Industry News
Record Utility Bonus Rebate Programs For Lighting
Brightswitch is reporting that there are a record number of utility bonus incentives for commercial lighting efficiency programs. The value of the bonus will vary depending on the utility. Sometimes,…
Congress Passes BRIGHT Act Requiring Federal Buildings To Procure Efficient Lighting
Both houses of Congress have passed The BRIGHT Act to ensure federal buildings utilize energy-efficient lighting. The House passed the bill on September 14, 2022, and the Senate passed the…
Signify’s WIZ Now Offers Motion-Detection Without Sensors
Signify has introduced a new app, features, and products for its WiZ smart lighting system to enhance convenience. The new offerings include SpaceSense™, a motion detection technology for the lighting system…
The Language of the Circular Economy
Do you wish you knew a little bit more about the circular economy and how it applies to sustainable lighting? The Sustainable Furnishings Council has recently published Circular Design Glossary:…
Product Monday: iGuzzini Optic Combines Reflector with Light Guide Trim
One of the most interesting products that I found at ArchLIGHT Summit was the new Crystal line of linear recessed luminaires from iGuzzini. Their Opti Diamond optic dazzles. It combines…
Important Details About The California Fluorescent Lamp Ban
Earlier this week, California banned fluorescent lamps, both CFLs and linear fluorescent lamps, joining Vermont’s ban in May, and the EU’s ban in December. California went beyond Vermont’s ban on…
Are Graphene Composite Heat Sinks & Housings Ready To Replace Aluminum?
New materials have changed the lighting industry before. The change from RGB to phosphor-converted white LEDs was enabled by InGaN blue-pump LED development. Similarly, many TIR lenses have shifted from…
City Downtowns Evolving Away From Office Use….What’s Next?
The pandemic has changed office work in many ways. Companies that are creating new offices are doing so predominantly in suburbs now, rather than downtowns. Many companies and industries have…
German Manufacturer Calls For Design Shift To Delivered Efficacy
A German spotlight manufacturer, ERCO, has issued a public call for the lighting design industry to shift from luminaire efficacy (measured in lumens/Watt) to the “effectiveness of the light in…
Product Monday: StressCrete’s Decorative Streetlights & Poles Revitalize Main Street
In the Summer of 2021, StressCrete provided a turn-key solution to help revitalize Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, a small town in Texas Hill Country. The solution combined: The small…
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