Industry News
DOE Publishes a Request for Information Pertaining to the Backstop Requirement for General Service Lamps
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice re-evaluating its prior determination that the Secretary of Energy was not required to implement the statutory backstop requirement…
Increasing Design Activity Signals Construction is Recovering
Continuing its strong rebound, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its third consecutive month of positive billings, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s ABI score for April…
DOE Announces New L-Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy recently launched a new Lighting Prize (L-Prize) designed to spur innovation, domestic manufacturing, and the benefits of an inclusive clean energy economy for next-generation lighting…
Product Monday: Decorative Acoustic Pendant by Focal Point
Focal Point’s new decorative acoustic pendant Eave combines illumination with sound-dampening properties. Designed with an 11” height, Eave can be specified in 3’ (direct only), 4’, 5’, or 6’ lengths.…
ALA Publishes Whitepaper on Socketed Vs Integrated Luminaires
The American Lighting Association recently published a whitepaper covering socketed versus integrated LED luminaires for residential and hospitality luminaire manufacturers. Topics in the 18-page document include environmental factors, form factor,…
NBI Releases Guide on Controlling Comfort and Energy in Offices
The New Buildings Institute just released a new market guide, Controlling Comfort and Energy in Offices, which outlines the benefits and best practices to implement lighting and shading retrofits in…
BriteSwitch on Rebates Covering Field-Adjustable Luminaires
Over the past couple of years, LED manufacturers have introduced field-adjustable LED fixtures into the market. They are different from the traditional controllable/dimmable fixtures most people are familiar with; rather…
DOE Issues Preliminary Determination of Energy Savings for Residential Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced its preliminary determination of energy savings for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), preliminarily affirming that the updated code will increase…
Product Monday: Flexible Linear Side-Emitting by Xicato
Xicato’s XFL Flexible Linear LED Side Emitting features 120 LEDs per meter to produce 659 lumens of side illumination (200 lumens/ft.) with a 95 CRI and choice of three CCTs…
Creating Walls with Light
Another article in Thomas Schielke’s “Light Matters” series at ARCHDAILY.com, “Creating Walls with Light” examines two early approaches to using light to define walls and make a big impact on…
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