Recent Advancements in HID Lamps
Apr 1, 2012 1:41 PM, By Philip F. Keebler, MSEE, Electric Power Research Institute
Despite growth of LED lighting, HID lamp and ballast technologies continue to develop...
LEDucation VI Field Report
Apr 11, 2012, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Held on March 21 at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York, the Sixth Annual LEDucation conference, presented by The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) with the support of the New York Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNA), helped more than 2,000 lighting industry professionals learn more about solid-state light sources, standards, and controls. ...
Lighting Standards Update
Apr 1, 2012, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
What lighting technologies/products are being phased out and which ones are poised to take their place...
Recent Advancements in HID Lamps
Apr 1, 2012, By Philip F. Keebler, MSEE, Electric Power Research Institute
Despite growth of LED lighting, HID lamp and ballast technologies continue to develop...
A Quick and Clean Look at Lighting Design
Apr 1, 2012,
Familiarize yourself with the basic steps of the lighting design process for a more accurate project price tag...
Outdoor Lighting Update 2012
Apr 1, 2012, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Consider the source first when choosing outdoor and landscape lighting solutions...
Residential Lighting Design Guide Available Free From NLB
Mar 8, 2012,
The comprehensive "Residential Lighting Design Guide" is now available free from the National Lighting Bureau (NLB)...
The Evolution of LED Light Engines
Mar 1, 2012, By Ben Swedberg, Ideal Industries, Inc.
Zhaga Consortium strives to develop standard specifications for the interfaces of LED light engines...
Atlantic Station Lighting Retrofit To Save $120,000+ Annually
Mar 1, 2012, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Rogers Electric, Alpharetta, Ga., completes lighting retrofit on parking garage...
DOE Report Compares Life-Cycle Energy Consumption of LED Lamps with Incumbent Lighting Technologies
Feb 28, 2012,
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a report comparing the energy consumed over the entire life cycle for LED lamps, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and incandescent lamps...
Taking Control
Feb 1, 2012, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Adoption of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 places greater importance of lighting controls in energy-efficient building design ...
Faith Technologies Employees Earn Accreditation From National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions
Jan 31, 2012,
Two electrical designers of Faith Technologies recently earned accreditation from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP)...
The Office of the Future
Jan 1, 2012, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Need for energy efficiency and sustainability expected to drive growth in future office lighting designs...
Time to End Dependence on Foreign Metals
Jan 1, 2012, By Ron Gilcrease, Rogers Electric
Why the United States must reduce its dependence on rare earth metals to keep lamp costs from skyrocketing...
Talk to LEDs
Nov 22, 2011, Dave Ranieri, Lithonia Lighting
Understanding the full potential of LEDs and lighting controls...
DC Power to the People
Nov 22, 2011, Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Direct current power systems bring micro-grid to the office...
IES Publishes Standard on Useful Lifetime of LEDs
Sep 28, 2011,
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) recently introduced a new document, TM-21-11, "Projecting Long Term Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources...
Incandescent Lamp Index Increases during Second Quarter
Sep 27, 2011,
NEMA's shipment index for incandescent lamps increased for the second consecutive quarter in Q2 2011...
NEMA Publishes Standard for Solid State Light Sources Used in Roadway and Area Lighting
Sep 22, 2011,
Rosslyn, Va.-based National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.37, "Solid State Light Sources Used in Roadway and Area Lighting" The first solid state lighting (SSL) standard produced by ANSI accredited standards committee C136.37, this standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for SSL source fixtures (also referred to as luminaires and LED or light-emitting diode fixtures). ...
Office Building and Education Markets Set to Drive Growth in Intelligent Lighting
Sep 20, 2011,
According to a new report from Pike Research, the intelligent lighting controls market is experiencing strong growth...
IES Announces the 10th Edition of The Lighting Handbook
Sep 2, 2011,
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces the publication of The Lighting Handbook, 10th Ed., the most comprehensive one-volume reference on lighting...
