In this guest post by Steve Mesh, he argues that while networked lighting control systems are getting far easier to set up and operate, they are still inherently complex, and that’s a good thing.

A new video from the DALI Alliance explains D4i technology, which enables luminaire-level lighting control with enhanced data and diagnostics.

Interested in learning more about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC)? Check out this webinar based on the Lighting Controls Association’s LLLC course, one of the most popular courses in the organization’s Education Express program.

In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD, Daniel Salinas, President/Lighting Systems Designer for Salinas Lighting Consult, Inc., describes the rewards and challenges of renovation and retrofit projects.

Leviton has expanded its Smart Wallbox Sensor line with four new multi-technology models featuring PIR and digital microphonics.

Casambi has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Casambi Awards. Now in their fourth year, the Casambi Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in architectural lighting projects and products that showcase the seamless integration of Casambi technology.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Damon Barnes, Director of Technical Marketing, Bluetooth SIG, Inc. for an article about Bluetooth NLC for an upcoming issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Transcript follows.

The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the 2024 IES Illumination Awards is now accepting project submissions, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to the nLight Adaptive Phase Dimmer (PCD) by Acuity Brands.

Dan Hollenkamp, COO of Toggled, recently made five very interesting predictions regarding the development of the smart buildings market in 2024.

Interested in learning more about what networked lighting controls can do for lighting? Check out this webinar based on the Lighting Controls Association’s “A Year in the Life of an NLC,” a popular course in the organization’s Education Express program.

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.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to IR-TEC USA’s new OS wireless lighting control system.

Global smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed Mark McClear as its new Chief Executive Officer. McClear takes over from Kari Mettälä, who, following five years of dynamic leadership, has stepped down to pursue other strategic priorities.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to the nLight rPOD Micro, a wireless, battery-powered wall switch that provides an ultra-thin, modern design with high installation flexibility.

Next year’s LEDucation event in New York City offers products from more than 400 exhibitors spanning four exhibition halls, great networking, and 49 accredited educational sessions from noted experts.

The entry deadline for this year’s DALI Lighting Awards has been extended to December 20, 2023, providing more time to submit outstanding projects.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to the long-range wireless Bluetooth chip by Casambi.

Craig DiLouie recently enjoyed interviewing Stephen Zhou, Executive Vice President, McWong International on the topic of Bluetooth NLC for upcoming articles in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, tED Magazine, and the Lighting Controls Association. Transcript follows.

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.

Interested in learning more about daylight-responsive lighting controls? Check out this webinar based on the Lighting Controls Association’s “Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls,” one of the most popular courses in the organization’s Education Express program.

As first-generation LED lighting systems begin to be replaced, a significant opportunity to maximize energy savings by incorporating networked lighting controls is emerging, particularly when HVAC integration is included, according to a new report by the DesignLights Consortium.

This month, we explore a wireless, color-precise, and lifestyle-enhancing lighting control solution installed at a private residence in San Francisco. Lighting control design by Electrolight.

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.

McWong International recently announced that its Bluetooth® mesh wireless lighting control solution has been awarded the Prototype Phase Lighting Prize (L-Prize) by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award was announced on October 25, 2023.

Leviton, in partnership with Autani Insights, was recently named a winner of phase two of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition in the connected systems track category.

Make sure you register to attend NYControlled, coming Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in New York City!

Following the decision earlier this year by Universal Douglas and Douglas Lighting Controls to immediately cease operations, Signify has agreed to purchase their assets.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced six winners in Phase Two of the DOE Lighting Prize (L-Prize®) competition, including Lighting Controls Association members Leviton and McWong.

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.

Says White: “The controls people out there – they are worth their weight in gold, times ten!”

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.

Everywhere, we see signs the LED revolution has won. An argument can be made, however, that this mature lighting technology is simply entering its next phase of market opportunity. Call it LED Revolution 2.0.

This month, we explore a high-impact networked lighting control solution installed at TD Garden in Boston. Lighting control design by HLB Lighting Design.

Leviton recently announced the introduction of its new line of Decora Countdown Timer Switches. The line consists of eleven models in total, including 15A models featuring the company’s new Green Flex Sleeve for easy wiring to ground or neutral wires, and 20A models that can be used in single pole, multi-way or multi-timer applications and support higher load ratings.

The TALQ Consortium, which developed the Smart City Protocol, a global interface standard for smart city applications, recently added more security to its certification procedures.

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) recently announced two new certification programs: Green Globes Net Zero Energy (NZE) and Green Globes Net Zero Carbon (NZC).

EdisonReport’s Randy Reid recently interviewed Simon Slupik, CTO of Silvair to discuss Bluetooth’s SIG latest project: Bluetooth NLC, which tightens up their standards.

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.