In 2023, the Lighting Controls Association (LCA) welcomed 180,000 visitors who viewed 600,000 pages on our website and Education Express. In the fall, the LCA invited subscribers of lightingCONTROL, our monthly newsletter, to participate in a satisfaction survey. Respondents were highly satisfied with all major site features, with Education Express topping the list.

Following on the 2022 inaugural event, LightSPEC West 2024, the west coast’s lighting & design experience, returns April 17-18, 2024 in Anaheim, California. The Lighting Controls Association is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

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.

New to lighting controls or want to brush up on fundamentals? Check out this webinar based on the Lighting Controls Association’s “Introduction to Lighting Controls,” the most popular course in the organization’s Education Express program.

NYControlled, the upcoming educational trade show for lighting control systems and products, will open its doors on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC for the inaugural event. Supported by the Lighting Controls Association, this much-awaited lighting controls event is now accepting registrations for both exhibitors and attendees.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings. Partners were recognized at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual conference for projects that showcase how lighting system upgrades can lead to significant energy savings and create more comfortable, productive, and environmentally responsible spaces.

The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE203: Lighting Controls and Energy Codes: 2021 IECC as a new course in its popular Education Express program.

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.