February 2015

For 15 years, the non-profit organization Architecture for Humanity served communities in need, but recently (and sadly) filed for bankruptcy, closing operations on January 1, 2015. Click here to learn more about their story and efforts to continue the work they were doing.

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has published three new lighting standards: Lighting for Exterior Environments (RP-33-14), Lighting for Parking Facilities (RP-20-14) and Approved Method for Photometric Testing of Indoor Fluorescent Luminaires (LM-41-14). Lighting for Exterior Environments (RP-33-14) addresses design issues related to outdoor lighting. It also outlines the environmental considerations of outdoor lighting especially related [...]

LightNOW regularly publishes updated economic data from NEMA indicating electrical industry confidence, overall lighting sales and performance of HID lamps, fluorescent lamps and general-service lamps. ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING put the entire year in a single place, providing a great snapshot of how the lighting industry did in 2014. Check it out here.

Alera Lighting’s Curv LED indirect luminaires offer three housing styles and three lumen packages ranging from 4,275 to 7,180 nominal. Optional integral sensors and wireless technology pre-installed. Service life valued at 60,000 hours at L90. Five-year warranty. Click here to learn more.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and the Illuminating Engineering Society are offering a new series of online courses, DAYLIGHTING & CODES, designed to explore the benefits of daylighting in the energy codes of various states and cities. The first of the series will be a 5-hour course taking place between [...]

I wanted to share one of my recent contributions to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR on the topic of considerations for selecting the right LED reflector lamp, focusing on distribution of light and why application efficiency is so important. Click here to read the article, which I hope you find useful.

LightNOW recently reported that the Department of Energy (DOE) issued new energy standards for general-service fluorescent lamps. As promised, I’m following up to provide some analysis. The new rules were published in the Federal Register January 25 and go into effect January 26, 2018. They specifically cover 4-ft. T8 linear, 2-ft. T8 U-bend and 4-ft. [...]

LEDucation 9 is happening March 5-6, 2015 at the Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel. Online registration is now officially open. I was able to attend last year and thought it was a terrific event. Click here to learn more and register.

Edge Lighting’s Cirrus Channel Suspension D1 features a 4-in. square canopy and a direct 1-in. flat linear lens with 100-degree beam spread. The 85+ or 95+ CRI LED light source draws 2.5W or 5.5W per linear foot. Multiple finishes and lengths. Click here to learn more.