January 17, 2024 by Line Goyette As the American Association of Independent Lighting Agents (AAILA) marks its two-year milestone, the organization stands as a testament to the resilience and dynamism of independent lighting agents across the nation. Founded in 2021 as a 501c6 nonprofit, AAILA has rapidly grown to encompass 79 dedicated members, fostering a…
As the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) prepares to host the 2024 Tesla Awards this March with winners announced at LEDucation in New York City, the submission deadline has been extended to January 25, 2024 — and it’s free to enter this year. Lighting professionals are encouraged to share their innovative lighting designs from 2021-2023 for…
January 17, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to welcome Sonepar as its newest Champion Level sustaining member company. Sonepar is the first electrical distributor with a Champion Level Sustaining Membership with IES, marking the company’s commitment to the development of lighting professionals. IES Sustaining Membership is for companies, institutions, and other organizations…
January 16, 2023 In an effort to regulate consumer products that contain mercury, state governments within the USA have passed legislation that will prohibit the sale and distribution of Linear and Compact Fluorescent lamps. The effective date of each state regulation is shown in the table below. This table will continue to evolve as new…
January 16, 2024 Introducing an illuminating guide on sustainability and Declare labels within the lighting industry! Light on Waste’s team at PAE Engineers has meticulously crafted a comprehensive resource, addressing crucial components impacting the industry’s carbon footprint. This guide delves into the current state of the lighting industry, shedding light on vital aspects from policy…
WAC and Delta T, LLC (dba Big Ass Fans) have entered a cross-licensing agreement that covers patents and patent applications involving germicidal fan technology. Under the agreement, BAF became a licensee to WAC’s issued U.S. Patent Nos. 11,400,177, 11,433,154, 11,612,670, 11,696,970, and WAC became a licensee to BAF’s issued U.S. Patent No. 11,674,521. During the pandemic, WAC…
January 15, 2024 Strong Execution Delivering Margin Expansion and EPS Growth Acuity Brands, Inc, a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of $934.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 30, 2023, a decrease of $63.2 million, or 6.3 percent, compared to the prior year. “We continued to demonstrate strong execution in our fiscal 2024…
January 15, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the 2024 IES Illumination Awards is now accepting project submissions, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. Early bird submissions ($50 savings) close January 31, 2024. The final submission deadline is February 23, 2024. Illumination Award Eligibility and Entry Rules:…
January 15, 2023 Meet the Petites. Through 1″ lens apertures, these true-to-size, meticulously engineered downlight, multi-aperture and cylinder luminaires discreetly breathe light into spaces with plentiful power, emitting up to 1100 lm. The fixtures are equipped with proprietary CircaFlex™ optic technology, which enables low glare, soft beam angles, precise distribution with no spill, and a…
January 15, 2023 The SAF family by Hydrel delivers powerful illumination with less luminaire. SAF7 Static White delivers: Specifications Light Source LED – Static Lumens 670 LM, 3500 LM, 4100 LM, 4900 LM CCT / LED Color 2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 5000 K, Amber Limited Wavelength CRI 80, 90 Product Type…
January 12, 2024 Installed by Digital Living, Vantage’s Highly Customizable and Flexible Lighting Control System Provides Energy Efficiency and a Luxury Lighting Experience to Hotel Verdant Guests and Staff Legrand’s lighting control brand Vantage recently announced that Hotel Verdant in Racine, Wisconsin, is using Vantage to achieve energy-efficient and elegant lighting control. Seeking LEED Gold certification, AV integrator…
Leviton has expanded its Smart Wallbox Sensor line with the introduction of four multi-technology models featuring PIR and digital microphonics. Microphonics technology can pick up human activity behind obstructions, making it ideal for keeping the lights on in multi-stall restrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The new models expand the Smart Wallbox Sensors solution by providing…
January 11, 2024 Preparing for an exceptional 41st year, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) has opened the Call for Entries in the 2024 cycle of its annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards. Receiving an IALD Award is universally heralded as the top honor in the lighting design industry. Since its inception in 1983,…
January 11, 2024 The City of Jonestown, Texas, USA, has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. Jonestown now joins more than 210 certified International Dark Sky Places worldwide that have demonstrated strong community support for dark sky advocacy and strive to protect the night from light pollution. Jonestown is located…
January 11, 2024 The DLC has released a request for proposals for a consultant to help define a clear pathway to adopting connected lighting for energy efficiency programs in North America. As the lighting baseline evolves to LED, efficiency programs will need to move from incentives for simple, uncontrolled LED lighting components to incentives for…
January 11, 2024 Wait… What are they talking about? OCL’s latest creative solution, Etched Panel (EP) Acoustic, is not your typical acoustic lighting, but an inventive approach that combines the power of sound mitigation with the beauty of decorative lighting at grand scales. These EP’s offer the ultimate design flex with 24 bold colors and…