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Vermont Weighs Banning Lamps Containing Mercury

The state of Vermont is considering a ban on all lamps that contain mercury, affecting the availability of CFLs, some HIDs, and other lamp types.

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Signify “Grows” With ams OSRAM’s Horticulture Business

Austria-based ams OSRAM, a leader in optical solutions, will sell its Fluence horticulture lighting systems business and brand to Signify for US$272 million.

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Griffon’s Plans to Acquire Hunter Fan Causes Upset

Hunter Fan Co. will be under new ownership, but some shareholders have reservations.

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New American Lighting Rep Organization Launches

The saying, “Great minds think alike” could easily apply to two veteran commercial lighting reps who recently joined forces to create an organization serving their segment of the industry. The American Association of Independent Lighting Agents (AAIILA) officially launched last week after more than one year of planning.

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Research Indicates Lighting Trends Are Influenced by the Pandemic

aspectLED surveyed hundreds of designers about the impact of the pandemic on lighting design.

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Southwire to Host Project GIFT’s Disaster Relief Drive

Southwire is hosting Project GIFT’s disaster relief drive to collect much-needed supplies and holiday gifts for those impacted by these devastating storms in Kentucky.

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Agnetix Lighting Partners With Certified Cultivators

A California-based smart horticulture lighting manufacturer has been selected as the primary lighting partner by Certified Cultivators of Ohio.

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DOE Invests Millions in Small Businesses for Clean Energy Tech

The Department of Energy has announced $127 million in funding to spur research and development projects in America’s small businesses — including solid state lighting.

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Meet the Winners of the 2021 Integrated Home Competition

The Integrated Home Competition organizers have announced this year’s winners.

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NYC LED Lighting Display Recreates Northern Lights

Designed to bolster winter tourism to Canada, a special three-day lighting exhibit recreating the natural phenomenon aurora borealis enchanted visitors to Grand Central Terminal in New York City.

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NEMA’s Patrick Hughes Elected President of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

Patrick Hughes, currently VP/Operations for NEMA has been appointed President of the Americans for a Clean Energy Grid coalition.

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Leviton Executives Shift Roles

Daryoush Larizadeh takes on the CEO role in addition to President and COO as Leviton executives shift places. Don Hendler is now Chairman of the Board while past chair Stephen Sokolow becomes Chairman of the Board Emeritus.

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Sunna Design Awarded $45 Million Contract for Solar Street Lighting

The underdeveloped country of Togo will soon become electrified thanks to a new project involving Togo’s National Development Plan and French solar lighting manufacturer Sunna Design.