Industry News
Ohio Becomes 24th State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Recreational marijuana was legalized in Ohio by a ballot measure that passed on the November 7 election, with 57% of the vote. More info here. The measure, known as Issue…
DLC Updates LUNA Technical Requirements
The DLC recently released an update to the LUNA Technical Requirements to clarify and simplify the testing process for LUNA-eligible products. Table 3 has been added to the requirements,…
2024 Predictions For Private Equity
Many of the acquisitions in the lighting industry are driven by private equity firms. Over the 5.5 years between January 2018 and June 2023, private equity (PE) firms have acquired…
IES Publishes Updated LM-85 Optical And Electrical Measurements Of LED Sources
IES has published ANSI/IES LM-85-23, Approved Method: Optical and Electrical Measurements of LED Sources, which describes the procedures for optical and electrical measurements of LED packages and arrays. The…
Product Monday: Milwaukee Tool Reinvents The Cordless Site Light
The M18 RADIUS Site Light/Charger with ONE-KEY sets a new standard for cordless lights. Capable of running off of one or two battery packs, The RADIUS™ Site/Light Charger with…
California Law Tackles Plastic Packaging, Impacts Manufacturers
On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 54 into law to address the impacts of single-use packaging and plastic food service ware. This law requires that by…
Shining a Light on Learning: How Current Employees Help Teammates Reach New Heights
The lighting industry is not only known for illuminating homes and businesses but also for fostering bright futures within its own communities. One shining example is Current’s Education Program,…
2024 Residential & Commercial Construction Forecasts
For better and worse, the lighting industry is largely part of the construction industry. It’s that time of year to look at the residential and commercial construction forecasts for…
Exploring The World Of <2% Blue Light
I researched for hours trying to get a complete picture of the origins, drivers, products, and claims around “less than 2% blue light.” As long as 6 years ago,…
IES Publishes RP-47 Recommended Practice: Landscape Lighting
The IES has published ANSI/IES RP-47-23 Recommended Practice: Landscape Lighting. The PDF of RP-47 can be purchased online here at $84 for IES members, and $120 for non-members. The…
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