Industry News
Shining a Light on Learning: How Current Employees Help Teammates Reach New Heights
The lighting industry is not only known for illuminating homes and businesses but also for fostering bright futures within its own communities. One shining example is Current’s Education Program,…
2024 Residential & Commercial Construction Forecasts
For better and worse, the lighting industry is largely part of the construction industry. It’s that time of year to look at the residential and commercial construction forecasts for…
Exploring The World Of <2% Blue Light
I researched for hours trying to get a complete picture of the origins, drivers, products, and claims around “less than 2% blue light.” As long as 6 years ago,…
IES Publishes RP-47 Recommended Practice: Landscape Lighting
The IES has published ANSI/IES RP-47-23 Recommended Practice: Landscape Lighting. The PDF of RP-47 can be purchased online here at $84 for IES members, and $120 for non-members. The…
Bio-Based Fiber Textiles From Fungus & Plant Roots
Companies are beginning to produce fiber textiles, also known as biofabric, from fungus mycelium and plant roots. The following are two interesting examples. My Glo produces luminaires (light…
IRA and IIJA Impacts On Commercial Lighting Upgrades
The IRA provides $400 Billion in federal funding for clean energy carbon reduction to address climate change. The IIJA provides $550 Billion in federal funding, over the next 5…
A Look At 2024 Lighting Industry Events, Call-For-Speakers, And Awards
Here is an early look at 2024 lighting industry events, call-for-speakers, and award programs in 2024: Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show – January 10 – 14, 2024, Dallas, TX. Bright…
Examining The 48VDC Lighting Trend
48 volt direct current (48VDC) lighting has been slowly and quietly growing as a trend, over the past 5-10 years. Here are some important things to know. ORIGINS 48VDC power…
Nonresidential Construction Spending Increased For 17th Consecutive Month
National nonresidential construction spending ticked up 0.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annualized basis of $1.1 trillion, according to a new Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.Manufacturing and infrastructure investments fueled a…
DOE Lighting R&D Program Has Two Open Funding Opportunities
The U.S. DOE Lighting R&D Program has two open funding opportunities: The SBIR Program is looking to fund development of Advanced Lighting Fixtures, horticultural lighting, and germicidal UV solutions. Letters…
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