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Update On Three Lighting Trade Shows

Jun 05, 2025

  CANADA LIGHT EXPO 2025 Dates:  November 12-13, 2025 Location: International Centre, Toronto, Canada Focuses of the show include: Architectural Lighting Landscape Lighting Smart Lighting Energy Efficient | Sustainable Lighting Human…

Controls, Products + Technology

What To Know About T1L (10BASE-T1L)

Jun 04, 2025

T1L (10BASE-T1L) Ethernet technology has significant potential to accellerate building automation, by enabling the reuse of existing wiring to upgrade network infrastructure without costly running of new wiring. Building management…

A Kenyan Campus Oasis
Lighting Design

A Kenyan Campus Oasis

Jun 03, 2025

  Here is my latest article published in the May issue of LD+A Magazine: Al Jamea-tus-Saifiyah University’s Nairobi, Kenya campus stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical…

Product Monday: Synch Indoor CCT & Brightness To Daylight
Lighting Design, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Synch Indoor CCT & Brightness To Daylight

Jun 02, 2025

The Crestron SolarSync Outdoor Daylight and Color Temperature Sensor (GLS-LCCT) enables the ability to regulate indoor lighting to match the intensity and color temperature of actual daylight outdoors. A single…

LED-to-LED Rebates & Upgrades
Lighting Industry

LED-to-LED Rebates & Upgrades

May 31, 2025

A decade after the widespread shift from fluorescent and HID lighting to LEDs, early adopters are now facing the need to replace their first-generation LED fixtures. Traditionally, utility rebate programs…

NEMA Publishes C137.9-2025: NLC Systems Configuration Report
Codes + Standards, Controls

NEMA Publishes C137.9-2025: NLC Systems Configuration Report

May 29, 2025

In March 2025, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the ANSI/NEMA C137.9-2025 standard, titled “Networked Lighting Control Systems Configuration Report.” This new standard was developed through the efforts of…

Streetlight Claims 250 Lm/W
LED + SSL

Streetlight Claims 250 Lm/W

May 28, 2025

  Chinese manufacturer, EXC Technology, claims to have surpassed the 250 lumens per watt (lm/W) efficiency barrier—a significant milestone in the pursuit of more energy-efficient outdoor lighting. The company, based…

Researchers Find UV Light Reduces Bird-Building Collisions
Energy + Environment

Researchers Find UV Light Reduces Bird-Building Collisions

May 27, 2025

Bird-building collisions are a significant issue, causing millions of bird deaths annually as birds fail to recognize glass windows as barriers. Recent research and technological advancements highlight the potential of…

Product Monday: Govee’s Strip Light With Skyline Kit
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Govee’s Strip Light With Skyline Kit

May 26, 2025

Govee has introduced its latest home lighting innovation, the Strip Light with Skyline Kit, designed to transform ordinary living spaces into dynamic, visually engaging environments. The standout feature of the…

ANSI C137.10 Increases Resiliency Of Outdoor Lighting
Codes + Standards, Controls

ANSI C137.10 Increases Resiliency Of Outdoor Lighting

May 23, 2025

The ANSI 137.10 standard enhances outdoor lighting resilience by addressing interoperability and infrastructure durability during extreme weather events. Developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), this standard establishes unified…

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July 28 - 29, 2025

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Dallas, TX

June 18 - 21, 2024

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August 21 - 23, 2025

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Louisville, KY

September 7 - 9, 2025

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Dallas, TX

September 16 - 17, 2025

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