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Controls Friday: Lutron Honored by Smithsonian
CE Pro recently reported that Lutron has been honored by the Smithsonian Institute by being included as part of the Smithsonian’s Electricity group, and will be included in a division…
Random List of Interesting Lighting Resources (with Links)
ENERGY CODES Commercial building energy codes vary by state and even local jurisdiction. Despite convergence in the major energy standards—ASHRAE’s 90.1 and ICC’s International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)—the nation is…
NEMA Publishes Whitepaper on Strengths and Potential of Metal Halide Lighting
NEMA has announced publication of a new whitepaper, LSD-54, developed by the Lamp Section, which reviews the beneficial characteristics of metal halide HID lighting, including high energy efficiency and viability…
People: Strong Entertainment Lighting Promotes John Luhrs to National Sales Manager
Paul Rabinovitz, Vice President of Strong Entertainment Lighting, has announced the promotion of John Luhrs to the position of National Sales Manager. John has been with Strong for more than…
The Role Surfaces Play in Lighting Efficiency
Surfaces and objects in a space may be considered an extension of the lighting system. If light is not absorbed, it is reflected and transmitted with reduced intensity to other…
Example of Role Surfaces Play in Lighting Efficiency
This coefficient of utilization table is published for a given indirect general lighting product considered for installation in a room with a 20 percent floor reflectance, 30 percent ceiling reflectance…
NEMA Publishes Standard for High-Power White LED Binning for General Lighting
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published SSL 3-2010 High-Power White LED Binning for General Illumination. This marks NEMA’s first solid state lighting (SSL) standard. Produced by NEMA’s Solid…
Zumtobel Lighting Launches New U.S. e-Catalog
Zumtobel Lighting US has announced the launch of its new e-catalog, accessible by clicking on the “E-catalog” button at the bottom of the www.zumtobel.us homepage, or by going directly to…
People: Tivoli Appoints Carrie Verkuil National Sales Manager
Carrie Verkuil, LC, IESNA has been appointed national sales manager for Tivoli, LLC, returning to the company after an absence of six years.
Product Monday: Hubbell Outdoor Lighting Adds Compact Styles to Geometric Wall Sconce Line
Hubbell Outdoor Lighting has expanded its line of architectural Geometric Wall Sconces to include three low-wattage compact styles to compliment the larger units introduced earlier this year. Designed for lower…
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