As many LightNOW readers know, I write fiction as a hobby, with several novels published, including a psychological thriller, speculative fiction, science fiction and now, horror–specifically, post-apocalyptic fiction–and more specifically, zombies! One of the toughest questions for authors to answer is, “What’s your book about?” Because you only have 25 words to describe something you [...]
Lighting Industry
Introducing The Lighting Quotient
The Lighting Quotient, an architectural lighting manufacturer formerly known as Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Inc. (SRSDI), recently revealed its new brand identity. Founded by industry pioneer, the late Sy Shemitz, the company manufactures luminaires for commercial applications. Sy Shemitz has been succeeded by his daughter, Allison Schieffelin, who is leading a rebranding effort to highlight [...]
Lunera Lighting Expands Sales Representative Network
LED company Lunera Lighting has announced the expansion of its sales channel to include a comprehensive regional network. Lunera’s sales network is now nationwide and includes the following companies; The Dulanski Group (New York), Associated Lighting Representatives (N. California), Sesco Lighting (Florida), Chicago Lighting (Illinois), and Performance Lighting Systems (S. California). Click here to learn [...]
Energy + Environment, Lighting Industry
EPA and DOE Recognize OSRAM SYLVANIA with 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have awarded OSRAM SYLVANIA a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency. It is the ninth consecutive year the company has received an ENERGY STAR award. OSRAM SYLVANIA’s accomplishments will [...]
Herman Goldman Approaches 70th Year with Capitol Lighting
The Star-Ledger recently reported the story of Herman Goldman, a 96-year-old who has worked for Capitol Lighting, one of New Jersey’s oldest family-owned lighting stores, for nearly 70 years. Four out of five days a week, he can be found rebuilding luminaires as Capitol Lighting’s clearance manager. Check out the story here.
OSRAM Enters Joint Venture with LED System and Solution Specialist Traxon Technologies
OSRAM has strengthened its portfolio in the field of professional LED systems and solutions by setting up a joint venture with Traxon Technologies Ltd. The new company, in which OSRAM has the majority share, is a provider of LED technology. The company operates globally in Asia, Europe and North America. Currently, LED technology accounts for [...]
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology
UL Acquires Luminaire Testing Laboratory
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) recently announced that it has acquired Luminaire Testing Laboratory (LTL), based in Allentown, PA. LTL is an independent testing laboratory that provides performance testing of lamps and luminaires and is one of five laboratories approved by the Department of Energy for ENERGY STAR qualification testing for LED lighting products. The acquisition [...]
Vice President Joe Biden Visits Cree
Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu are visiting Cree company to tour and speak at the facility. Get the story here.
Energy + Environment, Lighting Industry
GE Lighting Establishes ESCO Program
GE Lighting has established an ESCO Energy Services Program and alliances with selected energy services companies (ESCOs). Through the program, GE aims to help customers explore energy strategies that take into account such factors as cost-of-light payback, return on investment, rebates, financing and government incentives that can reduce investment costs. Throughout the process, including planning [...]
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