Industry News
Cree Announces 20% Increase in FYQ110 Sales
Cree, Inc. recently announced record revenue of $169.1 million for its first quarter of fiscal 2010, ended September 27, 2009. This represents a 20% increase compared to revenue of $140.4…
What’s Your Favorite Bioluminescent Critter?
Firefly, watercolor painting.The Huffington Post has posted a nice little slide show of critters that produce light using a bioluminescent process. The sea cucumber is beautiful to watch, but my…
Study: Green Building to Support Nearly 8 Million Jobs Over Next 4 Years
Despite a challenging economic outlook, green construction will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy–including $396 billion in wages–over the next four years (2009-2013),…
NEMA Announces Consensus Legislative Proposal on Outdoor Lighting Standards
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced consensus legislation–created with input from manufacturers, designers, energy advocates and utilities–that would set federal efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting for the…
Average Commercial kWh Rate at 10.7 Cents in July 2009
According to the latest Department of Energy figures, the U.S. average commercial cost per kWh of electric energy to commercial end-users was 10.7 cents as of July 2009, down 3.5%…
Federal Trade Commission Proposes New Light Bulb Labels
The FTC has proposed new labeling requirements for lamps in response to a congressional mandate to provide consumers with clear, easily understandable information to help them choose among different bulb…
September 2009 Construction at $940 Billion Annual Rate
Construction spending during September 2009 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $940.3 billion, 0.8% above the revised August estimate of $933 billion and 13% below the September…
IALD Announces Call for Entries for Lighting Design Awards
Submissions are now being accepted for the 27th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards. The early-bird deadline is November 27, 2009. Early bird entrants receive a $50 USD discount off…
IES Hartford Section to Host Building Tour of Goodwin College River Campus
On November 19, 2009, David Holmes, Principal of Capital Studio Architects, LLC and Joel Baker of Progressive Engineering, Inc. will provide a building tour of Goodwin College River Campus. They…
Toronto Celebrates Annual “Calvalcade of Lights”
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