On December 17, 2022, NEMA Published, NEMA LS 20009-22, Controlled Emergency Lighting, a Technical Clarification Bulletin, available for free download. This Bulletin is intended to assist in the specification of devices used with emergency lighting that is controlled (dimming, switching, etc.) to satisfy the requirements of the applicable electrical and life safety codes.

The world is electrifying. Over the next decade, the U.S. government will invest hundreds of billions of dollars in an electrified, more resilient, sustainable, decarbonized, and connected energy system. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) under its Energy Transition Campaign has launched an interactive map of the new electrified energy system.

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), a council of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, has released a new and updated version of EE107B: Lighting Controls and Commercial Lighting Rebates as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently applauded the bipartisan Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act, or “SHIP IT Act,” introduced by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA). The SHIP IT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the pain points in the supply chain system, which has impacted the electroindustry’s ability to get products to market in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Lighting Controls Association was founded as a council of NEMA back in 2001 to promote adoption of lighting controls through education. Today, the association continues to make a demonstrable difference in supporting public expertise in selecting, designing, installing, and operating lighting control systems. This article outlines the LCA’s accomplishments in 2022 and offers a preview of what’s to come in 2023.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is proud to welcome seven companies as new NEMA members.

This month, we explore a vibrant lighting control solution installed at a university e-gaming suite in East Greenwich, RI. Lighting control design by CannonDesign. Photography by Tracy Shankle. Lighting controls by ETC.

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE203: Lighting Controls and Energy Codes: California Title 24, Part 6 as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently named Steve Griffith of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as an official member of the Federal Internet of Things (IoT) Advisory Board.

The DALI Alliance (DiiA) and the Lighting Controls Association are pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding to educate the public about lighting controls and promote the use of lighting-control systems in different applications, including solutions based on the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI®) protocol.

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that Casambi, Inc. has joined its membership.

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) and the Lighting Controls Association have announced a collaboration on a new podcast seeking to raise awareness and expertise in lighting controls.

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that LiteTrace Inc. has joined its membership.

In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting’s Conversation series about lighting controls, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar talk to the Lighting Controls Association’s Craig DiLouie about networked controls, sensors, controls education and training, and writing, among other topics.

Your firm completed a successful lighting project with a prominent role for lighting controls in the past several years. Now it’s time to earn industry recognition and valuable promotion for your firm by applying for a LightSPEC Design Excellence Award. Sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association and produced by Endeavor Business Media, this design award recognizes innovative use of lighting controls.

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE302, Part 4: Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

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) recently announced the appointment of Ms. Sonia Vahedian to the position of Chief Operating Officer, where she will ensure the long-term financial and operational viability of NEMA through effective planning, forecasting and treasury oversight.

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that IR-TEC America, Inc. has joined the association.

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and the Lighting Controls Association recently announced an agreement to collaborate in the offering of online courses that advance students’ knowledge of networked lighting control (NLC) technology and applications.

The Lighting Controls Association was founded in 2000 with a mission to educate the public about lighting control technology and application. Your membership investment in the Lighting Controls Association produces significant direct and indirect benefits.

The Lighting Controls Association is very pleased to welcome JDRF Electromag Engineering, Inc. as a new member of the association.

The Lighting Controls Association is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers. Check them out!

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE107B: Lighting Controls and Commercial Lighting Rebates as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Non-Active Mode Power Measurement ANSI C137.63103-2021.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published the 2022 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), which is the electroindustry’s go-to resource for 1,000 standards and technical documents, product categories, and the manufacturers of those products. This year’s edition features 20 new documents published in 2021. 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two new standards for reporting energy data and tagging metadata.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA LS 20003-2021 Standby Power Measurements for LED Drivers—Recommended Allowances for Feature Sets Other Than Lighting. This new white paper recommends standby power allowances, based on available features, for regulators to consider when setting limits on LED driver standby power. It was developed along with the test procedures contained in ANSI C82.16 and should be read together with it.

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) now offers EE203: Lighting Controls and Energy Codes, Part 4: California Title 24, Part 6 (2019) as a new learning module in its popular Education Express program.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published Automatic Receptacle Control—Manufacturer Best Practice Checklist Technical Bulletin (NEMA HB 70000-2021). This best practice checklist guides manufacturers of automatic receptacle control wiring devices and systems (commonly called plug load control) to achieve successful installation, good end-user experience, and maximized energy efficiency with the technology deployment.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published American National Standard for Lighting Equipment—LED Drivers Robustness (ANSI C82.15-2021), which applies to hardware and microcontroller and microprocessor-based LED drivers. This American National Standard describes testing methods used to evaluate LED drivers’ robustness or their ability to withstand the specific stresses.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Energy Measurement for a Network Lighting Control (NLC) Device with a Locking-Type Receptacle (ANSI C136.50-2021). This is a new Standard that describes methods and requirements for the measurement of energy consumption and the reporting of the consumption for a network lighting control (NLC) device in an outdoor lighting application.

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)—a diverse coalition focused on expanding, integrating, and modernizing the North American high-voltage grid—has elected National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Vice President Operations Patrick Hughes as President.

In the fall of 2021, the Lighting Controls Association (LCA) invited subscribers of lightingCONTROL, its monthly newsletter, to participate in a survey. The goal of the survey was to determine satisfaction with LCA services.

The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as one of its  grantees to expand U.S. participation in technical standards related to advanced manufacturing systems. Under its Market Development Cooperator Program, partnerships are established between ITA and non-profit industry groups for targeted projects that promote U.S. exports in international markets and remove, reduce, or prevent trade barriers.

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.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced that Annette Clayton, Chief Executive Officer and President, Schneider Electric North America, was re-elected as Chair of the NEMA Board of Governors for 2022.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) welcomes the recently passed bipartisan comprehensive infrastructure legislation. NEMA represents more than 300 U.S. electrical and medical imaging manufacturers uniquely positioned to deliver the promise of a modernized, electrified, connected infrastructure and modern energy system to all Americans, including the 370,000 women and men employed by electrical manufacturers nationwide.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA CPSP 4-2021 Harmonized Cybersecurity Standards and Conformity Assessment. This document emphasizes the need for globally harmonized industry consensus around cybersecurity process Standards and conformity assessments.