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…

NYControlled 2023 Trade Show Registration Opens
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NYControlled 2023 Trade Show Registration Opens

October 5, 2023 NYControlled, the upcoming educational trade show for lighting control systems and products, will open its doors on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC for the inaugural event. Supported by the Lighting Controls Association, this much-awaited lighting controls event is now accepting registrations for both exhibitors and attendees. The…

Tryka Makes History at the World-Famous Copacabana Palace Hotel
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Tryka Makes History at the World-Famous Copacabana Palace Hotel

October 4, 2023 Located on the lively Copacabana beachfront, in the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro, is the glamorous Belmond Copacabana Palace. Having stood for a century since its opening in 1923, The hotel has everything a holiday hotspot should offer – comfortable rooms, a large swimming pool, and dining and drinking establishments. Given…

Connected Buildings Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Connected Buildings Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Accelerating the rate of connected building renovation is critical In the European Union and the United States, major policies are defining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve energy efficiency. The European Climate Law, for example, establishes a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and includes legal requirements for EU countries to…

Case Study: Utility/DOT Roadway and High Mast Install
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Case Study: Utility/DOT Roadway and High Mast Install

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….

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Here’s How Networked Lighting Controls Can Level Up Energy Efficiency Efforts

By Tina Halfpenny, Executive Director and CEO, DesignLights Consortium  LEDs have been a boon for energy efficiency over the years. There are tons of new products and models, technology has improved, and prices have gone down. A combination of energy efficiency program incentives and policy changes transformed the lighting market. DLC qualified products have increased…

Illuminating the Future with LED: Lighting Retrofitting Redefines Efficiency and Compliance
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Illuminating the Future with LED: Lighting Retrofitting Redefines Efficiency and Compliance

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…

AEL Streetlights Selected for Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project
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AEL Streetlights Selected for Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project

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…

High-End Lighting Underground with LEDVANCE
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High-End Lighting Underground with LEDVANCE

September 19, 2023 LEDVANCE designs and implements a LED Strip System for the underground bicycle parking garage, IJboulevard, in Amsterdam, combining innovative design, efficiency, and user orientation. Bicycle Parking IJ Boulevard, Amsterdam Project info Project benefits at a glance The Challenge To address the need for additional bicycle parking in Amsterdam, a large underground garage…

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A Current Take on Lighting Trends

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…

Water Street Tampa, Florida Illuminated with Smart Poles
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Water Street Tampa, Florida Illuminated with Smart Poles

September 7, 2023 Dimonoff is set to deploy smart lighting poles in the urban development of Water Street Tampa. This project, developed alongside our partner Lumca, a renowned manufacturer of cutting-edge lighting fixtures, will provide efficient lighting and leverage technology to optimize energy consumption. Incorporating Dimonoff’s smart lighting solution advanced nodes and connectivity capabilities, the smart light…

North Light Installation at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
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North Light Installation at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Climate Pledge Arena, found at Seattle Center, is a complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. It is an industry first, including being the first net zero (no greenhouse gas emissions or offsets its emissions) certified arena in the world. It makes sense why artists, Laura Haddad and Tom…

New NX Site Manager from Current Empowers Facility Owners with Unrivaled Lighting Control

New NX Site Manager from Current Empowers Facility Owners with Unrivaled Lighting Control

The NX Lighting Controls system from Current unlocks more possibilities to manage buildings efficiently and can now be powered by NX Site Manager, an on-premises enterprise software platform providing real-time programming and management capabilities for NX-connected lighting and smart devices. Additionally, the NX Wall Stations family has been expanded to help lighting pros tackle projects with a host of smart and specialty…