Adoption of the most robust connected lighting systems has been slower than expected. Training, education, field validation, greater interoperability, and greater standardization of utility rebate programs are strong opportunities to meet the challenges. These are some of the conclusions of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Connected Lighting Systems Stakeholders Research Study, published in September 2021.

On December 2, 2021, PG&E will host a 3.5-hour webinar, “Lighting Controls Success Stories” from 9AM to 12:30PM. In this course, attendees will see case studies demonstrating successful application of lighting controls.

Toggled, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair focused on smart building management solutions and lighting technology, recently announced the roll-out of its comprehensive connected building data and device management solution, Toggled iQ. Leveraging the Internet of things (IoT), Toggled iQ helps businesses optimize their building environments by streamlining operations, improving energy efficiency, saving money, and reducing their carbon footprint, through the connection of smart connected lighting with wireless sensors, controls, and intuitive analytics.

Legrand has published a whitepaper, “Understanding the Essential Strategies for IoT Security,” which is available for free download.

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.

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 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.

In his Controls Column contributed to LD+A Magazine in late 2020, Wattstopper’s Charles Knuffke, chair of the Lighting Controls Association, makes the case that energy codes should recognize the non-energy benefits of lighting controls.

GE Current, a Daintree company (Current) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hubbell Incorporated to acquire Hubbell’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of French startup Wattsense, a hardware and software company which offers an innovative, plug-and-play IoT management system for small and mid-size buildings, expanding Siemens’ building products portfolio.

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.

Al Uszynski of inside.Lighting recently interviewed Wattstopper’s Charles Knuffke and Digital Lumens’ Gary Meshberg–the Chair and Vice Chair of the Lighting Controls Association–to learn more about the significant value that the organization provides to lighting people.

SnapCount and EiKO have furthered their partnership with the addition of EiKO’s Z10 enabled lighting products in the SnapSource™ Product Hub, empowering hundreds of lighting retrofit contractors and ESCOs to instantly access and specify EiKO products.

Just because 0-10V dimmed luminaires are generally lower cost than digitally dimmed luminaires, it should not be assumed there will be a lower price tag on the overall project, writes C. Webster Marsh.

Leviton has announced it has expanded its partnership with HomeSphere, an exclusive digital marketplace connecting residential homebuilders and building product manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recently interviewed C. Webster Marsh of Penumbra Controls, a lighting controls specialist and frequent contributor to the Lighting Controls Association site.

Skyview Capital, a global private investment firm, recently announced that it has acquired the Digital Lumens and Encelium businesses from Osram Licht AG. Terms were not disclosed.

In a recent LD+A energy column, Willard L. Warren, PE, LC points out that various glare metrics have come and gone, with CIE’s Unified Glare Rating (UGR) on the way. The IES Handbook, however, calls such predictors useful for groups but not for individuals. He poses the question: Is it more practical to simply provide dimmable task/ambient lighting system that’s individually controllable?

Leviton recently announced the launch of its new Contractor Connect Podcast Series which discusses pertinent topics, products and news within the electrical contracting industry, along with new Leviton programs and more. The highlight of each podcast is a live, candid interview with industry experts discussing timely topics while offering insight and professional opinions.

Acuity Brands recently released a new Title 24 guide.

In A National Roadmap for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings, DOE outlines its national goal to triple the energy efficiency and demand flexibility of buildings by 2030. A subsequent report, published in December 2019, specifically evaluates the potential for lighting and electronics (primarily consumer plus IT equipment) to optimize energy efficiency and comfort while providing services back to the grid. This article examines lighting’s potential to support grid interactivity, primarily in the form of networked lighting controls and automated demand response.

Leviton recently announced the launch of Contractor Connect, an online destination designed to support busy electrical contractors. Contractor Connect features a host of educational resources, videos, customer support, expert points of view, and the latest content on Leviton products to help contractors where and when they need it most.

0-10V dimming wires, the wires used to communicate dimming intensity via a 10-volt signal, can be easily identified on wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and dimmable drivers by their colors: gray and violet (although violet is often referred to as purple). This will soon change, however, as new codes and guidelines take effect.

LEDs Magazine, creators of the annual Sapphire Awards, have announced four projects receiving the 2021 Design Excellence in Networked Lighting Control Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association.

Endeavor Business Media will host the HortiCann Light + Tech Conference September 28-29, 2021. This year’s event will be held online. The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to sponsor this year’s event.

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

Unless you’ve been living on a deserted South Pacific island prior to March 2020, you know that COVID has been the biggest issue facing mankind in the past year and a half.  You also know that lots of people, governments and industries have developed methodologies and technology to mitigate the effects and spread of COVID. What do these things mean for lighting control?

Lighting industry journalist and educator Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview David Buerer, Director of Product Management, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. for an article about plug load control, which will be published in the October 2021 issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Transcript follows.

Most new construction projects have various forms of documentation, but construction documentation often falls into one of two categories: Drawings or Specifications.

In this article published by BUILDING OPERATING MANAGEMENT, building owners and managers are introduced to networked lighting control and shown examples of what pulling data from the system can do to solve business problems.

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently published ANSI/IES LP-12-21, IoT Connected Lighting. This 43-page Lighting Practice and American National Standard provides guidance for lighting professionals to consider and evaluate connected lighting and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and applications.

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.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff released a statement on the Senate Infrastructure Legislation.

GE Current, a Daintree company, recently introduced the all-new Daintree® Controls Software (DCS). This web-based application empowers users to monitor, troubleshoot, and report on the energy performance of indoor, outdoor, and industrial spaces from a single application.

Adoption of networked intelligent lighting control systems is uncertain, with some in the professional lighting community very positive, while others see it as not ready for prime time for themselves or their clients. Putting whether is a problem in definition aside, the question of where networked control is winning or losing is worthy to explore. [...]

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced that Debra Phillips will be the next President and CEO of NEMA.

GE Current, a Daintree company, recently introduced a selection of its industry-leading fixtures from the Albeo® High Bay portfolio that are available to order with Daintree® EZ Connect controls pre-installed. The combination makes the potential of intelligent environments, including easier code compliance and greater efficiency, more accessible to warehouse and industrial facilities.

With the rate and impact of ransomware attacks increasing, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure is a national priority. Power management company Eaton and global safety science leader UL are helping professionals address risks to healthcare environments in the latest Cybersecurity Perspectives virtual education session.