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Scrap Lights, Made from Twice Recycled Cardboard
Scrap lights, made from twice recycled cardboard. Check it out here.
AIA Board of Directors Chooses Hanley Wood as New Media Partner
LightNOW has learned that Architectural Record appears to be about to lose the AIA media contract, which is due to expire at the end of 2010. The American Institute of…
Death and Taxes
Below is my column for the Jan/Feb issue of Illuminate, for your consideration. Note that Jan/Feb is my last issue as editor at large. From here on out, I will…
Renaissance Lighting Launches Newly Enhanced Website
LED downlight manufacturer Renaissance Lighting has launched its newly redesigned website with improved navigation and new features to improve and enhance the customer experience. New enhancements include more in-depth product…
Controls Friday: Litecontrol’s CS/us for Small Offices, Conference Rooms and Stairways/Corridors
The trend of integrating luminaires with lighting controls continues with CS/us (ultrasonic occupancy sensing), Litecontrol’s new solution for small offices and stairways. The luminaire-integrated CS/us pendant system is available in…
Average Commercial kWh Rate at $0.1051 in September 2009
According to the latest Department of Energy figures, the U.S. average commercial cost per kWh of electric energy to commercial end-users was 10.51 cents as of September 2009, down 2.4%…
7th Annual DOE SSL R&D Workshop to be Held Feb 2-4
The Department of Energy has announced that its “Transformations in Lighting” 2010 DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop will be held in Raleigh, NC on February 2–4, 2010. This is the…
Title 24-2008 is Now in Effect
Title 24- 2008 became effective as California’s new energy code as of January 1, 2010. Learn more about Title 24 and download it here.
LightNOW Post on New York City Energy Legislation Generating Great Debate
Some great debate and dialogue going on in my earlier post about New York City’s new legislation requiring existing buildings to upgrade their lighting. What’s your opinion? Check it out…
Register Now for LEDucation IV in New York City
Registration is now open for LEDucation IV, where you can learn about solid state lighting in engaging sessions as well as see products in exhibits by more than 70 LED,…
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