The Lighting Controls Academy has updated one of its most popular Education Express courses. The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) has announced that its popular Education Express course, EE110: Commissioning and Lighting Controls, has been updated and is now available at NEMA Academy. Authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP and given a thorough update by C….
California-based Alloy LED has announced a new partnership with International Lights, a lighting agency serving the New York metropolitan region. Through the partnership, International Lights will represent and support Alloy LED across metropolitan New York, Long Island, and northern New Jersey territories. “We are proud to partner with International Lights, a team that shares our…
Taking effect on August 3, NLC V5.2 strengthens support for quality lighting, controls and integrated building systems. Reinforcing the role of lighting controls as the foundation for deeper energy savings through connected commercial lighting, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has finalized updates to its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements. NLC systems that apply for and…
By Mike Lehman A three-legged stool has long been a symbol of stability. Ask any craftsman what makes a three-legged stool work and the answer will always be the same: it only works if all three legs are the same length. Shorten one and the whole thing wobbles. Remove one entirely and everything falls. For…
After 30+ years operating as New England-based lighting agency Langlais Group, the company announces a name change and new website. For long-standing customers of Langlais Group, they will still enjoy the same friendly faces and attentive service — just under a new name and website. The company has rebranded as Lighting Genesis, Inc. (LGI) and…
The company’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights continued progress toward its goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. New York-based Leviton announced in its 2025 Sustainability Report that the company has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% since 2021. This year marks Leviton’s 120th anniversary. Driven by its CN2030 program, Leviton has accelerated its…
Through 4 training modules, the program builds in-house lighting expertise so associates can help contractors design, specify and deliver better lighting projects. Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar announced that 94 associates have recently completed at least one module of the Sonepar Lighting Academy, following the close of the program’s first 2026 module. Combining online coursework with hands-on…
Last week Acuity Brands announced its Winona Lighting factory will be closed permanently by November 30. According to several area news sources in the Winona, Minnesota area, Acuity Lighting will be shutting down its Winona Lighting production facility and headquarters by the end of November. Approximately 86 employees will be laid off. In Minnesota, a…
Liteline’s STRIP and WRAP Series fixtures are built for unpredictable jobsite conditions and tight timelines. Both families use field‑selectable wattage and CCT to reduce SKU overload, simplify ordering and give installers the flexibility to fine‑tune output onsite. STRIP’s narrow, open-profile linear design delivers high output, while WRAP is a compact lensed linear fixture that diffuses…
Mobility scooter company CareCo’s headquarters has been transformed into a bright, modern workplace where new lighting plays an important role. Mobility scooter company CareCo’s Braintree headquarters in the U.K. has a whole new look that reflects the company’s identity and supports a more connected way of working. Following a catastrophic fire in September 2023, it…
Contractors working in hazardous locations need fixtures that install cleanly, stay online and meet the certification stack required across refineries, chemical plants, mining sites and heavy industrial decks. Dialight’s SafeSite LED Area Light is built for those realities: engineered for long‑term stability, broad compliance and mounting flexibility that keeps projects moving without repeat truck rolls….
Eureka, an Acuity Brands brand, has expanded its Segment luminaire family to make the line more adaptable for projects that need visual rhythm, sculptural impact or compact proportions without compromising performance. Segment, previously available in four‑, six‑ and eight‑foot linear runs, now scales down to a two‑foot option suited for tighter spaces, lower ceilings and…
American Lighting’s Spektrum+ Twilight Trim delivers a clean, architectural solution for year‑round exterior illumination. With its permanent under-eave design, Twilight Trim delivers true RGBW performance, smart control and a discreet aesthetic that blends seamlessly into the structure during the day. The system uses dedicated RGBW LEDs with a high‑quality 3000K white channel, which allows it…
AMP Lighting’s new AMP iQ Smart RGBCW LED Spotlight brings full‑spectrum control and tunable white into a single, cast‑brass workhorse built for demanding outdoor installs. With 2200K-4000K adjustability, millions of colors and long‑range Bluetooth mesh connectivity, the spotlight provides a smarter, more flexible way to light large residential and commercial properties. The spotlight launches as…
The new HADAR product line from Gaggione, a modular architectural optics platform, is designed to give luminaire manufacturers and lighting designers a more adaptable, future‑ready approach to beam control. HADAR separates the optical system into a high‑performance primary optic and compact interchangeable secondary optics called Windows that allows fast, clean beam changes on site while…
Built around a compact 2‑inch cylinder, the Lightolier ICY Flex Cylinder 2” from Genlyte Solutions, a Signify business, allows teams to create a wide range of visual expressions by mixing and matching modular components, decorative forms and mounting styles. The system is designed to support flexible specification workflows and consistent visual performance across architectural applications….