Craig DiLouie

The New Buildings Institute has launched the 2010 edition of the Advanced Lighting Guidelines (ALG) in a new online version. The ALG includes an updated chapter on daylighting, and the Web-based version will allow for continuous updates and an online network for subscribers to communicate with each other. I was pleased to support the new [...]

Architectural Area Lighting’s Designer SSL Series offers LED performance in decorative and customizable luminaires. The Series consists of three of the company’s most popular products: Providence, Universe and Largent (shown). Click here to learn more about this product.

Leucos USA has announced that Liz Bock, formerly of Artemide, has been appointed to the position of Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Bock, who is based in Chicago, will be responsible for leading sales and marketing efforts across all of the company brands (Leucos, ITRE, FDV and Luxit) in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. [...]

How much energy is saved when a building uses lighting controls? The typical answer is the ever-present lighting term, “It depends.” Research, however, is suggestive: Space Type Controls Type Lighting Energy Savings Demonstrated in Research or Estimated as Potential Study Reference Private Office Occupancy sensor 38% An Analysis of the Energy and Cost Savings Potential [...]

Carmanah Technologies Corporation, a manufacturer of solar LED lighting and power systems for industrial applications, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lightech Electronic Industries Ltd., an Israeli corporation, for $18.5 million. Lightech is a manufacturer of power supplies for LED lighting, supplying major lighting [...]

I’ll be attending the IES conference in Toronto next week, and hope to see you there!

Data from NEMA’s monthly survey on the electroindustry business environment showed a slight decline in business conditions in October, but an improvement in expectations for future conditions. The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions fell to 48 from 53.6 in September. A reading above 50 indicates more panelists than not [...]

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Former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin L. Powell will give the keynote address at USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo being held Nov.17-19, 2010, in Chicago. Click here to learn more.