in June 2008 and reaches 50 million homes. One of the programs on Planet Green ™ is called "Wa$ted!"

June 23, 2009

Though NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated slightly in June, a companion indicator of expected conditions six-month ahead climbed to its highest level in nearly four years.

June 23, 2009

An innovative series of energy-efficient LED recessed down lights has been introduced by Nora Lighting for both new construction and renovations.

June 21, 2009

The IES is pleased to announce the 28th Annual Street and Area Lighting Conference. The only conference of its kind, the Street and Area Lighting Conference provides industry professionals with a forum for an open exchange of information on a wide range of outdoor lighting issues.

June 18, 2009

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that EE300: Lighting Control of LEDs has been added to the Association's popular online Education Express distance education courses.

June 16, 2009

Several U.S. cities are planning to use federal stimulus funds to retrofit streetlights with energy-efficient technology.

June 14, 2009

The Green Lighting Campaign submitted comments in response to the US Department of Energy's (DOE's) proposed Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps and Incandescent Reflector Lamps.

June 10, 2009

NEMA has published two new roadway and area lighting equipment standards, ANSI C136.25-2009 Ingress Protection for Luminaire Enclosures and ANSI C136.35-2009 Luminaire Electrical Ancillary Devices.

June 09, 2009

Eco Alternative Solutions, LLC is looking for 25 U.S. cities to participate in a no-cost, 90-day trial of the recently announced Integrated Solar Series.

June 09, 2009

Leviton Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce the relocation of its global corporate headquarters to Long Island's Suffolk County on June 15.

June 08, 2009

China will offer 600 million yuan in subsidies to promote the use of energy-saving lighting products, in a move to cut the nation's carbon emissions.

June 07, 2009

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports that first-quarter 2009 NEMA Lighting Systems Index data reveal a near-13% decline from fourth-quarter 2008 activity, when the Index hit its then-new-all-time low.

June 03, 2009

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revealed the results of new market research that provides a clear picture of America's need for information about energy and cost saving through modern lighting systems.

June 02, 2009

Sleep disturbances increase as we age. Some studies report more than half of seniors 65 years of age or older suffer from chronic sleep disturbances.

June 01, 2009

Proving that city landmarks and structures needn't go dark to be energy conscious, the Peace Bridge has undergone a 21st century transformation made possible by advanced light emitting diode (LED) technology.

June 01, 2009

This unique program is open to virtually anyone associated with a High-Benefit Lighting® installation: owners, designers, facility or property managers, contractors, manufacturer's representatives, utility employees, and users, among others.

May 31, 2009

Texas State Senator Kip Averitt's Chief of Staff has called to inform the IALD that the "lighting designer" language in Texas House Bill 2649 will be withdrawn and replaced with language requesting a study by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation of the feasibility of licensing in the industry.

May 27, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions advanced for a third straight month, and fourth in the last five, in May.

May 27, 2009

Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., has announced the winners of the 32nd Annual SOURCE Awards national lighting design competition.

May 27, 2009

New 12V LED line from Kim Lighting brings punch, color, energy savings, long-life and durability to landscape lighting.

May 26, 2009

Frost & Sullivan recognizes Kodak with the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Award for OLED Lighting Enabling Technology of the Year for its consistency in driving OLED technology into the lighting space.

May 24, 2009

With green features that enhance the quality of the lamps, the collection offers an eco-friendly solution to outdoor lighting, as it promotes energy conservation, home safety and cost-efficiency.

May 24, 2009

Watt Stopper/Legrand's Digital Lighting Management (DLM) is an all-digital suite of plug-together lighting controls that automatically configures to the most energy efficient sequence of operation based on components in the system.

May 19, 2009

Albeo Technologies Inc, has been granted two design patents, D592786 and D592785, for its award winning C-Series High-Bay general illumination light fixture. The patents cover Albeo's unique designs that allow Albeo fixtures to run cooler at higher efficiencies with longer lifetimes.

May 18, 2009

Holophane adds elegantly styled Prague yoke mount luminaires to its line of contemporary, Euro-styled GlasWerks® II outdoor lighting fixtures.

May 17, 2009

NEMA's incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) indices for First Quarter, 2009 declined 2.4 and 4.6 percent, respectively, compared to the previous quarter.

May 17, 2009

The Golden DRAGON oval Plus LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors provides ideal illumination for energy-efficient street lighting without the need for secondary optics due to the new integrated lens.

May 14, 2009

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index (LSI) declined 12.8 percent during the first quarter of 2009 when compared to the prior three-month period. Moreover, the index has registered new all-time low readings in each of the last two quarters.

May 13, 2009

OnSpeX is hosting the judging event for the 2009 Lighting for Tomorrow (LFT) competition, May 14-15, at its 25,000 square-foot state-of-the-art testing facility in Cleveland, Ohio.

May 13, 2009

Leviton Manufacturing Company, North America's leading producer of electrical and electronic wiring devices announces the acquisition of East Coast Electrical Services, Inc., the Miami-based provider of the EZE-Rough System(TM).

May 11, 2009

Cities across California are excited about the energy and maintenance savings potential of LED street lights. PG&E is working with lighting manufacturers across the nation, the Department of Energy, and state and local customers to help bring this technology to market.

May 10, 2009

NEMA has published ANSI/ANSLG C81.61-2009 Electrical Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps and ANSI/ANSLG C81.62-2009 Electric Lampholders. Both documents were last revised in 2007.

May 06, 2009

While most students were writing reports and taking exams during finals week, lighting design students were worrying about glare, light distribution, and presenting a quarter's worth of work to a panel of lighting industry professionals.

May 06, 2009

Take a moment and check out our featured LightFair products. Please check back often as we hope to add more products in the coming days and weeks.

May 05, 2009

LFI celebrated the industry's most innovative product designs and lighting projects at the 20th annual LFI Innovation Awards (LIA) ceremony.

May 04, 2009

A personalized Steuben crystal award for the 26th-annual lighting design competition was presented by GE Consumer & Industrial on May 4, 2009 in New York City.

May 04, 2009

The Shorewood vintage-style luminaire from Sun Valley Lighting is designed to enhance historic neighborhoods and traditional civic districts with classic styling, while offering energy-efficient illumination.

May 04, 2009

Nora Lighting features Decolume, miniaturized, linear low voltage lighting systems for retail sites with a range of lamp options, including LED, halogen, xenon and incandescent.

April 30, 2009

The free Opportunities for Federal Building Retrofits lighting checklist is a detailed 18-page guide covering topics from personal light control to occupancy sensing to load shedding.

April 30, 2009

The International Dark-Sky Association proudly awarded the first ever Dark Sky Development of Distinction Award to the Town of Harmony, Florida at the 6th Annual Dark Sky Festival at Harmony on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

April 29, 2009

NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped 16 points in April to 42.

April 28, 2009

Report Buyer has added a new report which offers a detailed guide to the advanced lighting products market in the US. The report forecasts US demand for advanced lighting products to grow eleven percent per annum to reach $6.8 billion in 2013.

April 28, 2009

Cooper Lighting has introduced the Fail-Safe Changing Views Visual Therapy Luminaires featuring world-class photographic images from Joey Fischer.

April 26, 2009

For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes.

April 26, 2009

Albeo C-Series Solid-State High-Bay Luminaire Breaks the $50 per Kilo-Lumen Price Barrier at 79 Lumens per Watt.

April 25, 2009

This May, the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, LIGHTFAIR International celebrates 20 years of lighting innovation as it opens the doors to thousands of lighting industry professionals.

April 24, 2009

The Instore Show ran a series of educational sessions with topics covering areas such as buying, selling, marketing and store management. One of the educational sessions that drew a large crowd was the session on jewelry store lighting.

April 24, 2009

Kim Lighting announces the launch of the much-anticipated WARP9 LED, the first low glare, high performance outdoor area light to effectively capitalize on the incredible efficiency, life and output of new LED technology.

April 21, 2009

Extending its role as a leader in lighting education, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) now offers a new format for the Lighting Education Forum as part of the 2009 trade show & conference.

April 19, 2009

QD Vision announces it has been selected by the Department of Energy to receive more than $700,000 in funding for a project that will significantly contribute to the development of enhanced solid state lighting (SSL) technologies.

April 16, 2009

Toshiba Corporation announced that the company will start a major initiative to launch its new lighting business in Europe and the USA.

April 15, 2009

Lighting showroom sales representatives from across the U.S. recently attended Nora Lighting's National Showroom Sales Meeting at the company's headquarters in Commerce, just south of Los Angeles, CA.

April 15, 2009

The Center for Light+Space, the New York sales office and showroom for Acuity Brands Lighting, has earned LEED® certification, landing the prestigious gold rating for its midtown-Manhattan location at 5 Penn Plaza.

April 14, 2009

A bail-out may be hard to come by these days, but one product manufacturer is making sure good design is accessible to everyone—without breaking the bank.

April 12, 2009

Lightswitch Architectural, an architectural lighting design firm known for its responsible lighting design practices, is proud to participate in the opening of the Wit Hotel in Chicago next month.

April 12, 2009

Architectural Area Lighting, a carbon neutral manufacturer and a leading provider of architectural outdoor fixtures for the commercial, municipal and institutional building markets, today announced that M.J. Paul has been promoted to Vice President, Brand Management.

April 09, 2009

Osram Sylvania has opened an expanded clean room dedicated to solid-state lighting research and announced research and product development awards from the U.S. Department of Energy totaling nearly $2 million.

April 08, 2009

Vintage-styled lighting fixtures that add charm and improved night-time safety to historic civic areas are now available with energy-efficient LED technology from Sun Valley Lighting. The luminaires feature 90 watts of K2 luxeon LED housed in a clear or opal textured polycarbonate lens.

April 08, 2009

For seven days in February, an exceptional team of local volunteers gathered in Tallahassee, Florida, to participate in an ABC-TV "Extreme Makeover" project – constructing a new home for a worthy family with special needs children.

April 06, 2009

World's most famous office building's more than $500 million upgrade program to incorporate comprehensive project with goal to reduce energy use by nearly 40 percent.

April 05, 2009

ELB Electronics, a global manufacturer of fluorescent electronic ballasts, has introduced the ELB Plus Dimming Ballast for T8 linear fluorescent applications.

April 05, 2009

The longest burning light bulb in history "The Centennial Bulb" located at fire station number 6 in Livermoore California was replaced with an energy efficent LED lightbulb.

April 05, 2009

Designed for use in ponds, streams, waterfalls and other aquatic installations, the low voltage SS510 Series features three different lenses cover designs: flush, hooded and louvered.

April 01, 2009

LUXIM Corp announced that three industry leaders will feature LUXIM's LIFI™ light source in their newest entertainment lighting fixtures on display at this week's Prolight+Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany.

March 30, 2009

Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes.

March 29, 2009

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely marketed as an energy-saving replacement for incandescent bulbs—a commodity product that we've used for more than 100 years.

March 29, 2009

Capitalizing on a fresh administration, a worldwide interest in sustainable energy use, and rapidly changing lighting technology, IDA's arrival inside the Beltway is timed for maximum impact.

March 29, 2009

The series features authentically detailed period-styled bollards, which complete the Era Lantern luminaire collection and provide timeless, high performance historical lighting integration.

March 28, 2009

Royal Philips Electronics announced that it has acquired Dynalite, a leading maker of lighting controls headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Dynalite has become part of the Lighting Electronics business within the Philips Lighting sector. Financial details of this agreement were not disclosed.

March 25, 2009

Solid-state lighting (SSL) products – those using light-emitting diode (LED) technology – vary considerably in performance, and more than just a few fail to live up to their manufacturers' efficiency and/or longevity claims.

March 24, 2009

Schreder Lighting USA General Manager John Camp has announced the firm's 2009 schedule of seminars for lighting specifiers, landscape architects, DOT engineers and executives, later this year.

March 22, 2009

As a member of the CLTC, Philips Lumileds is working with luminaire manufacturers to develop market ready LUXEON LED based applications that meet the energy efficiency and lighting quality levels required to meet EnergyStar® and similar regional and national guidelines.

March 19, 2009

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that EE205: Personal Lighting Control has been added to the Association's popular online Education Express distance education courses.

March 17, 2009

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) recently conducted an economic impact survey in an effort to determine how the current economic downturn is affecting our members and their businesses.

March 17, 2009

Acuity Brands, Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., has entered into an Agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Sensor Switch, Inc.

March 17, 2009

Lighting designers and installers can now switch out decorative shades on Orbit /Evergreen's new B180 solid brass pathlights to coordinate fixture styling with the landscape or architectural design.

March 17, 2009

A dramatic new series of textured and patterned "art glass" pendants has just been released by Nora Lighting for use in residential, hospitality and commercial installations.

March 16, 2009

Acquisition of LED Technology Leader Demonstrates Cooper's Ongoing Commitment to a Key Strategic Technology and Growth Platform.

March 15, 2009

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that its popular Education Express online education system now supports lighting controls training and certification conducted by the California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP).

March 15, 2009

After conducting a research project with leading American and Canadian architects, landscape architects, and lighting designers, regarding their 3D visualization needs, Lumec optimizes its free Lumec 3D Web based luminaire visualization software.

March 15, 2009

PureSpectrum, Inc. has filed a patent application for dimmable ballast circuitry that is addressable to all forms of Cold Cathode fluorescent lighting (CCFL) to augment and diversify its product offerings for residential, commercial and industrial lighting markets.

March 12, 2009

The white paper includes a background discussion of lighting sockets and interconnects, from the Edison bulb to the present. It argues for the necessity of standards on solid state lighting to foster technological advancement within the industry, benefiting users and manufacturers.

March 10, 2009

The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium has a new added attraction in the Museum's Broughton Gallery. In efforts to improve its energy consumption and to enhance the appearance of exhibits in the gallery the Museum has installed fifty new 12W LED Bulbs from Marktech LED Lighting.

March 09, 2009

The Meridian Series is the first universal led die-cast aluminum exit sign available. Stocking and specifying a die-cast exit sign is now simple, efficient and economical.

March 09, 2009

Sea Gull Lighting has been recognized with the ENERGY STAR (R) Sustained Excellence Award for the third consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).

March 08, 2009

The Colorado CleanTech Initiative in coordination with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and CORE Colorado will present Albeo Technologies with a Sustainable Business Medal of Honor at the Sustainable Opportunities Summit March 17th.

March 08, 2009

In celebration of LIGHTFAIR International's 20-year Anniversary, its two historic Masters' courses will be offered free of charge to LFI 2009 attendees and exhibitors registered for the Exhibit Hall or LFI courses.

March 05, 2009

Philips announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Italy-based Ilti Luce Srl, one of the leading LED design companies in Europe for architectural indoor lighting.

March 03, 2009

Winners were announced for the first annual Next Generation Luminaires competition recognizing excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination, white light in commercial lighting applications.

March 02, 2009

Albeo Technologies, a leader in LED lighting, receives the U.S. Department of Energy's Next Generation Luminaire (NGL) Market Ready Award for their C-Series™ white-LED Solid-State High Bay light fixture.

March 01, 2009

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) is offering the Daylight Institute, a series of five two-day seminars on daylighting design and daylighting control specification.

February 26, 2009

The Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST) has published a new volume in its ASSIST recommends series, "Outdoor Lighting: Visual Efficacy."

February 25, 2009

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) announces that registration is open for the 2009 National Electrical Leadership Summit. The Summit will take place May 16–20, 2009, at the Westin Diplomat in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

February 24, 2009

The world's largest—annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference is driven by innovation and environmental evolution. On the forefront of this movement has been LFI's Daylighting Institute.

February 23, 2009

B-K Lighting and TEKA Illumination are to be featured on ABC's Emmy-winning reality home improvement program, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" scheduled to air March 8, 2009 on the ABC Television Network.

February 22, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contains significant tax, investment, and spending provisions impacting energy efficiency, Smart Grid, health information technology, and infrastructure projects, all of which were endorsed by NEMA.

February 19, 2009

Los Angeles will replace its 140,000 street light fixtures with LED units over the next five years. L.A. will receive help from the Clinton Climate initiative for taking part in the most extensive municipal green lighting retrofit on record.

February 18, 2009

Marktech Optoelectronics today announced the launch of its newly updated web site Marktech's website features an easy-to-use database of LEDs and LED drivers featuring the full optoelectronic line up from Toshiba and Cree.

February 17, 2009

The Strategies in Light 10th annual business-oriented conference and exhibition on high-brightness LEDs from Strategies Unlimited and PennWell Corporation will be held this week from February 18-20 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

February 16, 2009

After long rumor and speculation about whether entertainment-lighting leader ETC would enter the LED market, the company has announced their acquisition of the Selador™ product line.

February 15, 2009

The American National Standard Lighting Group is currently seeking additional membership for its Accredited Standards Committee 81 (ASC 81).

February 12, 2009

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index (LSI) contracted 4.8 percent between the third and fourth quarters of 2008. Shipments of lighting equipment have declined during six of the last seven quarters, but this most recent quarter-to-quarter drop in shipments was the fastest since 2001.

February 12, 2009

Albeo Technologies, a leading LED Lighting manufacturer specializing in industrial and commercial light fixtures, announces the appointment of Illumination Systems as its sales representative for the Rocky Mountain region.

February 10, 2009

Green Lighting Supply Inc., has donated to Trees for the Future, which plants seedling trees in underdeveloped countries for reduction of CO2. In many cases the trees also improve soil conditions such that productive crops can be grown.

February 09, 2009

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has announced that Hubbell Building Automation, Inc. (HBA) has joined as a new member.

February 08, 2009

Nora Lighting introduces Vanguard, a new series of low wattage ceramic metal halide and low voltage track fixtures for retail and commercial installations. The fixtures offer optimal color and lumen performance with track lighting's flexibility.

February 07, 2009

Philips announces their LuxSense Lighting Control designed to automatically achieve a comfortable level of illumination throughout the workday and drive energy savings by maximizing the incorporation of natural light levels.

February 05, 2009

NEMA's Lamp Indexes for incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) showed a modest rebound during the fourth quarter of 2008, rising 2.6 and 1.8 percent, respectively, compared to the previous quarter.

February 05, 2009

The High Performance Commercial Green Building Partnership (HPGCBP) brings together key organizations from all aspects of the building community to provide guidance and technical leadership on sustainability issues to the DOE Building Technology Program.

February 04, 2009

The SOURCE, the industries' leading lighting education facility, has released the 2009 calendar of classes for the lighting and design community.

February 04, 2009

Philips Lumileds has launched a free online tool that makes it easier for manufacturers of LED-based luminaires to show compliance with ENERGY STAR® standards.

February 03, 2009

Cooper Lighting announces that its Halo® LED recessed downlight is the first in the industry to meet stringent ENERGY STAR® requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) luminaires.

February 02, 2009

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center, through funding from NHTSA, have developed and demonstrated a method to reduce headlamp glare and maintain maximum visibility.

February 01, 2009

The National Association of Electrical Distributors introduces two planning guides that underscore green electrical products and solutions proven to reduce electrical consumption and commercial building operating costs.

January 29, 2009

DCO Lighting Institute will offer a seminar on office spaces which is designed to educate visitors about the importance of good lighting and highlight the importance of energy conservation.

January 29, 2009

Defense Holdings, Inc announced that has been selected by DoD to provide AfterGlow Emergency Egress Photoluminescent Lighting Kits to the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.

January 27, 2009

American Bright brings Robert E. Hojnacke on board at Sales and Marketing Director to strengthen its position in the industrial and commercial lighting spaces.

January 27, 2009

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) recently made available the white paper, Green Goes Mainstream: How to Profit from Green Market Opportunities.

January 26, 2009

Building from successes in the photonics and solid state lighting sectors, global conference producer IntertechPira is pleased to announce LEDs Asia 2009 Conference.

January 26, 2009

The market for electronic ballasts for energy-efficient lighting will continue to grow at a rapid rate, but the exact rate and trajectory of growth are being altered by numerous factors.

January 25, 2009

Recent discoveries indicate that the non-visual effects of light are mediated by a newly discovered photoreceptor in the eye that is distinct from the classical rods and cones for vision.

January 25, 2009

Kim Lighting announced today that several of its products were used as part of the $234 million reconstruction of the I-35 Bridge in Minneapolis, Minn., that collapsed during the summer of 2007.

January 25, 2009

Cooper Lighting's Halo brand of recessed and track lighting continues to affirm itself as the industry leader by being named by Builder Magazine as the Brand Leader in lighting.

January 25, 2009

Marktech LED Lighting introduces the EnergyLED E26 LED light bulb to its line of LED lighting products. This energy efficient bulb uses just 4.6 watts to generate 160 lumens of light.

January 22, 2009

Arrow Electronics, Inc. and key suppliers of lighting components will sponsor the LED Luminaire Design Competition with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at the University of California, Davis.

January 22, 2009

Recognizing the unique role that the electronic components channel plays in the evolving solid-state lighting industry, EDS is expanding the 2009 conference to include a focus on solid-state lighting technology.

January 20, 2009

The new columbialighting.com serves as the convergence point for all ideas, products, and information accessible to you in just a few clicks.

January 19, 2009

Lighting Supply Company has kicked off the Bright Earth campaign, with a goal of donating 70,000 energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs to religious organizations nationwide.

January 18, 2009

Leviton Manufacturing Company has entered into a strategic partnership with EnOcean GmbH to offer a revolutionary line of self-powered occupancy sensors that dramatically increases energy efficiency and which requires absolutely no new wiring.

January 18, 2009

Axis Technologies Group, Inc. is excited to announce that FSC Lighting has launched their own daylight harvesting and dimming fluorescent lighting system by installing the Axis Technologies ballast into FSC fluorescent light fixtures known as the DHS Series.

January 15, 2009

The California Lighting Technology Center and industry partners have developed an energy-efficient LED parking lot light with a motion sensor triggering increased brightness.

January 14, 2009

Cree, Inc. announced that Indian Wells, California, has joined the LED City initiative, an international program that promotes the deployment of energy-efficient LED lighting.

January 14, 2009

LED Waves, a world-leading manufacturer of high-end LED lights, announces that Phoenix Kiosk, Inc., a manufacturer of self-service kiosks used LED*Waves' High Power LED Recess Light to illuminate their innovative, life-enhancing Secure Medical Healthkiosks® booths.

January 13, 2009

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed and demonstrated a new type of light emitting diode (LED) with significantly improved lighting performance and energy efficiency.

January 12, 2009

Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd., has published a new Ametrix™ Product Selector Guide that presents its full line of architectural asymmetric lighting products.

January 12, 2009

The new guide illustrates dozens of arm and pole combinations that can be used when designing outdoor architectural lighting, thereby reducing much of the anxiety associated with creating customized luminaires.

January 11, 2009

Cree, Inc. announces that more than 4,200 LR24 recessed LED luminaires are planned for installation in Wedge 5 of the Pentagon as part of a major renovation currently underway.

January 08, 2009

ALP Lighting Components Inc., has announced that it will cease manufacturing operations at its Charlevoix plastics extrusion plant.

January 06, 2009

Albeo Technologies introduces its SecurityLED line of general illumination light fixtures. The SecurityLED product family, built with Albeo's white-LED TEMPR™ thermal technology, provides high-efficiency, "zero" maintenance, general lighting solutions for demanding applications.

January 05, 2009

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces it has acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of California based Lighting Control & Design, Inc. (LC&D), a manufacturer of comprehensive digital lighting controls and software.

January 05, 2009

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) was founded 10 years ago by a small group of companies that has grown to 17 leading manufacturers of controls and controllable ballasts.

January 04, 2009

Philips once again delivered the very latest in energy-efficient LED lighting in its role as official lighting partner to the world-renowned New Year's Eve Times Square Ball.

January 02, 2009

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) recently commissioned two new research projects: Corporate Sustainability: Why You Need it and How to Get There; and Selling Energy Management Solutions.

December 31, 2008

Royal Philips Electronics announces it welcomes the decision made by the European Union to phase-out incandescent light bulbs in the EU by 2012.

December 29, 2008

Global demand for electric lighting is forecast to exceed $40 billion in 2012 on annual gains of more than seven percent. The BRIC economies -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- are projected to be the fastest growing markets for electric lighting products through 2012.

NAED Introduces Selling Green 101

December 28, 2008

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) announces the launch of the first course in a series of Web-based, narrated presentations created for distributors serious about getting into the growing market for green products and services.

December 26, 2008

Cooper Controls' iLight brand will debut two new ranges of advanced lighting control panels at the forthcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in February 2009.

December 25, 2008

Allscape, a manufacturer of high-performance LED and a full range of architectural and landscape lighting solutions, a Philips group brand, has again donated light fixtures, to two separate memorials across the nation.

December 25, 2008

Wirelessly addressable ballast offers power companies ability to reduce commercial lighting load during peak demand periods. Market launch scheduled for first quarter of 2009.

December 21, 2008

NEMA urged President-elect Obama and Congressional leaders of both parties to include clean energy, transportation, and health information technology (IT) pillars in the economic and infrastructure stimulus legislation now under development for action early in the next Congress.

December 21, 2008

Based on its recent analysis of the green lighting controls market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Lumisys with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year for its MINT(TM) Demand Response (DR) solution.

December 18, 2008

Amerlux Lighting Solutions announces its acquisition of Dynamic Lighting Inc., a national manufacturer of outdoor lighting, fixtures and accessories based in Pearland, Texas.

December 18, 2008

Key components in the Galaxy line can be interchanged to create custom-styled luminaires for public parks, streetscapes, plazas, roadways and commercial centers.

December 17, 2008

In response to requests from lighting professionals across the United States, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center has taken the LED Lighting Institute "on the road."

December 16, 2008

One hundred years after they were first "discovered," light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are poised to revolutionize the lighting industry.

December 15, 2008

Network Service Version 5.0 Released. Purchase networking for AGi32 and/or Photometric Toolbox for as few as two concurrent users, all network licenses now have WAN capability.

December 14, 2008

To help drive the building industry toward market-viable net-zero-energy buildings, ASHRAE is hosting a specialty conference on the topic in March in San Francisco.

December 14, 2008

Watt Stopper/Legrand has developed a new occupancy sensor with a special coverage pattern tailored to meet the needs of retail applications with refrigerated cases.

December 11, 2008

The conference and demonstration will illustrate how light quality can be improved with modern luminaire (lamp) fixtures that are networked and remotely managed using Echelon's control technology.

Hubbell Acquires Varon Lighting Group

December 09, 2008

Varon is a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting fixtures and controls designed for indoor commercial and industrial lighting retrofits, as well as outdoor new and retrofit pedestrian-scale lighting applications.

December 08, 2008

The European Union decided to phase out traditional household light bulbs by September 2012 in favour of new energy-saving models that use a fraction of the electricity.

December 07, 2008

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in November 2008 to work cooperatively toward improving the efficient use of energy by lighting equipment and systems.

December 04, 2008

In an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama on behalf of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, NEMA President and CEO Evan Gaddis has offered the association as a resource for addressing unprecedented challenges facing the U.S. economy.

Catalog 33 From Orbit Industries UMI

December 03, 2008

A comprehensive electrical supplies catalog with more than 3,500 products has just been released by Orbit Industries/UMI. Entitled "Catalog 33," the industry guide includes 250 pages filled with product photos and descriptions, technical illustrations and model specifications.

December 02, 2008

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) reports that just-released, third-quarter-2008 NEMA Lighting Systems Index data show that lighting equipment shipments contracted 4.3% from second-quarter 2008's level, reaching a ten-year low.

December 02, 2008

More than $50 billion is being wasted each year by the owners of 2.8 million U.S. commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings that rely on outmoded lighting systems that waste energy and money, especially when they fail to deliver the array of High-Benefit Lighting® savings otherwise available.

November 30, 2008

The Home Lighting Control Alliance (HLCA) has announced that it is renewing membership for a third phase of its successful outreach program. The next installment of the HLCA program will begin on January 1st and run for all of calendar 2009.

November 30, 2008

Albeo delivers a complete line of LED lighting fixtures for Industrial and Commercial Lighting applications that reduce energy consumption and maintenance.

November 26, 2008

NEMA has published ANSI C136.20-2008 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) Lighting Poles and ANSI C136-36B-2008 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Concrete Lighting Poles.

November 24, 2008

More than 300 lighting professionals descended on Savannah , GA. , November 9-11, for the 2008 Annual Conference of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

November 23, 2008

This patented technology redirects and redistributes light with high efficiency from a variety of sources including LEDs and has manyapplications includinginterior, exterior, architectural, automotive and aircraft lighting systems.

November 23, 2008

During the anniversary event at their Torrance, California, headquarters, LEDtronics executives thanked employees and customers for making possible the company's successes to date, and for providing advanced technological opportunities for future achievements.

November 20, 2008

Valmont Industries, Inc. announced that it has acquired Stainton Metal Company Ltd, a leading U.K. manufacturer of street lighting poles.

November 20, 2008

Some may remember the oil embargoes of the late 1970s and early 1980s and the resulting impact on the U.S. economy. Not surprisingly, the embargoes turned people's attention to energy use, leading to discussions and studies examining the amount of energy that goes into lighting.

November 19, 2008

NEMA's lamp indices for incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) declined for the second consecutive quarter, falling 14.0 and 7.5 percent, respectively, compared to the previous quarter.

November 19, 2008

Lighting Services Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio which has specialized in "turnkey" lighting retrofit projects since 1998, is helping manufacturers and warehouses in NE Ohio by saving their clients 50% on their lighting energy bills.

November 19, 2008

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center (LRC) welcomes Con Edison as the newest member of the LRC Partners Program, which is designed to coordinate the efforts of public and private organizations to advance lighting research, education, and technology.

November 18, 2008

A new series of durable12-volt well lights with adjustable tilting lamps is now available from Orbit/Evergreen, a leading supplier of landscape lighting fixtures and accessories.

November 16, 2008

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index contracted 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter. Further weakness expected.

November 13, 2008

Boston's first official skyscraper, the Marriott Custom House Tower, has undergone a long-awaited lighting makeover to reclaim its skyline prominence in a smart and sustainable way.

November 12, 2008

The Winston-Salem Lighting Project 2008 will debut at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday evening the 13th of November, at the corner of Fifth and Trade in downtown Winston-Salem. This public art show will run continuously from 6:30 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. through Saturday, November 15.

November 11, 2008

A breakthrough light management system from Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., recently installed in a new, landmark Manhattan office tower, is achieving a "stunning" 70 percent energy savings compared to the ambitious energy-efficiency benchmark the building was designed to meet.

November 11, 2008

Lighting Science Group Corporation developed and produced an integrated lighting system for the 2009 Time Square New Year's Eve Ball. The Ball, which boasts a system comprised of 672 LED modules, will be installed on November 26 in Times Square, New York, where it will continue to remain year round.

November 10, 2008

These two new offerings provide architects with early-stage environmental design assistance in a variety of categories, including energy consumption, carbon emissions, LEED Daylighting, solar shading and artificial lighting, enabling them to perform customized analysis for each project.

November 10, 2008

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), administered by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), has announced the election of a new executive team headed by Gary Meshberg as president.

November 10, 2008

Philips Lighting Electronics North America is proud to announce the introduction of its revolutionary new Philips branded ActiLum Lighting Control System, an easy-to-use-and-install offering designed to deliver maximum visual comfort as well as energy savings of up to 65% to the commercial sector.

November 09, 2008

Crestron announces its newly expanded training program for lighting designers and specifiers. Since nearly 95 percent of all lighting control systems connect to a Crestron control solution, lighting specifiers have the need and desire to learn more about Crestron integration and control.

November 09, 2008

Luxim Corp launched the LIFI(R) STA-40 Series, the award-winning solid state plasma light sources for street, area, architectural and industrial lighting applications. The product line is on display this week at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Annual Conference in Savannah, GA.

November 06, 2008

Cooper Lighting has introduced the Lumark AVID, a new series of decorative high-bay luminaires featuring an aesthetically pleasing architectural design with a variety of optical choices and lamping options.

November 03, 2008

Philips Lumileds announced that the Lansing Board of Water and Light (LBWL) recently expanded its trial of Luxeon-based street lamps with the addition of six new fixtures illuminated by neutral white Luxeon Rebel LEDs.

November 02, 2008

Sylvania Lighting Services (SLS) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Amtech Lighting Services from ABM Industries, Inc. Deal Makes SLS the country's largest lighting service company.

October 31, 2008

The Day-Brite Capri Omega (DCO) Lighting Institute has finished its 2008 seminar schedule, which was held at its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified facility (LEED-CI). More than 150 lighting professionals took part in seminars to increase visitors knowledge of good lighting and energy conservation.

October 30, 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, announced today its GreenWise(TM) initiative aimed at helping commercial building owners, specifiers and contractors reduce energy costs, address environmental concerns and improve sustainability without sacrificing productivity.

October 28, 2008

Furniture World Magazine outlines ten ways to improve your displays, save on your electricity costs and avoid the most common lighting mistakes.

October 27, 2008

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics announced that it has broken ground on its fourth Experience Center, which will open in the heart of midtown Manhattan in early 2009.

October 26, 2008

GE Consumer & Industrial announces a call for entries for the 26th Annual GE Edison Award competition. Through the competition, GE recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ the significant use of GE light sources (lamps and/or LEDs).

NAED Annual Award Nominations

October 23, 2008

The NAED Annual Awards recognize the companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the electrical industry and NAED. Submissions for the 2009 awards are due by December 15, 2008.

October 23, 2008

The U.S. Green Building Council's strategic plan sets forth its vision for the next five years. While being green has become mainstream, green buildings and other green products remain very small percentages of total market shares.

October 22, 2008

For EcoSystem, Lutron has qualified certain fixture manufacturers to provide EcoSystem products in their fixture lines, and has developed configurations to meet those manufacturers' needs. These fixtures meet a wide variety of application needs.

October 21, 2008

Philips Lumileds and Future Lighting Solutions have introduced the first comprehensive suite of online Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools designed to speed the prototyping and development of solid-state lighting solutions for general lighting applications such as task lamps, recessed downlights, outdoor lighting and shop lighting.

October 20, 2008

Acuity Brands, Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Renaissance Lighting, a privately-held, pioneering innovator of solid-state light-emitting diode architectural lighting.

October 20, 2008

Osram Sylvania has opened a $30 million manufacturing operation for energy-efficient T5 fluorescent lamps, the first in North America. The company marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Versailles, Ky. Charlie Jerabek, president and CEO, led the festivities.

October 19, 2008

Mayor Manny Diaz of Miami and Mayor Greg Nickels of Seattle announced the formation of the Mayors' Alliance for Green Schools, a coalition of mayors seeking to strategically harness the leadership and creativity of mayors across the country to promote the benefits of green schools in their communities.

October 17, 2008

Available in 3-light and 6-light versions, each single high output LED consumes only 1-watt of power, yet produces far more light per watt than any incandescent light source. That translates to a substantial reduction in energy cost, and greatly reducing heat produced, thus protecting the finish of the woodwork it is installed in.

October 15, 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, released a much-anticipated white paper on the lighting industry's overall failure to properly bring commercial outdoor LED lighting to market.

October 13, 2008

Cooper Lighting's Halo compact fluorescent dimmable downlight family was selected as a winner in the sixth annual Lighting For Tomorrow 2008 competition in the new compact fluorescent indoor recessed downlight category. IRiS Squares were awarded an honorable mention in the same category.

October 12, 2008

Philips and Berkeley Lab will work together to develop new technologies for the control of multiple building sub-systems such as lighting and temperature controls, and new building simulation tools for developing and evaluating effective energy control strategies.

October 12, 2008

The Commercial Building Tax Deduction (CBTD) has been extended for five years, through December 31, 2013. The extension was enacted through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which became Public Law No. 110-343 when President Bush signed it on October 3, 2008.

October 09, 2008

The US National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $18.5m grant to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) of Troy, NY along with partners Boston University and the University of New Mexico (UNM) as the three primary research universities forming a new ‘Smart Lighting Center' ERC (Engineering Research Center).

October 08, 2008

Global Adoption of Solid-State Lighting Accelerating At a Rapid Pace. Cree announces a long-term strategic agreement with the Austrian Zumtobel Group to supply LED downlights to the European market.

IES to Host 2008 Annual Conference

October 07, 2008

At its upcoming Annual Conference, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) will explore the impact of lighting on both our daytime and nighttime lives and the future of the lighting profession.

October 06, 2008

A showcase of innovative and cost- effective "green" alternatives to traditional lighting is among the features in the latest edition of ElectricTV.net.

Bellacor Helps Raise Energy Awareness

October 05, 2008

October is Energy Awareness Month and Bellacor, a leading online retailer of lighting and home products, welcomes energy-conscious shoppers by offering energy-efficient lighting options to please the pocketbook and the planet.

October 01, 2008

Developed by the US Department of Energy with input from various industry stakeholders, the Energy Star Solid-State Lighting program came into effect on September 30.

September 30, 2008

Future Lighting Solutions has enhanced its Lighting Resource Centers (LRCs) for LED lighting designers by investing in state-of-the-art equipment, expanding the workspace, and adding dedicated thermal, optical and electronics engineers.

September 28, 2008

According to a new report from NanoMarkets LC, an industry analyst firm based here, the OLED lighting market will reach almost US $4.5 billion ($US) by 2013 and grow to $5.9 billion by 2015.

September 28, 2008

A new collection of energy efficient 12v and 120v LED step lights for outdoor walkways, steps, decks and patios is now available from Orbit/Evergreen, a leading manufacturer of landscape fixtures for residential and commercial installations.

September 24, 2008

GreenWise™, an unparalleled nationwide sustainable lighting initiative designed to benefit commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities throughout the United States, has been launched by Hubbell Lighting.

September 23, 2008

Gotham Lighting is recalling its Compact Fluorescent Downlights (Recessed Ceiling Lights) after discovering the light can fail to work in an emergency.

September 23, 2008

LED luminaire manufacturers can now use key components from OSRAM without having to pay license fees to Philips because OSRAM has acquired special rights from Philips.

September 21, 2008

Acacia Research Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Acacia Patent Acquisition LLC, has acquired rights to patents relating to lighting ballast technology.

September 21, 2008

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is offering ongoing Research in Action Webinars to help NAED member companies remain competitive and profitable in multiple market sectors.

September 21, 2008

A new sharp-off luminaire with trim aerodynamic styling, has recently been released by U.S. Architectural Lighting for streetscapes, roadways, parking lots and civic centers.

September 16, 2008

The sixth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition attracted a large group of beautiful new designs in energy-efficient lighting, including 56 solid state lighting (SSL) models incorporating light-emitting diodes and 40 models using compact fluorescent lighting.

September 16, 2008

Advance announces its launch of an exciting repositioning campaign that will serve to both acknowledge its long-standing position and history as a leader in the ballast industry while firmly reflecting its affiliation to global technology leader and corporate parent Philips.

September 15, 2008

Sea Gull Lighting Products, a manufacturer of decorative and functional lighting products, was awarded "winner" of the Outdoor Lighting Fixture category of the Lighting for Tomorrow design competition.

September 15, 2008

In new homes, automated lighting control systems are typically installed with low-voltage wiring providing communication pathways between devices. But in existing homes, the cost and hassle of wiring a house for lighting control is an obstacle to many consumers.

September 14, 2008

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has earned the notable distinction of receiving one of only 13 first-ever research grants awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

September 12, 2008

OSRAM SYLVANIA, title sponsor of the SYLVANIA 300, added two "track lighting" features at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.

September 10, 2008

Greenlight Initiative, a New York City based LED-lighting sales organization and solutions provider, today announced its plans to implement full third party photometric testing and qualification for all of its product lines beginning January 2009.

September 10, 2008

Kim Lighting announced today it has provided outdoor lighting for the Chatham Borough 9-11 Memorial in Chatham Borough, New Jersey. The donation was made as part of Kim Lighting's "Shine The Light" initiative.

September 09, 2008

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD25-2008 Best Practices for Metal Halide Lighting Systems, Plus Questions and Answers about Lamp Ruptures in Metal Halide Lighting Systems.

September 08, 2008

The emergence of electric lighting at night nearly a century ago has positively affected countless aspects of human life, ranging from improved safety and security to stronger economic development.

September 07, 2008

Hagemeyer is proud to announce that it was recently recognized by leading lighting manufacturer Philips Lighting Company for achieving the highest status in Philips' elite "Green Leadership Program."

September 07, 2008

A traditional acorn-style streetscape fixture with energy-efficient LED technology has been introduced by Sun Valley Lighting.

September 07, 2008

Sun Valley Lighting introduces Shorewood, a classically-styled lantern designed to enhance historic restorations and new commercial projects.

September 06, 2008

A new alliance between the training arm of NECA-IBEW and Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions is poised to enhance the skills of electricians and apprentices nationwide and help guide electrical contractors in moving into the LED market.

September 04, 2008

Sylvania Lighting Services, has signed an agreement to buy the operating assets of Amtech Lighting Services from ABM Industries Incorporated. The transaction is expected to close prior to Oct. 31, 2008, subject to customary closing conditions.

September 04, 2008

Worldwide demand for lighting fixtures is forecast to rise 5.2 percent per annum through 2012 to nearly $118 billion. Growth will slow relative to the pace of the 1997-2007 period, in large part due to more modest price increases.

September 03, 2008

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LE 6-2008 Procedure for Determining Target Efficacy Ratings for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Luminaires, which was developed by the Luminaire Section, in close cooperation with the Lamp and Ballast Sections of the NEMA Lighting Systems Division.

September 03, 2008

Because rising energy costs and environmental pressures are becoming a major concern for customers, Juno Lighting Group has created the new Energy Plus-Calculator™ to help builders and remodelers save energy and money on lighting.

September 01, 2008

In its ongoing efforts to continue development of the company's breakthrough ballast technology, PureSpectrum, Inc. has begun testing the viability of its innovative ballast design for use with Light Emitting Diode (LED) applications.

September 01, 2008

Recommendations provide manufacturers a method of measuring the performance of LED light engines and lamps used in decorative lighting fixtures that provide general illumination and aesthetics, such as chandeliers, wall sconces, pendants, and table lamps.

NEMA To Participate In GridWeek 2008

August 31, 2008

NEMA endorses and is a Silver Sponsor of GridWeek, a major conference highlighting advanced technologies for the electric grid. GridWeek will be held in Washington D.C. during the week of September 22-25, 2008.

August 28, 2008

About 1,400 indoor lighting fixtures, made in the U.S. by Lithonia Lighting are being recalled because the glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

August 27, 2008

NEMA's Lighting Systems Index increased 1.5 percent between the first and second quarters of 2008.

August 27, 2008

Demand for industrial control equipment improved during the second quarter, as NEMA's Primary Industrial Controls Index gained 2.4 percent over the first three months of 2008. The index's first quarter reading was revised slightly upward to a 5.1 percent decline.

August 26, 2008

The Advanced Energy Design Guide series provides a sensible approach to easily achieve advanced levels of energy savings without having to resort to detailed calculations or analysis.

August 25, 2008

The first of many outdoor LED lighting systems the company will debut starting in 2008-provides up to 60 percent energy savings, longer life and significantly improved light-level uniformity compared with traditional HID lamp sources and optical systems, such as a standard 400-watt quartz metal halide system.

August 25, 2008

A.C. Lighting has announced that it is changing its name to A.C. Entertainment Technologies from the 1st September 2008, to reflect the company's increasing range of industry products and services.

August 20, 2008

Retail outlets could be missing out on savings of up to 30% of lighting costs according to the Carbon Trust, with the potential for simple lighting efficiency initiatives to have a dramatic impact on energy bills.

August 19, 2008

Cree, Inc. announces that Steve Kelley will join the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

August 17, 2008

Under the agreement, Konica Minolta will be able to integrate Universal Display's proprietary OLED technologies into Konica Minolta's white OLED lighting products, thus securing Konica Minolta to accelerate commercialization and to strengthen the competitiveness of its white OLEDs.

August 14, 2008

TCP, Inc. successfully kicked off a campaign to support the Northern Ohio USO at its August 13 event "A Hero's Light: One light until they all come home."

August 12, 2008

The recalled emergency and exit lights are installed in commercial buildings such as hotels and office buildings.

August 08, 2008

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), sponsor of the International Illumination Design Awards (IIDA), is pleased to announce the award recipients for 2008.

August 08, 2008

Leviton recently sponsored a community outreach initiative to "brighten up" the interior décor of the Head Start Center in Amityville, Long Island.

August 07, 2008

On September 18 and 19, engineers, architects, lighting designers and other industry professionals will learn how they can enhance learning in the classroom during the Education Facilities Lighting Management for Quality & Sustainability Seminar at Day-Brite Capri Omega (DCO) Lighting Institute.

August 07, 2008

As LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) prepares for its 20th Anniversary in 2009, it celebrates the achievements of Libby Morley, and her contributions to the establishment and management of the Trade Show and Conference during her tenure with the company.

August 06, 2008

Progress Lighting is recalling about 6,000 Pendant-Style Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures.

August 04, 2008

Sharp Corp said on Monday it would enter the lighting gear market with energy-saving equipment based on light-emitting diode technology in a bid to establish a new earnings pillar on top of flat panel and solar cell businesses.

July 31, 2008

Cree and the Municipality of Anchorage today announced Anchorage's participation in the LED City program, an international program that promotes the deployment of energy-efficient LED lighting.

July 28, 2008

Lighting Manufacturer Comes to Aid of Local Veterans Group to Provide Proper Lighting for Community Landmark and Tribute to Local Veterans.

July 28, 2008

Lighting Science Group Corporation, a leading developer and integrator of intelligent and energy-efficient LED lighting solutions, announced today that, through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, it has acquired all of the assets of Lamina Lighting, Inc.

July 28, 2008

TCP, Inc. announces its exclusive partnership with CBS Corporation and EcoMedia, to serve as the official lighting sponsor for the groundbreaking "Green Schools Initiative," a program designed to work with U.S. mayors and local municipalities to "green" schools in cities across the country.

July 23, 2008

Douglass M. Baillie (Acuity Brands Lighting) has been elected chair of the National Lighting Bureau. The Bureau is an independent, not-for-profit lighting education organization sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the U.S. government.

July 22, 2008

Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,200 recessed light fixtures. A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.

July 20, 2008

Exactly two years and one day after officially breaking ground on its new resort hotel, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians marked a major milestone in their history with the spectacular grand opening of the new Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, California.

July 18, 2008

Watt Stopper/Legrand, a locally-based company with 25 years of experience in energy-efficient lighting controls, will host a GreenFair on Friday, July 25, 2008, to help its employees and neighbors find green solutions for their daily lives.

July 18, 2008

Littelfuse, Inc introduces two new fuse series for electrical ballasts used in fluorescent lighting and other applications.

July 17, 2008

You'll learn how to incorporate LED technologies into the design of architectural lighting fixtures, how to develop optical components that will best take advantage of the small size and compact beam spread of LEDs, and how to design lighting applications using LEDs.

July 15, 2008

Join colleagues and friends for an exhilarating three days as we explore the power of light to transform, to inspire and to astonish.

July 13, 2008

Working with its municipal and county customers to explore energy efficiencies for New Jersey's cities, PSE&G has begun testing new technologies in street lighting.

July 13, 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Lighting Industry" report to their offering.

July 07, 2008

The cost of replacing incandescent bulbs can easily exceed the cost of the energy they consume in commercial and other buildings where maintenance personnel perform relamping.

July 01, 2008

This publication has been published by the NEMA Lamp Section, based on discussions with representatives of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Department of Energy, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

July 01, 2008

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Facility Lighting Systems in Millions of US$.

High-Benefit Lighting Awards Program

June 29, 2008

Established by the National Lighting Bureau in 1980, the program recognizes lighting achievements that demonstrate electric illumination's ability to enhance human performance and well-being; i.e., to provide High-Benefit Lighting.

June 26, 2008

Axis Technologies Group, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement for funding with Gemini Strategies, LLC, an investment manager with offices in New York City and San Diego, CA.

June 26, 2008

Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty applauded The Home Depot's leadership for announcing today that it will recycle energy-efficient, compact fluorescent light bulbs for free at all of its nearly 2,000 stores.

June 26, 2008

The iLumin product line will capitalize on increasing energy codes, "green" market trends, and increased awareness of the need to control and manage the lighting in architectural spaces such as Hotels, Casinos, Convention Centers, Auditoriums, and general commercial environments.

June 24, 2008

The U.S. Department of Energy invites retailers to join the new Retailer Energy Alliance (REA), designed with both bottom-line and energy savings in mind.

June 19, 2008

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has launched a website dedicated to the ANSI Z535 series of safety standards and guidelines to coincide with the observation of National Safety Month.

June 16, 2008

SPOT(TM) Version 4.0 from California Energy Commission was selected as the 2008 LFI Attendees' Choice Award winner by LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) attendees.

June 10, 2008

Electrical contractors who purchase Nora Lighting's CF Architectural and Commercial Recessed products will get more than satisfied customers – they'll also get a cash rebate.

June 09, 2008

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced a new initiative aimed at reducing energy use and costs in the 5 million existing commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings in the United States.

June 08, 2008

National outdoor lighting franchise is on a search for qualified candidates for franchise ownership in the NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Business in California.

Acuity Absorbs Guardian Networks

June 04, 2008

Acuity Brands Inc. has bought Kennesaw, Ga.-based Guardian Networks LLC for an undisclosed sum.

June 02, 2008

Take a moment and check out our featured LightFair products. Please check back often as we hope to add more products in the coming days and weeks.

May 29, 2008

Innovation unveiled, Honored at Awards Ceromony during LightFair International 2008

May 25, 2008

"Troubling" is how the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) describes first-quarter-2008 NEMA Lighting Systems Index data.

May 19, 2008

Delegates are travelling from as far a field as China, Australia and the United States to attend Europe's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to solid state lighting at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

May 18, 2008

A team composed of Harvard students and alumni was among the winners of the World Bank's Lighting Africa 2008 Development Marketplace competition, held in Accra, Ghana from May 6 to 8, 2008.

May 18, 2008

LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, introduces The LFI European Light + Design Pavilion to attendees during the Las Vegas show this month.

May 12, 2008

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) will host the 27th Annual Street and Area Lighting Conference in Denver, Colorado.

May 12, 2008

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America is pleased to announce the publication of LEARNING TO SEE: A Matter of Light by Howard Brandston.

May 06, 2008

More that 500 global players from the lighting industry, international and domestic financial institutions, private developers, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international and bilateral development partners attended the Lighting Africa 2008 Global Business Conference.

May 05, 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, announced today its Site Lightform Bollard Series now includes new super bright white LED technology.

May 04, 2008

A Street Lamp that promises to last a long time, helps save energy and is cost-effective has turned the spotlight on Hong Kong Polytechnic University researchers at an international expo for inventors.

April 29, 2008

In Australia, the husband and wife team behind Lumiflux has found a way to make a 50 year old technology seem new and, well, shiny.

April 24, 2008

Technological advancements in lighting system have been playing a crucial role in improving ever-growing human activities in all spheres, including the critical medical domain.

April 22, 2008

Established in 1976, the National Lighting Bureau is an independent lighting information source sponsored by industry, professional societies, trade associations, utilities, and agencies of the federal government.

April 22, 2008

LED lighting supplier Cree has launched LED University to promote and accelerate the adoption of LEDs by showcasing their use at universities.

April 22, 2008

Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, today announced it will hold a new one-day lighting show for buyers working on commercial projects.

April 20, 2008

ROMlight International Inc. announces a new line of energy efficient electronic lighting ballasts for smart streetlight solutions.

April 17, 2008

Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corp has decided to terminate the manufacturing of general incandescent light bulbs and stop all the relevant production lines in about 2010.

World's Largest LED Chandelier

April 13, 2008

Highlighting the efficiency of LED lighting, the world's largest LED free-hanging chandelier was illuminated on April 2, 2008 by Meyda Lighting in Utica, N.Y.

April 10, 2008

The Advanced Energy Design Guide series provides a sensible approach to easily achieve advanced levels of energy savings without having to resort to detailed calculations or analysis.

April 08, 2008

The LED light fixtures industry in China is growing rapidly, with the country now the largest supplier of the product, accounting for an estimated 70 percent of global output.

Lighting Business Leaving Sonoma

April 08, 2008

A 20-year-old Sonoma business that makes specialty lighting products will close its doors later this month in a consolidation move by its parent company.

April 08, 2008

W.A.C. Lighting, the Garden City, NY-based manufacturer of track, recessed, undercabinet, decorative and monorail lighting, has extended its product warranty to five years.

April 06, 2008

Philips Electronics, the world's biggest lighting maker, sees strong growth potential for solid-state lighting systems in the coming years, a market that it wants to tap into to fuel profits.

Ford Gets Energy Star Award

April 06, 2008

For the third consecutive year, Ford Motor Company's actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its American operations have earned it the coveted Energy Star Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

April 04, 2008

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced that its SV Lighting business division successfully completed the solid-state rotunda lighting project for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex' newest attraction, the Shuttle Launch Experience.

April 04, 2008

Lighting expert Neil Heller has received an award from Chester Civic Trust for his work on one of the main entrances to Chester from North Wales.

April 04, 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "European Energy Efficient Lighting Markets" to their offering.

April 04, 2008

New website dedicated to consumers, system integrators, installers, homebuilders and designers of home lighting control systems.

March 31, 2008

Viewed from space, Africa emerges as looming in an impenetrable shadow, the portrait of a continent cast in darkness satellite image reveals the sheer magnitude of a problem that affects an estimated 1.6 billion people, representing one third of the global population.

March 26, 2008

LEDiscovery opened at Exhibition Place as the first ever event to bring together technology, manufacturers, purchasers and suppliers. With a focus on advancing the adoption of LED Lighting and Adaptive Lighting Control Technology (ALCT) in public spaces.

March 18, 2008

Progress Lighting is recalling its Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures due to a faulty weld.

March 17, 2008

OSRAM has achieved record values of efficiency and lifetime while maintaining the brightness of warm white organic light emitting diodes.

March 17, 2008

The number of hotels rooms in the UAE are projected to increase tremendously in order to accommodate the upsurge of 15 million tourists expected to visit the country by 2010.

Begich Hosts Lighting Conference

March 17, 2008

Lighting specialists and representatives from cities and utilities across the country will gather in Anchorage this week for a conference on street lighting at the Hotel Captain Cook.

March 15, 2008

Promoted by Politecnico di Milano – Faculty of Design, Consorzio POLI.Design and SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design, the university master's degree in Light Product Design investigates the design of lighting equipment and systems, which today is one of the most stimulating and complex areas in industrial design.

March 15, 2008

When it comes to backyard or pathway lights, forget practical and boring - think fun and fancy. You can create a soothing, inviting mood with unique and attractive outdoor lighting.

March 05, 2008

Cree has announced the results of an independent survey performed at the 2007 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair on the adoption, deployment and benefits of LED lighting.

March 05, 2008

The Solid State Lighting Industry Trade Association (SSLITA) is currently forming an international organization to help speed the worldwide adoption of solid state lighting sources for the full range of lighting applications.

February 29, 2008

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center is starting a new program to help support lighting companies in New York state.

February 29, 2008

Dialight Corporation has received a major order for its newly developed, high-intensity LED lights for military shelters, which have been approved for use by the U.S. Marine Corps.

February 29, 2008

Lighting controls are increasingly being used due to the myriad benefits they offer. Controls substantially decrease energy consumption by about 50% in currently existing buildings and nearly 35% in new constructions.

February 29, 2008

For the fourth time, Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC, a Generation Brands company, has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commitment and promotion of ENERGY STAR® lighting and energy efficiency.

7 Lighting Tips for your Home Theater

February 29, 2008

Home theaters aren't just about big screens and speakers, you also need the right light to make the experience jive. Here are a few tips from professional lighting designer, Tom Dearborn.

February 27, 2008

Dave Irvine-Halliday, PhD, founder of the Light Up The World Foundation/Canada, and David Gottfried, CEO of WorldBuild and founder of the US and the World Green Building Councils, will headline the LIGHTFAIR International 2008 Institutes Keynote Luncheons this May in Las Vegas.

February 16, 2008

Consumers need to choose replacement light bulbs carefully for compatibility with existing dimmers and control systems

February 16, 2008

No longer found only in boardrooms and executive suites, the automated window treatment and lighting control industry is expanding across consumer markets and growing rapidly.

February 16, 2008

For the ninth year, Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC) is taking a deserving group of college students to LDI.

Lighting Ballasts That Direct Patients

February 16, 2008

An innovative navigation system uses optical signals from hospital lights to guide patients with traumatic brain injuries around hospitals.

February 16, 2008

Harvard Engineering has launched a new range of Rapid Plug electronic ballasts for use with 20W-150W HID lamps.

February 16, 2008

Advance proudly announces that a variety of its electronic ballast offerings have become charter products within the voluntary new NEMA Premium® Ballast Program.

February 16, 2008

The right bathroom lighting can switch an image in the mirror from beast to beauty, but it often ranks way below a luxury tub, modern fixtures and stylish tile on the priority list.

February 16, 2008

From HGTV, which has dedicated a new show, "Light it Up," to this fast-growing trend, to lighting design showrooms, there's more and more talk about how to show off a room or its accents.

February 12, 2008

At a recent ceremony in Seattle, former President Bill Clinton announced Acuity Brands Lighting would be a major partner for lighting products in the Clinton Climate Initiative

February 10, 2008

For the environmentally concerned sky-watchers among us, it isn't enough that the world should go green. It should go dark green. As in, "Turn off all the unnecessary lights, please."

February 09, 2008

The general illumination market has reached a crucial tipping point, say LED manufacturers.

February 09, 2008

Kim Lighting, a leading manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting, has announced an expansion of its line of outdoor LED lighting.

February 09, 2008

Cree, Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc. (LLF) for approximately $77 million, plus up to an additional $26.4 million over a three-year period.

February 09, 2008

From oven lights to spotlights, there's a lot of worry about the coming phase-out.

January 30, 2008

The LED Lighting Institute has expanded to provide you with more information and more time to participate in hands-on sessions using LEDs.

January 29, 2008

The city of Austin, Texas USA , the capital of the U.S. state of Texas, has reportedly joined in Cree's LED City initiative.

January 23, 2008

The World Bank Group invites the media to attend Lighting Africa 2008, the 1st Global Business Conference for Off-Grid Lighting in Africa, on May 5-8, 2008.

January 18, 2008

In 2008, Lighting for Tomorrow will once again recognize excellence in design of energy-efficient residential lighting fixtures - not just for new products but for innovative technologies as well.

Hubbell Buys Kurt Versen for $100M

January 15, 2008

Hubbell Inc., which makes electrical and electronic products, on Monday said it acquired the Kurt Versen Co. from Audax Group for about $100 million in cash.

Nexxus Lighting to Acquire Lumificient

January 10, 2008

Nexxus Lighting announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Lumificient Corporation.

January 09, 2008

The new facility will accommodate 40 visitors at a time and will be open to the public by mid-year.

January 01, 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Lighting Controls Handbook" to their offering.

December 28, 2007

MELDA will honor the outstanding and innovative lighting design taking place across the Middle East.

December 21, 2007

Complying with the new NEC and CEC requirements for linear ballast disconnect, Cooper Lighting offer a brochure that details the new requirement.

December 17, 2007

The first edition Lighting Report provides a comprehensive market overview including exterior and interior lighting applications, the regulatory environment along with market drivers, data and forecasts.

December 17, 2007

Lighting control panel upgrade provides dramatic improvement for a university

Energy Solutions Workshop at The SOURCE

December 12, 2007

Cooper Lighting's SOURCE lighting education center is having an Energy Solutions Workshop on January 22nd & 23rd.

December 12, 2007

The Holland Tunnel has gone green. Crews overnight replaced fluorescent lights with light-emitting diodes.

December 10, 2007

In line with the latest directive on green buildings, Watt Stopper/Legrand and the Legrand Company have joined hands with the Middle East Centre for Sustainable Development (MECSD)

December 05, 2007

"Bad news/good news" is how the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) describes third-quarter-2007 performance of the NEMA Lighting Systems Index.

December 04, 2007

Cooper Industries Ltd. acquired safety grate manufacturer GS Metals and Clarity Lighting a manufacturer of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products, for a combined total of $49 million.

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