The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently published a report that illustrates the benefits of increased interoperability of networked lighting controls (NLC) for solid-state lighting manufacturers, electric utilities, contractors, building operators, and other stakeholders.
Craig DiLouie
2020 LIT Design Awards Open to Submissions
Farmani Group recently announced the LIT Design Awards are now open to submissions.
Product Monday: Outline Family of Luminaires by Eureka
Eureka’s Outline family presents a range of modern luminaires with three different mounting types and a wide variety of head number and arrangement options.
Craig’s Lighting Articles, Interviews + Opinion
Alex Baker on Evaluating LED Product Life Claims
Part of my contribution to the April 2020 issue of tED Magazine was a short interview with the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Alex Baker, who has raised the alarm that lifetime claims for LED products are often misrepresented.
The WELL Conference Cancelled for 2020
The International WELL Building Institute today announced that the 2020 WELL Conference, originally postponed from March to August 16-19 in Scottsdale, AZ, has been canceled.
The Nuckolls Fund Distributes $230,000
The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education has distributed the highest number of grants and awards in its 31 year history among its 2020 winners. Twelve recipients received a total of $230,000 in chunks ranging from $5,000 to $45,000.
Savant to Buy GE Lighting
Today, Savant Systems, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to buy GE Lighting, a division of GE. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Craig’s Lighting Articles, Energy + Environment
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Covers Net-Zero Design Guides for K-12 and Office Buildings
In my May 2020 lighting column for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, I covered the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE) free design guides for buildings that achieve net-zero energy consumption without compromising quality.
CIE Issues Position Statement on the Use of UV to Manage COVID-19 Transmission Risk
Due to growing international interest in the use of ultraviolet (UV) radiation to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) recently published a Position Statement, which follows two CIE publications related to UV-C applications that were made available for free.
Product Monday: LED Track Luminaires by ConTech
ConTech Lighting by Leviton’s Eclipse Curve Series LED Track Luminaires series is available in four body sizes delivering between 600 and 3400 lumens at 90+ CRI. The luminaires are equipped with highly engineered molded TIR optics to provide smooth uniform beams that maximize lighting output and minimize glare. With multiple beam distribution, color temperature, finish and accessory choices, the Eclipse Curve provides versatility.
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