Claridges Hotel London The famous Claridges Hotel, set in the heart of Mayfair, London, is known for its sophistication and glamour. Guests over the years have included royalty, heads of state and celebrities, who enjoy the luxury of the hotel as well as the impeccable service. The hotel dates back to 1812, becoming known as…
Background Mobile, Alabama is a port city located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. With a population of over 180,000 residents and a vibrant 300-year history, Mobile is a melting pot of people, flavors, cultures, and traditions. (https://www.mobile.org/) Challenge Mobile was like so many other cities and towns looking to update their old and inefficient roadway lighting….
In the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability, LED lighting retrofitting has emerged as a beacon of hope for the future. However, it is not as simple as just swapping out old fluorescent tubes for modern LEDs; it is about unlocking a world of possibilities that goes beyond what fluorescent lights could ever offer. At…
Two-year, citywide program will convert 130,000 high-pressure sodium streetlights into a network of more efficient, longer-lasting LED lights. Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) has selected American Electric Lighting (AEL) as a major supplier for its Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP). The citywide project will replace and connect approximately 130,000 streetlights into a network of…
Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer, IALD member* September 29, 2023 Fanny Soulard, Senior Lighting Designer is part of the keynote speakers session during the ArchLIGHT Summit event. She shared with us how she thinks lighting designers can perform better within their projects, using their cultural differences as a key added value! Vietnam’s construction market is…
Current was asked by US Lighting Trends to look into its crystal ball to foresee the not-so-distant future of commercial lighting and controls. Feedback was provided by Current’s lighting pros Director of National Distribution Clayton Smith, Director of Industry Insights & Events Carla Bukalski, and Director of Specifications and Controls Sales David Kelley. What does…
The fifth fire station built in Cypress Creek, Texas, is different from the others. Opened in 2022, this post-pandemic project is the result of five years of planning and more than one year of construction. A key attribute of Station #25 in Harris County is that it is outfitted with 405nm lighting technology to reduce…
To assist in global and domestic goals for reducing carbon usage and increasing the availability of electrical solutions as , Cleveland-based Eaton is making a significant investment in its North American manufacturing and operations. The company will be expanding its manufacturing to increase the supply of its solutions for customers in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial…
A recently released DesignLights Consortium (DLC) study underscores the energy savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLCs) and recommends revising energy-efficiency incentive models to capture the full benefits of controlled lighting. A summary of the study, which emphasizes the value of pairing NLCs with HVAC systems in large commercial buildings, is posted on the DLC…
To reflect the major developments at LEDVANCE over the seven years since its founding, the company has unveiled comprehensive brand repositioning, including a new tagline – “Power Through Light” – that puts LEDVANCE’s three key stakeholders at the forefront: customers, the planet, and employees. LEDVANCE was spun-off from OSRAM in 2016 with a portfolio of…
By Erin McDannald, CEO, Lighting Environments & Environments Many industries are gradually integrating the metaverse into their operations, and the lighting sector, an intrinsic component of experiential design, can significantly benefit from enhanced digital tools that effectively depict its solutions in practical contexts. Lighting is unique in that it can establish unprecedented connections with end-users,…
A top attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with an estimated 3 million visitors each year, The Stockyards National Historic District recently received a facelift, and lighting manufacturer Targetti Lighting was thrilled to be a part of the massive renovation. First opened in the late 1880s, the Fort Worth Union Stockyards became the largest livestock…
These days, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to save time and perform research in many categories, so it’s understandable that specifiers and distributors would assume AI’s vast knowledge base could make the task of discovering rebates easier. The folks at BriteSwitch, which offers a comprehensive RebatePro database and proprietary Project Management System, beg to…
When looking at the electrical in a traditional lighting controls installation, there are some non-negotiables to ensure the lights run properly. At bare minimum, there’s a switch and a room controller which branches out to a network of hard-wired fixtures. In its full glory, there are dimming panels, timer panels, hubs, data wires and more….
Converting existing street lighting from legacy sources to LED has become big business all over the world for many lighting manufacturers over the past decade, but now it’s time to level up. According to a report compiled by Fortune Business Insights, the market size of “smart” street lighting on a global level is projected to…
We sat down with Eric Jerger, VP/GM, Business Segments & Customer Experience at Cooper Lighting Solutions to learn where the market is headed. USLT: What does Cooper Lighting see as the top 3 lighting trends affecting electrical contractors? Eric Jerger: First of all, labor shortages abound. Our rapid-install and spec products, expedited shipping services, and anything…