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US-Vietnam Tariff Agreement Accelerates Manufacturing
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry

US-Vietnam Tariff Agreement Accelerates Manufacturing

Jul 11, 2025

  On July 2, 2025, The White House announced a new tariff agreement with Vietnam, representing the administration’s first trade deal in Asia outside of China, and signaling a notable…

First City In America With Net-Zero Carbon Building Requirements
Legislation + Regulation, Sustainability

First City In America With Net-Zero Carbon Building Requirements

Jul 10, 2025

  Boston has become the first city in the US to mandate that most large new buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open. This regulation, within amended…

Trends In Permanent Outdoor Residential Lighting
Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Trends In Permanent Outdoor Residential Lighting

Jul 09, 2025

In recent years, permanent outdoor house and landscape lighting has transformed from a luxury into a popular feature for homeowners. These lighting systems not only beautify homes but also offer…

Interview: Ken Cartmill On LED Roadway-Evluma Acquisition
Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Industry

Interview: Ken Cartmill On LED Roadway-Evluma Acquisition

Jul 08, 2025

  LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. recently acquired Evluma. Below is my exclusive interview with Ken Cartmill, Co-CEO of LED Roadway. Shiller: Congratulations on LED Roadway’s recent acquisition of Evluma. There…

Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker
Legislation + Regulation, Sustainability

Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker

Jul 07, 2025

The Smart Surfaces Coalition, in partnership with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, has launched an updated Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker, a comprehensive tool designed to help U.S. cities…

Oregon Launches Its Building Performance Standards Program
Legislation + Regulation, Sustainability

Oregon Launches Its Building Performance Standards Program

Jul 04, 2025

  The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has launched a new Building Performance Standard (BPS) program aimed at improving energy efficiency in existing large commercial buildings across the state. This…

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Signify’s Color Kinetics architectural LED luminaires activated on the east side of Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge, extending the visibility and joy of this iconic landmark

Acuity Brands Lighting Announces U.S. Utility Patent for Luminaires that can Implement Hydrel’s Flame Lighting Technique

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