Industry News
Bipartisan Legislation to Revamp Tax Deduction for Energy-Efficient Upgrades to Commercial Buildings
A bill introduced into the Senate, the Commercial Buildings Modernization Act (S.3591), seeks to extend the Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (179D) created by the Energy Policy Act to the end…
Increase for Architecture Billings Index
Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), maintained by the…
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article About T5 Luminaire Efficiency
Is it possible that some T5 lighting fixtures are perfectly efficient? One might get that idea based on some efficiency ratings of 98–100 percent, although it might not seem possible.…
ControlThis! Event Postponed to December 5, 2012
Control This! has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 5. All the particulars, seminars, and times, remain as before. Click here to learn more and register.
Product Monday: Kíaro LED Luminaire by EYE Lighting
KíaroLED by EYE Lighting is an outdoor LED luminaire that features an architectural, custom die-cast housing and a variety of illumination levels, color temperatures, distribution types and intelligent controls for…
NEMA Publishes ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection, available for purchase here in hard copy…
Control This! 2012 Event Postponed
Due to the continuing disruption in New York City due to Hurricane Sandy, the Control This! 2012 event has been postponed. The New York chapter of the IES will announce…
AIA Energy Modeling Guide
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers a guide to integrating energy modeling throughout the building design process. Get it here.
Fulham Wins Two TED Magazine Best of the Best Marketing Awards
The Electrical Distributor (TED), the official publication of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), has honored Fulham Co., Inc. with two 2012 Best of the Best Marketing Awards for…
Cree Announces 10-Year Warranty
Cree has introduced a 10-year limited warranty on nearly all new Cree globally available commercial-grade indoor and outdoor luminaires.
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