The pandemic has changed office work in many ways. Companies that are creating new offices are doing so predominantly in suburbs now, rather than downtowns. Many companies and industries have accepted hybrid and remote work arrangements, dramatically reducing the need for office space altogether.
David Shiller
Energy + Environment, Lighting Design
German Manufacturer Calls For Design Shift To Delivered Efficacy
A German spotlight manufacturer, ERCO, has issued a public call for the lighting design industry to shift from luminaire efficacy (measured in lumens/Watt) to the “effectiveness of the light in the space” (aka “delivered efficacy,” measured in lux/Watt or foot-candles/Watt).
Lighting Design, Products + Technology
Product Monday: StressCrete’s Decorative Streetlights & Poles Revitalize Main Street
In the Summer of 2021, StressCrete provided a turn-key solution to help revitalize Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, a small town in Texas Hill Country.
Nearly All Mental Health Disorders Correlate With Circadian Rhythm Disruption
University of California, Irvine (UCI) researchers conducted a thorough examination of peer-reviewed literature on the most prevalent mental health disorders and found that circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) is present in nearly all of them. However, correlation is not causation, so it is not clear if the mental disorders cause circadian disruption, if circadian disruption causes mental disorders or both in a positive feedback loop.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions Expanded By The Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 was signed into law on August 16, 2022. Among the provisions included in this bill is the expansion of the Section 179D tax deduction for building energy efficiency. Thousands of commercial building owners have utilized the 179D tax deduction since its inception in 2005, and this expansion potentially allows for many more to not only utilize the deduction but also claim larger amounts than previously available.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
US DOE Releases Industrial Sector Decarbonization Agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” a comprehensive report identifying four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions in American manufacturing, on September 7, 2022.
Interviews + Opinion, Products + Technology
Interview With NexGen Power Systems’ CEO About Their Game-Changing Driver Technology
David had the pleasure of interviewing the CEO & co-Founder of NexGen Power Systems, Dr. Dinesh Ramanathan, about NexGen’s ground-breaking, power system technology, and their higher-performance LED drivers.
Sneak Peek Of Upcoming LightSPEC West Event
The inaugural LightSPEC West event is only nine days away and will be held in Los Angeles, CA. Check out our sneak peek at five interesting presentations
Energy + Environment, Lighting Industry
As Chinese Heatwave Eases, Power Restrictions On Factories Are Lifted
The southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan downgraded emergency energy supply measures last week, restoring power to some factories after weeks of rolling blackouts due to a heatwave-driven shortage.
Codes + Standards, Energy + Environment
The Circular Economy Applied To Emergency Lighting
A British emergency lighting manufacturer, Mackwell, shared the following information with LightNOW on how the emergency lighting industry in England is contributing to the evolving circular economy.
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