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Leviton Celebrates 120 Years of Innovation

Leviton has announced it is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding this year.

Lutron Electronics Acquires Tanury Industries

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. recently announced it has acquired Tanury Industries, a surface finishing and metal coatings company. Tanury has been one of Lutron’s leading suppliers of metal faceplates for more than 25 years.

ETC Strengthens Architectural Controls Portfolio with the Acquisition of Pharos Architectural Controls

ETC recently announced the acquisition of longtime collaborator Pharos Architectural Controls.

Get to Know a New Product: mwConnect’s Stephen Zhou Introduces the TruBlu X Series Thermostat

The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Steven Zhou, Executive Vice President at mwConnect, about the company’s new Bluetooth NLC-based thermostat.

Toggled Quiz Reveals Each Office Worker Has a Unique “Workspace Vibe”

Toggled®, a leading provider of innovative LED lighting and building management solutions, recently announced the results of its “What’s Your Workspace Vibe?” quiz, which highlights how every office worker’s work style is unique and how modern offices must adapt to meet those needs. Smart, adaptive lighting is central to this transformation.

2026 Nonresidential Construction Forecast: Modest Outlook

This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie reviews 2025 construction spending and key industry economic indicators, with a detailed 2026 forecast by the AIA Consensus Forecast Panel.

Swexan Hotel Controls Project Earns 2025 IES Illumination Award of Merit

The Swexan Hotel Controls Project was recognized with a Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2025 Illumination Awards held by the Illuminating Engineering Society.

Hybrid Lighting Controls: A Symphony of Wired and Wireless Technologies

This guest post by Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier applauds a new era in “hybrid” lighting control solutions that blend the best strengths of wired and wireless control.

Fresh Design Transforms Soho Workplace with Casambi Controls

Casambi recently published a project story involving a sophisticated lighting and control solution installed as part of a high-end, two-story renovation of a historic Soho building, produced by Lynch Eisinger Design Architects partner with WALD Studio.

Lutron Releases 2026 Luxury Residential Trend Report

Lutron’s new residential trends report strongly signals that homes are increasingly prioritizing mood, wellness, and personalization. Motorized shades and app-controlled lighting are shifting from luxury upgrades to expected design essentials, while layered, tunable light is foundational to creating spaces that feel human, flexible, and attuned to the rhythms of daily life.

Lutron’s Brent Protzman Talks Lighting as Infrastructure

In a recent article contributed to LightNOW, Brent Protzman, Director of Product Management at Lutron Electronics, describes lighting’s evolution from utility to infrastructure, with insight in how to design for what’s next in lighting.

2025 IES Progress Report Recognizes Three Lighting Control Products

The 2025 IES Progress Report recognized three lighting control products, all manufactured by members of the Lighting Controls Academy.

Lighting Controls Academy Updates Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls Course

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce it has updated its popular Education Express course, EE201: Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls, now available at NEMA Academy.

Busting Myths About LLLCs

In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).

DLC Offers NLC Training Videos

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) offers a free series of training videos covering various aspects of networked lighting controls.

Casambi Announces Leadership Transition: Introducing a Dual CEO Model

Casambi recently announced a significant leadership change as the company adopts a dual CEO model to drive its next phase of growth and innovation. Effective immediately, Kristian Jenkins and Timo Pakkala will assume the roles of Co-Chief Executive Officers. Jenkins will focus on Sales & Operations, while Pakkala, one of Casambi’s founders, will lead Technology.

Lighting Controls Academy Updates Wireless Lighting Controls Course

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce it has updated its popular Education Express course, EE301: Wireless Lighting Controls, now available at NEMA Academy.

Controllability Takes Front Seat in New DLC Technical Requirements

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released Version 6.0 of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technical Requirements, the first major update in over five years, as well as Version 2.0 of Light Usage for Night Applications (LUNA), the DLC program designed to promote responsible outdoor lighting. The updates recognize advances in LED technology while promoting controllability as a strong path to energy savings.

Lighting Controls Academy Announces New Board

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce that Gary Meshberg has been re-elected the organization’s Chair for the 2026-2027 term.

Cut the Cord, Keep the Code: Wireless Paths to Code-Compliant Emergency Egress

In this extraordinary guest post, Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier describes the codes and options that make up emergency lighting and the role for lighting control systems, including wireless.