Industry News
Jim Brodrick on Lighting Facts Program
Guest Post by Jim Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy It’s been a while since I’ve written about DOE’s Lighting Facts® program in these Postings, and there have been some major…
NEMA’s CFL Lamp Index Gives Back Prior Gains for Second Quarter 2010
NEMA’s compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) index posted a reading of 210.1 during the second quarter of 2010, negating the 3.1% year-over-year gain during the previous quarter. CFL shipments decreased 4.2%…
NEMA HID Lamp Sales Index Shows Significant Growth for Sodium Vapor Lamps During Second Quarter
Shipments of sodium vapor high intensity discharge (HID) lamps increased 3.9% to 92.6 in 2010Q2, the highest level in two years. The index reading was 17.1% above the same period…
IES Publishes Position Statement on Effects of Exterior Lighting on Human Health
The Illuminating Engineering Society has published PS-03-10, a position statement covering “Effects of Exterior Lighting on Human Health.” The statement includes the following salient points: “TM-18 represents the position of…
New Window Technology Shows Promise to Reduce Energy Consumption in Tropical Regions
A new approach to windows that could let in more light and cut indoor lighting needs by up to 99% in buildings in Tropical regions without losing the cooling effect…
Product Monday: Capri’s Track Luminaires
Capri Lighting recently reinvented its track offering with track luminaires supporting a wide range of lamp technology: incandescent, low voltage, ceramic metal halide and fluorescent. Applications include accent, highlighting, wall…
NEMA Says “Better Use of Light Bulb” Act Is Not Better
The Lamp Section of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently reaffirmed its commitment to public policies that encourage transitioning to more energy-efficient lighting, including the energy-efficient light bulb provisions…
People: Litetronics Appoints Joe Colant as National Sales Manager
Litetronics International has announced that Joe Colant has joined the company as its National Sales Manager. In his new role, Joe will be responsible for developing a national network of…
Hubbell Lighting Launches Web Site with Brochure for Education Market
Hubbell Lighting has announced a new education market solutions-oriented web resource for engineers, lighting designers, facilities managers and education board members here. From K-12 to higher education facilities, schools have…
IBE Consulting Engineers (IBE) Announces Launch of IBE Lighting
IBE Consulting Engineers (IBE) has announced the launch of IBE Lighting, a new in-house department that offers comprehensive interior and exterior lighting design services from earliest concept development through installation.…
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