December 2020

Legislation + Regulation

DOE Publishes a Final Determination Pertaining to Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a Federal Register Final Determination notice pertaining to standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts, determining that current energy conservation standards do not need to be amended.

Lighting Design

Lighting: We’re Doing It All Wrong

In an article published in LIGHT LINES, four lighting experts say current lighting design practices are based on satisfying outdated tasks, resulting in inadequate designs, missed opportunities, and an improper understanding of efficient delivery of light.