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DOE Report Characterizes Lighting Market

Feb 08, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report detailing the characteristics of the U.S. lighting market by technology and sector. The 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization provides comprehensive…

Lighting Industry

Mercury Vapor Lamps Continue Their Decline

Feb 07, 2012

NEMA’s shipment index for sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps increased 7.1% and 2% on a quarterly and year-over-year basis, respectively, during Q3 2011. However, metal halide lamps decreased…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Photopia 3.2 by LTI Optics

Feb 06, 2012

Containing the expanded Parametric Refractor Design Tools, Photopia 3.2 by LTI Optics is an optical design and analysis tool allowing the creation of smooth lofted surfaces used in LED roadway…

Education + Resources, Events, LED + SSL

LEDucation 6 Returning to New York City March 21, 2012

Feb 03, 2012

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) has announced the return of LEDucation VI March 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.…

Education + Resources, Events

IES Announces Research Symposium on Lighting for Seniors March 6-7, 2012

Feb 02, 2012

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) is presenting a symposium on the role and effects of lighting on older adults to be held in Washington, DC, March 6-7,…

Lighting Industry

WAC LIGHTING Receives ISO–14001 Certification for Effective Environmental Management

Feb 01, 2012

WAC Lighting has received an ISO–14001 Certification for its effective environmental management system of designing and producing luminaires and components. The company operates a clean, wholly owned manufacturing campus with…

Lighting Industry

Linear Fluorescent Lamp Shipments Increase During Third Quarter of 2011

Jan 31, 2012

NEMA’s indexes for linear fluorescent lamp shipments increased during Q3 2011 compared to the previous quarter. T8 lamp shipments led the way with a 6.1% gain. Shipments of T5 and…

Lighting Industry

IALD Announces Results of 2012 Elections

Jan 31, 2012

The International Association of Lighting Designers recently announced the results of the 2012 IALD Elections. IALD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gustavo Avilés, IALD Lighteam Gustavo Avilés Mexico City, Mexico Kaoru Mende,…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Soft Line by Edge Lighting

Jan 30, 2012

Edge Lighting’s Soft Line uncoils like a tape measure, creating a 1-in.-wide line between opposing wall or ceiling surfaces using provided mounting turnbuckles. When suspended 1 to 2 ft. away…

Education + Resources, Events

GE Announces 2012 GE Lighting Institute & Electrical Institute Course Schedule

Jan 27, 2012

Just announced for 2012 the public offered courses at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute at Nela Park in Cleveland, Ohio … Fundamentals of Lighting – 1.5 CEU Industrial Solutions…

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ALA Conference 2026

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September 27-29, 2026

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Los Angeles, CA

October 26-27, 2026

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Phoenix, AZ

November 8-11, 2026

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London, UK

November 18 - 19, 2026

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Toronto, Canada

November 18-19, 2026

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