Industry News
Congress Throws Possible Lifeline To ENERGY STAR Program
The House Appropriations Committee recently approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, a critical legislative measure that sets federal spending priorities for agencies like the…
Resi Remodeling Market Projected To Soften In 2026
Annual spending on home renovations and repairs in the United States is projected to grow at a much slower pace through the first half of 2026, according to the…
NAED Research Report On The Data Center Market
The accelerating demand for electricity is reshaping the energy landscape, presenting both challenges and unprecedented opportunities for the electrical distribution industry. As one of the pivotal sectors positioned to drive…
OLED Li-Fi Gets A Boost
Researchers from the University of St Andrews and the University of Cambridge have achieved a breakthrough in wireless optical communications by using OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes)—commonly found in smartphone…
Tariffs Drive Metal Theft And Further Spur Solar Luminaires
There is a rapidly escalating crisis in metal thefts across the United States, with a strong increase in copper theft driven by international trade policies and increasing industrial demand.…
Wireless Controls Are The Backbone Of Commercial Upgrades
By Tom Shearer, Commercial Business Development Manager, Lutron Electronics New commercial construction projects easily capture our interest and attention. For many lighting professionals, the bigger opportunity lies in the…
DLC SSL Draft 2 Drops ENERGY STAR Product Categories
On July 28th, the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) released the second draft of its SSL V6.0 & Luna V2.0 Technical Requirements for LED Lighting. A notable change from the first…
How Display Makers Are Pursuing Eye-Comfortable Displays
I was impressed to read about the lengths to which display makers were going to improve eye comfort for users. Let’s look at the new TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus 11”…
Implications Of The OBBBA For The Lighting Industry
The Trump administration has created sweeping changes and accelerated phase-outs to energy efficiency and clean energy tax credits through the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Key implications of…
Making Cleanability A Design Priority, Not An Afterthought
By Adam Reeder, President at LightArt & VP at 3form When designers think about lighting, the first question they typically ask themselves is, “How does it look?” and, “How does…
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