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ENERGY STAR Program Transferred From EPA To DOE
As of March 3rd, 2026, the EPA is transferring the ENERGY STAR program to the Department of Energy (DOE) through a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement. This shift, driven by…
Product Monday: Focal Point’s Seem Sweep 2 Family
Focal Point’s Seem Sweep 2 has expanded their award-winning curvilinear luminaires with narrow, 2.5″ aperture, offering additional design flexibility to specifiers. Building on the success of the original Seem…
Researchers Use fMRI To Map Impacts Of Flicker On The Brain
This study used ultra–high-field 7T fMRI to examine how temporal light modulation (TLM) (aka flicker) at different frequencies activates or deactivates brain regions in healthy adults, with a particular…
What You Should Know About “Matter Over Thread”
Matter over Thread is the combination of the Matter smart‑home standard (the “language” devices use) running on top of the Thread wireless mesh protocol (the “network” they use to…
AI Is Last On The List Of Desired Smart Home Features
Home adoption of smart devices is widespread but shallow, and AI is the lowest priority feature for buyers. A Vivint study finds people want reliability, simplicity, and security more…
Three Emerging Battery Technologies To Challenge Li-Ion
Polymer, sodium-ion, and oxygen-ion batteries are emerging as three safer and potentially cheaper alternatives to Li‑ion, with direct implications for outdoor lighting, poles-as-a-platform, and conventional lighting projects. Texas A&M…
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