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Energy + Environment

10,000th LEED Building Certified

Sep 21, 2011

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has certified the 10,000th LEED commercial project. Created in 2000, the LEED green building program…

Controls, Products + Technology

Product Monday: BiLevel Stairwell Luminaire by Deco Lighting

Sep 19, 2011

The DSBL Bi-Level Stairwell luminaire by Deco Lighting—designed for minimal occupancy applications such as stairwells, corridors, restrooms, laundry rooms and dorms—incorporates an integral occupancy sensor that automatically reduces light output…

Awards, Controls, LED + SSL, Products + Technology

Lighting for Tomorrow 2011 Winners Announced

Sep 16, 2011

The ninth annual Lighting for Tomorrow competition recognizes the best designed, energy efficient lighting products in the residential market. For the second year the competition has expanded its scope to…

Research

Lighting Research Center Study Challenges Claims that Satellite Images of Outdoor Lighting Predict Breast Cancer Incidence

Sep 16, 2011

A fascinating study conducted by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute found that satellite images of outdoor lighting are unrelated to actual light levels reaching the eye.…

LED + SSL, Products + Technology

Product Friday: Sun 3 In-Grade LED Luminaire by Edge Lighting

Sep 16, 2011

Offered in a 3-in. round beveled or square beveled trim, Edge Lighting’s Sun 3 provides a precise 23-degree beam of warm white light from a recessed, in-grade LED luminaire. A…

Controls, Products + Technology

Introduction to Fluorescent Dimming Ballasts

Sep 15, 2011

Dimming offers greater flexibility for lighting systems, providing users with more control over their lighting conditions to support visual needs and enabling energy management strategies that can reduce energy costs.…

Lighting Industry

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…

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Events

ALA Conference 2026

Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

DLC Summit 2026

Los Angeles, CA

October 26-27, 2026

IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

Phoenix, AZ

November 8-11, 2026

Light Expo London

London, UK

November 18 - 19, 2026

Canada Light Expo 2026

Toronto, Canada

November 18-19, 2026

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