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Feds Offer States $1.2 Billion to Adopt More Stringent Energy Codes

The Biden Administration launched several federal initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of buildings, with two specifically designed to encourage state and local governments to update their building energy codes. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), embedded in two recent pieces of massive legislation was some $1.2…

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Axis Lighting Selects New Atlanta and Central/South Georgia Representation

Canadian manufacturer Axis Lighting has selected Next Generation Lighting to represent the company’s full portfolio including the newly launched BalancedCare healthcare luminaires in North Georgia, including Atlanta. ALESCO/NGL South will represent Axis Lighting and BalancedCare in Central and South Georgia, including Augusta, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah. Next Generation Lighting and ALESCO/NGL South specialize in architectural…

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Liteline Appoints New Representation in Pacific Northwest

Canadian manufacturer Liteline Corporation has appointed SeaTac Lighting & Controls, along with Ambient Lighting & Controls, to represent Liteline in Washington, Alaska, and Northern Idaho as of January 16. Both SeaTac Lighting and Ambient Lighting will call on all market segments, including distributors, contractors, specifiers, end-users, and municipalities. The primary initiative for both organizations is…

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Sales Management Changes at Espen Technology

California-based Espen Technology, a leading manufacturer of indoor, LED lighting solutions, and EV chargers, has made two changes to its sales management team. John Clancy, most recently VP/National Accounts, has retired. Previously, he was Senior VP/Sales & Marketing. Over the decade he was with the company, Clancy led Espen Technology to significant sales growth. Prior…