The Lighting Research Center at RPI is offering an Online Course on 3D Printing for Lighting. The Fall 2022 course will run from November 2 through December 7.
David Shiller
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
Lighting Industry Grew High Single Digits In Q3 But Will Slow To Low Single Digit Growth
Channel Marketing Group’s Q3 Pulse of Lighting survey was completed by 200 distributors, manufacturers, reps, and lighting agents.
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry
New California Law Protects Importers Using CA Ports
On September 30th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB2406 into law, protecting importers from the imposition of unfair fees and trade practices. The bill limits the damages of detention and demurrage fees imposed by international ocean carriers.
DOE Gives Notice Of Enforcement Actions For Regulated Products
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to notify interested parties of DOE’s intent to immediately commence on-the-record hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) in civil penalty cases for violations of DOE’s conservation standards and certification requirements. This NOI also provides procedural details that will govern these hearings.
It Matters: CSA Releases The Matter 1.0 Interoperability Standard For Smart Home IoT
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) released the Matter 1.0 specification and the opening of the Matter certification program on October 4th.
Codes + Standards, Energy + Environment
Proposed 2024 IECC Commercial Code Would Reduce New Commercial Building Energy Use
The Public Comment Draft #1 of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions was released on September 6, 2022. With buildings currently representing 39% of U.S. carbon emissions, leading jurisdictions recognize the importance of using building codes and performance policies to respond to the effects of climate change and reduce future risks.