Networked lighting controls may get a boost in adoption by shifting the conversation beyond mere energy benefits, says Liesel Whitney-Schulte and Dan Mellinger.


Steve Mesh Talks Networked Lighting Controls Commissioning for Contractors
Actually – this isn’t just for electrical contractors! Just about anyone can learn how to commission a networked lighting control system (NLC), writes Steve Mesh.

Leviton Introduces LED Illuminated Switches
Leviton rcently announced a new line of LED Illuminated Switches, designed to achieve optimal performance with all lamp types, including LEDs, CFLs, and incandescent. These switches also do not require a neutral wire for installation.

CABA Report Takes Comprehensive Look at Energy Management and the Intelligent Building
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) recently released the Executive Summary of its Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems Landmark Research Project, providing a detailed exploration of the current state of the market.

NEMA Welcomes Congressional Energy Bill
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently announced it welcomed the news that congressional leaders have reached an agreement on an omnibus spending package that also includes important energy and tax policy provisions.

DALI-2 Certification Now Includes Part 208 for Relays and Switches
The DALI Alliance recently announced it has extended the DALI-2 certification program to include control gear that function as switches and relays. Such devices implement Part 208 of the DALI-2 certification scheme, which is built on the international IEC 62386 standard.

NightFox Photocontrols by Intermatic
NightFox™ Photocontrols by Intermatic are designed, tested, and warrantied to match the long 8- to 15-year lifespan of LED luminaires, helping building owners stay worry-free with LED.

Wattstopper Room Controller Now Meets City of Chicago Requirements
The latest in Wattstopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) solution, the Plenum-rated Wireless Room Controller (LMRC-611MCC-A) is designed to meet Chicago plenum requirements. The LMRC is engineered to neatly fit within an approved junction box for Chicago or meet local codes where all high- and low-voltage wiring must be inside a rigid electrical conduit.

Will Controls Be Key to Circadian Lighting?
While “circadian lighting” varies in definition, it generally refers to design that uses intensity and spectrum of light for a non-visual effect—namely, to support regulation of circadian rhythms. A new study suggests that by enabling intensity and spectral adjustment and optimizing exposure based on time of day, designers and owners can minimize the energy tradeoff imposed by associated typically much-higher light levels. This would entail use of an advanced lighting control system capable of scheduled dimming and perhaps spectral emission adjustment.

BPHA Pro Shop Receives 2020 Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit
This month, we explore a dynamic lighting controls installation at a specialty retail store in Boston: the BPHA Pro Shop, the official store of the Boston Bruins and Celtics.
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