This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2017 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to smart lighting controllers by Synapse Wireless.
Craig DiLouie recently interviewed Greg Rhoades, Director of Marketing for Leviton Energy Management Controls & Automation, about voice-controlled lighting
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A new application for voice-control personal assistants is control of home systems such as lighting, shades, thermostats, A/V, security, and other smart devices. A typical solution includes a virtual assistant device (phone or speaker), Wi-Fi connection, downloadable smart device app, and a compatible lighting or home automation system. This article by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP describes typical solutions, how they work, and their benefits.
Craig DiLouie recently interviewed David Kaminski, Product Marketing Manager at Legrand, for an article about plug load control.
As the lighting market shifts to SSL technology, Current, powered by GE is one of many companies that are helping to reinforce U.S. manufacturing and R&D leadership. This will not only help bring significant energy savings through more-efficient lighting products, but will benefit our economy by adding jobs at multiple levels of the supply chain.
This Posting by Jim Brodrick, DOE’s SSL Program Manager, profiles Acuity Brands as an American manufacturer of LED products. Click to check it out.
Eaton’s Distributed Low Voltage Power (DLVP) system offers a flexible and electrically efficient low-voltage system combining power, LED lighting and controls into a single project solution that blends the benefits of both AC and DC power distribution. The easily configured “plug-and-play” system reduces installation labor by up to 40% with a total installed system cost [...]
Below is Craig DiLouie, LC’s contribution to the March 2017 issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. The lighting controls revolution features three notable trends promoting integration of control with light. The latest commercial building energy codes promote complex control schemes. The LED source is highly controllable. And sensors and microprocessors have become miniaturized. Just [...]
Legrand, North & Central America and its Eliot Program recently announced new additions to the Wattstopper architectural dimming platform: Enhance End-User Experience: The Wattstopper Commercial Equinox User Interface comes installed on Equinox touchscreens or downloadable as an app for mobile devices. It features intuitive navigation and a simple user experience that make it easy for [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the software behind the Synapse Wireless SNAP lighting control solution.
Designed, tested and warrantied for long life, Intermatic’s NightFox™ Photocontrols provide reliable ON/OFF control of outdoor dusk-to-dawn luminaires. Intermatic pioneered a comprehensive testing approach where the best information from NEMA 410 and UL standards were combined into a photocontrol testing methodology that ensures a maximized return on investment. Many municipalities, utilities and co-ops have already [...]
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to welcome McWong International, Inc. as a new member of the association. McWong International has bridged East and West to offer its customers a mix of quality, service and innovation. A California corporation, McWong develops and manufactures high-quality lighting control equipment and related electrical components. Products include occupancy sensors, [...]
The Lighting Control Innovation Award was created in 2011 as part of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Illumination Awards program, which recognizes professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design. LCA is proud to sponsor the Lighting Control Innovation Award, which recognizes projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications. This month, we [...]
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to welcome Intermatic Inc. as a new member of the association. Intermatic Inc. manufactures energy-saving lighting controls for industrial/commercial/institutional and residential applications. The company offers timer-switches, sensors, photocontrols, power protection devices and meters through a network of distributors and retailers. Founded in 1891, Intermatic is headquartered in Spring Grove, [...]
Eaton recently announced that its advanced Ephesus sports lighting LED system is being installed at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, for the 2017 season. Featuring industry-leading control capabilities, the LED system enhances the viewing experience for spectators while reducing energy use by as much as 75 percent. The Twins will become one of [...]
In an article recently published by Oracle’s Profit, Current by GE CTO David Bartlett saves LED lighting not only saves energy but also presents new capabilities due to it being a digital platform. He compares it to a smart phone, which bundles multiple functions into a single device. “It’s to the point where I don’t [...]
The Lighting Control Innovation Award was created in 2011 as part of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Illumination Awards program, which recognizes professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design. LCA is proud to sponsor the Lighting Control Innovation Award, which recognizes projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications. This month, we [...]
Craig DiLouie LC, CLCP recently interviewed Rohit Udavant, Matt Petti, Joe Bokelman, Mike Lunn, Soroush Amidi and Gaurav Aggarwal, product managers at Eaton Corporation, about luminaire-integrated lighting controls. These interviews were used to develop an article on the topic for tED Magazine. DiLouie: What types of luminaire-integrated controls are available for LED lighting? Rohit Udavant: [...]
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently interviewed Ethan Biery, LED Engineering Leader, Lutron Electronics about TLED retrofits and control options. DiLouie: What basic choices do building owners have to upgrade existing troffer-based fluorescent lighting systems to LED? Biery: There are three basic choices for TLED retrofits: 1. UL Type A: TLEDs retrofitted with existing fluorescent ballasts [...]
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International May 9-11, 2017 in Philadelphia. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! ACUITY BRANDS nLight ECLYPSE nLight ECLYPSE extends [...]
Acuity Brands, Inc. recently unveiled the nLight® AIR platform, a wireless extension of its widely deployed nLight® digital lighting control platform. As a fully wireless lighting control system with a five-tier security architecture, nLight AIR is ideal for building owners and contractors looking to seamlessly upgrade facilities to LED lighting control solutions that are designed [...]
In a feature article recently published in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP describes the basics of outdoor lighting control, energy code requirements and advanced options such as wireless networks, which can generate unprecedented opportunities for control and information. Check it out here.
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the SNAP mesh network lighting control solution by Synapse Wireless. Click here to learn more.
The Lighting Controls Association welcomes RAB Lighting as a new member. RAB Lighting is committed to creating high quality, affordable, well designed and energy efficient LED lighting and controls that make it easy for distributors to sell, electricians to install and end users to save energy. Founded in 1946, RAB has a vibrantly growing infrastructure [...]
GE is developing a suite of connected products designed to make life simpler. First up is a contemporary LED table lamp that embeds Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) directly inside, allowing users to use a light to order dinner, listen to the latest headlines, preheat the oven or give a host of other voice commands. [...]
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Bruce Bharat, Director of Product Marketing for Acuity Brands for an article about luminaire-integrated controls for tED Magazine. DiLouie: What types of luminaire-integrated controls are available for LED lighting? Bharat: Today, it’s possible to purchase commercial, industrial and outdoor LEDs with a large variety of [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to nLight wireless networked digital lighting controls by Acuity Brands. Click here to learn more.
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Susanne Seitinger, PhD, Philips Lighting, Professional Systems for an article about smart cities for Electrical Contractor Magazine. DiLouie: What is the concept of the smart city? Seitinger: A Smart City should reinforce the best of what a city can offer to the people who want [...]
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview James Benson, GM Global Marketing – Current, powered by GE, Intelligent Cities for an article about smart cities for Electrical Contractor Magazine. DiLouie: What is the concept of the smart city? What are the basic capabilities and benefits? Benson: A smart city is a place [...]
Leviton recently announced three new wireless dimming products as an expansion of the Lumina RF eco-system of automation solutions for restaurants, retail stores and office spaces. The 600W and 1000W in-wall dimmers and the 300W plug-in dimmer add to the existing product line, which includes wireless sensors, thermostats, 0-10V in-wall dimmers, light switches, plug-in appliance [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to PLC Multipoint Tandem lighting control system. Click here to learn more.
According to new research by Lutron Electronics, lighting for video conferencing (VTC) applications must accommodate the visual requirements of the people and the camera, and provide visibility of any display materials, especially to remote participants. Achieving the proper lighting balance requires the right combination of fixtures and the right combination of control strategies. While linear [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to Wattstopper’s Segment Manager software.
Wattstopper recently expanded its Lighting Control and Automation Panel (LCAP) architectural dimming product family with the new InFusion Universal Dimming Module (UDM), which provides effective dimming control of multiple lighting sources. The UDM is ideal for commercial projects with a prevalence of phase control dimming for LED lighting. The 120V to 277V module can be [...]
The Lighting Control Innovation Award was created in 2011 as part of the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Illumination Awards program, which recognizes professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design. LCA is proud to sponsor the Lighting Control Innovation Award, which recognizes projects that exemplify the effective use of lighting controls in nonresidential applications. This month, we [...]
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2016 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to the SimplySNAP wireless lighting control solution by Synapse Wireless. Click here to learn more.
Wattstopper has expanded its Lighting Control and Automation Panel (LCAP) architectural dimming product family with the new InFusion Universal Dimming Module (UDM), which provides effective dimming control of multiple lighting sources. The UDM is ideal for commercial projects with a prevalence of phase-control dimming for LED lighting. The 120V to 277V module can be mounted [...]
The Lighting Controls Association is proud to offer an advance look at a selection of new products that will be displayed by members at LIGHTFAIR International April 26-28 in San Diego. While some can be seen here, many more await at member booths, so be sure to visit! ACUITY BRANDS WSX D 0 – 10V [...]
Craig DiLouie, LC recently had the opportunity to interview David Ciccarelli, VP Dynamic Lighting, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. The topic: tunable-white lighting. DiLouie: Looking at LED sources and controls, what are the different technological methods used to produce tunable-white light in commercial luminaires? Ciccarelli: The goal of Tunable White lighting is to reproduce multiple color [...]
Agostino Renna, President & CEO of GE Lighting for Europe, The Middle East and Africa, recently authored an interesting series of blog posts, “More Than Light,” in which he describes the potential for intelligent cities and the role of lighting in these schemes. He notes: “For me, the most important thing to consider when discussing [...]
2026 Commercial Lighting Rebate Outlook
04/16/2026
Popular lighting control categories featured in majority of prescriptive commercial lighting rebate programs in 2021-2026, with average rebate amounts per product for programs in the U.S. and Canada. (Networked control systems are not included, as programs are still relatively unstandardized.) Source: BriteSwitch RebatePro for Lighting rebate database, February 2026.
The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2026, with widely available rebates covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls, including networked lighting controls.
Lighting Controls Academy’s 2026 LEDucation New Product Guide
03/25/2026
The Lighting Controls Academy is proud to announce the latest offerings in lighting controls from industry-leading manufacturers in this year’s annual product guide. Check them out!
Plug Load Control: Good, Better, Best
02/25/2026
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Controlling automatic power receptacles is a natural extension of lighting control systems, as the same strategies and devices used for automatic switching of general lighting can be deployed for plug load control at the receptacle or circuit level. This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie explains the why and how, based on NEMA guidance.
2026 Nonresidential Construction Forecast: Modest Outlook
01/23/2026
This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie reviews 2025 construction spending and key industry economic indicators, with a detailed 2026 forecast by the AIA Consensus Forecast Panel.
Hybrid Lighting Controls: A Symphony of Wired and Wireless Technologies
01/19/2026
This guest post by Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier applauds a new era in “hybrid” lighting control solutions that blend the best strengths of wired and wireless control.
Lutron’s Brent Protzman Talks Lighting as Infrastructure
01/09/2026
In a recent article contributed to LightNOW, Brent Protzman, Director of Product Management at Lutron Electronics, describes lighting’s evolution from utility to infrastructure, with insight in how to design for what’s next in lighting.
Controllability Takes Front Seat in New DLC Technical Requirements
12/18/2025
Conceptual example of the Controls Category results when a listed V6.0/LUNA V2.0 product model number is searched for on the SSL QPL.
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released Version 6.0 of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technical Requirements, the first major update in over five years, as well as Version 2.0 of Light Usage for Night Applications (LUNA), the DLC program designed to promote responsible outdoor lighting. The updates recognize advances in LED technology while promoting controllability as a strong path to energy savings.
Cut the Cord, Keep the Code: Wireless Paths to Code-Compliant Emergency Egress
12/15/2025
In this extraordinary guest post, Cooper Lighting Solutions’ Martin Mercier describes the codes and options that make up emergency lighting and the role for lighting control systems, including wireless.
A Deep Dive Into Daylight-Responsive Lighting Control
11/19/2025
Based on an updated version of EE201: Daylight-responsive Lighting Control, a course in NEMA Academy, this article describes a process for designing and applying lighting control solutions that utilize daylight-responsive lighting controls.
Wireless Controls As The Backbone Of Commercial Upgrades
11/03/2025
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.
