Summary DLC Educational Series Remember the old jokes about how many (insert stereotype here) does it take to screw in a light bulb? The premise was that lights were so easy to install, that anyone could do it. Fast forward to today after an explosion of LED technology and market transformation. There are many reasons…
Lighting is always the first place energy experts point to when it comes to reducing electricity usage, but as the DOE’s recently released 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program indicates, lighting only accounts for 14% of the nation’s total electricity consumption. (Air conditioning/heating, water heaters, appliances, washers/dryers, refrigerators, and…
Sterling Lighting Unites Three Legends of Outdoor Lighting Design at the 4th Annual Sterling Summit Sterling Lighting is excited to announce this year’s Sterling Summit, the premier event of the year for outdoor lighting designers, taking place from July 16-19, 2024, at the Danville Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. This event will bring together…
June 17, 2024 By Andrew Boerschig – Guarantee Electric – Energy Solutions Project Manager The Importance of Partnerships As an electrical contractor in the Lighting Industry, Guarantee Electrical is always partnering with our extensive list of Trusted Partners for a wide range of needs. Everything from manpower, equipment, materials, etc., we cannot deliver successful projects…
Lighting control specialist Pharos Architectural Controls and Lutron Electronics have expanded their joint integration capabilities. Pharos has been working with Lutron to provide integration of Pharos Designer systems with Lutron commercial systems, using Pharos flexible IO modules. The Pharos systems now support integration with Athena; Lutron’s flagship control offering for commercial installations. The Designer range…
In an industry-first move, Casambi’s Salvador Series, a compact yet powerful matchbox-sized module, transcends traditional lighting control by enabling seamless integration of DALI, EnOcean, and Casambi Bluetooth Low Energy-based devices. This breakthrough allows for the creation of hybrid networks that blend the reliability of wired DALI systems with the flexibility and innovation of Casambi’s wireless,…
Eglo North America is Merging As Eglo North America merges, Kevin Wallace has returned to EGLO North America as Executive Vice President, Chief Sales Officer. Kevin has 32 years of experience in the lighting industry, previously spending ten of those years with EGLO Canada. Since the recent merger of United States and Canada, as EGLO NA, the team…
Recently, the new Guideway Series Street Luminaire from Cree was part of a LED-to-LED conversion, replacing LED street lights that had been installed more than a decade ago. Why should LED-to-LED conversion be considered? Like all light sources, LEDs lose light over time, just at a slower rate than their predecessors. Whether it’s a street, parking lot…
Halco Lighting Technologies has released the Sektor Dusk to Dawn light, a cutting-edge solution designed to meet diverse outdoor lighting needs with unparalleled efficiency and ease. This compact, lightweight, and robust fixture is engineered to provide optimal illumination for walkways, parking areas, roadways, and landscapes. The Sektor Dusk to Dawn light comes standard with a…
Gotham Lighting, an Acuity Brand, recently announced the latest addition to the IVO™ family with the IVO Shallow Cylinder, available in round and square shapes. This family of shallow cylinders offers cylinder heights as shallow as 5” in length. The IVO Shallow Cylinders boast a leading light engine technology called Perfect Color™ from fixture to…
Though LED lighting is widely used for daily illumination, it is still quite essential to have the economic benefits and animal-friendly conditions for agricultural lighting applications. Some special requirements such as wavelength (color) selection or application without flicker need to be considered for lighting use. Therefore, MEAN WELL has developed the XLG Series, a constant…
Juno®, an Acuity Brand, now offers a direct canopy mount option in which the Trac Fixture mounts directly to an electrical junction box. This trackless alternative offers faster installation, cleaner ceilings, simplified code compliance, and more dimming options. Ideal for any single-head applications that are expected to remain static over time, the direct canopy mount is often used…
Amerlux has released a new series of soft-square architectural decorative downlights that enables designers to break the norm of traditional layouts. The Stadia collection allows for bold distinctiveness by clustering different-sized and colored downlights to create harmony and beautiful design elements in any space. Amerlux collaborated with Gensler, serving as a product design consultant, to create the Stadia collection,…
Lumenwerx has introduced Evoq, an adaptable cove lighting system comprising modular light fixtures in a plug-and-play design, several mounting options, and precision-engineered optics, among other components and features. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to innovation, Evoq sets a new industry standard, redefining the possibilities of cove lighting. Light Fixtures Evoq fixtures are…
The Spotline Surface Mount cylindrical spotlight from Delviro Energy combines cutting-edge design with superior functionality. The aluminum construction blends elegance and durability. With its tunable white LED options, you can create a tailored ambiance that perfectly suits any space. Choose from two sizes and a range of finishes to achieve the perfect look for your…
Elemental LED has unveiled the SWITCHEX®+, the next-generation device that seamlessly merges a low-voltage power supply with a dimmer switch into one compact solution. This revised and improved innovation is built on the patented architecture of its original model and delivers upgraded performance and compatibility with a sleek, modern design – available through the Diode LED brand. The SWITCHEX+ simplifies…