Industry News
Brazil Eliminated Daylight Savings Time; Now Reconsidering
Brazil is reconsidering its decision to eliminate daylight saving time (DST) due to climate change-related energy challenges. In 2019, former President Jair Bolsonaro ended the practice, promising a “permanent”…
Update On 2025 Lighting Industry Events & Awards
Here is a quick update on six industry events and five awards. EVENTS: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS: IES25 The Lighting Conference Deadline: January 23 for Hands-On Workshops and Speaker Sessions Deadline:…
Interview: Carrie Meadows On LEDs Magazine Shut Down
Endeavor Business Media recently announced plans to shut down LEDs Magazine, which has been one of the leading trade publications in the LED lighting industry. Carrie has been Editor in…
Product Monday: LG Smart Lamps Grow Plants Indoors
LG plans to unveil two smart lamps that double as indoor gardening systems at CES 2025, this week. These new products combine lighting and plant-growing capabilities, offering a solution for…
NYC Large Buildings Cut Energy Use for Fifth Straight Year
New York City’s efforts to promote greener buildings are yielding significant results, particularly among large buildings over 25,000 square feet. According to recent research by the Urban Green Council, these…
Z-Wave Long Range Enables 1.5 Mile Wireless Connectivity
Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) offers significant benefits for the lighting industry, particularly in extending the reach and capabilities of smart lighting systems: Extended Coverage: ZWLR provides a maximum wireless…
Industrial Smart Building Market To Nearly Double By 2026
The global industrial smart building market is set for significant growth, with deployments expected to reach $14 billion by 2026, a 95% increase from $7 billion in 2024. This growth…
Product Monday: SunBooster, NIR Light Therapy Device
SunLED Life Science is set to unveil SunBooster, an innovative Near-Infrared (NIR) light therapy device, at CES 2025. This product aims to address the health concerns associated with prolonged indoor…
The Inclusive Lighting Design Movement
Inclusive lighting design is a holistic approach that aims to create illuminated environments accessible and comfortable for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. This approach goes beyond meeting…
DLC Draft 1 Horticultural Technical Requirements V4.0
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released their Draft 1 Horticultural Technical Requirements V4.0. The draft proposes three updates: Efficacy increase: Hort V4.0 proposes to increase the efficacy threshold to 2.5 μmol…
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