New Codes & Local Laws Impacting Lighting Control Systems

Commercial | Featured | News

Energy Codes, Local Laws & the Essential Role of Lighting Control Systems

By Michael Jouaneh, LEEP AP, WELL Faculty Manager Energy codes and Building Performance Standards (BPS) establish minimum energy performance requirements while also shaping design and specification decisions, especially regarding lighting and lighting control. In the era of ultra-efficient LEDs, focusing on lighting control systems as a key strategy for achieving compliance might seem paradoxical. In…

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WAC Group to Host Webinar on Recessed Lighting Solutions

A free webinar centered around the company’s quick-ship, versatile recessed lighting solutions will take place July 28. New York-based WAC Group will host a webinar featuring an overview of recessed lighting solutions designed for speed, availability, and clean architectural results. The session focuses on stocked fixtures that ship quickly and install easily while maintaining the…

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Featured | News

LEDVANCE Named Official Lighting Partner of FC Bayern Munich

FC Bayern Munich and LEDVANCE have announced a new long-term partnership running through 2029. LEDVANCE has been named the Official Lighting Partner of the German record champions and will work exclusively with FC Bayern Munich in the category of “lighting technology and lighting solutions.” The two partners are united not only by shared ambitions, but…

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Lighting Makes the List of New 50% Canadian Tariffs

On July 20 President Trump announced additional duties up to 50% to offset “Canadian discrimination against the commerce of the United States,” which will take effect 30 days from now on August 20. In an unanticipated announcement, President Trump issued a proclamation under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) (section 338),…

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Parspec Releases New Solution for Lighting Agents

After gathering input from 16 rep agencies to ensure a high-touch, collaborative experience for users, the company has unveiled developments to the its Sales Management system — and a live webinar next week. Earlier this spring, USLT reported that Parspec – a lighting quotation system used by many lighting agents, manufacturer reps and distributors –…

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New Energy Code Enforcement Could Delay Your Project

As of this spring, the energy code moved controls to the front of the project. Is your seat in the channel ready? By Geoff Marlow Most of the lighting channel is about to get caught flat-footed by the new energy code cycle. On March 30, 2026, New York City began enforcing its 2025 Energy Conservation…

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News

LED Light Bulb Line Now Made in USA

North Dakota-based GoodBulb is embracing technology by producing and packaging A19 LED light bulbs through a completely automated process. Entrepreneur Tom Enright – who has 25 years of lighting experience in both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar – has announced his new light bulb factory in Fargo, North Dakota, has shipped its first American-made bulbs over July…

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Featured | News

The Missing Piece in Construction Success

The key to prosperity in the construction industry is probably not what you are imagining it to be. This seasoned business consultant shares his insight. By Bill Wagner For more than two decades, I’ve worked with thousands of business owners across industries — from construction CEOs and regional contractors to franchise operators and venture-backed…

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Events | News

ArchLIGHT Summit Names 2026 Partners & Sponsors

Hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit – a leading lighting event for commercial and architectural lighting brands, industry educators, and the professionals – returns September 15–16 with a lineup of association, agency, and sponsor partners bringing new hospitality events, receptions, and programming to the show. This year’s ArchLIGHT Summit opens with keynote speaker Leni…

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Featured | News | Trends

Where the Builder Market Stands Now

From conversations I had during June Lightovation and from attending a homebuilders forum last week, there are changes happening in the housing market that electrical distributors need to know about. First, let’s discuss Lightovation in Dallas. Despite a lighter than normal attendance, due to the FIFA World Cup matches in the area, the June show…

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DW Windsor Restores Historic Lighting for Riverside Project

Several new sites along the Thames river in London have recently received lighting upgrades. The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a $6.2 billion (US) infrastructure project designed to modernize London’s aging sewer network. As part of the project, several sites along the Thames were expanded to accommodate the additional infrastructure required for the tunnel, creating new…

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News

Messe Frankfurt Acquires LiGHT Expo London

Less than two years after acquiring a major stake in Lightfair in the U.S., the German exposition company has added another lighting show to its Light + Building portfolio. Germany-based Messe Frankfurt has acquired LiGHT Expo London from [d]arc media. The show will be run out of its London subsidiary, further strengthening its presence within…

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News | People

Casambi Appoints New Leader for North America Business

The Finnish smart lighting controls company has named Will Norris as the head of its North American business. Finland-based smart lighting controls provider Casambi has announced that Will Norris has assumed leadership of Casambi North America. Effective immediately, Norris will lead Casambi’s adoption across the Americas, supporting the company’s continued growth and strengthening relationships with…

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Featured | Market Research | Pulse of Industry

Pulse of Lighting: Q2 has a Pulse, plus Acuity and Signify Share

Survey results indicate that the market was essentially flat during the second quarter, but there are signs of growth ahead.

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Lighting Controls | Products

Lutron LED+ Pro Max Provides Reliable Dimming Across Unknown Loads

Lutron’s LED+ Pro Max dimmers manage unpredictable residential lighting loads with high wattage capacity, phase‑selectable dimming and broad compatibility across fixture types.

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Indoor Fixtures | Products

Eureka Atoll Expands Geometric Luminaires Options

Eureka’s Atoll, part of Acuity Brands, adds square and rectangular shapes with seamless silicone lenses, large‑format sizes and acoustic panel options for offices, libraries, lobbies and open stairwells.

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