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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…
Common Mistakes in Lighting Upgrades
In the May 2009 issue of Buildings Magazine, David R. Laybourn, director of marketing and sales for Lime Energy in Glendora, CA, offered some good advice in an article titled,…
Get Ready for The New IES Lighting Handbook
The 2010 edition of the IES Lighting Handbook is currently scheduled for publication in late 2010. Stay tuned!
Controls Friday: Lighting Controls Association Publishes Whitepaper on New California Title 20 Regulations
California new Title 20 standards, which went into effect January 1, 2010, created new energy efficiency standards for 150-500W metal halide light fixtures used in indoor and outdoor applications. These…
Lighting Services Inc Introduces New YouTube Channel
Lighting Services Inc, a luminaire manufacturer, has introduced a new channel on the popular website YouTube. The first five-minute video features the LumeLEX Series and demonstrates its features as well…
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