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 Issue 14 of 2023 brought to you by
LIGHTING SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

CONTROLS // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY 

Edge Al Chips & the loT Create the Complex Edge

The lighting industry has become comfortable with the idea of internet connected (IoT) lighting that contains a computer chip in a luminaire for control, storing data, and communications. Buckle up…
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CODES + STANDARDS // ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT

ENERGY STAR Releases Second Draft of
Recessed Downlight V1.0 Spec

In previous LightNOW reporting, [David Shiller has] written about EPA’s sunsetting of the ENERGY STAR Lamps and Luminaires specifications, along with the plan to launch a new recessed downlights specification …
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CODES + STANDARDS // ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT

New British Verification Program for Lighting Industry Circular Economy Claims

While circular economy principles are getting started in the North American lighting industry, they are far more advanced in the European lighting industry. In England, the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) …
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CONTROLS + RESOURCES

Better Bricks Offers 7 LLLC Video Webinars

BetterBricks is a program of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA). BetterBricks has posted seven Luminaire Level Lighting Controls Webinars on its website, to share lighting experts discussing …
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INTERVIEWS + OPINION

Cree's Erik Milz Talks Commercial Lighting Upgrades

For an upcoming article for tED Magazine, [Craig DiLouie] recently had the opportunity to interview Erik Milz, VP Product Strategy, Cree Lighting, on the topic of continuing opportunity with commercial lighting…
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LIGHT + HEALTH // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY

Product Monday: Touchless Switches
with Microban Surface

Legrand now offers touchless Wave Switches to reduce the spread of germs. Wave Switches allow users to turn lights (or small motors) on and off with a simple wave of their hand …
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CONTROLS // LEGISLATION + REGULATION

Reese's Law Impacts Lighting & Ceiling Fan
Handheld Remotes

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed Reese’s Law (P.L. 117-171), which aims to protect children 6 years and younger from accidentally swallowing button cell and coin batteries. Reece's Law …
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WOMEN IN LIGHTING

WILD Launches Formal Membership Program

Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) is launching a formal membership program with multiple levels of membership to meet lighting professionals at all stages of their careers. WILD…
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LIGHTING INDUSTRY

Q2 2023 Acqusitions

Here is a quick summary of four acquisitions and two closures announced in the second quarter of 2023: Acuity Brands Acquires KE2 Therm Solutions ... LMPG Acquires Majority Stake in Vode Lighting…
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AWARDS

Two Product Award Programs Open for
Architectural Products

Two architectural magazines are currently accepting applications for their Product Innovation Award programs. Both magazines are part of Endeavor Business Media: Architectural SSL magazine and Architectural Products magazine. The award…
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