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Education + Resources

Reed Construction Magazines to Continue Operations

May 18, 2010

Last month, LightNOW reported here that Reed Elsevier would be closing 23 magazines, including Building Design+Construction, Chain Leader, Construction Bulletin, Construction Equipment, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Plant Engineering, Professional Builder, Professional Remodeler…

Energy + Environment

Foundation Offers Up to $350,000 Grants for Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Nonprofit Organizations: Pre-Proposals Due May 24, 2010

May 18, 2010

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) has issued a call for proposals for innovative energy efficiency retrofit programs and policies that can address specific barriers. Individual grants range from $100,000…

LED + SSL

GE: Proposed Agreement Between Cleveland and Chinese LED Maker “Bad Deal for City”

May 18, 2010

Last Friday, the Plain Dealer reported here that attorneys for GE Lighting are contending that a proposed agreement between the City of Cleveland and Sunpu-Opto Semiconductor Ltd., is bad for…

Education + Resources

IES Announces Final Call for Papers

May 18, 2010

Authors of papers regarding the art, science and practice of illumination are invited to submit their papers for possible presentation at the 2010 IES Annual Conference scheduled to be held…

Education + Resources, Lighting Industry

Lights of Philadelphia 2010: A Lighting Odyssey Trade Show & Educational Conference

May 18, 2010

The public, as well as lighting industry experts, are invited to attend a lighting trade show and educational conference set for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21 and 22, 2010 at…

Light + Art

The Amazing Art of Kumi Yamashita

May 18, 2010

Learned about the artist at JimonLight and had to cover it here. Here is a sample of her work–more here. Great Japanese TV show segment about the artist:

Construction + Economy

AIA Announces Partnership with Hanley Wood

May 17, 2010

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has reached agreement on a five-year integrated media partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC, publishers of Architect Magazine. The existing agreement with McGraw-Hill, publishers of…

Lighting Industry

Largest Las Vegas LIGHTFAIR Ever?

May 17, 2010

LIGHTFAIR boasted more than 20,000 pre-registered attendees, making this year’s LIGHTFAIR possibly the largest Las Vegas event to date. The exhibit floor certainly looked busy (with more than 475 exhibitors,…

People

Lighting Services Inc Appoints Gordon Pevzner as Regional Sales Manager

May 17, 2010

Lighting Services Inc has announced the hire of Gordon Pevzner as Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern United States. Gordon is a graduate of The Ohio State University and brings…

Controls, Education + Resources

Controls Friday: Wattstopper Announces eCampus, an Interactive Online Training Site

May 14, 2010

WattStopper has launched eCampus, a comprehensive and interactive online training site designed to make learning about lighting controls enjoyable and rewarding. Specifically designed for all influencers, including electrical contractors, distributors,…

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Events

IES26: The Lighting Conference

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August 13-15, 2026

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Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

ArchLIGHT Summit

Dallas, TX

September 15 -16, 2026

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Dallas, TX

September 16-17, 2026

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Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

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