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Education + Resources, Lighting Design
New NEMA White Paper On The History, Proper & Inproper Uses of UGR
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LS 20001-2021, White Paper on Unified Glare Rating (UGR). This new white paper explains the original intent of UGR, its proper uses, and common misuses.
Cybersecurity-Related Additions to DLC NLC5
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently announced two additions to its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements, Version 5. These additions became effective December 22, 2021.
Light + Health, Products + Technology
Product Monday: Commercial Ceiling Fan With Upper-Room GUV
Greenheck, a provider of air movement equipment, announced the incorporation of patented Northern Light® UV-C technology into its line of AMPLIFY™ overhead HVLS fans, today.
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
Q4 Pulse Of Lighting Report Shows Industry Growth, Despite The Pandemic
Last month Electrical Trends conducted the quarterly Pulse of Lighting Survey. Over 200 individuals from the electrical distribution channel – electrical distributors, manufacturer reps, lighting agents, and manufacturers – participated.
Denver Ordinance First To Require Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency For All Buildings >25,000 Sq. Ft.
The City of Denver recently approved an ordinance requiring all commercial and multifamily buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building electrification.
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (179D) Made Permanent
With everything going on with the pandemic in late 2020 and early 2021, few in the lighting industry noticed a major change to the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction, aka Section 179D.
Product Monday: Starline Track Busway Provides Lighting Power Distribution Alternative
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has introduced its Track Busway, which incorporates the unistrut in its housing structure- meaning there is no need for an extra hanging structure like there is with traditional track lighting systems.
Codes + Standards, Energy + Environment
New NEMA Standard For Street & Area Light Internal Energy Metering
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Metering Performance Requirements for LED Drivers with Integral Energy Measurement (ANSI C136.52-2021).
2022 LightFair Innovation Awards Now Accepting Applications
LightFair is now accepting applications for its 33rd annual LightFair Innovation Awards and invites exhibitors to submit innovative new products. Winners in 14 categories, plus three overall excellence awards for Most Innovative Product of the Year, Technical Innovation and Design Excellence, will be announced at LightFair 2022, June 19 – 23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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