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Products + Technology

How LiFi Works

May 24, 2017

Harald Haas, who has been credited with inventing LiFiThe IEEE recently published an article explaining LiFi, or light-based communication, which is now being commercialized. Check it out here. Some of…

Construction + Economy

Architecture Billings Index Strengthens

May 23, 2017

The first quarter of the year ended on a positive note for the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Programmable Workhorse LED Drivers by Fulham

May 22, 2017

Fulham Co., Inc.’s line of WorkHorse LED Extreme XP programmable outdoor drivers with integrated wireless controls offer simplified field installation and customization. Available in 40W, 60W, 100W, 150W and 200W…

Interviews + Opinion, Lighting Design

Hubbell’s Andy Miles on Outdoor Lighting Trends

May 19, 2017

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Miles, Director of Product Marketing, Outdoor Lighting for Hubbell Lighting. The topic: trends in outdoor area lighting. I’m happy to share her…

Events

Register for the IES Annual Conference

May 19, 2017

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Awards, Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

IES Accepting Submissions for Next Progress Report

May 18, 2017

The Illuminating Engineering Society recently announced it is accepting submissions for the next IES Progress Report. The deadline is May 29, 2017. Learn more and submit your product here.

Awards, Lighting Design

Eaton Announces Winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards Lighting Design Competition

May 17, 2017

Eaton has announced the winners of the 40th Annual SOURCE Awards lighting design competition. The winners were recognized on Monday, May 8 at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Six…

Awards, Products + Technology

Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount Named Most Innovative Product of the Year

May 16, 2017

Vode Lighting’s ZipThree 707 Wall Mount was recognized as the Most Innovative Product of the Year at this year’s LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards. The ultra-thin (0.27-in. x 3.78-in.) product features independently…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Strip LED Luminaires by Green Creative

May 15, 2017

Green Creative’s STRIP 4’ 38.5W and STRIP 4’ 22.5W linear luminaires, part of the company’s new QWIKLINK Series, feature a special connection system enabling quick and seamless connection of up…

Legislation + Regulation

NEMA Calls on Secretary of Energy to Complete Rulemaking for General Service Lamps

May 12, 2017

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has formally requested that the Secretary of Energy complete a rulemaking for general service lamps that Congress required in the Energy Independence and Security…

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Events

IES26: The Lighting Conference

Denver, CO

August 13-15, 2026

CEDIA Expo / Commercial Integrator Expo

Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

ArchLIGHT Summit

Dallas, TX

September 15 -16, 2026

DALI Alliance North America Summit + Technical Training 2026 (co-located with ArchLIGHT Summit)

Dallas, TX

September 16-17, 2026

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Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

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Launched in 2001, LightNOW covers the rapidly changing lighting world for lighting people. Check-in daily to see new posts by Editor David Shiller, Craig DiLouie, and other experts in the lighting field including consultants and lighting designers. Posts include news items to keep you up to date, short opinion pieces to invite you to consider another point of view, new products every Monday, and links to new research and tools to help you design with light. Also be sure to subscribe to the LightNOW newsletter (free), which is published every two weeks as a digest of articles on the site. We always welcome your feedback, so feel free to comment on any of the stories that appear here at LightNOW. If you are a manufacturer, LightNOW offers a low-cost ad vehicle to reach thousands of specifiers, contractors, reps, distributors, consultants, owners, and other stakeholders in the sales channel. For advertising inquiries, contact Suelynn Shiller. Thank you for visiting, and we hope you find LightNOW useful for your career in lighting

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