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Talq Consortium Releases V2.7.0 Smart City Protocol
Codes + Standards, Controls

Talq Consortium Releases V2.7.0 Smart City Protocol

Apr 02, 2026

  The TALQ Consortium’s latest release, version 2.7.0 of the Smart City Protocol, isn’t about any flashy new features, but rather making smart outdoor lighting systems easier to integrate, certify,…

Case Study: Tariffs Shrink Furniture Imports & Exports
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry

Case Study: Tariffs Shrink Furniture Imports & Exports

Apr 01, 2026

  I was recently struck by a pair of articles in Home News Now, about the reduction in furniture imports and exports in 2025 versus 2024. The reductions suggest tariffs…

Investment Opportunities In Lighting
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

Investment Opportunities In Lighting

Mar 31, 2026

  By Brad Koerner, Creative Director, Koerner Designs There is plenty of latent opportunity in launching application-level innovations in specification-grade, interior architectural lighting categories. But the problem is that no…

Networked Lighting Controls Increasing Size Of J-Boxes
Controls, Products + Technology

Networked Lighting Controls Increasing Size Of J-Boxes

Mar 30, 2026

  The increasing complexity of modern lighting control components, such as smart dimmers, sensors, and networked modules, is directly leading to the use of larger junction boxes. The added electronics,…

The Trend Toward Low Glare Industrial High Bays
Products + Technology

The Trend Toward Low Glare Industrial High Bays

Mar 27, 2026

  There is a strong, growing trend toward low-glare high bay fixtures in industrial applications, particularly as facilities increasingly adopt automation, robotics, and machine vision systems. The shift is driven by the…

State Battery Recycling Laws Expanding Across U.S.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation

State Battery Recycling Laws Expanding Across U.S.

Mar 26, 2026

  A large number of states either have passed or are considering mandatory battery recycling laws, known as “extended producer responsibility,” or EPR laws for batteries. These laws can impact…

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