The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register Final Rule adopting amendments to the test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs), incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs), and general service incandescent lamps.
David Shiller
The Paradigm Shift In Controls
C. Webster Marsh authored an interesting article about the latest paradigm shift in lighting control design. Lighting controls have moved from on-off to dimming, to color-tuning and/or color-changing, and now to circuit dependent or independent, as control signals moved beyond line voltage wiring for both wired & wireless controls.
Construction + Economy, Energy + Environment
Clean Energy Technologies Expected To Create Copper Shortages
Recent climate action is going to increase clean energy technology deployment that will significantly increase copper demand.
Study Finds Care Home Falls Reduced 43% By Changing Light Spectrum & Intensity
The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JAMDA) recently published a research study showing long-term care facility falls were reduced 43% by changing light spectrum and intensity throughout the day for residents.
Controls, Products + Technology
“The Why” of Toggled iQ Networked Lighting Controls
In July, I wrote an article about a LightFair product demonstration that I received from Toggled, of their new wireless smart lighting platform, Toggled iQ. In that story, I focused on the various components (sensors, controllers, smart TLEDs, etc.), and the performance capabilities of those components.
What I didn’t cover was the question of why invest the additional time and money in a wireless networked lighting control system, like Toggled iQ.
LightSPEC West – A New Event Curated Especially For Specifiers
LightSPEC West is the West coast’s newest lighting, and design experience, featuring a CEU accredited educational program headlined by top experts in the L.A. market.
DOE Publishes Final Rule For Ceiling Fan Test Procedures
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice amending the test procedures for ceiling fans.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
What The IRA / Climate Law Can Mean For The Green Building Industry
Last week, President Biden signed the $750 Billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The new law addresses inflation, climate, energy, prescription drug policy, and corporate tax changes. Roughly $370 Billion are focused on combatting climate change, including energy generation and transmission, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and environmental justice.
Lighting Design, Products + Technology
Product Monday: A-Light’s Atom Luminaires Shines In Bio Incubator Hub
A-light’s Atom pendants were recently installed in the new Virginia Beach Bio Incubator Hub.
Two DOE Reports Characterize Current UV LEDs
The U.S. Department of Energy has released two reports which characterize the current state and viability of commercial ultraviolet (UV) LED products.
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