| | | | | ISSUE 26 OF 2024 SPONSORED BY NATURALED |
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AGRICULTURE // CODES + STANDARDS |
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Fluorescent Bans Start January 1st In Many States |
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| Fluorescent lamp bans take effect January 1, 2025, in several states, prohibiting sales of various CFL and linear fluorescent types. Driving retrofit activity in affected areas. Read more at LightNOW. |
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INTERVIEWS + OPINION // LIGHTING INDUSTRY |
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Interview: Jeffrey Bristol On The NEMRA Lighting Division |
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| NEMRA launches Lighting Division with Jeffrey Bristol as VP, aiming to support lighting agencies through advocacy, education, and networking. Read more at LightNOW. |
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Four Award Programs Announce Call For Entries |
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| Four lighting industry awards open for submissions: IESNYC Lumen Awards, NLB Tesla Awards, EC&M Product of the Year, and IES Illumination Awards. Deadlines range from January 2 to February 21, 2025. Read more at LightNOW. |
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PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY // RESEARCH |
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IBM Optical Interconnect Can Slash
Data Center Energy Needs |
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| IBM's co-packaged optics breakthrough could revolutionize data centers, offering 5x energy reduction and 5x faster AI model training. Potential game-changer for AI computing. Read more at LightNOW. |
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Product Monday: QTL VERS-NANO-LOUVER (11) |
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| QTL introduces VERS-NANO-LOUVER (11), featuring integrated 35° louvers for exceptional glare control in direct view LED applications. Versatile and efficient. Read more at LightNOW. |
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CODES + STANDARDS // RESEARCH |
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A Look At 5 CIE Lighting Publications In 2024 |
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| CIE releases five key lighting publications in 2024, covering color rendition, integrative lighting, daylight glare, colorimetry, and daylight utilization in buildings. Read more at LightNOW. |
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ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY |
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Smart Surfaces Reduce Heat & Flooding, Impact Lighting |
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| Smart Surfaces Coalition launches peer learning network to help cities implement climate-resilient infrastructure, including reflective surfaces that impact urban lighting and heat. Read more at LightNOW. |
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LIGHT + HEALTH // RESEARCH |
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DOE CALiPER Report Published On
GUV Upper-Room Luminaires |
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| The DOE's CALiPER report on upper-room GUV luminaires highlights energy efficiency gains and safety concerns in UV technology. Read more at LightNOW. |
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The Inclusive Lighting Design Movement |
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| Inclusive lighting design movement gains momentum, focusing on adaptability, glare control, and diverse needs to create environments accessible for all. Benefits span educational, workplace, and public spaces. Read more at LightNOW. |
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AGRICULTURE // CODES + STANDARDS |
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DLC Draft 1 Horticultural Technical Requirements V4.0 |
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| DLC releases Draft 1 Horticultural Technical Requirements V4.0, proposing 8.7% efficacy increase, removal of lamp categories, and clarifications to various requirements. Read more at LightNOW. |
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