Industry News
IMS Research Forecasts LEDs to 70 Percent General Lighting Market Penetration by 2020
IMS Research has extended its global lighting (lamps and luminaires) market and installed based forecasts through 2020. This new release of The World Market for Lamps & Luminaires in General…
NEMA Podcasts Explain New Lightbulb Labels and Lumens
To support America’s transition to more-efficient residential lamps, NEMA is producing a six-part podcast series focused on the 5LS of Lighting: Location, Lumens, Lightbulbs, Label and Law. As utilities, contractors,…
Nora Relaunches Website
More than 500 new products and a powerful new search engine are featured on the completely redesigned Nora Lighting website. The new Nora site makes it even easier to review…
Product Monday: Luminous Recessed Luminaire by Neo-Ray
The Luminous recessed ambient luminaire from Neo-Ray features a high efficiency of 80% and a refreshing aesthetic using frosted acrylic diffusers. The luminaires are offered in 1×4, 2×2 and 2×4…
NEMA Reports Robust Growth for T5 and T8 Lamp Shipments During First Half of 2011
NEMA’s shipment indexes for T5 and T8 linear fluorescent lamps increased 30.2% and 12.5%, respectively, during the first half of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the…
Consumers to Enjoy Lighting Choice in 2012
Despite the uproar over the “incandescent ban” starting in 2012, consumers will continue to enjoy choice in 2012. That’s the subject of a column I wrote for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s September…
DOE Updates SSL Website
The Department of Energy has updated its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) website with a fresh look and new content areas. The website continues to offer the same resources, including R&D roadmaps…
Window Retrofit Weminar October 26, 2011
Discover how to choose the right windows for retrofit projects at this webinar to be held from 1-2:30 PM CST on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Click here to learn more…
Jim Brodrick on Difference Between FTC Lighting Facts and DOE Lighting Facts Labels
Guest post by Jim Brodrick, Department of Energy We’re often asked to explain the difference between DOE’s Lighting Facts label and the Lighting Facts label that will soon be required…
IALD Awards Deadline Approaching October 28, 2011
The IALD International Lighting Design Awards showcases the evolution of excellence in design. Each year, entries are judged by leaders in the industry who recognize noteworthy projects that reach new…
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