Industry News
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Changes in Lighting
In the past decade, change has become nearly constant in the traditionally staid lighting industry. In this roundup interview published in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, seven industry experts talk about major trends.…
DOE Issues Preliminary Determination of Energy Savings for Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced its preliminary determination of energy savings for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, preliminarily affirming that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in commercial…
Timothy Licitra to Leave IES
Today, the Illuminating Engineering Society announced its Executive Director, Timothy Licitra, has accepted a new Executive Director position at an engineering association based in the New York Metropolitan Area. The…
Mark Lien Talks Lighting Industry Leadership
“What if we looked at our lighting community as part of one united organization instead of a group of disparate parts competing for dominance? What if we elected a leader…
Product Monday: Vertical Track Cylinders by Juno
Juno’s Trac-Master LED Vertical Cylinder Series offers a fresh take on a traditional aesthetic while providing strong performance. With up to 5,000+ lumens available, up to 112 lumens/W efficacy, and…
PNNL Estimates Energy Savings for Advanced LED Lighting
A study funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates the energy savings opportunity associated with advanced lighting research conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) related to glare,…
CU Boulder Announces Architectural Lighting Certificate
The University of Colorado Boulder has established a new professional graduate certificate in architectural lighting. The program is designed for industry professionals to build their competence in the field, contribute…
Architecture Billings Climb into Positive Territory
Continuing the positive momentum of a nearly three-point bump in January, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reached its first positive mark since February 2020, according to The American Institute of…
IES Announces Submissions Now Open for 2021 Progress Report
The Illuminating Engineering Society is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year for its next annual Progress Report. Submissions accepted…
Product Monday: Exterior Floodlights by Hydrel
Hydrel’s Specialty Architectural Flood (SAF) family delivers powerful lumen output and precise distributions in two small luminaires. Available in 9- and 12-inch diameters, the SAF family was designed to illuminate…
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