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IES Developing LP-30 To Provide Guidance On Using TM-30
Codes + Standards

IES Developing LP-30 To Provide Guidance On Using TM-30

Oct 17, 2024

  The IES is developing a new lighting practice, LP-30, which will provide guidance on the use of ANSI/IES TM-30-24 Technical Memorandum: IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition.…

New Comprehensive Report On SSL Health Effects
Light + Health

New Comprehensive Report On SSL Health Effects

Oct 16, 2024

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Efficient End-Use Equipment (4E) Platform on Smart Sustainability in Lighting and Controls (SSLC Platform) has published a comprehensive review of the scientific knowledge acquired…

More Utilities Offer Year-End Bonus Lighting Rebate Programs
Lighting Industry

More Utilities Offer Year-End Bonus Lighting Rebate Programs

Oct 15, 2024

According to rebate processing firm, BrightSwitch, commercial lighting rebate programs in the United States are experiencing significant changes in 2024, with utilities boosting incentives and offering special year-end bonuses to…

Q3 2024 Acquisitions
Lighting Industry

Q3 2024 Acquisitions

Oct 14, 2024

Here is a quick summary of 7 acquisitions and one restructuring in the third quarter of 2024:  LG acquires Athom smart home platform. Details here. Varaluz reorganizes in Chapter 11.…

Cordless Portable Lamps Trending In Home Decor
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

Cordless Portable Lamps Trending In Home Decor

Oct 11, 2024

Wireless portable lamps are becoming increasingly popular, offering flexibility and convenience in home lighting. These battery-operated lamps eliminate the hassle of cords, making them ideal for various settings, both indoors…

McCormick Place Installs Bird-Saving Window Film
Dark Sky, Energy + Environment

McCormick Place Installs Bird-Saving Window Film

Oct 10, 2024

  In September 2024, McCormick Place completed the installation of bird-safe window film on its Lakeside Center, a crucial step in preventing future mass bird casualties. This initiative comes in…

A Finnish City Champions Pollinator-Friendly Streetlights
Dark Sky

A Finnish City Champions Pollinator-Friendly Streetlights

Oct 09, 2024

  A Finnish city has introduced innovative streetlights designed to protect nocturnal pollinators, such as moths. These new lights feature a warmer color temperature that is less disruptive to insects,…

What To Know About Universal Automation
Codes + Standards, Controls

What To Know About Universal Automation

Oct 08, 2024

Universal automation in building automation systems (BAS) refers to a new standardized approach that brings software-defined, vendor-agnostic control to building management and automation. Universal automation can also be applied to…

Product Monday: Lighting Layouts Using Light ARchitect
Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Lighting Layouts Using Light ARchitect

Oct 07, 2024

By Nam Cho, Director of Advanced Development at Cooper Lighting Solutions Traditionally, lighting design could be considered a tedious process, often involving physical mockups, time-consuming calculations, and static renderings using…

LightFair 2025 Call For Speaker Deadline Is 10/11/24
Events

LightFair 2025 Call For Speaker Deadline Is 10/11/24

Oct 04, 2024

Author’s Note, 10/12/24: LightFair has extended the speaker submission deadline to October 18th, 2024. The call for speakers for LightFair 2025 is open, with a deadline to apply of October 11,…

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Nashville, TN

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Dallas, TX

June 18 - 21, 2024

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Anaheim, CA

August 21 - 23, 2025

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