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Is Sports Lighting the Next Frontier? IES’ Strategic Solutions Carves Out a Lucrative Niche

By Linda Longo If seizing opportunity were a sport, Independent Electric Supply’s (IES) Strategic Solutions team headed by industry veterans Mike Berube, VP/Sales, and Ed Colombo, Senior Sales, would be All-stars. Together, with support from their team of six, they are dominating the category of sports lighting for municipalities and schools in New England. Berube,…

Flexa
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Eralux Unveils Flexa: The Elegantly Flexible Decorative LED Tube Lighting Solution

Eralux Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its latest product, Flexa, a revolutionary decorative LED tube that brings unparalleled versatility and elegance to lighting design. Flexa is designed to transform any space with its unique ability to be manipulated into virtually any shape, offering endless creative possibilities. Whether you want to create intricate…

RCF Series
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Introducing The Universal Commercial RCF Series Downlight from MaxLite

The Universal Commercial – RCF Series downlights from MaxLite are an economical, all-in-one solution for adding recessed downlighting to hospitality, retail, office and other commercial lighting applications. The downlight is designed with an integral whip, which connects directly to a junction box (existing or independently mounted), and a universal driver that eliminates the need for…

Cell Connect
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Acuity Brands Introduces Cell Connect™ Solution for Outdoor Lighting

Acuity Brands, Inc introduces the Cell Connect™ solution into the AutoConnect™ family of outdoor luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. The solution includes D4i certified photocontrols from Ubicquia, embedded within Acuity Brands luminaires, which make use of control, asset management, and diagnostics capabilities.   With the ability to communicate over a cellular LTE network with Ubicquia’s UbiVu® cloud-based asset…

ULA Utility LED Acorn
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ULA Utility LED Acorn Streetlight from Cooper Lighting Solutions

Combining classic design with modern performance, the ULA Utility Acorn from Streetworks, a Cooper Lighting Solutions brand, delivers exceptional lumen output in a traditional, easy-to-service package. This versatile luminaire seamlessly replaces 100W HID fixtures and offers a range of lumen packages across five wattage buckets. The ULA Utility Acorn streetlight meets the performance and budget needs of most…

RFLP
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REVO Launches 5-Wattage & 3-CCT Selectable Backlit Panel

REVO Lighting has announced the introduction of its RFLP Selectable backlit panels. This unique panel family is both 5-wattage and 3-CCT selectable. This can replace up to 15 fixed wattage and CCT models, greatly reducing inventory carrying costs for both distributors and contractors. The RFLP family of panels come with value-added control options, including sensor…

Solar Power Poles, PowerStack, for Hossley Commercial Outdoor Lighting
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Solar Power Poles, PowerStack, for Hossley Commercial Outdoor Lighting

PowerStack brings a new dimension to outdoor solutions. The vertical solar poles enable remote, sustainable power supply for projects where accessing hard-wired AC power is too difficult or cost prohibitive. PowerStack vertical solar poles integrate with a number of lighting manufacturers, including those represented by Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions, to create ‘clean’ lighting solutions….

NatureConnect
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LEDALITE by Signify Launches Natural Lighting System, NatureConnect

The NatureConnect lighting innovation from LEDALITE, a Signify brand, is built on proven Biophilic Design principles to reconnect us to the outside world. It mimics the natural patterns of daylight indoors to create comfortable, engaging and attractive environments. Daylight is something so natural, that often we do not even realize how important it is to us….

Keystone
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Keystone Releases Stylish Residential Retrofit Downlight 

Matching the look of newly renovated spaces has never been easier with Keystone’s Aviva Wafer Style Retrofit Trim Kit. Users can easily install updated lighting without needing to rewire or remove old cans. The Aviva Series retrofit downlight offers a sleek aesthetic in residential applications to ensure a seamless look throughout the home. The Aviva…

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More on the DOE’s 2020 US Lighting Market Characterization

By Jeffrey Dross Imagine my excitement when I found out the DOE’s, 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report had been released! This is the forth in a series that attempts to understand the United States consumption of lighting and its commensurate energy use. While I was unaware of the initial 2001 report, by 2012, (the publication date…

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Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Earns Spot on DesignLights Consortium® Qualified List

New listing underscores Leviton’s commitment to innovative, energy-efficient lighting control solutions Overview Leviton’s GreenMAX® DRC Wired and Wireless products are now featured on the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Product List for Networked Lighting Controls. This recognition emphasizes Leviton’s dedication to innovative, energy-efficient lighting solutions. The GreenMAX DRC system meets stringent DLC standards, making it eligible…

DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
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DW Windsor Illuminates Newport’s Vital Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Summary The new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Newport Station in Wales enhances connectivity and promotes active travel. Designed by Grimshaw and engineered by Arup, the 230m bridge features bold orange flooring and distinct steel sections. The design called for a discreet handrail solution to illuminate the floor deck while also supporting users with limited…

The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry
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The Power of Value Engineering in the Lighting Industry

By  Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Depending on whom you are, value engineering is a blessing or a curse! If you are a lighting designer, frequently you want your specs, or recommendations, to be followed. If you are the customer, a contractor, perhaps the distributor or a rep/lighting agent, value-engineering represents an opportunity to find another product,…

Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”
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Horticulture Lighting – “It isn’t all Cannabis!”

By Dañiel R. Luna-Fuller Diverse Applications of Horticultural Lighting Horticultural lighting is a versatile tool that finds applications in a wide range of agricultural endeavors. While cannabis cultivation often garners significant attention in discussions about horticultural lighting, it’s essential to recognize horticulture lighting’s broader impact across various sectors. From traditional crops like tomatoes and lettuce…

Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration
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Transforming Workspaces: Legrand and Microsoft Set a New Standard for Hybrid Collaboration

Summary Challenge As Microsoft continues to innovate for the hybrid workforce, they are creating a new vision for flexible collaboration workspaces that goes beyond the software. It’s the same challenge everyone in the industry is working to overcome – to provide a value proposition for working at the office. Employers and employees alike want the office…

image of exterior of hotel and inside the lobby
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How Would You Light a Hotel Owned by Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo? Koncept Lighting Knows

When designing for a hotel owned by an international sports star, a high-energy environment is essential to the brand. While the Times Square location generates excitement in its own right, the Pestana CR7 Times Square hotel in New York City continues that vibrancy inside with the help of Koncept Lighting and interior design firm VLDG,…