Here is a quick summary of 11 acquisitions and one shut down, in the second quarter of 2024: Ameron Pole Products acquired by Arcosa, Inc. Details here LSI acquired…
The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) has released their final version of v5.1 Networked Lighting Control technical requirements (NLC5.1). NLC5.1 is a minor revision that contains updates to the policy’s energy…
Having created many hundreds of lighting product spec sheets, here are my suggested tips for improving their clarity, design, and completeness: UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE Always remember that the spec…
Major homebuilding trends are being shaped by consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and the latest technologies. Sustainability Builders are increasingly embracing green building certifications that demonstrate a commitment to green design…
After 7 years of publishing the lightED website, NAED’s tED magazine will stop publishing lightED and start publishing a new website, electrifiED, focused on electrification and the associated supply…
One of the most important standards in the lighting industry is LM-79 that defines the electrical and photometric test methods for most LED lamps and fixtures. The IES has updated…
By Robert Smith, Business Development Executive, Energy Network Services Inc. On June 19th, Environment and Climate Change Canada published the Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations: SOR/2024-109 in the Canada…
Artificial light at night can disorient sea turtles, and send them into car traffic, instead of the ocean. Sea turtle hatchlings are born on sandy beaches at night and…
The following five luminaires won the Red Dot Best Of The Best 2023 Award: Luxo Adapt Free-Standing Luminaire Family is manufacturered by Glamox AS, based in Norway. See the image…
The Design Lights Consortium (DLC) has published a new Lighting Controls Best Practices document that explains five basic networked lighting control (NLC) strategies: dimming, high-end trim, occupancy/vacancy…