Craig DiLouie

Legislation + Regulation

DOE Triggers Incandescent Backstop Rule (correcting previous article)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has issued a final rule related to energy standards for rough-service and vibration-service incandescent lamps. This rule codifies backstop provisions in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, establishing a maximum rated wattage of 40W and packaging limitation of one lamp per package when sold at the retail level. The effective date for the rule was January 25, 2018.

Products + Technology

Beinecke Library Uses Translucent Marble to Light Rare Book Collection

The Beinecke Library is one of the world’s largest libraries devoted solely to rare books and manuscripts. The library’s new facility provides ambient illumination with little electric lighting and daylight filtered through nearly partially translucent marble walls.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Portfolio 2-Inch LED Cylinders by Eaton

Eaton’s Portfolio 2-inch aperture LED Cylinders are available in round and square configurations for ceiling-, wall- or pendant-mount applications. The slender family is available with numerous standard features and options including four beam distributions and lumen packages; six color temperatures; three CRI choices; and Eaton’s Dim-to-Warm (D2W™) technology.