There is a growing list of sustainability labels and certifications to be aware of. Some are for products, some for buildings, and some for business operations. Here are three to be aware of: Declare. Manufacturers voluntarily disclose product information on easy-to-read Declare labels. These labels report all product ingredients and use a simple color [...]
Codes + Standards
ASHRAE Expands Standard 90.1-2022
The recently released ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022 is the latest version of the energy standard for buildings, except low-rise residential buildings. It contains updates and changes to improve energy efficiency in buildings, including: Upgraded lighting power density and lighting controls requirements Increased insulation requirements for building envelopes Improved fenestration requirements for windows and doors More stringent requirements [...]
D4i Standardizes Driver, Sensor, And Controller Connectivity
LCA Director of Education and LightNOW Founder, Craig DiLouie, recently authored an article explaining how D4i helps standardize luminaire level lighting control (LLLC) as one standardized approach to IoT lighting. By standardizing control and power requirements, D4i makes it much easier to mount sensors and communication devices on luminaires. In addition, intelligent D4i LED drivers inside the luminaire [...]
IES Approves Seven Standards
The IES announced the publication of seven recently approved standards.
Agriculture, Codes + Standards
DLC Horticultural Lighting Technical Requirements V3.0 Final Will Be Released November 30, 2022
On Wednesday, November 30, the DLC will release the final version of the horticultural lighting Technical Requirements V3.0 to support the acceleration of energy efficient lighting in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
Codes + Standards, Energy + Environment
ENERGY STAR Proposes Sunset Of Lamps, Luminaires & Ceiling Fan Light Kit Programs
On Monday, November 14, 2022, ENERGY STAR issued a memo proposing to sunset its Lamps, Luminaires, and Ceiling Fan Light Kit programs.
IES Publishes Updated Recommended Practice For People In Outdoor Environments
The IES has published an update to its recommended practice for people in outdoor environments: ANSI/IES RP-43-22, Recommended Practice: Lighting Exterior Applications.
Codes + Standards, Legislation + Regulation
Four Changes In The 2023 National Electric Code Impacting Lighting
The National Electrical Code (NEC) updates every three years. David summarizes four changes in this code cycle (2023 edition of the NEC) that impact lighting.
Zhaga Establishes Smart City Sensor Awards
The Zhaga Consortium is launching the global Zhaga Smart City Sensor Awards to address the needs of many cities that have installed Zhaga-D4i certified streetlights. The awards encourage and recognize excellence in smart city sensors that can be installed on streetlights using the Zhaga Book 18 standard and are suitable for Zhaga-D4i certification.
US Government Launching Labeling Program For Cybersecurity Of IoT Devices
The Biden administration said it will launch a cybersecurity labeling program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices starting in 2023 in an effort to protect Americans from “significant national security risks.”
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