Industry News
Eaton to Acquire Cooper Industries for $11.8 Billion
Eaton Corporation and Cooper Industries recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eaton will acquire Cooper in an $11.8 billion deal. At the close of the…
Jim Brodrick on Round 14 of CALiPER Testing
by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Results of the latest round of CALiPER testing were released recently, and as usual they’re worth noting because they help provide an indication…
Product Monday: Zipline by Leviton
Leviton’s Zipline is a linear fluorescent lighting fixture retrofit solution that reduces installation time and eliminates wiring errors. The Leviton-exclusive system utilizes an integrated ballast and lampholder in a self-contained…
IES BIM Webinar
Sean Avery, PE, LEED-AP, electrical engineer for DLR Group, presents this three-part webcast about lighting and BIM. Introduction to lighting and BIM: Lighting tags: Lighting schedules:
DOE Releases GATEWAY Report on NYC Roadway Lighting Demonstration
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the final evaluation report from a GATEWAY demonstration on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, a heavily traveled New York City freeway with elevated…
The Home Depot and U.S. Green Building Council Launch New Database of Green Building Products for the Home
The green housing market is growing rapidly, having tripled since 2008. Green homes, which comprised 17% of new residential construction last year, are expected to increase by 29% to 38%…
Lighting Equipment Demand Strengthened During First Quarter of 2012
After seeing ebbs and flows in each of the four prior quarters, NEMA’s Lighting Systems Index gained 5.2% on a quarter-to-quarter basis during 2012Q1. On a year-over-year basis, the index…
Product Monday: Adelie by HessAmerica
Adelie by HessAmerica is a non-glare, energy-conserving indirect LED post-top light fixture for pedestrian-scale outdoor spaces. It produces diffused, even illumination with low brightness and high visual comfort, while subtly…
LITE Announces LED Fixture Locator
From the people who brought you the LED Lamp Locator, Lighting Internet Technology Enterprises (LITE) recently announced the launch of the LED Fixture Locator, which provides access to updated information…
Jim Brodrick on LED-Based Troffer Lighting
by James Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy Fluorescent lighting dominates the commercial sector in the U.S., and half of the country’s commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures are recessed troffers in 2’x4′,…
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