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Shipments From China To US Manufacturers & Retailers Stopped
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry

Shipments From China To US Manufacturers & Retailers Stopped

May 08, 2025

President Trump’s unprecedented tariffs on Chinese imports, which have triggered a dramatic drop in shipments from China to the United States, cast a shadow of uncertainty over the U.S. economy.…

Home Remodeling Predicted to Grow From Tariffs
Construction + Economy

Home Remodeling Predicted to Grow From Tariffs

May 07, 2025

The landscape of the U.S. home remodeling sector is evolving in 2025, due to the interplay between tariff pressures and a potential rebound in renovation activity. During the pandemic, there…

Blue Light Linked To Increased Kidney Stones In Rats
Lighting Industry, Research

Blue Light Linked To Increased Kidney Stones In Rats

May 06, 2025

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has uncovered a potential link between blue light exposure and an increased risk of kidney stone…

Update On 4 Industry Award Programs
Awards

Update On 4 Industry Award Programs

May 05, 2025

  Here are quick updates on four lighting industry award programs: 2025 IES INDUSTRY PROGRESS REPORT The IES is accepting submissions for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications,…

Q1 2025 Acquisitions
Lighting Industry

Q1 2025 Acquisitions

May 02, 2025

Here is a quick summary of 4 acquisitions and one bankruptcy, in the first quarter of 2025:  Kuzco acquired Insight Lighting. Details here. LEDVANCE acquires loblicht (German). Details here. Elemental…

Judge Orders Administration To Restore IIJA & IRA Funding
Construction + Economy, Legislation + Regulation

Judge Orders Administration To Restore IIJA & IRA Funding

May 01, 2025

  A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate funding previously awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), after…

Scientists Manipulate Eye Into Seeing New Color “Olo”
Research

Scientists Manipulate Eye Into Seeing New Color “Olo”

Apr 30, 2025

  In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a technique called “Oz” that allows the human eye to perceive a brand-new color, which they…

Details of DarkSky Luminaires Program Guidelines v3.0
Codes + Standards, Dark Sky

Details of DarkSky Luminaires Program Guidelines v3.0

Apr 29, 2025

Here are the detailed criteria for luminaires to be certified to the DarkSky Approved Luminaires program v3.0: DarkSky Residential Luminaire criteria A. Output: Luminaire total light output shall not exceed…

Product Monday: Satco Silver & Gold Crown LED Lamps
Products + Technology

Product Monday: Satco Silver & Gold Crown LED Lamps

Apr 28, 2025

A “half silver bulb” can also be called half chrome, half gold, silver bowl, silver crown, or silver tipped. It refers to a light bulb with a reflective metal coating…

DarkSky International Updates Luminaire Certifications
Codes + Standards, Dark Sky

DarkSky International Updates Luminaire Certifications

Apr 25, 2025

DarkSky International has announced significant updates to its DarkSky Approved Luminaires program, a globally recognized certification initiative aimed at combating the escalating crisis of light pollution. Originally launched in 2002…

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