In September 2023, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth® NLC, a series of specifications that define roles and responsibilities for common lighting control devices. Bluetooth NLC builds on wireless standards Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Bluetooth Mesh to provide full-stack standardization. By ensuring true multivendor interoperability across the control system, the Bluetooth SIG believes this will enable mass adoption of wireless networked lighting controls in commercial buildings, including small and medium-sized as well as large buildings.
Lutron Electronics recently introduced the Pico line-powered wireless control for commercial projects that require a battery-free option. The new line-powered device is connected to line-voltage power and communicates wirelessly via RF to Vive wireless load-control devices including dimmers, switches, fixture controllers, and receptacle controllers.
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-sponsored by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association, the DALI Alliance’s Carol Jones draws attention to the inevitability of change emphasizing the need for lighting controls interoperability within the construction sector.
LiteTrace recently announced the launch of a new scheduled auto-calibration feature for daylight harvesting within the Keilton+Autani mobile app. This new feature for maintaining luminaire light levels allows users to set a target ambient light level without influence from external light like daylight.
The Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA, has updated EE107B: Lighting Controls and Commercial Lighting Rebates, a course in the organization’s Education Express program.
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD, the Lighting Controls Association’s education director Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP discusses the state of the category, industry trends, and the value of education delivered by the organization’s free Education Express online system.
Leviton has announced the expansion of the Smart Sensor line with Smart Ceiling Mount Room Controllers (SRC) and Smart Ceiling Mount Sensors (CMS). The line simplifies advanced lighting controls by integrating several control strategies into a self-contained, cost-effective, and easy-to-install device. By requiring just two devices instead of the industry’s standard four for code compliance requirements, the solutions streamline installation.
MaxLite recently announced the launch of c-Max Network Partners, featuring advanced network lighting controls proposition that seamlessly combines MaxLite’s broad c-Max controls-ready luminaires with other industry-leading technology partners’ control systems.
Casambi recently announced the winners of the 2024 Casambi Awards. Linfa Desk Light and Ca’ d’Oro were celebrated as Casambi Product and Project of the Year.
The Biden-Harris Administration recently released Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector, a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from buildings by 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) led the Blueprint’s development in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies.
The Illuminating Engineering Society is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. Submit your entries now for consideration in the 2024 IES Industry Progress Report.
LiteTrace recently announced the launch of two new sensor lenses for high bay lighting applications.
Intermatic’s new PANELGUARD®+ Surge Protective Devices are customizable, high-performance devices providing maximum protection in heavy-duty industrial applications.
The Autonomy Sensor by JDRF Electromag provides a self-commissioning lighting control solution. Autonomy Sensors automatically provision a secure wireless mesh network, establish room/area membership, and configure motion, daylight, and wall mounted control zones/groups with no human involvement before, during, or after installation.
In 2024, commercial lighting rebates remain a strong incentive for adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls in existing buildings. Notable trends in prescriptive rebates include continuing widespread availability, softening demand for rebate dollars, more bonus programs, generally increasing average rebate amounts, and strengthening of networked lighting control rebates.
Mark McClear, CEO (left) and Mark Needham (right).
Casambi recently announced the appointment of Mark Needham as Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region.
In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast presented by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD–with this episode sponsored by mwConnect (formerly McWong International)–Shoshanna Segal, principal of Hartranft Lighting Design, talks about how a clearly written intent is the way to achieve better lighting control.
Cooper Lighting Solutions’ new CAT devices are the latest expansion of the company’s WaveLinx system. They include a full range of wired devices connected by “Cat 5” cable that seamlessly integrate with the WaveLinx PRO wireless solution.
SENSORWORX recently introduced the Wireless PowerPack (SWX-950-D1) & Fixture Controller (SWX-951-D1) with Class 1 Dimming.
Casambi recently launched Salvador, a new series of DALI controllers, at the Light + Building tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. The resulting company’s range aims to enhance flexibility in lighting control by providing wireless, wired, and hybrid options.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
Sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Lighting Campaign is designed to recognize organizations and projects that are leading the way with innovative lighting solutions that create energy savings, energy justice, and healthier, more comfortable buildings. The deadline for project submissions is March 31, 2024.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
McWong International, an innovator in wireless mesh technology, is rebranding itself as mwConnect.
In this four-part series, Charles Knuffke, Systems VP & Evangelist, Wattstopper/Legrand, North and Central America and past chair of the Lighting Controls Association provides a crash Lighting Controls 101 class for lighting practitioners.
Cumulative energy and cost savings delivered by dimming curves from all luminaires characterized in this study, for one PND strategy (red) and two CLO strategies—L90 at 20 years (green), L80 at 16 years (violet)—relative to the full rated power baseline. The gray shaded columns represent ANSI C137.1-2022 noncompliant products. Notably, L-3, L-9, and L-23 are three units of the same make/model streetlight.
To improve understanding and possibly resolve the shortcomings of 0-10V products, the Department of Energy recently published the results of a study conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The study characterized 23 LED streetlights that claimed dimmability via a 0-10V interface, quantified the performance variation found in market-available LED drivers, and explored the potential impact of the most recent 0-10V voluntary standard, ANSI C137.1-2022.
In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD, lighting designer and E1.68 DMX512 Compliance task group chair Javid Butler, LC, CEM, CMVP provides an update on what’s new with the DMX512 standard.
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!
Interested in learning more about The Commissioning Process as it applies to lighting and control systems? Check out this webinar based on a popular course in the Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express program.
The Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC), an initiative by the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association, has begun its fourth year and is now accepting submissions for recognition.
The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the final submission deadline for 2024 IES Illumination Awards, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association, has been extended to February 29, 2024.
Lightapalooza will host its 3rd annual conference & trade show, February 26-29, 2024, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa, in Glendale, AZ. Organized by the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), this event focuses on lighting, shading, and controls.
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently announced the formation of a Horticultural Lighting Controls Technical Working Group that will advise and assist the DLC in efforts aimed at accelerating the horticultural lighting industry’s transition to optimized energy and production practices through networked lighting solutions.
“In the lighting controls industry, are we at an inflection point where vendors are starting to embrace the idea of cross-vendor interoperability?” asks Steve Mesh.
A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape for leading manufacturers of nonresidential lighting controls.
The DALI Alliance recently announced the winners of the DALI Lighting Awards 2023.
Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that its former Unplanned Renovations (UPR) sales team has been rebranded as the Energy Solutions (ES) sales team focused on the retrofit, relight, and energy solutions market segment.
Lutron Electronics recently introduced the Lutron hospitality solution, featuring myRoom XC, an enhanced guestroom system. The cloud-connected hospitality solution allows integrated management of all areas of the property – guestrooms, public areas, event spaces, and private residences – via a single dashboard.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2023 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces the building industry to Leviton’s Light Fixture-Integrated Smart Sensors, which combine occupancy/vacancy sensing with 0-10V dimming or ON/OFF switching for highly responsive lighting control and optimal energy savings.
