October 4, 2023 Located on the lively Copacabana beachfront, in the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro, is the glamorous Belmond Copacabana Palace. Having stood for a century since its opening in 1923, The hotel has everything a holiday hotspot should offer – comfortable rooms, a large swimming pool, and dining and drinking establishments. Given…
Sonepar USA subsidiary Jacksonville, Fla.-based World Electric Supply has acquired Electric Supply (ESI), a contractor and utility distributor headquartered in Tampa. ESI serves contractor and utility customers throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America on September 30. Furthermore, ESI brings nine additional locations and 220+ associates to the Sonepar network. Sonepar plans to align the…
Accelerating the rate of connected building renovation is critical In the European Union and the United States, major policies are defining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve energy efficiency. The European Climate Law, for example, establishes a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and includes legal requirements for EU countries to…
Ferguson and ENGIE North America have announced a 65 MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) from ENGIE’s Century Oak wind project located in Callahan County, Texas, 160 miles west of Dallas. The 65 MW Century Oak Wind agreement will generate the power equivalent to the annual electricity needs of more than 34,000 average U.S. homes….
As of October 1, Garching-based lighting company LEDVANCE has merged its global brand management and corporate communications departments. LEDVANCE’s current Head of Global Brand Management, Vivian Lee-Lauss, is leading the newly combined unit as Head of Global Branding and Communications bringing the two areas closer together, which will support a holistic approach and anchor the…
The WILD Lamplighter Coalition and harassment-prevention consultants from Alteristic will host a webinar to help women in the workforce deal with uncomfortable situations in the professional environment, plus what to do or who to turn to when dealing with harassment. In the Bystander Skills Building Workshop, these experts will review the barriers to intervention and…
IWBI Announces the Works with WELL Program Nearly 40 companies have already enrolled more than 1,000 products in the new licensing platform designed to help companies showcase how their products align with WELL, the world’s leading rating system for healthy buildings, organization and communities In response to rising industry demand for healthy building products and…
Get Your Projects Ready to Submit! Since 1968, the IESNYC Lumen Awards program has publicly recognized lighting design members whose exceptional professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design has culminated in some of the world’s most innovative lighting projects. We invite you to join the ranks of this esteemed group of designers by submitting your…
Barron Lighting Group is excited to announce the launch of the RSHL SLIM ROUND LED HIGHBAY, the first in a significant offering of LiteLogic Bluetooth controlled fixtures. The RSHL Series is a cost-effective slim CCT & power selectable round HIGHBAY solution offered in multiple lumen packages. Delivering up to 36,000 lumens, the RSHL is optimized for project flexibility in retail, industrial,…
Barron Lighting Group, a top lighting solutions provider, proudly presents LiteLogic. It’s a cutting-edge lighting control system that enhances automation and energy efficiency. With unparalleled simplicity and power, users can effortlessly manage multiple zones via Bluetooth within any facility from their smartphone app. LiteLogic has a user-friendly interface that can be programmed quickly using a smartphone. With…
September 28, 2023 RAB Lighting’s RTLED’s are easy to install, cost effective, and field adjustable. Power and CCT selectable. The retrofit troffer is available 2×2, 2×4, 1×4 and is now field adjustable, with three selectable wattages and color temperatures, giving you complete control over your lighting needs. Save on your labor costs. The RTLED can…
The DALI Alliance recently announced it has appointed Carol Jones to the newly created role of Market Development Manager for North America. She takes responsibility for promoting the benefits of DALI and its certification programs (DALI-2, D4i, DALI+), while interacting with key stakeholders and gathering feedback from the market. Carol Jones is a 30+ year…
Enlighted, a leading proptech company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Intelligence solution and new additions to the Enlighted partner ecosystem. With the introduction of AI models to Enlighted’s Real Time Location Services (RTLS) system, the accuracy of finding assets and personnel is improved to greater…
Claridges Hotel London The famous Claridges Hotel, set in the heart of Mayfair, London, is known for its sophistication and glamour. Guests over the years have included royalty, heads of state and celebrities, who enjoy the luxury of the hotel as well as the impeccable service. The hotel dates back to 1812, becoming known as…
Background Mobile, Alabama is a port city located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. With a population of over 180,000 residents and a vibrant 300-year history, Mobile is a melting pot of people, flavors, cultures, and traditions. (https://www.mobile.org/) Challenge Mobile was like so many other cities and towns looking to update their old and inefficient roadway lighting….
September 26, 2023 From the OCL website Secret menus are the unofficial and unadvertised items on menus at restaurants around the world that let you to customize what you eat to serve your unique taste. But did you know OCL has its own secret menu? For years we’ve been modifying and customizing our Solo profile into…