At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Shana Longo, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Intelligent Buildings, Legrand, about the Wattstopper i3 platform. Longo explains how the system uses smart lighting data, cloud-based software, and AI to deliver interoperability, insights, and intelligence for building optimization.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs.
Legrand’s LMRC-111-20M is the new and improved single-relay room controller with both Class 1 and Class 2 0-10-volt outputs. With an additional port, built-in metering, increased IRB power, and a 20-amp load switching capacity, design and control dimmable loads with ease.
Legrand recently introduced the Commercial Wave Switch, a smart way to bring cleaner, more convenient controls to commercial spaces.
Gary Meshberg, LC, CLCP, Market Development Specialist for Legrand and Chair of the Lighting Controls Association, recently offered his insights about the future of lighting control in The Fabric of Our Society, a platform for industry thought leaders published by the NY Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2024 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to Legrand Wattstopper’s commercial lighting control solutions.
Legrand’s Wired DLM Standard Switches are designed to be flexible, reliable, and easy to use. They offer customizable buttons and LED status indicators for manual on/off, dimming, and scene control of one or more loads from one or more locations.
Legrand®, a global specialist and industry leader in electrical wiring devices, cable management, audio-visual, and lighting solutions, recently announced new advances with Microsoft to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to Legrand’s Polaris Monitor Software.
Legrand’s DLM Wireless Slim Switches offer flexibility without sacrificing design.
The Wireless Controlled Receptacle (WCR) is a wireless plug load-controlled receptacle, a “smart plug” for On/Off control for lamps, appliances, and electronic loads of up to 15A.
Legrand’s DLM Wireless Slim Switches offer flexibility without sacrificing design.
Legrand® has announced its acquisition of Encelium, an Ontario, Canada-based manufacturer of advanced commercial lighting controls.
Legrand recently announced that its North American headquarters in West Hartford, Connecticut has received Gold-Level LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Featuring touchless technology, Legrand’s latest solutions from the radiant® Collection offer a convenient and germ-free way to turn lights On or Off with a simple wave.
This short video describes Legrand’s motorized commercial shading system, well suited to hospitals, offices, and education facilities.
Legrand has published a whitepaper, “Understanding the Essential Strategies for IoT Security,” which is available for free download.
Craig DiLouie recently interviewed David Kaminski, Product Marketing Manager at Legrand, for an article about plug load control.
Legrand, North & Central America and its Eliot Program recently announced new additions to the Wattstopper architectural dimming platform: Enhance End-User Experience: The Wattstopper Commercial Equinox User Interface comes installed on Equinox touchscreens or downloadable as an app for mobile devices. It features intuitive navigation and a simple user experience that make it easy for [...]
Gary Meshberg, LCA Chair
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce that Gary Meshberg has been re-elected the organization’s Chair for the 2026-2027 term.
Based on an updated version of EE201: Daylight-responsive Lighting Control, a course in NEMA Academy, this article describes a process for designing and applying lighting control solutions that utilize daylight-responsive lighting controls.
At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Legrand’s Harold Jepsen, a member of the board of the Lighting Controls Academy, about lighting control trends, the mission of the Lighting Control Academy, and the launch of the new Design Express tool.
In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast sponsored by MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview Gary Meshberg, Chair of the Lighting Controls Academy, and Legrand’s Harold Jepsen, Vice Chair of the NEMA Lighting Controls Technical Section about the evolving world of lighting controls and a groundbreaking new Control Intent Narrative/Sequence of Operations Tool offered by the Lighting Controls Academy.
Commercial building energy codes regulate the design of nonresidential buildings to minimize energy consumption. While the majority of U.S. states adopt model codes and standards, the State of California developed its own code: Title 24, Part 6 of the state’s Building Standards Code. The latest version was released in 2025 and will take effect January 1, 2026.
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Networked lighting control systems play a crucial role in optimizing lighting energy use, enhancing occupant comfort, and interacting with building automation systems (BAS). However, simply installing a lighting control system does not guarantee it will function as intended. This is where a startup comes into play.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!
In this article, Gary Meshberg, Market Development Specialist, Building Control Systems for Legrand North America and Chair of the Lighting Controls Association, describes the growing opportunity for integration between lighting control and other building systems, notably the BAS.
Receiving the award on behalf of the LCA was Yoelit Hieberg of PLC Multipoint, Vice Chair (left), and Harold Jepsen of Legrand, Chair of the NEMA Lighting Controls Section (right). Presenting the award was Axel Pearson, ILC Program Manager (center).
This year, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized two organizations for exhibiting exemplary support for market adoption of integrated lighting upgrade solutions that generate significant energy savings and create more comfortable, productive, and environmentally responsible spaces. Along with 16 organizations recognized for projects, the LCA was recognized on August 16, 2024 at the IES annual conference.
The National Lighting Bureau has announced the return of the Lighting Transformation Awards for a second year. This year, the event promises to be even more exciting thanks to sponsorship by the Lighting Control Association.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!
A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape for leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls.
California’s Pacific Gas & Electric Company will present a free webinar on the growing importance of building controls integration in the process of building-grid connection, load management, decarbonization, and electrification on December 14, 2023.
Make sure you register to attend NYControlled, coming Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in New York City!
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has announced that Gary Meshberg has been elected Chair and Yoelit H. Hiebert Vice Chair for the 2024-2025 term.
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Based on a new Lighting Controls Association Education Express course, this article takes a deep dive into the lighting control requirements in the 2021 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Growing demand for plug-in electric vehicles is likely to coincide with the significant adoption of EV charging stations in commercial buildings. If true, the economics of lighting upgrades may change, putting all energy efficiency options on the table, including those previously limited by payback thresholds.
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