May 2025

In March 2025, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the ANSI/NEMA C137.9-2025 standard, titled “Networked Lighting Control Systems Configuration Report.” This new standard was developed through the efforts of industry leaders, including the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Levin Nock and working group co-chair Jason Jeunnette, with the goal of streamlining the configuration and verification process [...]

  Chinese manufacturer, EXC Technology, claims to have surpassed the 250 lumens per watt (lm/W) efficiency barrier—a significant milestone in the pursuit of more energy-efficient outdoor lighting. The company, based in Shenzhen, unveiled its MYS4C/MLS6C module, reporting a luminous efficacy of 250.5 lm/W. EXC attributes this high efficiency to a combination of advanced optical design, [...]

Bird-building collisions are a significant issue, causing millions of bird deaths annually as birds fail to recognize glass windows as barriers. Recent research and technological advancements highlight the potential of ultraviolet (UV) light as a promising solution to this problem, leveraging the unique visual capabilities of birds. Most bird species possess the ability to see [...]

Govee has introduced its latest home lighting innovation, the Strip Light with Skyline Kit, designed to transform ordinary living spaces into dynamic, visually engaging environments. The standout feature of the Skyline Kit is its floating wall-washing effect. Unlike standard strip lights that simply illuminate a surface, this system projects a broad, upward glow that washes [...]

The ANSI 137.10 standard enhances outdoor lighting resilience by addressing interoperability and infrastructure durability during extreme weather events. Developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), this standard establishes unified communication protocols and technical requirements for networked outdoor lighting systems, particularly in hurricane-prone regions. Interoperability for Continuity By mandating open communication interfaces, ANSI 137.10 ensures [...]

The IES has announced the approval of three recently revised standards: ANSI/IES RP-8-25 Recommended Practice: Lighting Roadway and Parking Facilities  This Recommended Practice is a compilation of lighting design techniques and criteria, all offered for quality roadway lighting solutions. This update covers multiple changes to RP-8. ANSI/IES LS-5-25 Lighting Science: Color  Complete overhaul, this document covers [...]

InventWood, a Maryland-based company, is pioneering a revolutionary building material called SUPERWOOD that promises to transform the construction industry by combining exceptional strength with sustainability. Patented in 2018 by Dr. Liangbing Hu, SUPERWOOD is produced by removing certain components of wood’s cellular structure and compressing it, resulting in a material that is up to 12 [...]

The recent 90-day tariff reprieve between the U.S. and China, announced last week, marks a significant but temporary easing of trade tensions that have deeply affected the lighting industry and many other industries reliant on Chinese imports. The agreement reduces tariffs on imports from China from an unprecedented 145% to 30%, and on U.S. goods [...]

Seaborough B.V., a Netherlands-based leader in nano-engineered downconverters, and Luminus Devices have announced a partnership to bring the world’s first LEDs with nano-engineered Eu3+-based phosphor to market, on a commercial scale. This new partnership gives Luminus Devices early access to Seaborough’s unique phosphor technology, EuroLED, which Seaborough claims to be a high quality, more sustainable, [...]