The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently interviewed executives at Flashnet, LLC about the company, its lighting control offering, and its distinct value proposition. Check out this interview to learn more about the LCA’s newest member.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces LiteTrace’s EmerLite™, a wireless platform revolutionizing emergency lighting compliance for commercial facilities.
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce that Flashnet LLC, a global provider of advanced street lighting control and smart city solutions, has joined its membership.
“The future of commercial lighting is wireless,” writes Lutron’s Chris Udall. “As control systems evolve, smart wireless solutions are redefining what’s possible.”
Lutron Electronics recently launched its new Bath Control Line—a portfolio of easy-to-install lighting and fan control solutions designed specifically for the bathroom and built with pros in mind.
On August 28, 2025, from 2-3PM ET, CONSULTING-SPECIFYING ENGINEER will host a webinar, “Lighting and Lighting Controls: Principles and Practices,” sponsored by Lutron Electronics.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces Lutron’s Athena lighting control system.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution powered by KODE Labs.
Leviton recently announced GreenConnect™, its newest line of wireless lighting controls. GreenConnect delivers a simple lighting control solution by adding wireless control to virtually any switching or dimming load.
Intermatic LLC recently announced the launch of its new ELC Series Fixed Mount Electronic Photocontrols, a budget-friendly, LED-compatible alternative to thermal photocontrols. The expanded product line features five new SKUs, offering unique mounting styles for various outdoor applications.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces Barron Lighting’s Guardian G3 Wireless Reporting and Monitoring Solution.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces IR-TEC America’s Bluetooth programming capability for the company’s sensors.
In this educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, Ray Dableh, CEO of JDRF Electromag, demonstrates the company’s Autonomy Lighting System, a self-configuring luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) system.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces new products in Current’s NX Lighting Controls line–including NX Site Manager, an intuitive and easy-to-use GUI providing real-time programming and management.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces Barron Lighting’s LiteLogic Lighting Controls.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, introduces IR-TEC America’s OS-NET Wireless Lighting Controls Solution.
Leviton recently announced significant progress towards its goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 in its 2024 Sustainability Report.
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, offers the building industry a brief booth tour of mwConnect’s new Extreme-Range Outdoor Bluetooth Mesh Controller.
The WaveLinx Networked Relay Panel by Cooper Lighting Solutions is an IP-connected Panel that connects with other devices in the WaveLinx Connected Lighting System.
The Athena system is Lutron’s all-in-one control system that seamlessly integrates lighting, shades, controls, and cloud-connected software to deliver exceptional experiences and streamlined building management. Designed for flexibility, Athena’s latest system enhancements elevate the system’s scalability, sustainability, and intuitive operation.
Leviton recently expanded its popular GreenMAX DRC lighting control system with Touch Screen Keypads, Multi-Channel Relays, pre-engraved keypad options, and antimicrobial solutions.
LiteTrace’s Bluetooth Retrofit Kits provide cost-effective solutions for upgrading existing luminaires with Bluetooth-enabled control capabilities.
The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Board recently announced the appointment of Hilary Giggs of Lutron Electronics to the ASHB Board of Directors.
The National Lighting Bureau recently announced the winners in the 2025 Lighting Transformation Awards, co-sponsored by the National Association of Lighting Maintenance Companies (NALMCO). These projects recognize outstanding achievements in lighting retrofit projects that feature innovative solutions with minimal alteration to the existing building structure. This is the first year that a project is also being recognized with a Special Citation for Exemplary Design and Implementation of Lighting Controls, sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. The winning project receiving the Special Citation is Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, WA, which also won an Award of Excellence.
LEDVANCE offers on-demand online training modules on various aspects of lighting controls via the company’s Lightpoint Training Center. Topics include strategies, sensors, dimming, wiring basics, networked controls, and more.
From switches and dimmers to motion sensors, outlets, plug-in switches/dimmers, and more, Leviton offers products that can transform both new and existing homes into smart homes.
In this educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2025 LEDucation event in New York City, Eric Miller, CEO of Avi-on Labs, provides the building industry a brief booth tour of the company’s line of Bluetooth Lighting Controls.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has announced its acquisition of Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a premier United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality architectural lighting fixtures. The acquisition marks Lutron’s first outside North America.
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.
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.
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.
Linear wall washers (Peerless) focus light on artwork in staff dining and pendants (Finelite) provide visual interest even while daylight harvesting controls hold pendant lights off. Photo by Dan Schwalm © 2024 HDR
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 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.
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.
Commercial building energy codes regulate the design of nonresidential buildings to minimize energy consumption. While the majority of U.S. states adopt model codes and standards, the State of California developed its own code: Title 24, Part 6 of the state’s Building Standards Code. The latest version was released in 2025 and will take effect January 1, 2026.
“The future of commercial lighting is wireless,” writes Lutron’s Chris Udall. “As control systems evolve, smart wireless solutions are redefining what’s possible.”
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As the market for replacing traditional light sources with LED becomes more challenging, a new market is developing around upgrade of early-generation LED installations. This presents an opportunity to achieve greater energy savings, enhance lighting quality, and integrate advanced lighting controls. Supported by a small number of new commercial lighting rebates that are likely to expand in availability, this trend appears certain to grow.
If you are new to the world of networked lighting controls (NLCs), how do you figure out which solution may be the best for your project among the vast number of control solutions available? There are certain things you can think about to help narrow your search for a system that will meet your needs.
DLC Decision Tree identifying existing building projects suitable for NLC-HVAC integration.
In February 2025, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) released a new resource to facilitate integration between networked lighting controls (NLC) and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit includes tools and guidance applicable to new and existing construction projects. The toolkit’s goal is to support maximized energy savings with integration by ensuring clear project team communication.
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Networked lighting control systems play a crucial role in optimizing lighting energy use, enhancing occupant comfort, and interacting with building automation systems (BAS). However, simply installing a lighting control system does not guarantee it will function as intended. This is where a startup comes into play.
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.
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 is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!
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