Industry News
New California Law Protects Importers Using CA Ports
On September 30th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB2406 into law, protecting importers from the imposition of unfair fees and trade practices. The bill limits the damages of detention and demurrage…
DOE Gives Notice Of Enforcement Actions For Regulated Products
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to notify interested parties of DOE’s intent to immediately commence on-the-record hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) in civil…
It Matters: CSA Releases The Matter 1.0 Interoperability Standard For Smart Home IoT
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) released the Matter 1.0 specification and the opening of the Matter certification program on October 4th. Member companies that make up all facets of the…
Proposed 2024 IECC Commercial Code Would Reduce New Commercial Building Energy Use
The Public Comment Draft #1 of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions was released on September 6, 2022. With buildings currently representing 39% of U.S. carbon emissions, leading jurisdictions recognize the…
Evluma CEO Interview: Streetlight Glare Whitepaper, The New RP-8, & Warming CCTs
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Don Vendetti, CEO of Evluma. The street and area lighting company has just published a new whitepaper about glare. We also discussed the…
New Code For Existing Building Decarbonization Overlays 2021 IECC
A new model code from the New Buildings Institute (NBI) is designed to help cities tackle emissions, specifically from the large stock of existing buildings. The model code Existing Building Decarbonization…
Impacts Of Nighttime Lighting On Ecosystems & Wildlife
The DLC has released a recording of their March webinar about the Impacts of Nighttime Lighting on Ecosystems and Wildlife. They’ve also printed a summary of the webinar information on…
Product Monday: Modern Forms’ MIES Chandelier Puts A Hex On You
Inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the pioneers of modern architecture, this hexagonal chandelier nails the minimalist aesthetic while observing modern décor trends. Cutting-edge LED modules bring…
Record Utility Bonus Rebate Programs For Lighting
Brightswitch is reporting that there are a record number of utility bonus incentives for commercial lighting efficiency programs. The value of the bonus will vary depending on the utility. Sometimes,…
Congress Passes BRIGHT Act Requiring Federal Buildings To Procure Efficient Lighting
Both houses of Congress have passed The BRIGHT Act to ensure federal buildings utilize energy-efficient lighting. The House passed the bill on September 14, 2022, and the Senate passed the…
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