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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article About OLED Technology

May 08, 2014

In April, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR published an article I wrote about OLED general lighting. The technology is extraordinary and offers good energy savings potential and unique user experiences, but its development…

Education + Resources

NEMA Publishes Guide for Selecting Mercury Lamps for Area and Roadway Lighting

May 07, 2014

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.12-2014 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment— Mercury Lamps—Guide for Selection. This standard covers the selection of mercury vapor…

Education + Resources, Energy + Environment

CLTC Releases Lighting Retrofit Strategies Guide for California Schools

May 06, 2014

The California Lighting Technology Center has published a guide to lighting retrofits for California schools, available free here. Developed in partnership with utilities and lighting industry leaders, it covers proven…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Light Guides by Global Lighting Technologies

May 05, 2014

Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) has announced availability of non-linear, edge-lit light guides can be integrated into a variety of products, from overhead lighting and wall sconces to automotive interior/exterior lighting…

LED + SSL

DOE Publishes Special CALiPER Report on Retail Lamps

May 02, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy’s CALiPER program has released a special report on LED lamps available through the retail marketplace and targeted toward general consumers. The report follows similar reports…

Education + Resources

LIGHTING & CONTROLS: TRANSITIONING TO THE FUTURE by Stan Walerczyk

May 01, 2014

Stan Walerczyk’s new book, LIGHTING & CONTROLS: TRANSITIONING TO THE FUTURE, published by The Fairmont Press, provides a practical guide to recent developments in lighting technology and describes approaches for…

LED + SSL

LD+A: A Specifier’s Guide to LED Sources

Apr 30, 2014

In his article in the February edition of LD+A, Steve Landau of LED module manufacturer Xicato advises designers to ask luminaire manufacturers 10 questions before specifying LEDs for their projects.…

Awards, Products + Technology

Next Generation Luminaires Competition Deadline Extended

Apr 29, 2014

The current competition for the indoor lighting product category for the Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition has been extended: MAY 23, 2014: Written Intents to Submit due online at www.ngldc.org…

Events

IES Announces Call for Papers for its 2014 Annual Conference

Apr 29, 2014

The 2014 annual conference of the Illuminating Engineering Society will take place November 2-4, 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA. Authors of papers regarding the art, science and practice of illumination are…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Zenith Square-Shaped Pendant by Prudential Lighting

Apr 28, 2014

Based on the popularity of the company’s Half Snap wrap luminaire, Prudential Lighting has introduced Zenith, a modern square-shaped pendant. A simple, geometric halo of light, Zenith is well-suited for…

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Events

IES26: The Lighting Conference

Denver, CO

August 13-15, 2026

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Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

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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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