Industry News
Architecture Billings Index Shows Slight Improvement
After starting out the year on a positive note, there was another minor increase in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) last month. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,…
Product Monday: MegaLum Cylinder by Prescolite
Prescolite has introduced a 12,000+ lumen LED luminaire designed for high-ceiling commercial and architectural interiors where recessed depth is not available—the MegaLum Cylinder. With all the performance advantages of the…
Lighting Rebate Trends for 2014
Rebate organizations have been busy updating their rebate and incentive programs for 2014. While not all of them operate on a calendar year, BriteSwitch, LLC still sees a lot of…
Halogen A-line Lamp Shipments Continue to Rise During Fourth Quarter of 2013
Shipments of halogen A-line lamps increased for the sixth consecutive quarter in 2013Q4, posting an increase of 41.8% over the previous quarter. Similarly, the index for LED A-line replacement lamps…
Boston Lights Expo 2014 to be Held September 18, 2014
Now in its third year and hosted by the Designers Lighting Forum of New England, Boston Lights Exposition 2014 is a biennial event taking place on Thursday, September 18, 2014…
Senate Finance Committee Votes to Extend 179D Tax Deduction
The Senate Finance Committee recently voted to approve a two-year extension of the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction, also known as Section 179D, as part of the Expiring Provisions…
Product Monday: 8000 Lumen LED Module by Cree
Cree’s new 8000 lumen LMH2 LED Module is designed to replace 150W ceramic metal halide lamps while using only 63% the power and providing longer service life, ideal for high-bay…
Art Strobe Interactive Light Art by Leif Maginnis
Check out the interactive kinetic light art by Leif Maginnis, an artist based in Los Angeles. Great stuff. ArtStrobe Interactive Light Art from leif maginnis on Vimeo.
UL Announces New Certification Program for LED Luminaire Manufacturers
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) recently announced the launch of the Type TL Program, which offers a set of certification guidelines designed to create a more efficient path for manufacturers in…
Lighting Systems Index Gains Traction During Fourth Quarter
NEMA’s Lighting Systems Index gained traction during 2014Q4, increasing by 1.8% compared to the previous quarter. The index increased 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Index components for emergency lighting, fixtures…
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