Luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) has attracted significant interest among building owners and utilities as a simple path to maximize energy cost-savings from LED lighting installation. A study conducted by the University of Oregon in Eugene on behalf of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Portland, Ore., demonstrated that LLLC produced similarly substantial energy savings as a networked lighting control system, but at a lower cost.
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IESNYC Announces Winners of 2021 Student Lighting Competition
The Illuminating Engineering Society’s New York City (IESNYC) section recently announced the winners of the 2021 Student Lighting Competition (SLC).
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Another Promising Year for Lighting Rebates
Offered by many utilities and energy efficiency organizations, commercial lighting rebates are a longstanding driver in demand for energy-efficient lighting and controls in existing buildings. The rebate outlook for 2021 looks very positive for distributors who rely on them to sweeten upgrade proposals.
Registration for LIGHTFAIR 2021 Now Open
With 300+ exhibitors, 40 educational sessions, 106.5 CEUs, networking opportunities, curated tours, giveaways and more, LIGHTFAIR 2021, which will be held as a live event, is now open to registration. The show will be held October 25-29, 2021 in New York City and is obviously highly anticipated.
A Look at the LED Product Manufacturing Supply Chain
Like many industries, the lighting supply chain is largely globalized. While this produces high volumes of LED products, it is vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks such as tariffs and the COVID pandemic. To better grasp these supply chain issues, it is worthwhile to understand how the lighting supply chain changed over the past decade.
Product Monday: Cordless Luminaires by Zafferano
Zafferano America offers a collection of elegant, portable, cordless, and rechargeable luminaires. The collection includes luminaires for tables, desks, and floors, with various features. The luminaires provide hours of illumination on a battery, which is rechargeable using a cable or charging station.
New Thrillers by LightNOW’s Craig DiLouie
Many of you know I have a second career writing fiction, with books published by major publishers like Hachette, Simon & Schuster, and Blackstone. My latest, THE AVIATOR, is a military thriller that takes you aboard a modern aircraft carrier and into the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter.
DOE Studies LED Manufacturing Supply Chain in Report
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a new report that characterizes the global manufacturing supply chain for LEDs and LED lighting products. The report investigates the economic impacts of this supply chain on the United States and identifies opportunities for increased domestic manufacturing.
10% of Contractors Reported Lighting Product Shortage in Q42020
Component shortages, price increases, and shipping delays resulting from the COVID pandemic are disrupting the lighting supply chain.
Acuity Brands to Acquire OSRAM Digital Systems Business in North America
Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase ams OSRAM’s North American Digital Systems (DS) business. Acuity said it expects the transaction to close during the summer of 2021.
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