“If you retrofit an inefficient, lousy lighting job with new lamps and ballasts, the result is an efficient, lousy lighting job.” —Willard L. Warren, energy consultant
“If you retrofit an inefficient, lousy lighting job with new lamps and ballasts, the result is an efficient, lousy lighting job.” —Willard L. Warren, energy consultant
Here’s a great song for Thanksgiving. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/v/P2bxix3vFYM&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3
Mule Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting and battery related products since 1923, has established a new division to focus on the development of induction lighting technology and solutions. Click here for more information.
On November 4, LightNOW reported that Carmanah Technologies, a manufacturer of solar LED lighting and power systems for industrial applications, had entered into a process to acquire Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd., an Israeli manufacturer of power supplies for LED lighting, for $18.5 million. The agreement and plan of merger had been entered on September 21, [...]
“There is no more worthy, more glorious or more potent work, than to work with light.” —Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov, philosopher and alchemist
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), a consortium of lighting control manufacturers dedicated to educating the public about lighting control design and technology, has announced that it has welcomed Panasonic as a new member. For nearly 100 years, Panasonic, a globally recognized brand, has designed and manufactured consumer and industrial electronics. The Panasonic Full-2Way lighting control [...]
AmerillumBrands has announced that they have moved into a new two-story architect-designed building in San Diego County, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The new building is in the city of Oceanside, and is situated on three acres of land with a direct ocean view. The two-story, 54,000+ sq.ft. building comprises a modern, airy manufacturing plant, [...]
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Design, Lighting Industry
The Illuminating Engineering Society has published PS-05-10 – Standards for Energy Efficient Indoor Lighting, a position statement on the subject of imposing energy standards on indoor lighting technology, such as efficacy standards for luminaires. IES “believes that technology independent approaches are the best way to provide energy reductions and to stimulate future energy savings.” IES [...]
WAC Lighting, a manufacturer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, recently received two Best of the Best Awards from TED Magazine and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). One award was for Brand Awareness and the other award was presented for Merchandising. The Brand Awareness Best of the Best Award was presented [...]