July 2025

The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) will significantly impact the landscape for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Here’s a breakdown of the key impacts: Reduced Incentives: The OBBB eliminates the federal tax credit for new EVs ($7,500) and used EVs ($4,000), potentially making EVs less affordable for consumers and impacting adoption rates. Federal [...]

  Current, a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial lighting and controls, has made a major expansion to its U.S. distribution capabilities. The growth marks a significant step in Current’s mission to provide best-of-class lighting solutions with speed, agility, and precision. This new distribution model is designed to support faster service, greater efficiency, and smarter [...]

  Silvair has delivered the first qualified Bluetooth Networked Lighting Control (NLC) solution for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications. This development follows the official adoption of the HVAC Integration NLC Profile by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), marking a pivotal step in the evolution of Bluetooth NLC as a multi-application standard for [...]

  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 shift in US trade policy in the region. The agreement sets a 20% tariff rate on certain goods. The primary goal of this deal is [...]

  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 zoning codes, passed in January 2025, and is considered the most stringent building emissions rule in the United States. The new requirement marks a significant [...]

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 a range of practical benefits—from boosting curb appeal to enhancing security and even increasing property values. Permanent outdoor lighting is a significant home improvement trend. [...]

  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 do appear to be some interesting synergies between the two companies, such as complimentary geographic strengths. Can you speak to what you see as the [...]

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 and states track, compare, and implement policies that address extreme urban heat and flooding through innovative surface design strategies. The tool compiles over 1,935 policy [...]

  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 initiative, established through the passage of House Bill 3409 by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, marks Oregon as the fourth state in the nation to [...]