The backup of container ships off the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA was one the biggest sources of U.S. supply chain congestion during the COVID-19 pandemic and a contributor to inflation. Now, though, it’s over, thanks to a drastic decline in import demand nationally.
Lighting Industry
BPA Report Characterizes Non-Residential Lighting In The Pacific Northwest
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) published their Non-Residential Lighting Northwest Market Model report, this Summer. The report provides a characterization of the non-resi lighting market (commercial, industrial, & outdoor).
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
The Traditional Office Is Rapidly Being Replaced By Co-Working Spaces
A previous LightNOW post discussed the shift of offices from downtowns to suburbs, a significant reduction in downtown office occupancy, and the conversion of office buildings to residential use. There is another significant trend in office spaces. 39% of prospective office tenants report they either already use co-working spaces or are considering using co-working space solutions for their employees.
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology
The Growing Use Of Online Lighting Configurators
A growing number of lighting manufacturers are offering online lighting configurators to simplify selection of lighting by specifiers, facility managers, and even consumers.
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
Lighting Industry Grew High Single Digits In Q3 But Will Slow To Low Single Digit Growth
Channel Marketing Group’s Q3 Pulse of Lighting survey was completed by 200 distributors, manufacturers, reps, and lighting agents.
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry
New California Law Protects Importers Using CA Ports
On September 30th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB2406 into law, protecting importers from the imposition of unfair fees and trade practices. The bill limits the damages of detention and demurrage fees imposed by international ocean carriers.
Record Utility Bonus Rebate Programs For Lighting
Brightswitch is reporting that there are a record number of utility bonus incentives for commercial lighting efficiency programs. A bonus program is when rebate organizations offer increased incentives for the existing rebate measures for a set period of time.
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry
Important Details About The California Fluorescent Lamp Ban
On September 18, 2022, California banned fluorescent lamps, both CFLs and linear fluorescent lamps, joining Vermont’s ban in May, and the EU’s ban in December. California went beyond Vermont’s ban on 4’ lamps, by banning linear fluorescent tubes up to 8’ long.I chased down the legislative details for you.
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology
Are Graphene Composite Heat Sinks & Housings Ready To Replace Aluminum?
New materials have changed the lighting industry before. The change from RGB to phosphor-converted white LEDs was enabled by InGaN blue-pump LED development. Similarly, many TIR lenses have shifted from polymers such as polycarbonate to optical silicone..Another potential materials leap for the LED industry is that Chinese factories are beginning to offer high output luminaires with graphene composite heat sinks & housings.
Energy + Environment, Lighting Industry
As Chinese Heatwave Eases, Power Restrictions On Factories Are Lifted
The southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan downgraded emergency energy supply measures last week, restoring power to some factories after weeks of rolling blackouts due to a heatwave-driven shortage.
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