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ILEX Architectural Lighting Launches New Website and Online Gallery

Sep 14, 2011

ILEX Architectural Lighting, a manufacturer of lighting solutions for the hospitality and commercial markets, recently announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website. ILEX modified the design and functionality…

Education + Resources, Energy + Environment

Book Report: Lighting Retrofit And Relighting

Sep 13, 2011

Lighting Retrofit and Relighting by James R. Benya and Donna J. Leban, published by Wiley (ISBN: 978-0-470-56841-5, hardcover, 312 pages) in March, provides a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing…

Products + Technology

What’s New In HID Lighting

Sep 13, 2011

In its August issue, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine published an article I wrote describing the current state of technology in high-intensity discharge (HID) ballasts, with a focus on electronic HID products.…

Events, Light + Art

WTC Tribute In Light

Sep 12, 2011

To mark the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, the Tribute in Light once again illuminates the New York City skyline. Lighting designer Paul Marantz shares his story…

Controls, Products + Technology

Product Monday: Jump by Philips Ledalite

Sep 12, 2011

Philips Ledalite’s Jump is a portfolio of high-performance direct luminaires that integrate daylight harvesting with the latest in LED and advanced fluorescent light sources. Available in a wide variety of…

Construction + Economy

Architecture Billings Index Drops for Fifth Straight Month

Sep 09, 2011

Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell again by more than a point in July. As a leading economic indicator of…

LED + SSL

WIRED Praises LED Lighting

Sep 08, 2011

The latest issue of WIRED Magazine features a cover story about the future of LED lighting. Interesting reading, and mostly accurate. Check it out here.

LED + SSL

DOE Publishes Updated Recommendations For Testing And Reporting LED Luminaire Lifetime

Sep 07, 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy has published an updated version of the guide, LED Luminaire Lifetime: Recommendations for Testing and Reporting, developed by a diverse group of experts under the…

Energy + Environment

Average Commercial Sector Retail Price of Electricity Increases To 10.26 Cents Per kWh In May 2011

Sep 06, 2011

According to recently unveiled Department of Energy numbers, the May 2011 average commercial sector retail price was 10.26 cents per kWh, increasing 0.2% from May 2010, and 2% higher than…

Products + Technology

Product Monday: CFL Downlights by Cooper Lighting

Sep 05, 2011

Cooper Lighting’s Halo brand has added a new line of ENERGY STAR 4-in. CFL downlights to its Halo recessed downlight family. The small-aperture line includes both 13W and 18W models…

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Events

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Denver, CO

August 13-15, 2026

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Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

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Dallas, TX

September 15 -16, 2026

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Dallas, TX

September 16-17, 2026

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Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

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