Industry News
Flurry Of Dark Sky State Laws Proposed Across The US
LightNOW has recently reported on the new Maine Dark Sky Law enacted in January, as well as a new proposed Hawaiian Dark Sky bill. Both set restrictive / aggressive…
Hawaii Proposes Strict Light Pollution State Law
A strict new statewide light pollution bill has been introduced in the Hawaii State House, HB 1579. This latest proposed dark sky state legislation aims to protect human health,…
DALS PowerStem Innovates Pendant Installation
DALS Power Stems are patent-pending, quick-connect stems that simplify pendant installation by delivering both electrical power and structural support without any wiring required. Each stem screws directly into the canopy,…
Smart Devices Increasingly Discontinuing Smart Features
Smart-home technology is becoming a tougher proposition for consumers because manufacturers increasingly disable or degrade products remotely, when they no longer see them as financially viable, even if the…
What Is Quantum Sensing And How It Could Impact Lighting
Quantum sensing uses uniquely quantum properties of light and matter—such as superposition, entanglement, and squeezed states—to measure physical quantities (like phase, displacement, fields, or photon number) with sensitivities that…
2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code Lighting Changes
The 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) tightens lighting efficiency and control requirements, aligns more closely with the latest NY state energy code, and retains or strengthens prior NYC‑specific…
Product Monday: Zaneen’s Lum Illuminating Wall Cladding
Zaneen’s Lum is a customizable magnetic design system with two types of components: panels with no light, and panels with LED light (all panels must be installed horizontally). The…
Corporate Facilities Value Energy Efficiency As Top Priority
Energy efficiency in buildings has become the leading infrastructure priority for corporations, driven by cost pressures, regulatory demands, and decarbonization commitments, according to new survey data from Siemens’ Infrastructure…
New Labor Dept Rules On Independent Contractor Vs. Employee
Big picture The Department of Labor’s rule (effective March 11, 2024) replaced the 2021 Trump-1.0‑era independent contractor rule and restored a broader, six‑factor “economic realities” test to decide whether…
IES Publishing 9 New Or Revised Standards In Q1 2026
The IES is publishing nine new or revised standards in Q1 2026: ANSI/IES RP-43-25 Recommended Practice: Lighting Exterior Applications Pedestrian-oriented illumination recommendations for the reassurance, safety, comfort, amenity, and enjoyment…
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