June 2017

Codes + Standards

NEMA Publishes Standard on Test Methods for Temporal Light Artifacts

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA 77-2017 Temporal Light Artifacts: Test Methods and Guidance for Acceptance Criteria. Temporal Light Artifacts (TLA) are undesired changes in visual perception induced by a light stimulus whose luminance or spectral distribution fluctuates with time, such as flicker and stroboscopic effect. This new lighting standard makes recommendations [...]

Light + Health

LRC Study Finds Robust Morning Light Improves Sleep and Mood, Lowers Stress in Office Workers

A new study from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute found that office workers who receive a robust dose of circadian-effective light in the morning, from electric lighting or daylight, experience better sleep and lower levels of depression and stress, than those who spend their mornings in dim or low light levels. [...]

Light + Health

LRC Offers Circadian Calculator Tool

I wrote this news piece for the May issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently released a circadian stimulus (CS) calculator. Based on the CS metric, this tool can aid lighting professionals to select light sources and light levels that will increase the potential for [...]

Lighting Industry

GE Lighting Up for Sale

Following months of rumors, it is now confirmed that GE Lighting is up for sale, based on an internal memo by GE President and CEO Bill Lacey. This does not include Current by GE, which focuses on IoT, networked lighting, and wireless lighting control in buildings. tED Magazine has the story here. This post updated [...]

Products + Technology

OLED Update

My contribution to the May issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR provides an update on the development of OLED technology, highlighting two Department of Energy (DOE) reports. Check it out here.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: LF Wall Light by FX Luminaire

FX Luminaire’s LF wall light now features ZDC Technology, enabling the luminaire to produce up to 30,000 colors along with dimming and zoning. The low profile, soft color, and muted tone of the LF allow it to accent hardscapes without drawing attention to the luminaire. Moreover, the proximity of the luminaire to the hardscape allows [...]

Energy + Environment, Products + Technology

DLC Releases Technical Requirements V4.2

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently announced the release of Technical Requirements V4.2 for solid-state lighting products, affecting qualification for listing in the Qualified Products List. From the DLC website: New Testing and Reporting Requirements for Hazardous Location Lighting Under the V4.2 requirements, products applying to a Specialty Use designation with a Hazardous descriptor must undergo [...]

Interviews + Opinion, LED + SSL, Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

Acuity’s Dan Ryan on Bundling in Lighting Industry

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Ryan, VP Product, IoT Solutions, Acuity Brands Lighting. The topic: disruption in lighting, notably the current trend of “bundling,” which was the subject of his presentation I caught at Strategies in Light. I’m happy to share his responses with you here. The interview informed an article I [...]

Events, Products + Technology

Jim Brodrick on LIGHTFAIR 2017

Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, SSL Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy The DOE SSL team was out in full force at LIGHTFAIR, where we offered a wide range of educational sessions in our booth, which was jam-packed with people seeking more information about [...]

Legislation + Regulation

AIA Takes Aim at Major Shortcomings in Federal FY18 Budget Plans

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) issued the following statement after the Administration submitted to Congress its final Fiscal Year 2018 federal budget on May 23. AIA President Thomas Vonier, FAIA, said: “Unfortunately, this budget includes many of the same cuts we criticized in the March draft of the Administration’s budget — in fact, it [...]

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