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Jim Brodrick On Why DOE Will Remain In The SSL Game
Guest post by Jim Brodrick, Department of Energy Solid-state lighting has been developing so rapidly over the past few years that it sometimes seems the only constant is its forward…
10,000th LEED Building Certified
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has certified the 10,000th LEED commercial project. Created in 2000, the LEED green building program…
Product Monday: BiLevel Stairwell Luminaire by Deco Lighting
The DSBL Bi-Level Stairwell luminaire by Deco Lighting—designed for minimal occupancy applications such as stairwells, corridors, restrooms, laundry rooms and dorms—incorporates an integral occupancy sensor that automatically reduces light output…
Lighting for Tomorrow 2011 Winners Announced
The ninth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition recognizes the best designed, energy efficient lighting products in the residential market. For the second year the competition has expanded its scope to…
Lighting Research Center Study Challenges Claims that Satellite Images of Outdoor Lighting Predict Breast Cancer Incidence
A fascinating study conducted by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute found that satellite images of outdoor lighting are unrelated to actual light levels reaching the eye.…
Product Friday: Sun 3 In-Grade LED Luminaire by Edge Lighting
Offered in a 3-in. round beveled or square beveled trim, Edge Lighting’s Sun 3 provides a precise 23-degree beam of warm white light from a recessed, in-grade LED luminaire. A…
Introduction to Fluorescent Dimming Ballasts
Dimming offers greater flexibility for lighting systems, providing users with more control over their lighting conditions to support visual needs and enabling energy management strategies that can reduce energy costs.…
ILEX Architectural Lighting Launches New Website and Online Gallery
ILEX Architectural Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting solutions for the hospitality and commercial markets, recently announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website. ILEX modified the design and functionality…
Book Report: Lighting Retrofit And Relighting
Lighting Retrofit and Relighting by James R. Benya and Donna J. Leban, published by Wiley (ISBN: 978-0-470-56841-5, hardcover, 312 pages) in March, provides a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing…
What’s New In HID Lighting
In its August issue, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine published an article I wrote describing the current state of technology in high-intensity discharge (HID) ballasts, with a focus on electronic HID products.…
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