Industry News
DOE Report Estimates LED Savings in Niche Markets
The Department of Energy recently released analysis findings for markets where LEDs compete with or are poised to compete with traditional lighting sources such as incandescent and fluorescent. The January…
Permuted Press Publishes Horror Novel by LightNOW Editor Craig DiLouie
Some of you know that I also write fiction–most recently, horror fiction. Last year, Salvo Press, a small press in Portland, published TOOTH AND NAIL, a novel of apocalyptic horror…
Product Monday: ALXLED Area Luminaire by Lithonia
Lithonia’s ALXLED Area Luminaires are suitable for mounting heights of up to 40 ft., providing a true alternative for typical HID applications. Using common industry standard pole heights and spacing,…
Webcast: LED Parking Lot Lighting Technology Specification Project
On February 17, 2011, the Department of Energy will host a 90-minute live webcast presenting an overview of a parking lot lighting performance specification developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory…
Acuity Brands’ Lithonia Lighting Product Stock Guide Now Accessible via iPad and Facebook
Acuity Brands recently announced the release of its Lithonia Lighting Stock Guide for the iPad and Facebook. This comprehensive, full-color catalog features a broad offering of in-stock, ready-to-ship luminaires and…
2011 Lighting for Tomorrow Competition Announced
Lighting for Tomorrow is launching its 2011 competition-with a focus on lighting control devices and solid state lighting (SSL) fixtures and replacement lamps. Following up on last year’s competition, Lighting…
North American EBCIs Firmly in Expansionary Territory in January
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions continued to point to a broadly improving environment in January. The index measured 63.6, down slightly from December’s 68,…
Product Monday: Arrowlinear by Ametrix Lighting
The Ametrix Arrowlinear is a sleek linear fluorescent luminaire providing uniform asymmetric distribution with no stray light or wasted energy. Dimming options offer additional energy savings. The luminaire can be…
How Wall Finishes Can Save Lighting Energy
My most recent lighting column in Electrical Contractor Magazine describes the role of surface reflectances in the overall efficiency of lighting applications. Because surfaces and objects in typical spaces reflect…
Title 24 Residential Lighting Design Guide Now Available from CLTC
The Title 24 Residential Lighting Design Guide is now available to help builders comply with California’s 2008 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The Residential Lighting Design Guide provides a…
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