The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) has announced the recipients of the 2023 IESNYC Thesis Awards, recognizing exceptional achievements in the realm of lighting design and research. This year, the IESNYC acknowledges three outstanding individuals for their exemplary work: Nirali Prajapati from the New York School of Interior Design, Lydia…
The Arizona division of Dynalectric Company (Dynalectric Arizona) opened a new turnkey electrical services and off-site fabrication facility at 9029 East Peterson Avenue in Mesa, AZ. Dynalectric Arizona is a part of EMCOR Group, Inc. Located in Mesa’s Gateway Area, the new location will play an important role in expanding Dynalectric Arizona’s capabilities throughout the…
We sat down with Eric Jerger, VP/GM, Business Segments & Customer Experience at Cooper Lighting Solutions to learn where the market is headed. USLT: What does Cooper Lighting see as the top 3 lighting trends affecting electrical contractors? Eric Jerger: First of all, labor shortages abound. Our rapid-install and spec products, expedited shipping services, and anything…
Light Efficient Design’s Solera Solar Lighting division offers a Hybrid 365 Area Light that is equipped with an intelligent control module that switches from solar to line voltage only when the battery is depleted. The all-in-one design is easy to install and operate and has an adjustable solar panel with multiple mounting options and lens…
The Light ARchitect from Cooper Lighting Solutions takes the guesswork out of lighting design with a free lighting simulation app available for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices as well as on a desktop or laptop computer via web browsers. The app allows specifiers to produce a to-scale photometric layout on any device in minutes….
Keystone Technology’s T8 Color-Selectable Tubes boasts Color Select technology in a choice of 5 adjustable color temperatures: 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 5000K, and 6500K. Keystone DX2 lamps are single- or double-ended, offering wiring options that simplify installation for an easy LED replacement for T8 fluorescent tubes. With an estimated 50,000+ hour lifetime, Keystone’s LED tubes are…
CSL Lighting, a division of Hudson Valley Lighting Group, has debuted new upgrades to its Cylinders and Entity™ Cylinders. These evolved architectural cylinders are designed to revitalize and brighten hospitality, residential, and commercial spaces. They combine quality optics and high performance through lower profile canopies and easily removable bezels, providing enhanced accessibility to the product’s…
The product database on the DALI Alliance website now contains more than 5,000 products from DALI Alliance members around the globe. The product database provides a public listing of all products that have successfully completed the DALI-2 certification program (including all D4i certified products), as well as all DALI version-1 registered products. Products that are…
The new Aura Smart Fan by Modern Forms is a versatile and distinctive design for bedroom, dining, or living areas. This 8-blade fan has a 72-inch sweep and a 6-speed remote control. Suitable for residential, hospitality, and commercial applications, the Aura ceiling fan boasts two-tone finishes in three combinations: Matte Black with Brushed Nickel, Matte…
Lighting Standards Updates June 2023 Review UL Solutions recently presented a midyear review of changes in standards relevant to the lighting industry. For a quick update, here is a compilation of the latest updates provided in the webinar. For full details, please watch the midyear review. UL 153, the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires…
With all of the attention increasingly being paid to the Dark Sky movement and the global effort to curb light pollution, specifiers and distributors should be ready with applicable products for customers and clients who require them for code compliance. People in the lighting industry have been discussing the importance of Dark Skies for more…
The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has just launched The Lighting and Darkness Foundation, which addresses the harm caused by light pollution. Led by NAILD’s board, this new 501(c)(3) organization takes a bold stance against the destruction of the nighttime environment, emphasizing that light pollution is a form of pollution with tangible consequences…
By David Gordon, founder of Electrical Trends USLT sister publication Electrical Trends’ 2023 Q2 Pulse of Lighting survey revealed a slowing lighting market for most, and it appears that many feel Q3 will slow further for most. But the good news is that, overall, the market is still growing. Highlights from Distributors • According to…
Utility executives, energy-efficiency specialists, lighting controls manufacturers and installers, decarbonization advocates, and other industry professionals will convene in Detroit this fall to collaborate on ways to break down market barriers and speed wider adoption of networked lighting controls (NLC). “Unlocking the Potential of Networked Lighting Controls” is a two-day summit organized by the DesignLights Consortium…
The Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) proudly acknowledges and honors outstanding individuals through its esteemed Service Awards program. These awards recognize the dedication, service, and significant contributions of individuals who have tirelessly worked to advance the mission and success of the IESNYC and the lighting community at large. “So many people are…
Story City, Iowa-based Innovative Lighting, one of the first LED fixture manufacturers in the U.S., is excited to continue its commitment to pioneering innovative LED technology as it celebrates 30 years of transformation. When the company first opened its doors in June 1993 in the heart of the Silicon Prairie, it offered one product: a…