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P2 Graphic Provides Pictorial Comparison of Light Source Technologies
This interesting infographic from P2 (Precision Lighting and Paragon Lighting) provides a quick comparison of light source technologies. [P2] Energy Efficient Lighting
DOE Releases GATEWAY Report on Museum LED Retrofit Lighting
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a retrofit of track lighting at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC. During the demonstration,…
LightShow East to be Held October 3-4 in Washington, DC
LightShow East will be staging October 3 and 4 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Offering free admission to qualified attendees, this trade show and conference offers lighting…
DesignLights Consortium Receives U.S. Department of Energy Partner Recognition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has given special recognition to Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) as an LED Lighting Facts program partner for its dedication to promote the LED…
Exposure to Light Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Sleep Better
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) often sleep during the day and are awake at night. The situation can turn life-threatening if they leave their homes and wander…
Product Monday: Surgical Suite Lighting by Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. recently introduced the Healthcare Lighting (acquired by Acuity in May 2011) Surg5 surgical troffer luminaire, designed to provide energy-efficient, long-life supplemental illumination in surgical suites, typically mounted…
Randall Whitehead on Kitchen Lighting
Terrific short video by Randall Whitehead, IALD describing good lighting design for the home kitchen.
Lumen Awards 2012
Cornell University, Milstein Hall. Presented by The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC), the Lumen Awards recognize excellence, professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting designs that…
HID Lamp Shipment Indexes Show Growth for First Quarter of 2012
NEMA’s shipment indexes for HID lamps returned to positive growth territory during the first quarter of 2012, with each lamp type showing year-over-year gains following negative growth to close out…
Johnson Controls Survey Finds Global Energy Management Interest Reaches All-Time High
Eighty-five percent of building owners and operators globally depend on energy management to drive operational efficiency, according to the 2012 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator, a global survey of 3,500…
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