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Product Monday: MultiPurpose Linear by Columbia Lighting
With continuous illumination, integrated controls, multiple lens options and single or row mounting, Columbia Lighting’s MultiPurpose Linear is adaptable to numerous applications. The MultiPurpose Linear is available in 2ʹ, 4ʹ…
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR on Lighting Rebates
My contribution to the July 2018 issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR talks about trends in lighting rebates, notably: LED rebates level out New lighting categories are being covered DLC Premium differentiates…
Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast: The Health Effects of Lighting
NAILD’s Get a Grip on Lighting podcast recently interviewed John Davenport, Chief Scientist at Energy Focus, about the health effects of lighting.
IECC 2018 Includes Significant Lighting Power and Control Changes
My contribution to the Lighting Controls Association website in July covered major control changes in the 2018 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which was published in 2017.…
ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016 Named New National Energy Reference Standard
In February 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program issued a determination stating that ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,…
Product Monday: Colorful Luminaires with Mix and Match Options by Eaton
Eaton’s Shaper 1400 and Shaper 1800 series of architectural pendants offer decorative, mix and match color options as standard, making it easier to meet lighting design requirements while staying on…
June Architecture Firm Billings Remain in Positive Territory
Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for June…
Interview with LEDVANCE on Connected TLED Lamps
I recently had the opportunity to interview Alfred LaSpina, LED Product Group Marketing Manager, and Aaron Ganick, Global Head of Smart Business, LEDVANCE. The topic: connected TLED-based lighting. Their responses…
NEMA Urges Trump Administration to Minimize Collateral Damage from Tariffs
Yesterday, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testified on behalf of its member companies who would be materially affected by additional 25 percent tariffs proposed by the Office of U.S.…
LIGHTFAIR Issues Call for Speakers for 2019 Conference
LIGHTFAIR International has issued a call for speakers for its 2019 conference. The deadline for submissions is August 10, 2018. This is a good opportunity share your expertise with the…
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