Industry News
NEMA Publishes Troubleshooting Guide for HID Roadway and Area Light Fixtures
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.26-2010 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Troubleshooting Guide for High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Luminaires. This standard, produced by the…
Daintree Networks Launches Interoperability Program for Wireless Lighting Controls
Daintree Networks, Inc. recently announced the launch of its ControlScope Connected Partner Program, designed to encourage vendor collaboration and development. Through the program, launched today with its first five members,…
Electrical Contractor Publishes Article on The Importance of Wall Lighting
In December 2010, Electrical Contractor published “Walk Toward the Light,” an article I wrote about the importance of ensuring proper illumination of vertical surfaces, particularly in projects such as LEED…
GE Appoints Maryrose Sylvester President and CEO of GE Lighting
GE Home & Business Solutions today announced that Maryrose Sylvester has been named president and CEO of GE Lighting. GE Home & Business Solutions, an $8.6B business, includes the Appliances…
Product Monday: Retroficient by Prescolite
Prescolite has developed Retroficient, a universal-listed commercial retrofit downlight offering an alternative to self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps, to address the huge market potential for commercial lighting upgrades. The new Retroficient…
Litecontrol Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification for Fourth Year
Litecontrol has earned the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certification for the fourth year in a row. This third-party certification has to be renewed annually, assuring ongoing improvements in sustainability. The…
LIGHTFAIR Enhances Platform to Connect Students with the Industry
LIGHTFAIR International has announced that is again offering the LFI Student Outreach Program—with the addition of an exclusive lighting design competition at the 2011 event. Partnering with Philadelphia chapters of…
Randy Smith Passes
The Lighting Design Lab has announced that Randy Smith, the organization’s editor and librarian, passed away last weekend. Randy worked at the Lab since its inception nearly 22 years ago.…
Jim Brodrick on Domestic LED Product Manufacturing: Focus on Finelite
Guest post by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Although you do not often hear about growth in domestic manufacturing here in the United States, the solid-state lighting industry is…
NALMCO Recognizes Three Members with Lumina Awards
The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has recognized three of its members with the Lumina Award. The Lumina Award is presented for special merit, recognizing commitment, loyalty and…
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