On October 25, 2011, the Department of Energy will host a 90-minute live webcast on the high-efficiency troffer specification developed by DOE’s Commercial Building Energy Alliances (CBEA). Fifty percent of all commercial fluorescent lighting are recessed fixtures (troffers) in 2×4, 2×2, and 1×4 configurations which are in operation for more than 10 hours a day [...]
Events
WTC Tribute In Light
To mark the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, the Tribute in Light once again illuminates the New York City skyline. Lighting designer Paul Marantz shares his story of Fisher Marantz Stone’s design and execution of how the Tribute came to be. The Tribute in Light is an annual installation to honor the [...]
Education + Resources, Events, LED + SSL
Lighting Research Center Announces LED Lighting Institute For September 13-15, 2011
The Lighting Research Center recently announced that it will host another LED Lighting Institute, a three-day hands-on seminar where participants learn the basics of LED technology and gain an understanding of LED system integration issues involving electrical, optical, and thermal characteristics of LEDs. Participants will learn how to measure and evaluate LEDs and LED systems, [...]
LIGHTFAIR Announces Call For Speakers For 2012 Event
LIGHTFAIR has announced a call for speakers for next year’s conference in Las Vegas May 7-11, 2012. The deadline to submit a proposal is September 12, 2011. Click here for more.
Education + Resources, Events, LED + SSL
DOE to Offer LED Lighting Workshop in Cincinnati on August 10
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting program is sponsoring a free workshop titled “LED Lighting Basics” in Cincinnati on Wednesday, August 10, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Duke Energy Convention Center, Room 261. Presented by Dr. Jack Curran of LED Transformations, the workshop will introduce participants to LED lighting basics and help [...]
LIGHTFAIR 2011 Breaks Records
The 22nd consecutive edition of LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) broke all records for attendance and exhibit space in its May 17-19 run at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the LFI 2011 venue. LFI covered 200,000 net sq.ft. feet of exhibits in its largest-ever trade show floor. There were 474 exhibitors, including 59 first-time exhibiting companies. [...]
Education + Resources, Events, Lighting Design
Energy Center of Wisconsin to Present Webinar on Advanced Lighting Design Best Practices on June 21, 2011
The Energy Center of Wisconsin will present a free webinar, “ALG Online: In-Depth Review of Best Practices in Advanced Lighting Design,” on June 21, 2011 at 1–2 PM Central (2–3 PM Eastern). While the webinar is free, registration is required. When you have completed registration, you will receive an email confirmation that will include a [...]
Webcast on June 20, 2011: LED Replacements for Linear Fluorescent Lamps
On June 20, 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a 90-minute live webcast providing an up-to-date assessment of LED replacements for linear fluorescent lamps. In this webcast, Jason Tuenge of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will discuss current Lighting Facts-listed products as well as products evaluated in the latest CALiPER reports. Eric [...]
Jim Brodrick on SSL Offerings at LIGHTFAIR
By Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Now that I’m back in the confines of my relatively calm office in our nation’s capital, I thought I’d share some thoughts on what I saw in the City of Brotherly Love last week at LIGHTFAIR International, which was a buzzing beehive of burning activity. I enjoyed meeting [...]
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