Craig DiLouie

I’m happy to announce that I have received the Lighting Certified (LC) certification from NCQLP. It was a tough exam.

NEMA’s index for incandescent lamps declined 17.2 percent for the third quarter, registering a record low reading of 46.5. The index showed a year-over-year decline of nearly 19.0 percent. Shipments of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) waned as well, with the index dipping 18.2 percent to 168.8—a level not seen since 2006. Moreover, CFL shipments decreased [...]

Guest post by Jim Brodrick, Department of Energy Although you do not often hear about growth in domestic manufacturing here in the United States, the solid-state lighting industry is steadily growing and establishing a manufacturing presence here at home. Solid-state lighting was not only born of U.S. ingenuity and R&D, but is riding the crest [...]

The 10th edition brings together in one volume the current state of knowledge as it relates to lighting and lighting design.

The Luminaires Group, a Canadian corporation encompassing several lighting companies, has purchased a substantial interest in AmerillumBrands, a southern California lighting manufacturer.

Énergie has expanded its Tool lighting family of pendant- and surface-mounted luminaires with 2-, 3- and 4-ft. lengths and a smaller-scale T5 model.

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GE Lighting announces a call for entries for the 28th annual GE Edison Award competition.

Active ES Lighting Controls has introduced LiteOwl, a lighting control device specially designed for use in individual, Cobra-style streetlight applications.