The Lighting Controls Academy is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!

West Bund Orbit was recognized with a Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2025 Illumination Awards held by the Illuminating Engineering Society. Lighting and control design by Brandston Partnership Inc.

LEDVANCE is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a significant milestone: the launch of its first fully AI-generated campaign, “Your Vision. Our Light.”

The TALQ Consortium recently released Version 2.7.0 of its Smart City Protocol, a global interface standard for smart city device networks.

After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2021 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

On October 26-27, 2026, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) will host a summit covering lighting controls in Los Angeles, CA.

Casambi recently announced the launch of Casambi Project Services Canada (CPSC), a coordinated national services model designed to deliver a consistent, high-quality Casambi experience across the Canadian market.

After decades of dedicated service to ETC, CEO Dick Titus recently announced his retirement, while James Foster has been appointed president.

Join the Illuminating Engineering Society on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for Light For Life®: Lighting Controls, a one-day virtual symposium exploring how lighting control strategies shape spaces that are adaptive, energy-efficient, and visually engaging.

Leviton recently announced a new integration of the My Leviton app and Sonos audio systems. Debuting at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), this partnership brings a new level of convenience and personalization to smart homes by merging lighting and audio control to create a customized residential experience.

Controlling automatic power receptacles is a natural extension of lighting control systems, as the same strategies and devices used for automatic switching of general lighting can be deployed for plug load control at the receptacle or circuit level. This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie explains the why and how, based on NEMA guidance.

The BETA Technologies Project was recognized with a Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2025 Illumination Awards held by the Illuminating Engineering Society.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 3 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 2 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Part 1 of Lighting Control System Design, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Networked Wireless Lighting Controls, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.

Leviton has announced it is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding this year.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. recently announced it has acquired Tanury Industries, a surface finishing and metal coatings company. Tanury has been one of Lutron’s leading suppliers of metal faceplates for more than 25 years.

ETC recently announced the acquisition of longtime collaborator Pharos Architectural Controls.

The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Steven Zhou, Executive Vice President at mwConnect, about the company’s new Bluetooth NLC-based thermostat.

Toggled®, a leading provider of innovative LED lighting and building management solutions, recently announced the results of its “What’s Your Workspace Vibe?” quiz, which highlights how every office worker’s work style is unique and how modern offices must adapt to meet those needs. Smart, adaptive lighting is central to this transformation.

This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie reviews 2025 construction spending and key industry economic indicators, with a detailed 2026 forecast by the AIA Consensus Forecast Panel.

The Swexan Hotel Controls Project was recognized with a Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2025 Illumination Awards held by the Illuminating Engineering Society.

This guest post by Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier applauds a new era in “hybrid” lighting control solutions that blend the best strengths of wired and wireless control.

Casambi recently published a project story involving a sophisticated lighting and control solution installed as part of a high-end, two-story renovation of a historic Soho building, produced by Lynch Eisinger Design Architects partner with WALD Studio.

Lutron’s new residential trends report strongly signals that homes are increasingly prioritizing mood, wellness, and personalization. Motorized shades and app-controlled lighting are shifting from luxury upgrades to expected design essentials, while layered, tunable light is foundational to creating spaces that feel human, flexible, and attuned to the rhythms of daily life.

In a recent article contributed to LightNOW, Brent Protzman, Director of Product Management at Lutron Electronics, describes lighting’s evolution from utility to infrastructure, with insight in how to design for what’s next in lighting.

The 2025 IES Progress Report recognized three lighting control products, all manufactured by members of the Lighting Controls Academy.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce it has updated its popular Education Express course, EE201: Daylight-Responsive Lighting Controls, now available at NEMA Academy.

In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) offers a free series of training videos covering various aspects of networked lighting controls.

Casambi recently announced a significant leadership change as the company adopts a dual CEO model to drive its next phase of growth and innovation. Effective immediately, Kristian Jenkins and Timo Pakkala will assume the roles of Co-Chief Executive Officers. Jenkins will focus on Sales & Operations, while Pakkala, one of Casambi’s founders, will lead Technology.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce it has updated its popular Education Express course, EE301: Wireless Lighting Controls, now available at NEMA Academy.

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released Version 6.0 of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technical Requirements, the first major update in over five years, as well as Version 2.0 of Light Usage for Night Applications (LUNA), the DLC program designed to promote responsible outdoor lighting. The updates recognize advances in LED technology while promoting controllability as a strong path to energy savings.

The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce that Gary Meshberg has been re-elected the organization’s Chair for the 2026-2027 term.

In this extraordinary guest post, Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier describes the codes and options that make up emergency lighting and the role for lighting control systems, including wireless.

The Zhaga Consortium recently released Edition 4 of Book 18, the most widely adopted specification in the Zhaga portfolio and a cornerstone of its certification program. This new edition extends the Zhaga-D4i ecosystem to support heritage and decorative luminaires, addressing the growing need for smart, connected and circular lighting solutions across outdoor and industrial environments.