Industry News
EPA Finalizes ENERGY STAR Luminaires Version 2.2 Specification
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized minor adjustments to the ENERGY STAR Luminaires specification, reflected in a Version 2.2 (V2.2). Per a letter from Taylor Jantz-Sell ENERGY STAR Lighting…
DLC Updates Testing Requirements for DC/PoE Luminaires
The DesignLights Consortium recently simplified its policy and reduced the amount of testing required of manufacturers with its revised Testing and Reporting Requirements for DC and power over Ethernet (PoE)…
Acuity Acquires The Luminaires Group
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire all of the equity interests of spec-grade luminaire manufacturer The Luminaires Group, home to five niche lighting brands:…
TLED Lamps Hold 30 Percent Market Share
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) linear fluorescent lamp index continued a downward trend in the first quarter of 2019. Compared to Q118, T5, T8, and T12 lamps all posted…
Product Monday: LED Upgrades for Popular Louis Poulsen Designs
Louis Poulsen recently announced LED upgrades to more of its most popular luminaires. LED technology has recently also been integrated into PH Snowball, VL45, and Patera, among other pendants in…