2024 Residential & Commercial Construction Forecasts
For better and worse, the lighting industry is largely part of the construction industry. It’s that time of year to look at the residential and commercial construction forecasts for 2024. READ MORE››
CONSTRUCTION & ECONOMY // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
2024 Predictions For Private Equity
Many of the acquisitions in the lighting industry are driven by private equity (PE) firms. Recently PE firms have acquired more lighting manufacturers in the US & Canada than either publicly traded companies or private companies that are not controlled by a PE firm. READ MORE››
The IES has published ANSI/IES RP-47-23 Recommended Practice: Landscape Lighting. READ MORE››
AGRICULTURE
Ohio Becomes 24th State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
Recreational marijuana was legalized in Ohio by a ballot measure that passed on the November 7 election, with 57% of the vote..... READ MORE››
CODES & STANDARDS // DARK SKY
DLC Updates LUNA Technical Requirements
The DLC recently released an update to the LUNA Technical Requirements to clarify and simplify the testing process for LUNA-eligible products. READ MORE››
CODES & STANDARDS
IES Publishes Updated LM-85 Optical And Electrical Measurements Of LED Sources
IES has published ANSI/IES LM-85-23, Approved Method: Optical and Electrical Measurements of LED Sources, which describes the procedures for optical and electrical measurements of LED packages and arrays... READ MORE››
PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Shining a Light on Learning: How Current Employees Help Teammates Reach New Heights
Investing in People, Investing in Success: Current's Program Fuels Employee Growth & Career Advancement READ MORE››
LIGHT & HEALTH // PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY
Exploring The World Of <2% Blue Light
David Shiller researched the origins, drivers, products, and claims around “less than 2% blue light.” READ MORE to discover what he has learned so far.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT// LEGISLATION & REGULATION
California Law Tackles Plastic Packaging Impacts Manufacturers
On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB54 into law to address the impacts of single-use packaging and plastic food service ware. READ MORE››
PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY
Product Monday: Milwaukee Tool Reinvents The Cordless Site Light
The M18 RADIUS Site Light/Charger with ONE-KEY sets a new standard for cordless work site lights. READ MORE››
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