LightNOW recently published a guest post by Tom Shearer, Commercial Business Development Manager, Lutron Electronics, that makes the case for including lighting controls in upgrade projects, powered by wireless communication.

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.

Athena by Lutron Electronics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2024 LEDucation event in New York City, offers the building industry a brief booth tour of Lutron’s new Athena Wireless Node for light fixtures.

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.

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.

Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Zach Schroeck, Director, Product Management, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. for an article about “things every electrical distributor should know about lighting controls.”

LEDucation and LightFair are right around the corner, so be sure to register soon for these major industry events, both of which are occurring in New York City this year.

Luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC), also called embedded controls, are lighting control systems in which sensors and controllers are installed within luminaires to enable autonomous, individual luminaire control. By making each luminaire a control point, control is highly flexible, responsive, and therefore generally more energy-saving. Serving as a preview for an upcoming Education Express course, this article describes LLLC technology, system types, advantages and disadvantages, studies characterizing energy savings and cost, and what’s familiar and distinctive in regards to design and installation.

Lutron’s Craig Casey Talks LLLC

Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Craig Casey, Building Science Leader at Lutron Electronics, about luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC) for an upcoming article for tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Transcript follows.

Matt Ochs, senior director of commercial business for Lutron Electronics, recently contributed an article to BUILDINGS Magazine talking about how lighting controls can support the return to the office, either fully occupied or in a hybrid office-home office model.

Lutron Electronics recently announced the release of RadioRA 3. Featuring the first-ever line of wall controls with both light bar design and Internet of Things connectivity, a new all-in-one processor powered by PoE, and new simpler PC programming software and app-based editing features, RadioRA 3 is designed to transform how installers – and their customers – experience home lighting control.

Lutron Electronics introduces the Code-Smart Guestroom System featuring guest presence detection. Save energy and support meeting energy code without frustrating hotel guests – lights will not pop-on in the middle of the night, and HVAC will not drift unexpectedly. The new, Lutron code-smart guestroom lighting control system ensures a positive guest experience while delivering an [...]

The Lighting Controls Podcast: Mitch Hefter Talks Standards

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Academy and sponsored by manufacturer MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview industry veteran Mitch Hefter, LC, MIES of Mitch Hefter Consulting.

LCA TV: Inside MaxLite’s Training Video Library

MaxLite offers a robust library of training videos at its website covering a wide range of topics, including the company’s basic controls, EasyRF Controls, networked lighting controls, and partner Silvair’s networked controls.

NYControlled: Legrand’s Shana Longo Talks New Wattstopper i3 Platform

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Shana Longo, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Intelligent Buildings, Legrand, about the Wattstopper i3 platform. Longo explains how the system uses smart lighting data, cloud-based software, and AI to deliver interoperability, insights, and intelligence for building optimization.

NYControlled 2025: mwConnect’s Stephen Zhou Talks HVAC Integration with Smart Thermostats

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Steven Zhou, Executive Vice President at mwConnect, about the company’s new Bluetooth NLC-based thermostat.

NYControlled 2025: Cooper’s Martin Mercier Talks New Products

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Martin Mercier, Marketing Manager for IoT Connected Systems at Cooper Lighting, about the company’s new ILC EVO Lightroom controller and Wavelink emergency lighting system.

NYControlled 2025: Joe Briscoe on Simplifying Lighting Controls with Leviton

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Joe Briscoe, Technical Sales Specialist at Leviton, to discuss the company’s latest lighting control solutions designed to simplify installation and enhance performance.

NYControlled 2025: Harold Jepsen Describes the LCA’s New Design Express Tool

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Legrand’s Harold Jepsen, a member of the board of the Lighting Controls Academy, about lighting control trends, the mission of the Lighting Control Academy, and the launch of the new Design Express tool.

NYControlled 2025: LiteTrace’s Chris Primous Talks EmerLite™ Emergency Testing Solution

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Chris Primous, EVP of Sales & Marketing at LiteTrace Brands, about the company’s latest products and innovations.

NYControlled 2025: PLC Multipoint’s Bart Manguno Talks Tandem Relay Panels

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Bart Manguno, Commercial Business Director at PLC Multipoint, about the company’s Tandem Relay Panels.

NYControlled: Avi-On’s Joe McGrath Talks Lockdown Mode

At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Joe McGrath, Sales Director East Coast for Avi-On, about the company’s new feature called Lockdown Mode.