DALI Alliance Launches Test and Certification Specifications for DALI+

DALI Alliance Launches Test and Certification Specifications for DALI+

The DALI Alliance, recognized as the international authority in lighting technology standardization, has unveiled much-anticipated certification details for its wireless specification: DALI+ over Thread. As lighting specifications increasingly seek smarter, sustainable, and interoperable solutions, DALI+ emerges as a crucial enabler of standardized wireless or IP-based lighting systems. The alliance’s collaboration with partners such as Thread…

Sterling Lighting Appoints Tom Fenig as Head of Sales Process Innovation and Channel Expansion

Sterling Lighting, a leader in the outdoor lighting industry, is excitedto announce the appointment of Tom Fenig as the new Head of Sales Development. Tom is set tospearhead the enhancement of sales processes and the expansion of sales channels, leveraging hisvast experience and innovative strategies to drive growth and profitability.Tom Fenig’s illustrious career in outdoor…

How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds
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How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds

May 14, 2024 By Drew Reagan Migratory birds depend on the night. Coordinate with a Lights Out Program Near you. Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in places where conditions are ideal for raising young, which means mild weather, reliable nesting spots, and…

The DLC’s New Working Group to Collaborate and Advise on Horticultural Lighting Controls
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The DLC’s New Working Group to Collaborate and Advise on Horticultural Lighting Controls

May 14, 2024 Lighting and controls manufacturers, engineering and design consultants, non-profits, researchers, and indoor cultivators are among stakeholders recently appointed help the DLC accelerate the horticultural lighting industry’s adoption of networked lighting solutions that advance both crop production and energy efficiency. “The controlled environment agriculture industry has grown steadily since the DLC created its…

Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area certified as Michigan’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area certified as Michigan’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary

May 14, 2024 By Drew Reagan DarkSky International has formally recognized the Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It will be known as the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (the “Sanctuary”). It’s an important achievement as it is Michigan’s first certified International Dark Sky…

American Made Challenges: L-Prize with the Department of Energy
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American Made Challenges: L-Prize with the Department of Energy

May 14, 2024 The L-Prize seeks to unlock that additional potential to combine high-luminaire efficacy with exceptional lighting quality, data-driven control and functionality, and sustainable design and construction for the future of illumination in commercial and institutional buildings. Advanced interoperable lighting systems have the potential to better manage lighting energy use, integrate with other building…

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Illuminating Innovation: Pharos Architectural Controls Light Up Bellevue Railcar Assembly Facility

A brand-new railcar assembly facility in Perth, Australia, has become a canvas for illuminated artwork with the installation of more than one kilometre of LED tube lighting and a dynamic lighting control system from Pharos Architectural Controls. The assembly and commissioning plant in Bellevue, Perth, is part of the Western Australian Railcar Programme. The project will deliver…

Joining the DMF Sales Team: Lighting Specialist in the Custom Integration Channel

DMF Lighting, the leader in modular downlighting in the custom integration channel announced the addition of Ellie Doherty as the new Western Regional Sales Manager on the DMF sales team. Passionate about lighting design, lighting fixtures, and lighting control engineering, Doherty’s goal is to utilize her expertise in intelligent lighting to make lighting easy and…

Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen & Hardware Celebrates Centennial
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Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen & Hardware Celebrates Centennial

There are few lighting and plumbing distributors that have the stellar reputation and forward-thinking leadership that family-run Farrey’s Lighting, Bath, Kitchen and Hardware of Florida has maintained through 100 years and four generations of ownership, essentially becoming one of the first nationally recognized names in the industry.   To celebrate its centennial, Farrey’s recently hosted…

DLFNY Announces the Beacon Awards: Submission Portal Opens June 3rd to September 4th

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) announces the inaugural Beacon Awards — an annual awards program to recognize the thoughtful integration of lighting design in built projects created within the greater New York metropolitan region (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). Two additional awards, for product design and service to the industry, will…

Fifteenth Coastal Source Mobile Demo Van Will Soon Hit the Road

Fleet of Fully Configured and Branded Mobile Demo Vans Take Coastal Source Lighting and Audio Solutions to Prospective Customer Homes As Coastal Source continues to celebrate its 15th anniversary year, it is only fitting that the company is now preparing its 15th Coastal Source Mobile Demo Van. Equipped with a full range of high-performance outdoor…

Spotlight on LIRC Ambassador: Perri Neuner, Acuity Brands
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Spotlight on LIRC Ambassador: Perri Neuner, Acuity Brands

May 2, 2024 As key representatives of LIRC member companies, LIRC Ambassadors are among the highest-visibility profiles in the Lighting Industry Resource Council on the global stage. They work closely with the IALD Region + Chapter Coordinators to engage with the local lighting design community, bolster communications, promote events, encourage networking, and promote the IALD and LIRC. This edition,…

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights
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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) 2024: Stories and Highlights

May 1, 2024 International Dark Sky Week 2024 (IDSW) was a tremendous success! From the dozens of news articles published in major publications to the 100+ states, towns, and communities worldwide that passed proclamations supporting the night, the dark sky movement has never been as strong. While light pollution continues to grow, the passion demonstrated…