Issue 9 of 2023 brought to you by LIGHTING SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
CODES + STANDARDS
ENERGY STAR Released Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft Spec
[David] wrote about ENERGY STAR’s plan to sunset the Luminaire and Lamp programs here, in late March. Part of that plan was to create a new ENERGY STAR recessed... READ MORE››
ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT
What is Design for Disassembly (DfD)?
Designing for disassembly (DfD) refers to the practice of designing products or systems in a way that makes it easy to take them apart at the end of their useful… READ MORE››
PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY // RESEARCH
Researchers Develop Translucent Aerogel Bricks For Loadbearing Walls
Glass blocks have been utilized for many decades to create translucent walls or wall sections. However, glass block is not able to create loadbearing walls and is not a… READ MORE››
AGRICULTURE // LEGISLATION + REGULATION
California Title 24 Regulation of Grow Lights
California’s energy code, Title 24 2022, became effective January 1st, 2023. In it were new code requirements for indoor horticulture spaces, including grow light requirements. This was in part motivated… READ MORE››
CODES + STANDARDS
2023 NEC Prohibits Battery-Only Wall Light Switches
The 2023 National Electric Code (NEC) has a new requirement that prohibits battery-powered wall light switches unless they have a back up power supply. Battery powered wall switches have ... READ MORE››
PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Product Monday: Aquafire Make “Fire” with Water Vapor & LEDs
Aquafire by Lumina Products gives a new meaning to “lighting a fire!” The company has perfected water vapor flames illuminated by colored LEDs. Aquafire generates a water vapor mist… READ MORE››
CONSTRUCTION + ECONOMY // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
State Spending On Highway, Street, & Bridge Construction Up 10% In FY23
States are increasing their spending on highways, streets, and bridge construction by 10% in fiscal year 2023. Four out of five states expect to increase this type of infrastructure spending… READ MORE››
LEGISLATION + REGULATION // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
China Tariff Exclusion For Passive Infrared Sensor Luminaires
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has shared information about a China tariff exclusion that has been reinstated by the Biden Administration. This exclusion for passive infrared (PIR) sensor luminaires could… READ MORE››
CONSTRUCTION + ECONOMY // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
U.S. Evolving & Escalating Trade War With China
The United States government and some allies are evolving and escalating the trade war with China. During the Trump administration, the trade war was characterized by increasing trade tariffs, most… READ MORE››
LIGHTING INDUSTRY
What The Lighting Industry Should Know About Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are a technology that allows retailers to remotely update product prices and information displayed on shelves in real-time. ESLs have the potential to revolutionize the way… READ MORE››
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