Build America Buy America (BABA) Requirements: Federal Government Funded Projects
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Build America Buy America (BABA) Requirements: Federal Government Funded Projects

October 27, 2023 By Dwight Kitchen VP of Sales & Marketing, Energy Solutions International, Inc. PHOTO CREDIT: Credit: SpaceX Details about the transition from BAA to BABA Laws “Made in the USA” has been a tag line used for centuries. For almost 100 years, procurement managers on federal projects have been requiring the supply chain…

Hartranft Lighting Design Acquires Gilmore Lighting Design
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Hartranft Lighting Design Acquires Gilmore Lighting Design

October 27, 2023 Hartranft Lighting Design is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Gilmore Lighting Design, a firm that will help expand our client reach, capabilities, and resources. Additionally, Gilmore Lighting Design founder, Debra Gilmore joins our team as Design and Business Development Collaborator. Robert Smith assumes his role as Senior Lighting Designer with Hartranft. Debra Gilmore is an award-winning lighting design…

Signify Wins 2023 Prototype Phase of L-Prize Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy
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Signify Wins 2023 Prototype Phase of L-Prize Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy

October 27, 2023 Signify recently announced that it is a winner of the Prototype Phase of the U.S. Department of Energy’s L-Prize competition. Signify’s winning prototypes – the Generation Flex modular luminaire and Interact Next Gen scalable connected lighting system – were chosen for their exceptional performance across six areas: efficacy; quality of light; connectivity; product…

Axis Lighting Launches EXTEND™ Outdoor Series
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Axis Lighting Launches EXTEND™ Outdoor Series

Axis Lighting has debuted the EXTEND Outdoor Series, utilizing the signature family of Beam luminaires, which are known for their appealing indoor layouts. These all-weather luminaires bring the fluid design and minimalist style of interior lighting to the building façade, while maintaining a consistent architectural look. Designed for water-resistant, IP66-rated, and IK10 outdoor applications, EXTEND…

TD Garden Project Receives 2023 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit
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TD Garden Project Receives 2023 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit

October 27, 2023 This month, Lighting Controls Association (LCA) explore a high-impact networked lighting control solution installed at TD Garden in Boston. Lighting control design by HLB Lighting Design. Photography by Andy Caulfield and Bret Osswald. TD Garden, Boston’s legendary sports and concert venue, lacked a physical connection with fans and the surrounding neighborhood. This…

CLTC Secures Funding to Expand Effects of Color on Mood Lab Research
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CLTC Secures Funding to Expand Effects of Color on Mood Lab Research

October 27, 2023 The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) is excited to announce a joint $200,000 contribution from Toyota Boshoku America and Seoul Semiconductor to support the continued investigation into the effects of discrete color in light on human mood and stress as part of The Color Lab project. Led by the CLTC and the Center…

Maxlite is Pleased to Announce Mark Dundon as Regional Vice President of Sales- West
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Maxlite is Pleased to Announce Mark Dundon as Regional Vice President of Sales- West

October 27, 2023 Mark Dundon comes to MaxLite with over 30 years of industry experience, including a very strong lighting and distribution background. Most recently, Mark Dundon worked as Pacific Region Manager – Western US for LEDVance (formerly Osram Sylvania) over the past 23 years. He had a strong focus on managing their distribution, energy, strategic…

Optique Lighting Launches Architectural Nano Linear Luminaires
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Optique Lighting Launches Architectural Nano Linear Luminaires

Optique Lighting has launched a family of custom architectural Nano Linear luminaires. Representing the intersection between high-quality tape lighting and architectural linear lighting, the Angolo, Trapezio, Rettangolo I, II and III Nano Linear luminaires are offered in five low-profile sizes and modern shapes in custom lengths to a designer’s exact specification.  “We’re making it easier…

Announcing EarthTronics 2 LED Wall Packs with Watt and Color Selectability
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Announcing EarthTronics 2 LED Wall Packs with Watt and Color Selectability

October 25, 2023 EarthTronics introduces two Wall Packs featuring three-watt and color-selectable operations for optimal lighting on exterior building walls, corridors and parking areas.  With their slim profile design, the Wall Packs offer a 120° light pattern for wide flood distribution illumination and meet Night Sky-Compliant requirements. Delivering more than 135 lumens per watt with…

Cree Lighting Cadiant Dynamic Skylight with Lutron Athena Wireless
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Cree Lighting Cadiant Dynamic Skylight with Lutron Athena Wireless

October 25, 2023 Cadiant Dynamic Skylight: Bring the outdoors in now with greater design flexibility and simplicity – the best of everything all in one amazing luminaire. Cadiant Dynamic Skylight Now with Lutron Athena Wireless Control More information available HERE Related Article Acquisition of Cree Lighting US, E-conolight, and Cree Lighting Canada  The acquisitions solidify ADLT Lighting…

Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs) Takes to the Stage at the DLC Controls Summit
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Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs) Takes to the Stage at the DLC Controls Summit

October 24, 2023 This year’s DLC Controls Summit was all about unlocking the savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLCs) for decarbonization and energy efficiency. The summit was held at the end of September in Detroit, Michigan, which is a 2030 District committed to reducing emissions in the built environment by 50% by 2030. A mixture of…

Bystander Workshops: WILD Lamplighter Coalition November 9th, 2023

Bystander Workshops: WILD Lamplighter Coalition November 9th, 2023

October 24, 2023 Join the WILD Lamplighter Coalition and consultants from Alteristic for a highly practical Bystander Skills Building Workshop. About the Bystander Workshop Trigger Warning: Sexual Harassment Do you know what to do in an uncomfortable professional situation? How to step in, or who to turn to when dealing with harassment? How can you…

Nikolai Shteinman Takes on New Duties at Barron Lighting Group
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Nikolai Shteinman Takes on New Duties at Barron Lighting Group

Arizona-based Barron Lighting Group has promoted Nikolai Shteinman to the role of Industrial Engineer. Shteinman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MGTU “STANKIN” in Moscow, Russia, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe. In…

Acclaim Lighting Launches European Office to Support Architects and Lighting Designers 
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Acclaim Lighting Launches European Office to Support Architects and Lighting Designers 

Los Angeles-based Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, introduces Acclaim Lighting Europe B.V. to serve the architectural and lighting designer communities in Europe. The European company has an experienced and well-trained staff that provides extensive support to lighting designers and architects to create leading distinctive lighting solutions. Based in Kerkrade in the…

Leading the Way to LED Retrofits – Simplify LED Upgrades with the New Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kit by C-Flex
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Leading the Way to LED Retrofits – Simplify LED Upgrades with the New Lutron Ballast Retrofit Kit by C-Flex

October 19, 2023 Lutron Electronics, the global leader in smart lighting and shading control, is pleased to announce its new Lutron ballast retrofit kit by C-Flex. As the lighting market sunsets fluorescent technology to embrace the advantages of LEDs, and legislation restricts the sale of fluorescent lamps, Lutron continues its leadership position in the industry…