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DOE Lighting R&D Program Has Two Open Funding Opportunities
The U.S. DOE Lighting R&D Program has two open funding opportunities: The SBIR Program is looking to fund development of Advanced Lighting Fixtures, horticultural lighting, and germicidal UV solutions. Letters…
24 Lighting Industry Trends To Watch In 2024
The following is a list of 24 lighting industry trends to watch in 2024, broken into three categories: technology, regulations, and industry. Technology: Alternative ceiling fan blade geometries: Toroidal?…
LightFair 2025 Partnering With HD Expo & Las Vegas Design Center
LightFair has announced that the 2025 trade show and conference will be co-located with HD Expo + Conference, as well as open showrooms at the Las Vegas Design Center…
The Tex-Mex Phoenix: A Glazed Structure Is Transformed And Reborn
The following is an excerpt from my article in the December issue of LD+A: “As the coronavirus pandemic raged on, an upscale bistro in Dallas, TX became one of…
Product Monday: ArtMorph by CECOCECO – A Fusion Of Lighting, Display, and Textures
By Jason Lu, Founder, CECOCECO The lighting industry is witnessing a continuous evolution, driven by technological advancements and creative explorations. ArtMorph, introduced by CECOCECO, is a blend of lighting, display…
28 States Have Bills To End Seasonal Time Changes
In the absence of Federal government action, lawmakers in 28 states have proposed legislation to end seasonal time changes each Fall and Spring. In March, 2022, The U.S. Senate…
147 Countries Agree To Eliminate Fluorescent Lamps By 2027
The Minamata Convention on Mercury was held 10/30 – 11/3, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland. During the convention, 147 countries agreed to phase out all fluorescent lamps by 2027. This…
CPSC Publishes Final Rule For Coin Cell Battery Devices
On September 11th, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a final rule implementing Reese’s Law. The intent of the law and CPSC ruling is to prevent childhood choking…
ENERGY STAR Finalizes New Downlight Spec
The ENERGY STAR Downlights Specification Version 1.0 was finalized on November 16, 2023, is effective immediately, and takes full effect on January 1, 2025 with the sunset of the Luminaires spec.…
Product Monday: Banana Republic Enters Decorative Lighting
Clothing retailer, Banana Republic, expanded into the home textiles market in March of 2023 with its new brand, BR Home. The home textile brand features patterns and richly textured…
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