In this special 100th episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association and sponsored by MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview Alexa Burr, Vice President of Strategic Growth & Market Development at NEMA and Craig DiLouie, Education Director for the Lighting Controls Association about Education Express being incorporated into NEMA Academy.

This month, we explore a major refurbishment of a vacant office tower into a 5-star hotel, which was recognized with as Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2024 IES Illumination Awards.

The Autonomy Touch Screen by JDRF Electromag provides a robust control hub for a self-commissioning smart lighting system. Designed for effortless operation, it automatically discovers all compatible luminaires in a room, intelligently organizing them into lighting zones without the need for complex setup or programming.

Legrand’s LMRC-111-20M is the new and improved single-relay room controller with both Class 1 and Class 2 0-10-volt outputs. With an additional port, built-in metering, increased IRB power, and a 20-amp load switching capacity, design and control dimmable loads with ease.

“Architainment.” This is a term Sam Updike, proprietor at architectural lighting/entertainment lighting firm At Full Lighting, has embraced.

Contractors can save time and ensure lasting performance with an Electronic Contractor Box from Intermatic. The expanded family of all-in-one solutions removes the need for in-field assembly and serves as a code-compliant alternative to a la carte lighting control boxes and stackable contactors.

The 2025 winning project is The New Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ. Lighting and control design by HDR. Lighting control solution by nLight.

To strengthen its global presence and advance key initiatives, the DALI Alliance has expanded its Board of Directors.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published C137 TR 1-2024, Lighting Control User Interface Technical Report. The 15-page technical report recommends user interface elements for lighting controls utilized by end-users and occupants. It is applicable to hardware controls, software applications, personal control apps, displays, and documentation. The report provides recommendations for designing user interfaces [...]

The winners of the prestigious DALI Lighting Awards 2024/2025 have been announced. Organized by the DALI Alliance, the awards spotlight the best implementations and innovations in DALI lighting control across the globe.

For 25 years, the Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA, has educated the building industry about lighting control technology and application, notably through its Education Express courses. We are proud to announce that starting May 1, 2025, the Education Express curriculum will be incorporated into a new learning management system, NEMA Academy.

The National Lighting Bureau recently announced the winners in the 6th Annual Tesla Awards.

Lutron Electronics has officially launched the first phase of the new Lutron.com website, marking the company’s most significant web overhaul in over a decade. The new Lutron website debuts with fresh, crisp visuals, intuitive navigation, and dynamic video that help users better envision how Lutron products enhance our homes, businesses, and lives.

Dominic Pritham, R&D Manager, Cooper Lighting Solutions evaluates the evolution of sensors and the potential of camera-based sensing for IoT systems.

Synapse Wireless has announced the launch of the Combo Sensor Controller (CSEN1), an all-in-one device designed for both outdoor and indoor lighting applications. Compact and durable, the CSEN1 integrates wireless communication, motion and light sensors, and advanced fixture control into a single streamlined package.

The Lighting Controls Association has announced that LEDVANCE has joined its membership.

Synapse Wireless’ new TL7-DALI-DC is a D4i-certified, twist-lock wireless lighting controller designed for outdoor lighting applications, offering intelligent dimming, real-time power monitoring, and proactive diagnostics.

New from Barron Lighting Group, the LiteLogic RGBW 4 Channels Controller is engineered specifically for RGBW and RGB lighting systems. Each channel operates independently, with a dedicated white channel for enhanced functionality and precision. This advanced controller supports seamless integration with RGBW and RGB products, enabling versatile applications.

Avi-on’s Relay Panel Retrofit Assembly fully replaces all control logic functions of relay panels without requiring the replacement of the actual relays or high voltage wiring. The Avi-on RCI controllers provide relay control, 0-10V dimming, and all operational functions, effectively upgrading the panel to a state-of-the-art control system.

Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Jim, O’Brien, Electrician and Leviton Contractor Marketing Manager about what’s new in home automation for an upcoming article in Electrical Contractor Magazine.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association, hosts Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh talk to Bryan Lussier, MFA, LC, CLCP, Lead Controls Specialist in Specification Sales for Apex Lighting Solutions, about factors to consider for lighting design firms interested in developing their own lighting controls teams.

Big news! The Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express is moving to NEMA’s new learning platform: NEMA Academy. Here’s what it means for you.

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

Leviton recently announced the opening of its latest Leviton LIVE customer experience center in Nashville, Tennessee. Developed by retrofitting an industrial wholesale building built in 1892, the new Leviton LIVE experience center provides customers with a hands-on experience specific to their unique projects’ needs for both residential and commercial settings.

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released an innovative resource designed to boost energy savings in the commercial building sector by encouraging the integration of networked lighting controls (NLC) with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Research shows that adding NLCs to commercial lighting upgrades can cut a project’s new lighting load in half. Taking [...]

The Lighting Controls Association has published a new offering in its popular Education Express system, EE203: Lighting and Commercial Building Energy Codes, Part 6: 2024 IECC.

The Lighting Controls Association has published a new offering in its popular Education Express system, EE306: Introduction to Home Automation.

This month, we explore a church relocation in New York City, which was recognized with as Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit in the 2024 IES Illumination Awards. Lighting and control design by Luminous Flux, LLC.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association, hosts Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh talk to Parker Allen, manager of Edison Report and content editor for designing Lighting.

The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2025, with rebates widely available and covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls. As LED adoption enters what may be the late majority phase, rebate programs are under pressure to deliver energy savings in a more challenging market, resulting in bonus programs and the first signs of stronger promotion of lighting controls.

At the second annual NYControlled conference in New York City, Randy Reid, editor of the EdisonReport, sat down with Satco’s Rick Hurst to talk about DOMINO, the company’s new Bluetooth mesh hubless wireless lighting control system.

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that Avi-On has joined its membership.

As part of a new Lighting Controls Association series of short articles providing an in-depth introduction to new products, Craig DiLouie talked to Kevin Arndt, Technical Product Manager, Barron Lighting Group about the company’s new LE-C6 UL924-compliant emergency lighting controller.

With the growing strain on the electric utilities driven by electric vehicle charging, electrification of heating, and energy-intensive technologies like AI and cryptocurrency mining, managing energy efficiently has never been more critical. Automated Demand Response (ADR) paired with advanced lighting controls offers a proactive solution to this challenge. By leveraging lighting control devices to reduce lighting at certain times, organizations can facilitate dynamic adjustments to energy consumption, helping to ensure utility grid stability while optimizing building performance.

Leviton recently announced the launch of four new Lever Edge (formerly Decora Edge) devices–a 15A Tamper-Resistant GFCI, a 15A Weather/Tamper-Resistant GFCI, a Dimmer, and a 20A Tamper-Resistant Duplex Outlet.

On 11AM CST on February 26, 2025, the American Lighting Association will host a seminar on building out a home automation system featuring lighting controls.

The Lighting Controls Association’s Craig DiLouie recently talked with Kevin Arndt, Technical Product Manager, Barron Lighting Group, about the company, its lighting control offering, and its distinct value proposition. Check out this interview to learn more about one of the LCA’s newest members.

Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Adam Mack, Product Manager, Caséta Wireless, Lutron Electronics, about what’s new in home automation for upcoming articles in Electrical Contractor and tED magazines. Transcript follows.

With the rapid advancements in technology, lighting controls have become integral in designing energy-efficient systems that adapt to the needs of users and environments. The upcoming LEDucation conference promises to be a hub of knowledge where industry professionals share their insights and expertise on lighting control solutions.