Jim Williams Launches JAW Advisory: Expert Operational Guidance and Support

JAW Advisory, founded by Jim Williams, is proud to announce its official launch is set for June 3rd, 2024. Based in Chicago, JAW Advisory strives to become the first and only call when a leadership team needs operational guidance and support. Jim Williams, a veteran of the Lighting and Controls industry, envisions JAW Advisory as…

SB 54 Could Put Lighting Manufacturers on the Hook for Additional Funding
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SB 54 Could Put Lighting Manufacturers on the Hook for Additional Funding

If you think the ban on single-use plastic drinking straws (effective in 8 states and growing) is merely a consumer annoyance, you may be missing the bigger picture. Those who do not live or do business in California might be unaware of the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which was…

DOE Releases 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization Report: Key Insights and Trends

The 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) is the fourth report released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Program, with the previous one based on 2015 data. These reports provide estimates of the installed stock and energy use of general illumination lighting products in the U.S., aiming to support effective DOE lighting…

MaxLite Hires Lance Hollner as President & CEO
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MaxLite Hires Lance Hollner as President & CEO

New Jersey-based MaxLite has appointed industry veteran Lance Hollner as President & CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Spencer Bolgard. Hollner brings more than two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement, and developing talent. Much of his career has been spent at manufacturers…

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Marrying Deep Dim with Color Tuning

By Deborah Perkins How Superior Dimming Offers New Scope to Create Atmospheric and Emotional EffectsMarrying deep dimming with colour tuning gives lighting designers greater freedom and control If the higher purpose of lighting, beyond mere illumination, is to create mood and atmosphere, then dimming is an important tool for achieving these effects. While basic dimming…

Bugs and Outdoor Lighting: The Effects of Artificial Light
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Bugs and Outdoor Lighting: The Effects of Artificial Light

May 21, 2024 By Jeffery Dross Understanding why bugs prefer some artificial lights over others, like incandescent bulbs over LEDs, highlights the broader impact of our lighting choices on the environment, emphasizing the importance of considering wildlife and ecosystems when designing outdoor lighting. I regularly read a newsletter about lighting, Light Now published by my…

DW Windsor Launches DarkSky® Approved Heritage Lanterns
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DW Windsor Launches DarkSky® Approved Heritage Lanterns

UK-based lighting manufacturer DW Windsor has released DarkSky-approved versions of its most popular heritage luminaires, expanding its DarkSky Lighting range to support its Light Responsibly® initiative. The launch includes DarkSky versions of its popular Windsor, Strand, and Ely lanterns and marks the first time traditional British heritage-style luminaires have been certified by the International Dark-Sky…

Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces
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Elisterno Outdoors Expands Product Line to Wet-Rated Designer Sconces

California-based Elisterno Outdoors, a division of custom hospitality lighting manufacturer Innovations in Lighting, has expanded its product line to include decorative wall sconces that are UL-listed for wet locations. “After the strong response we received early this year on our innovative chandeliers, we realized there was also an underserved segment in the sconce market and…

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Shine Bright: Call for Speakers Now Open for LEDucation 2025

LEDucation announces a call for speakers for the 2025 Conference to be held March 18-19 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be offered the prior week, Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March 14th. LEDucation seeks dynamic and engaging speakers who will bring their expertise and unique perspectives particularly on…

DALI Alliance Launches Test and Certification Specifications for DALI+

DALI Alliance Launches Test and Certification Specifications for DALI+

The DALI Alliance, recognized as the international authority in lighting technology standardization, has unveiled much-anticipated certification details for its wireless specification: DALI+ over Thread. As lighting specifications increasingly seek smarter, sustainable, and interoperable solutions, DALI+ emerges as a crucial enabler of standardized wireless or IP-based lighting systems. The alliance’s collaboration with partners such as Thread…

Sterling Lighting Appoints Tom Fenig as Head of Sales Process Innovation and Channel Expansion

Sterling Lighting, a leader in the outdoor lighting industry, is excitedto announce the appointment of Tom Fenig as the new Head of Sales Development. Tom is set tospearhead the enhancement of sales processes and the expansion of sales channels, leveraging hisvast experience and innovative strategies to drive growth and profitability.Tom Fenig’s illustrious career in outdoor…

How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds
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How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds

May 14, 2024 By Drew Reagan Migratory birds depend on the night. Coordinate with a Lights Out Program Near you. Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in places where conditions are ideal for raising young, which means mild weather, reliable nesting spots, and…

The DLC’s New Working Group to Collaborate and Advise on Horticultural Lighting Controls
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The DLC’s New Working Group to Collaborate and Advise on Horticultural Lighting Controls

May 14, 2024 Lighting and controls manufacturers, engineering and design consultants, non-profits, researchers, and indoor cultivators are among stakeholders recently appointed help the DLC accelerate the horticultural lighting industry’s adoption of networked lighting solutions that advance both crop production and energy efficiency. “The controlled environment agriculture industry has grown steadily since the DLC created its…

Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area certified as Michigan’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area certified as Michigan’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

May 14, 2024 By Drew Reagan DarkSky International has formally recognized the Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It will be known as the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (the “Sanctuary”). It’s an important achievement as it is Michigan’s first certified International Dark Sky…

American Made Challenges: L-Prize with the Department of Energy
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American Made Challenges: L-Prize with the Department of Energy

May 14, 2024 The L-Prize seeks to unlock that additional potential to combine high-luminaire efficacy with exceptional lighting quality, data-driven control and functionality, and sustainable design and construction for the future of illumination in commercial and institutional buildings. Advanced interoperable lighting systems have the potential to better manage lighting energy use, integrate with other building…