Whether you use traditional lighting control devices or newer systems such as networked lighting controls (NLCs), you have to communicate and document how you want those devices or systems to behave. This documentation should include a Control Intent Narrative and Sequence of Operations.
As part of a new Lighting Controls Association series of short articles providing an in-depth introduction to new products, Craig DiLouie talked to Rick Hurst, Director of Business Development,
Connected Lighting, SATCO Lighting about the company’s new Domino NLC Wireless Lighting Control Solution.
In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association, hosts Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh discuss the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors’ new lighting controls training and certification program.
As part of a new Lighting Controls Association series of short articles providing an in-depth introduction to new products, Craig DiLouie talked to Anthony Lee, Head of Product, SENSORWORX, about the company’s recently introduced SWX-970 Advanced Wireless Load Controller.
While major construction indicators ended the year as a mixed bag of caution and optimism, the AIA Construction Consensus Forecast Panel forecasted that nonresidential construction spending will slow to 2.2% growth in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026.
All systems are designed for expansion and ease of maintenance. Tunable white and RGBW zones offer flexibility and control within Dark Sky and California Title 24 compliance.
This month, we explore a robust lighting control solution installed at a winery in Fairfield, CA.
As part of a new Lighting Controls Association series of short articles providing an in-depth introduction to new products, Craig DiLouie talked to Chad Watters, Product Manager Lighting Controls, mwConnect, about the company’s recently introduced Indoor Bluetooth NLC ZBD Sensor-Controller.
The Lighting Controls Association, the industry organization dedicated to supporting adoption of advanced lighting controls in commercial buildings through education, has announced that Barron Lighting Group has joined its membership.
The Lighting Controls Association’s Craig DiLouie recently talked with Ben Hahn, President, SENSORWORX, about the company’s history, distinct value proposition in the lighting controls category, and new products.
The Lighting Controls Association, the industry organization dedicated to supporting adoption of advanced lighting controls in commercial buildings through education, has announced that SATCO® has joined its membership.
The Illuminating Engineering Society recently announced the organization is accepting submissions for the 2025 IES Illumination Awards (IA) program, which recognizes projects for design excellence, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association.
After two decades of covering the solid-state lighting industry, LEDs Magazine ceased publication on December 16, 2024.
Registration is now open for LEDucation 2025, which will take place at New York Hilton Midtown in New York City March 18-19, 2025.
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 Shoshanna Segal, Principal at Hartranft Lighting Studios. They had a fascinating conversation about DALI and inhibitors to interoperability.
Casambi recently announced a significant leadership transition as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth.
The Lighting Certification (LC) Program is designed to certify qualified individuals who demonstrate foundational knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply lighting principles and techniques in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of lighting systems as validated through a comprehensive examination.
Saving energy while reducing skyglow, light trespass, and glare, lighting controls have emerged as a critical component of responsible outdoor lighting. In this article, we’ll make the case.
Craig DiLouie recently talked with Ken Lancos, President, IR-TEC America, Inc. about IR TEC America’s history, distinct value proposition, and new products.
Legrand recently introduced the Commercial Wave Switch, a smart way to bring cleaner, more convenient controls to commercial spaces.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced the publication of a ANSI/NEMA c137.10, a standard that NEMA says will support more resilient and connected infrastructure and cities.
Craig DiLouie recently talked to Stephen Zhou, Executive Vice President, mwConnect about the company, its history and products, and its vision for the lighting controls industry.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)—recognized leaders in development of lighting industry standards—recently announced a new partnership to foster innovation, collaboration, and consistency in lighting technical standards.
At the second annual NYControlled conference in New York City, Randy Reid, editor of the EdisonReport, sat down with Chris Promous from Autani to discuss the company’s recent merger with LightTrace and how it’s impacting the lighting and building controls landscape.
Supported by the Lighting Controls Association, NYControlled 2024 brought together nearly 700 professionals on October 29 for an electrifying day of insights, innovation, and industry collaboration at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
The DALI Alliance (DALI), the TALQ Consortium (TALQ), and the Zhaga Consortium (Zhaga)–each focused on defining international lighting standards to ease investment decisions for public and private entities–recently announced the signing of a liaison agreement to collaborate on unifying data streams for smart street lighting systems.
Energy-efficient lighting solutions MaxLite recently announced the expansion of its c-Max Network Partners ecosystem with the addition of Casambi Technologies, a pioneer in wireless lighting control systems.
In August 2024, the International Code Council published the 2024 version of the IECC, which has been updated every three years since 2000. As with previous iterations of the IECC, this new version reduces lighting power allowances, expands mandatory controls requirements, and issues clarifications.
In a recent article by Michael Jouaneh, Manager of Sustainability and Energy Standards for Lutron Electronics, he lays out the current state of adoption of commercial building energy codes and how they relate to lighting controls, with some interesting projections for the future.
Underscoring its commitment to strengthen key growth markets through an enhanced business strategy, Leviton recently announced the appointment of Randy Mortensen to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Distribution Sales and Marketing.
Smart dashboards enable facility managers to view energy consumption, identify equipment faults, and analyze other data produced by the control system for information-rich insights. Image courtesy of Lutron Electronics.
As lighting control becomes more robust and easier to apply, today’s electrical distributor has extraordinary choice in servicing new construction projects and enhancing lighting upgrades. Manufacturers point to top trends including greater networked controls interoperability, systems integration, powerful digital LED drivers, wireless control, and growing application of control as a tool to enhance the occupant experience.
Wireless smart lighting control company Casambi recently announced the launch of the Salvador Series 2000. Building on the foundation of the popular Salvador Series 1000, the 2000 delivers powerful functionality and versatility, allowing seamless integration of wired DALI drivers into Casambi’s wireless ecosystem.
Discover insights from Ray Dableh, CEO of JDRF, in this in-depth interview at NYControlled in his interview with EdisonReport’s Randy Reid.
In the second-annual National Lighting Bureau Lighting Transformation Awards, submitted projects will be eligible to receive a Special Citation Award for “exemplary controls design and implementation,” sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. The new extended early-bird deadline for submitting projects is February 15, 2025 and the final deadline is March 15, 2025.
MaxLite’s EasyRF is a room-based wireless control system designed for simple integration of luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC) in both new construction and retrofit projects.
In response to the growing demand for better energy solutions and properly implemented lighting controls, the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors has unveiled a new certification and training program: Lighting Specialist in Controls.
Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Quick Spec is a comprehensive product portfolio program designed to help lighting professionals stay ahead of demanding project schedules.
Lutron Electronics recently announced additions to the Caséta portfolio of products – a Diva smart dimmer with ELV+ technology and Pico paddle remotes in 5 new colors. These latest additions are geared towards professional installers to help complete jobs with multiple load types more easily and offer their clients a wider range of choices within the paddle-style aesthetic.
MaxLite has announced the launch of EasyRFTM, an innovative room-based wireless lighting control system that expands the company’s c-Max Lighting Controls platform.
Based on EE105: Lighting Control System Design, a new course in the Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express program, this article provides detailed information about designing an effective lighting control solution.
In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we learned about key documentation including the Content Intent Narrative (CIN), Sequence of Operations (SOO), and Owner Project Requirements (OPR). The next step in design development is to turn these requirements and conceptual design into a realized design
The Lighting Controls Academy has published a video version of EE102A: Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors, a free Education Express course available at YouTube.
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2024 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video.
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.
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.
In this video by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, two lighting experts bust popular myths about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs).
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