LightNOW - Market Intelligence for Lighting Professionals | | | | | ISSUE 9 OF 2025 SPONSORED BY NATURALED |
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| Q1 2025 saw four lighting industry acquisitions and one bankruptcy, marking a continued slowdown in M&A activity. Find out more at LightNOW. |
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CONSTRUCTION + ECONOMY // LEGISLATION + REGULATION |
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Judge Orders Administration To
Restore IIJA & IRA Funding |
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| A federal judge ordered the administration to restore billions in IRA and IIJA funding for infrastructure and clean energy projects. Learn more at LightNOW. |
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Scientists Manipulate Eye Into Seeing New Color “Olo” |
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| Scientists used targeted laser pulses to enable humans to perceive a vivid new color, “olo,” expanding our understanding of vision. See more at LightNOW. |
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CODES + STANDARDS // DARK SKY |
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Details of DarkSky Luminaires Program Guidelines v3.0 |
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| The DarkSky Approved Luminaires Program v3.0 sets detailed criteria for residential, commercial, pedestrian, and wildlife-friendly lighting. Discover more at LightNOW. |
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Product Monday: Satco Silver & Gold Crown LED Lamps |
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| Satco’s Silver & Gold Crown LED lamps offer vintage style with soft, indirect light and energy efficiency for elegant spaces. Read more at LightNOW. |
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CODES + STANDARDS // DARK SKY |
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DarkSky International Updates Luminaire Certifications |
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| DarkSky International updates its luminaire certification program with stricter, category-specific guidelines to reduce light pollution globally. Find out more at LightNOW. |
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Two Presentations To Consider At LightFair 2025 |
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| Two LightFair 2025 sessions will address AI’s energy impact & mercury lamp bans, and the second about LED end-of-life recycling challenges. See more at LightNOW. |
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LIGHTING DESIGN // RESOURCES |
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Fundamentals Of Energy Efficient Lighting And Controls |
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| The new AEE book covers energy-efficient lighting fundamentals, controls, and design balancing efficiency with occupant comfort. Read more at LightNOW. |
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ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT // RESEARCH |
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LED Lights & Photocatalysis Breakdown
PFAS Forever Chemicals |
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| Researchers developed an LED-driven photocatalysis method to fully break down PFAS “forever chemicals” at room temperature. Learn more at LightNOW. |
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CODES + STANDARDS // ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT |
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Lighting Changes In LEED Version 5 |
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| LEED v5 updates emphasize glare reduction, daylight access, smart lighting, and lower energy use for healthier, efficient spaces. See more at LightNOW. |
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