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 Chris O’Shea, the Head of Marketing and Business Development at Control Force, a new company specializing in startup services, fine-tuning systems, and ensuring long-term maintenance of lighting control systems.

This month, we explore a large-scale complex lighting control system installed at a major new multi-use complex in Mumbia, India.

The Lighting Controls Association has published a comprehensive update to its popular Education Express course EE105: Lighting Control System Design.

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings.

The DALI Alliance has announced the first-ever North American DALI Summit, set to take place on October 30, 2024, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

NYControlled, New York’s premier educational trade show dedicated to lighting control systems and products, recently announced that attendee registration is now open for its second annual event on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011. This event is jointly presented by the Illuminating Engineering Society of New York City (IESNYC) and the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), with support from the Lighting Controls Association.

Max-Lite offers a series of videos providing a sweeping view of the technology and individual features of the company’s C-Max lighting control solution, designed to simplify incorporating luminaire-level lighting controls into indoor and outdoor applications.

Toggled iQ offers a series of short videos serving as tutorials for its networked lighting and building controls and how to apply them to various uses such as conference rooms and daylight harvesting.

As LED lighting adoption increases, organizations focused on saving energy are looking more and more to lighting controls as the next frontier for maximizing energy savings and decarbonization. Selecting Lighting Control Systems, a publication by PNNL for the DOE, sheds light on the process of designing solutions that both align with project objectives and are clearly documented. PNNL developed this publication in response to research finding that success with lighting controls can maximized by adhering to industry best practices. The result is a straightforward 20-page guide, with additional resources listed ranging from IES lighting practices ANSI/IES-LP-6 and ANSI/IES-LP-16 to the Lighting Controls Association.

In an article recently published by LD+A, Mark Duffy, chair of the Zhaga Consortium General Assembly, which develops specifications for luminaire interfaces and interoperable components, describes the transformative potential of the Zhaga-D4i partnership for smart outdoor lighting.

Leviton recently announced the appointment of two new Chief Operating Officers (COO) as part of an enhanced business strategy to better align resources with the company’s strategy and future growth.

This month, we explore a powerful lighting control solution installed at the gaming company Kabam’s offices in Vancouver, BC. Lighting control design by AES.

mwConnect™ (formerly McWong International), a leading innovator in wireless mesh technology, recently announced that three products from its SIG-qualified TruBlu™ Bluetooth® mesh wireless control platform were accepted into the 2024 IES Progress Report. The awards were announced at the IES Annual Conference in New York.

In this article, Gary Meshberg, Market Development Specialist, Building Control Systems for Legrand North America and Chair of the Lighting Controls Association, describes the growing opportunity for integration between lighting control and other building systems, notably the BAS.

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 lighting expert and documentary filmmaker Jose Pichardo of Pichardo Productions about how to educate the owner about better lighting.

This year, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized two organizations for exhibiting exemplary support for market adoption of integrated lighting upgrade solutions that generate significant energy savings and create more comfortable, productive, and environmentally responsible spaces. Along with 16 organizations recognized for projects, the LCA was recognized on August 16, 2024 at the IES annual conference.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 16 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings and outdoor spaces, highlighting projects that exemplify showcase effective lighting upgrades involving systems integration.

The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that EE105: Lighting Control System Design, which covers all aspects of how to design a lighting control solution, has been updated and will soon be published on the organization’s popular Education Express platform.

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced an expansion into the re-fueling vertical, which includes service stations, convenience stores and quick-service restaurants. The company is reimagining the customer experience using solutions specifically developed for these applications, in addition to other existing products from its lighting and controls portfolio.

The Zhaga Consortium and the DALI Alliance have announced they will be exhibiting in adjacent booths at the upcoming 2024 IES Street and Area Lighting Conference (SALC), set to take place 22-25 September, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.

Leviton recently launched the Decora Smart Wi-Fi ELV/LED Phase-Selectable Dimmer (D2ELV), an addition to the Decora Smart Wi-Fi portfolio of accessible smart devices.

Control Force is a new New York City-based service company aimed at providing quality lighting control projects.

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh break down inconsistencies in industry jargon, share their own takes, and explore how communication can go haywire when jumping between niches.

It’s an LED world now; traditional sources are just living in it. The next frontier of energy savings lies in bringing the lighting controls revolution to mainstream adoption in existing buildings via best practices.

Leviton recently announced a major upgrade to its Decora Smart Z-Wave Plus™ portfolio with the introduction of the new 800-Series Switch (ZW15S) and Dimmer (ZW6HD). The new 800-Series devices are backwards compatible with any Z-Wave network, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of modern Z-Wave hubs and security systems, including Samsung SmartThings™, Ring Security, Alarm.com, and Home Assistant, providing users with a safe and secure smart home experience.

Synapse Wireless recently announced the release of the DIM10-087-06-IP Lighting Controller. This compact and affordable new controller makes it an easy control option for bolt-on field retrofit applications.

Gary Meshberg, LC, CLCP, Market Development Specialist for Legrand and Chair of the Lighting Controls Association, recently offered his insights about the future of lighting control in The Fabric of Our Society, a platform for industry thought leaders published by the NY Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society.

Penumbra Controls recently announced the launch of The Lighting Controls Forum, a resource dedicated to advancing the success of lighting control systems.

The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund, a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 17 scholarships, totaling $114,500, to students from participating schools.

The early-bird deadline for submitting projects for the second-annual National Lighting Bureau Lighting Transformation Awards is approaching August 15, 2024 and the final deadline August 29. This year, submitted projects will be eligible to receive the Special Citation award for “exemplary controls design and implementation,” co-sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association.

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently announced that FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resources program, will be the host sponsor of the DLC Controls Summit in Milwaukee, October 15 and 16.  

NYControlled, the leading educational trade show dedicated to lighting controls systems and products, will host its highly anticipated second annual event on Tuesday, October 29, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The Lighting Controls Association is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

This article by David Shiller at LightNOW digs into the Light Solutions Application Guide from Autani-LiteTrace and provides a quick overview of the company’s system’s approach and capabilities.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the pleasure of interviewing David Buerer, Director of Product Management for Controls, Leviton for an upcoming article about lighting control trends for tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Here’s the transcript.

In the latest episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, host Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh had the pleasure of hosting Margaret Wong and Stephen Zhou from mwConnect, a company renowned for its innovative Bluetooth Mesh technology. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, mwConnect, formerly known as McWong, has evolved from its humble beginnings manufacturing ballasts to becoming a leader in the smart lighting industry.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brendon Van Campen, Senior Sales Director, Lutron Electronics, for an article about lighting control trends for an upcoming article to be published in tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Here’s the transcript.

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has published a concise and informative guide to help designers and project managers select the most cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting and control systems, including lessons learned from evaluations conducted in federal buildings.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the pleasure of interviewing Stephen Zhou, Executive Vice President, mwConnect, for an upcoming article about lighting control trends for tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Here’s the transcript.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building to advance public and private sector efforts to decarbonize the buildings sector, which is responsible for more than one-third of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.