David Shiller

  The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, last week, but the change is not law yet. The bill still needs Senate approval and a presidential signature before daylight saving time could become permanent. For the lighting industry, the bigger story is less about the clock change itself than about how a [...]

  The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has published its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) V5.2 technical requirements, with the update taking effect Aug. 3, 2026. The revision strengthens interoperability, standardizes reporting, and expands the role of lighting controls in integrated building systems, including HVAC-related applications. The new version positions networked lighting controls as more than a lighting-only [...]

  The Trump Administration announced its decision not to renew USMCA in its current form. The move could potentially reshape sourcing, pricing, and supply-chain planning across North America. For lighting manufacturers, distributors, and specifiers, the key issue is not an immediate break in trade, but a decade-long review process that keeps the pact in force [...]

Eaton has introduced a new line of residential occupancy and vacancy sensors designed to improve energy efficiency, simplify installation, and align with evolving code requirements. The OS306A Occupancy Sensor and VS306M Vacancy Sensor combine enhanced detection performance with a streamlined form factor suited for both new construction and retrofit applications. The devices reflect continued demand [...]

  Projected road markings are being tested on the P-83 highway leading to Belavezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus, where Brestavtodor has installed a projection-based pedestrian crossing intended to improve nighttime visibility and driver awareness. Belarus is testing this new traffic-safety concept on the highway to Belavezhskaya Pushcha, introducing projected road markings as part of a broader [...]

  Researchers in China report a light-activated nanocomposite that could tackle infected wounds on three fronts at once: kill bacteria, help clear the wound, and support tissue repair. In lab and mouse tests, the gold nanoparticle/graphene oxide quantum dot system plus blue LED light eradicated about 97% of bacteria and drove nearly 99% wound healing [...]

  Last week, the American Lighting Association (ALA) published a great update on extended producer responsibility (EPR) state laws: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws: State-by-State Update Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to expand across the United States, requiring producers to finance and support the collection, recycling and end-of-life management of packaging and certain products. [...]

  Smart home technology can improve quality of life for people with autism, older adults, and others who benefit from added support at home. Smart home tools are more than novelty gadgets. Rather, they can be practical systems that can reduce stress, increase safety, and make daily routines more manageable. Technology works best when it [...]

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