Update and Changes on Effective Date for Products Containing Mercury Proposed Regulatory Amendment in 2023 in Canada
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Update and Changes on Effective Date for Products Containing Mercury Proposed Regulatory Amendment in 2023 in Canada

October 17, 2023 The Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has previously sent out communications regarding a proposed amendment to the Products Containing Mercury Regulation.  Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 156, Number 52: Regulations Amending the Products Containing Mercury Regulations The proposed regulation would impact the sale of lighting that contains mercury. EFC’s Lighting Business Section (Lighting Manufacturers) provided…

AOLP Lighting Awards 2023
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AOLP Lighting Awards 2023

October 17, 2023 Recognizing Professional Excellence The goal of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)’ Lighting Awards is to honor and promote professional excellence in outdoor lighting design and to recognize industry achievement. We strive to create greater public awareness of the benefits of professionally designed and installed lighting systems; and to provide opportunities…

Lighting Retrofits to Play a Part in New Affordable Home Energy Shot Initiative

Lighting Retrofits to Play a Part in New Affordable Home Energy Shot Initiative

Nearly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to America’s 130 million homes and commercial buildings, which use 40% of the nation’s energy and 75% of its electricity. The newly launched Affordable Home Energy Shot™, an initiative from the Department of Energy (DOE), is designed to address the persistent burdens faced by low-income households…

Naomi Miller: CIE Waldram Gold Pin Awardee 2023
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Naomi Miller: CIE Waldram Gold Pin Awardee 2023

October 16, 2023 In 2023 Naomi Miller from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Portland, Oregon (US) received the highest recognition awarded by the CIE for work in applied illuminating engineering, the Waldram Gold Pin Award for Exceptional Outstanding Contributions in Applied Illuminating Engineering. The award puts a special focus on work that relates to…

NLB Announces Winners of Lighting Transformation Awards
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NLB Announces Winners of Lighting Transformation Awards

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Lighting Transformation Awards at the NALMCO Annual Conference held recently in Indian Wells, California. Mary Beth Gotti, Chair of the Lighting Transformation Awards and NLB, expressed, “We are delighted to introduce a lighting design award program that acknowledges unparalleled innovation and thoughtful design…

New Architectural Luminaires View Mini, Lines Onwall and Lines Cantilever from Fluxwerx Unveiled for Fall 2023
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New Architectural Luminaires View Mini, Lines Onwall and Lines Cantilever from Fluxwerx Unveiled for Fall 2023

October 16, 2023 Continuing to build on the history of innovation and a forward looking approach to creating transformative luminaires, Fluxwerx Illumination introduces View Mini, Lines Onwall and Cantilever—the three latest additions to our expanding ranges of LED luminaires for commercial, institutional, retail and healthcare environments.  We strive to create differentiated luminaires that balance design and…

JBD Slim Surface Mount LED Downlight from Cooper Lighting
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JBD Slim Surface Mount LED Downlight from Cooper Lighting

October 16, 2023 The HALO JBD Slim Surface Downlight is a low-profile junction box downlight that installs quickly and easily in residential applications. Installs in most 4″ standard junction boxes. The HALO JBD includes a variety of easily interchangeable overlays, in various styles and color finishes, so it complements any aesthetic. Features Low-profile, ultra-slim design…

Atrius Sustainability Starter Now Available as Entry-Level Carbon Accounting Tool for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
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Atrius Sustainability Starter Now Available as Entry-Level Carbon Accounting Tool for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses

October 16, 2023 Neil Egan Atrius Sustainability Starter provides automated carbon emissions data processing to help small and medium-sized businesses get started with sustainability reporting. Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the availability of Atrius® Sustainability Starter, a free entry-level carbon accounting solution that enables companies to track their carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and…

GE Licensing, Current, Savant & Seoul Semiconductor Enter into Patent License Agreement
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GE Licensing, Current, Savant & Seoul Semiconductor Enter into Patent License Agreement

GE Licensing (GEL), Current Lighting Solutions, LLC (Current), Savant Systems Inc., and Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC) have entered into a patent license whereby SSC acquired a license to a PFS (also known as KSF) patent portfolio for all application fields widely licensed by the LED industry. As a result, Seoul Semiconductor is the unique…

Leviton Joining NECA Premier Partner Program in 2024
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Leviton Joining NECA Premier Partner Program in 2024

October 11, 2023 Partnership will connect electrical contractors and other industry professionals with Leviton and its innovative solutions and leadership Leviton, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical technologies and solutions, today announced that it will be entering into a three-year agreement with the National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) Premier Partner sponsorship program, beginning January 1, 2024….

Leviton’s Decora Edge Line Receives 2023 NECA Showstopper Award
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Leviton’s Decora Edge Line Receives 2023 NECA Showstopper Award

October 11, 2023 Superior performance and capabilities of Decora Edge recognized at NECA Convention & Trade Show The Leviton Decora Edge™ product line was named a National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Showstopper Award winner during the 2023 NECA Convention & Trade Show held September 30 – October 2, 2023. “Leviton is proud to have our Decora Edge product line be…

REV Cluster: Rings and Things and Fine Array from OCL
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REV Cluster: Rings and Things and Fine Array from OCL

October 11, 2023 The OCL Rev family and cluster offering expands with the release of Rev Cluster. This collection of ring pendants utilizes our minimal 1.75″ square profile pre-configured into 5 standard clusters. Scaled to fit a wide range of applications, these two or three ring clusters are designed to create an elegant array that elevates…

The New Atria 8 Cylinder from Meteor Lighting
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The New Atria 8 Cylinder from Meteor Lighting

October 11, 2023 Introducing the Atria 8, the latest addition to the acclaimed Atria series. Available now in a new high-performing form factor, new Archi-Color™ W+Hue technology, and versatile features making it an exceptional choice for indoor and outdoor spaces. The Atria 8 is the much anticipated addition to the award-winning series, which is now…