ETC’s Paradigm is powerful enough to run the largest and most complex lighting systems, flexible enough to adapt with evolving demands, and efficient enough to save energy and money on small projects.
Cooper Lighting Solutions has announced WaveLinx DALI, which seamlessly integrates DALI-2 certified drivers and peripherals into the WaveLinx ecosystem.
Designed for flexibility and ease of use, Athena offers tailored lighting experiences, energy efficiency, and intuitive system control—delivering exceptional experiences and efficient building management across commercial and hospitality spaces.
ETC has announced the addition of Anne Militello and Amanda Schaneman to its sales team. Militello joins as the Designer Relationship Manager and Schaneman joins as the Specifier Relationship Manager.
The Keilton+autani IWS102/DWS102 by LiteTrace Brands transforms standard wall switches into intelligent control hubs that manage both hardwired lighting and networked devices based on occupancy, without requiring ceiling-mounted sensors or fixture modifications.
Intermatic’s Lighting Contractor Box Solutions are designed to save time and simplify projects.
SENSORWORX has launched SENSORWORX Digital, a suite of products that includes load controllers, occupancy sensors, photocells, wall switches, and dimmers.
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!
LEDVANCE is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a significant milestone: the launch of its first fully AI-generated campaign, “Your Vision. Our Light.”
Casambi recently announced the launch of Casambi Project Services Canada (CPSC), a coordinated national services model designed to deliver a consistent, high-quality Casambi experience across the Canadian market.
After decades of dedicated service to ETC, CEO Dick Titus recently announced his retirement, while James Foster has been appointed president.
Leviton recently announced a new integration of the My Leviton app and Sonos audio systems. Debuting at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), this partnership brings a new level of convenience and personalization to smart homes by merging lighting and audio control to create a customized residential experience.
Leviton has announced it is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its founding this year.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. recently announced it has acquired Tanury Industries, a surface finishing and metal coatings company. Tanury has been one of Lutron’s leading suppliers of metal faceplates for more than 25 years.
ETC recently announced the acquisition of longtime collaborator Pharos Architectural Controls.
The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Steven Zhou, Executive Vice President at mwConnect, about the company’s new Bluetooth NLC-based thermostat.
Toggled®, a leading provider of innovative LED lighting and building management solutions, recently announced the results of its “What’s Your Workspace Vibe?” quiz, which highlights how every office worker’s work style is unique and how modern offices must adapt to meet those needs. Smart, adaptive lighting is central to this transformation.
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.
Casambi recently published a project story involving a sophisticated lighting and control solution installed as part of a high-end, two-story renovation of a historic Soho building, produced by Lynch Eisinger Design Architects partner with WALD Studio.
Lutron’s new residential trends report strongly signals that homes are increasingly prioritizing mood, wellness, and personalization. Motorized shades and app-controlled lighting are shifting from luxury upgrades to expected design essentials, while layered, tunable light is foundational to creating spaces that feel human, flexible, and attuned to the rhythms of daily life.
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.
The 2025 IES Progress Report recognized three lighting control products, all manufactured by members of the Lighting Controls Academy.
Casambi recently announced a significant leadership change as the company adopts a dual CEO model to drive its next phase of growth and innovation. Effective immediately, Kristian Jenkins and Timo Pakkala will assume the roles of Co-Chief Executive Officers. Jenkins will focus on Sales & Operations, while Pakkala, one of Casambi’s founders, will lead Technology.
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.
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to announce that Casambi, Inc. has joined its membership.
The Design Lights Consortium will host a free webinar Wednesday, December 10 at 2 PM ET in which the DLC and expert panelists review light pollution research and how it connects with control technology.
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.
The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) is pleased to announce that ETC has joined its membership.
The Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie recently had the opportunity to interview Eric Fournier, Sr. Vice President of Business Development, Avi-on Labs about the company’s new Emergency Lockdown Mode, an advanced lighting control and safety solution.
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.
At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Steven Zhou, Executive Vice President at mwConnect, about the company’s new Bluetooth NLC-based thermostat.
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.
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.
Craig DiLouie recently interviewed Scott Ziegenfus, Vice President of Technical Customer Experience (CX) at Current, about general lighting trends for an article for tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED.
Signify recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Nemalux, a manufacturer of industrial lighting solutions with a focus on hazardous-location luminaires. Nemalux joins the Cooper Lighting Solutions business while maintaining its established manufacturing base and headquarters in Canada.
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.
At NYControlled, the EdisonReport’s Randy Reid interviewed Bart Manguno, Commercial Business Director at PLC Multipoint, about the company’s Tandem Relay Panels.
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.
Toggled®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair focused on intelligent building management solutions, recently announced the integration of long-range wide-area network (LoRaWAN®) sensor technology into its Toggled iQ® platform.
Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview Narissa Grufferman, Vice President Channel Sales, Cooper Lighting Solutions about developing trends in the lighting field.
Study Quantifies Non-Energy Benefits of Networked Lighting Controls
09/25/2026
Share of positive and negative non-energy benefits overall by decision-makers in the survey. Image courtesy of the DLC.
This article by the Lighting Controls Academy’s Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP looks at the three trends making networked lighting controls more financially attractive for both new and existing construction, focusing on an extraordinary DesignLights Consortium (DLC) study that documented significant benefits of advanced controls whose value can far exceed energy savings.
DLC Releases Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V5.2
08/20/2026
DLC NLC V5.2 Required and Reported capabilities for indoor systems. Thermostat integration is covered under “External Systems Integration.” Additionally, “Configuration Reporting” must now be reported.
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released the Technical Requirements for Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Systems V5.2, which took effect August 17, 2026. The updates reinforce the role of NLCs as a foundation for integrated building controls and deeper energy savings and decarbonization in buildings, notably by encouraging opportunities for NLC-HVAC integration. This article spells out the big changes and what they mean for NLC adoption.
Deep Dive: Fundamentals of Commercial Lighting Controls
07/24/2026This article lays out what every lighting practitioner needs to know about lighting controls as a professional baseline.
A Deep Dive on Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors
06/26/2026Because these devices are relatively simple to install, cost-effective, and widely required by energy codes, occupancy sensing is a staple in new construction projects, renovations, and many lighting upgrades.
The Case for DC-Powered Lighting in Data Centers
05/27/2026In this article published at DataCenterDynamics.com, Ton van de Wiel, Global Segment Manager, Intelligent Buildings for Signify, makes a case for DC-powered lighting in data centers, including lighting connected in a distributor sensor network.
The Growing Importance of Lighting Control Rebates
05/25/2026For years, commercial lighting rebates followed a simple formula: upgrade to LED, reduce energy use, and collect an incentive. That approach still works, but it’s no longer the full story, says rebate fulfillment firm BriteSwitch. As more markets reach LED saturation, utilities are shifting their focus toward deeper energy savings with lighting controls.
Decoding the 90.1-2025 Energy Standard
05/21/2026ASHRAE and the IES recently published ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2025, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. What’s new in this key energy standard?
Guest Post: Cooper’s WaveLinx DALI: Unlocking Design Freedom and True Hybrid Flexibility
05/18/2026“As commercial buildings transition into smart, connected environments, clients are increasingly demanding lighting control systems that are data-rich, reliable, and easily scalable. While digital protocols are the clear future, the North American market has often hesitated to move away from familiar 0-10V analog systems due to fears of proprietary vendor lock-in or overly complex programming. By adding the globally standardized DALI-2 protocol to the WaveLinx ecosystem, Cooper Lighting Solutions has eliminated these barriers.”
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.






































































