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Off-Grid Living: Integrating Solar Power and LED Lighting Solutions

Magic Lite, a sister company of NSL, recently implemented a fully off-the-grid home illuminated by cutting-edge LED lighting solutions on the Magnetawan River. Barry and Lorraine Burton transformed their retirement dream into reality by building a fully off-grid home powered by solar energy. This project not only embodies sustainability but also highlights the excellence of…

LED Lighting Retrofit Success: Simple Solutions for Complex Needs
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LED Lighting Retrofit Success: Simple Solutions for Complex Needs

As an Electrical Contractor in the lighting industry, Guarantee Electrical focuses on delivering industry-leading solutions, ultimately leading to successful projects for our clients. As an Energy Solutions Project Manager, my focus is on providing energy-efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial clients. From exterior and interior lighting to new LED fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls,…

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DLC Announces FOCUS ON ENERGY®as Host Sponsor of the 2024 Controls Summit

Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) have struggled as a whole to gain wider acceptance and achieve deeper market penetration, which is a particularly vexing issue considering research shows NLCs can increase energy savings of commercial lighting projects by an average 49 percent beyond the LED savings alone. Research has shown there is even greater potential energy…

Sheet Metal Workers Embrace LED Lighting Solutions – Fluorescent Challenge
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Sheet Metal Workers Embrace LED Lighting Solutions – Fluorescent Challenge

Replacement of legacy lighting with LED lamps helps building shine When Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 St. Louis headquarters opened in 2012, it was a model of sustainability and energy efficiency. The 100,000-square-foot training facility included solar panels on the roof, renewable interior materials, and a Crestron lighting control system. It was St. Louis’ highest-rated…

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Signify Partners with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team for Sustainable Innovation

Signify has joined forces with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team to drive sustainable innovation both on and off the track. This partnership aims to enhance team performance and well-being through Signify’s advanced lighting solutions, ensuring optimal conditions for drivers and engineers. Additionally, Signify’s technology will elevate the fan experience at race tracks and from…

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Challenged Lighting Market Affirmed – Q2 Pulse of Lighting Report

By David Gordon SUMMARY Channel Marketing Group‘s Q2 Pulse of Lighting Report highlights ongoing challenges in the US lighting market, with insights indicating flat to nominal growth across distributors and manufacturers. Despite some sectors reporting modest increases, overall market competitiveness remains high, particularly in project-based pricing. Large-scale projects are identified as a key driver for…

Alloy LED Launches Flexible, Low-Profile Aluminum SurfaFlex 1 Tape Light Channel
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Alloy LED Launches Flexible, Low-Profile Aluminum SurfaFlex 1 Tape Light Channel

Alloy LED has expanded its portfolio of tape light channels with the launch of the SurfaFlex 1, a flexible, low-profile, surface-mount, aluminum channel providing uniform, hotspot-free illumination when paired with the company’s compatible tape lights. At only 0.61 of an inch wide and 0.15 of an inch in height, the channel is ideal for curved…

examples of new color switch plates from Legrand's adorne line
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Legrand Launches 5 Design-Forward Wall Plate Colors for adorne® Collection

Legrand® has expanded its adorne® Collection wall plates with the launch of five design-forward colors: Evergreen, Mystic, Peachy, Oatmeal, and Rosa. Inspired by the latest interior design and paint color trends, the wall plate line extension offers bold, playful, and modern options to match décor and seamlessly pairs with adorne switches, dimmers, and outlets. “The…

close up image of Barron Lighting's specialtyLED RFX-COB product lit
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Barron Lighting Group Launches specialtyLED RFX-COB Series

Barron Lighting Group has unveiled the specialtyLED RFX-COB Series with an ultra-thin design and delivering even illumination. The specialtyLED RFX-COB Series offers: ● Extremely Thin Design: Provides an even illumination across the entire strip with no visible LEDs ● High Flexibility: Perfect for small or restricted locations due to its low-profile design ● Complete Kit:…

Intermatic
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Intermatic Designs Expanded 4-Pole Lighting Contractor Box to Simplify Installation

The ETCB28254PCR Expanded 4-Pole lighting contractor box from Intermatic provides an easy-to-install solution for a variety of application needs. The field-ready solution allows contractors to install a durable enclosure that houses a built-in 7-day astronomic timer, holiday/exception period scheduling, USB for schedule transfer and backup, and an electrically held 40 A 4-Pole contactor allowing for up to 16…

Landscape Forms
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Landscape Forms Releases Outline Family of Urban Lighting Elements

Landscape Forms has introduced the Outline family of column lights, path lights and bollards. A modern reinterpretation of the familiar column luminaire, Outline is designed to bring greater visual interest, performance and more versatility to urban environments. Serving as performance lights, wayfinding elements or architectural details, Outline luminaires communicate refinement and elegance with the robustness required…

ConTech Lighting Develops SpecFlex Strip Lighting System for Indoor and Outdoor Accent Lighting
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ConTech Lighting Develops SpecFlex Strip Lighting System for Indoor and Outdoor Accent Lighting

ConTech Lighting, a Leviton company, introduces its new SpecFlex Architectural Strip Lighting Family, designed to meet the vast array of virtually any indoor and outdoor application. Available in 14 versions, the SpecFlex Strip Lighting System offers higher outputs, multiple color options, and easy installation for ultimate design flexibility. Expanding on ConTech’s architectural strip lighting portfolio, the…

Organic Lighting
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Organic Lighting Launches the FortaCast® In-Ground Drive-Over Lighting System Internationally

Organic Lighting announces the international launch of the FortaCast® modular drive-over lighting system. The patented lighting system simplifies the complexities of in-ground drive-over lighting with an innovative, proven, and future-proof design. FortaCast® introduces a new era of creative design possibilities in lighting, featuring environmentally friendly Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) sections that allow for continuous…

Kichler
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Ten New Fixture Families from Kichler Lighting Offer Whimsical and Airy Design Elements

Kichler Lighting infuses its newest decorative collections with a touch of whimsy and a focus on airy elements. Inspired by nature’s organic beauty, this launch brings a breath of fresh air to the home, blending the most-loved modern and traditional styles, through versatile finishes, glass and metal combinations. “Beauty meets flexibility with our new families,…