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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…

Growth In Hybrid Solar Lighting

Typical solar lighting is completely off-grid, relying entirely on solar panels and a battery to power the street or area light. A more recent variation that is gaining traction is…

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