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NEMA Publishes White Paper NEMA LSD 40-2014 Failure Modes for Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published a white paper, NEMA LSD 40-2014 Failure Modes for Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps—A NEMA Update. This new edition updates the document to…
Product Monday: Architectural Recessed Troffers by Indy
Juno Lighting Group’s expanded offering of its Indy LED Architectural Recessed Troffers are available in three styles: Lay-in (2×2 and 2×4), Basket (2×2, 2×4 and 1×4) and Pan (2×2). All…
Jim Brodrick on LED Troffers
Republication of Postings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid-State Lighting Program by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy [At] LIGHTFAIR International, we saw a lot of T-LEDs (LED…
Psychology Of Light
My lighting column published in the June issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR talks about the effect of lighting on well being, summarizing a talk gave by educator Dr. Craig Bernecker. Check…
CSIL Estimates U.S. Luminaire Market at $17.1 Billion
In 2013, the value of the luminaire market in the United States is estimated USD 17.1 billion by the Centre for Industrial Studies (CSIL), with a 5% increase compared to…
IES Publishes Method for Measuring Luminous Flux and Color Maintenance of LED Lamps, Light Engines and Luminaires
This new IES document provides a method for measuring light output and color maintenance of LED lamps, light engines and luminaires. Check it out here.
10 Artists Who Use Light as a Medium
Flavorwire’s article, “Beyond James Turrell: 10 More Great Artists Who Use Light as a Medium,” profiles 10 artists whose work is based on light. Check it out here. Jim Campbell,…
HID Lamp Indexes Continue To Slide During Fourth Quarter 2013
NEMA’s shipment indexes for HID lamps continued to decline during 2013Q4. Shipments of sodium vapor lamps fell 5.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter. Metal halide…
IES Launches Lighting Education Portal
The Illuminating Engineering Society’s Lighting Education Portal provides a resource for lighting education resources, including e-learning, webcasts, formal degree programs in lighting, IES section courses and special events. Check it…
June Electrical Industry Business Conditions Remain Unchanged from May while High Optimism for Next Six Months Ebbs
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America was unchanged in June at 50, a value that is just below the threshold for conditions typically associated…
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