Industry News
American Medical Association Adopts Resolution Supporting Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting That Reduces Glare And Light Pollution
At the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association, held back in June, the AMA adopted the following resolution, which can be found here (PDF, page 40). 516. ADVOCATING…
Group Invests $2.85 Million in Research Frontiers
A group of accredited investors has invested $2.85 million in Research Frontiers Inc., the developer and licensor of SPD-Smart light-control film technology. The investors received 780,831 shares of Research Frontiers…
Energy Efficiency Still The Cheapest, Cleanest, Fastest Energy Source
Energy efficiency remains America’s cheapest, cleanest, and fastest energy source for five years running. That’s the conclusion of a new study that shows that the utility cost per kWh of…
Philips Lighting Adds 90W Model to CosmoPolis System
Philips Lighting has expanded its series of 60W and 140W CosmoPolis white light HID lamp/ballast systems with a new 90W model, providing higher efficiency and performance than traditional HID systems.…
People: Shelley and Tai Wang Wins Awards, Jefferey Knox Joins Schuler Shook
Shelley WangWAC Lighting President Shelley Wang received Residential Lighting Magazine’s Industry Leadership Award on September 14 during the 2009 American Lighting Association Annual Conference held in Palos Verdes, CA. Tai…
IceTray by Peerless Lighting
IceTray by Peerless is a family of direct indirect/direct and perimeter luminaires providing high-performance lighting in a retro style with three baffle styles—rectangular, angular and curved. With a choice of…
July 2009 Construction Holds Steady at $958 Billion Annual Rate
Construction spending during July 2009 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $958 billion, 0.2% below the revised June estimate of $959.5 billion and 10.5% below the July…
Renaissance Lighting LED Downlights Win ENERGY STAR Certification
The Department of Energy has awarded the ENERGY STAR qualification to Renaissance Lighting Inc. on 11 of its newest all-white solid-state LED downlight fixtures. The ENERGY STAR qualification helps consumers…
2010 Lightfair Trade Show Floor Nearly Sold Out
Lightfair has announced that trade show floorspace is more than 92% sold for the 2010 show in Las Vegas. Net year, the show floor will be supported by four pavilions—two…
Electroindustry Business Confidence Index Signals Improvement in August
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped nearly 12 points to 53.3 in August, an indication that the business environment facing electrical equipment manufacturers improved…
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