The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)—recognized leaders in development of lighting industry standards—recently announced a new partnership to foster innovation, collaboration, and consistency in lighting technical standards.

NYControlled, New York’s premier educational trade show dedicated to lighting control systems and products, recently announced that attendee registration is now open for its second annual event on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011. This event is jointly presented by the Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) and the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), with support from the Lighting Controls Association.

The Illuminating Engineering Society is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. Submit your entries now for consideration in the 2024 IES Industry Progress Report.

LiteTrace, a global leader in Bluetooth® Network Lighting Control (NLC) systems, recently announced the appointment of David Weigand as Director of Product Management and Technical Services. In this role, Weigand will be responsible for leading the company’s product development strategy, providing project support, and ensuring that LiteTrace’s products meet the needs of its customers.

Current electroindustry business conditions edged lower in June 2022, with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) score staying below the no-change threshold level of 50 for the second consecutive month with a score of 40.6.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) honored awards recipients at the gala dinner that concluded the 2021 Annual Meeting on November 4, recognizing individuals and companies for their exemplary contributions to the electrical and medical imaging industries.

Leviton recently announced that its GreenMAX® DRC Room Control System with Wireless Connectivity was recognized with two industry-leading awards. GreenMAX DRC Wireless system won a silver award in Consulting Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) 2021 Product of the Year program and a FacilitiesNet 2021 Vision Award.

The Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance (NGLIA) encourages lighting manufacturers to participate in the Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition.

The current conditions component of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) slid nearly 13 points to 57.1 in July from 70 the month before, leaving it still in positive territory but with the lowest reading since last October.

A slight improvement in confidence boosted the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index’s current conditions from a reading of 65.4 last month to 70 points in June.

Cooper Lighting Solutions, a business unit of Signify, recently announced the addition of a new 1200W Low-Voltage Power Module to its WaveLinx Wireless system. With the introduction of the module, WaveLinx now features a hybrid solution that combines the benefits of both wireless connected lighting technology with a class 2 low-voltage microgrid.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently reported its Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) dipped 24 points from a high-water mark in April to 65.4 in May 2021, a significant decline but still solidly in expansionary territory.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR recently ran a roundtable piece in which industry experts identified points of change in the lighting industry. As the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Mark Lien and Lighting Controls Association Chair Charles Knuffke point out, lighting controls are at the forefront of industry change as a leading trend.

For the tenth consecutive month, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) topped 50 points, indicating conditions conducive to growth. March’s reading of 80 built on an already robust 64.3 in February and was driven by two-thirds of survey respondents’ indicating better conditions.

A majority of respondents reported an unchanged business environment in January, pushing the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index’s (EBCI) current conditions component to 60, a nearly imperceptible increase over December’s 57.7 reading, above the 50-point mark and indicative of positive business conditions.

The DesignLights Consortium recently announced the new membership of its Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), an 18-member body that will support the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to drive efficient lighting through education, collaboration, and expertise in 2021 and 2022.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced that American National Standard for Light-Emitting Diode Drivers—Methods of Measurement is now available. This standard describes the procedures to be taken in measuring performance of LED drivers.

Published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Non-Locking (Button)–Type Photocontrols covers the electrical and mechanical interchangeability of nonlocking type photocontrols for mounting within a roadway or off-roadway luminaire. These controls are commonly called “button” photocontrols. This lighting industry Standard was updated to add ingress protection specifications, update labeling requirements, define environmental requirements, and define load test procedures.

The leading trade associations representing America’s electrical supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, and installers, united to ensure that lawmakers at the state and local levels keep the power on for everyone as they make decisions related to the current COVID-19 health crisis.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA CPSP 3-2019 Cyber Hygiene Best Practices Part 2, a new white paper that identifies industry best practices and guidelines that electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers may consider when providing cybersecurity information to their customers.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and its counterpart industry associations in Canada and Mexico issued joint recommendations to their respective governments on the modernization and improvement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently released its September Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI). For a second consecutive month, the index reflected an improvement in the current conditions measures with an overall increase of three points, from 65.6 to 68.8. The future conditions index increased from 62.5 to 75 with a few survey participants [...]

Although some respondents noted weakness in their markets, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) indicates a decidedly positive shift overall as the current conditions index moved from 57.9 in November to 66.7 in December.

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2009.

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

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

Attendee registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The 2026 event marks the 20th anniversary of LEDucation, recognized as one of the most influential and widely attended gatherings in the North American lighting industry.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Academy and sponsored by manufacturer MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview industry veteran Mitch Hefter, LC, MIES of Mitch Hefter Consulting.

The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Eric Fournier, Sr. Vice President of Business Development, Avi-on Labs about the company’s new Emergency Lockdown Mode, an advanced lighting control and safety solution.

Craig DiLouie recently interviewed Scott Ziegenfus, Vice President of Technical Customer Experience (CX) at Current, about general lighting trends for an article for tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED.

Signify recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Nemalux, a manufacturer of industrial lighting solutions with a focus on hazardous-location luminaires. Nemalux joins the Cooper Lighting Solutions business while maintaining its established manufacturing base and headquarters in Canada.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) Lighting Division and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently announced the launch of the NEMRA Lighting Stepped Educational Curriculum, a multi-tier online educational program intended to elevate lighting knowledge through an accessible pathway for growth.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Narissa Grufferman, Vice President Channel Sales, Cooper Lighting Solutions about developing trends in the lighting field.

As lighting control systems become more sophisticated to satisfy increasingly stringent energy codes and evolving project demands, clear documentation has become even more essential. To address this need, the Lighting Controls Academy developed Design Express.

The DALI Alliance will host DALI North America Summit 2025, taking place on October 16, 2025 at the Parsons School of Design in New York City.

Tune in to this exciting Lighting Controls Podcast with C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar, as they sit down with NYControlled Chairs Jennifer Mason and Nehal Yousef for a fascinating, in-depth conversation about NYControlled, the future of lighting controls, and education in New York City.

mwConnect, a leading innovator in wireless mesh technology, and Network Thermostat™ (NetX), a pioneer in connected smart thermostats for commercial applications, recently announced a strategic partnership to advance integration between HVAC system control and networked lighting control platforms. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of wireless mesh for building automation, enabling facility [...]

NYControlled, New York’s trade show dedicated exclusively to lighting controls, has officially opened attendee registration for its 2025 edition. The event takes place Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, presented by the IESNYC and DLFNY and with a special pre-show workshop on October 14 sponsored by the Lighting Controls Academy.

Leviton recently announced the Submetering Pro Certification Program, a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip contractors with the expertise to meet growing submetering code requirements in the multi-family, commercial and industrial sectors. The program is free for qualifying contractors.