Industry News
The IESNYC Announces the 14 Winners of the 53rd Annual Lumen Awards
The New York City Section of the IES (IESNYC) has announced the 14 winners of the 53rd Annual Lumen Awards. Three projects received a Lumen Award of Excellence, seven received…
CLTC’s Cori Jackson on Outcome-Based Energy Codes
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Cori Jackson, program director of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) and president of the California Energy Alliance, on the topic of outcome-based…
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Covers IECC 2021
My most recent contribution to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR breaks down the major lighting changes in the 2021 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Regarding lighting, the 2021 version of…
Product Monday: 1-in. Mini Linear Downlight by Aculux
Aculux’s lini 1-inch miniature linear downlight is designed to offer excellent cutoff and glare control while blending seamlessly and discreetly into any architecture. The luminaire is available in five lengths…
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Covers Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls
Luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) has attracted significant interest among building owners and utilities as a simple path to maximize energy cost-savings from LED lighting installation. A study conducted by the…
IESNYC Announces Winners of 2021 Student Lighting Competition
The Illuminating Engineering Society’s New York City (IESNYC) section recently announced the winners of the 2021 Student Lighting Competition (SLC). Top prizes were awarded to Pratt Institute students enrolled in…
Another Promising Year for Lighting Rebates
Below is my contribution to the May issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Reprinted with permission. Offered by many utilities and energy efficiency organizations, commercial…
Registration for LIGHTFAIR 2021 Now Open
With 300+ exhibitors, 40 educational sessions, 106.5 CEUs, networking opportunities, curated tours, giveaways and more, LIGHTFAIR 2021, which will be held as a live event, is now open to registration.…
A Look at the LED Product Manufacturing Supply Chain
Like many industries, the lighting supply chain is largely globalized. While this produces high volumes of LED products, it is vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks such as tariffs and the COVID…
Product Monday: Cordless Luminaires by Zafferano
Zafferano America offers a collection of elegant, portable, cordless, and rechargeable luminaires. The collection includes luminaires for tables, desks, and floors, with various features. The luminaires provide hours of illumination…
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