The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued new energy efficiency standards for ballasts sold as part of new metal halide luminaires. (To be clear, replacement ballasts are not covered.) The new rules strengthen current standards while expanding their scope, and will affect availability of 50-1000W luminaires. The deadline for compliance is February 10, 2017. […]


LCA TV: Features and Benefits of Encelium’s Energy Management System for Healthcare Facilities
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2013 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to Encelium’s Energy Management System and how it can help healthcare facilities manage their lighting energy consumption. Click here to learn more.

Crescent Electric Names Universal Lighting Technologies Supplier of the Year
Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. has been named “Supplier of the Year in the Lamps, Ballasts & Lighting Controls category” for the second consecutive year by Crescent Electric Supply Company. The award was presented to Universal at the recent annual National Sales Conference. Crescent Electric Supply Company represents more than 600 vendors and operates more than […]

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article on Color Tuning
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR recently published an article, written by Craig DiLouie, LC, defining a new dimension of lighting control–white light color tuning. Check it out here.

LCA TV: Emergency Lighting Controls and Devices by Schneider Electric
Behind the counter look at the Schneider Electric Emergency Lighting Controls and Devices.

Whitepaper from WattStopper and Durell Control Systems Focuses on System Integration in High-Performance Buildings
WattStopper and Durell Control Systems have published a new white paper examining best practices for control systems integration in high performance buildings. The paper uses case studies to explore how project partners can successfully collaborate with design and construction teams, focusing on two recently completed high performance buildings in London, Ontario, Canada. Building owners can […]

NEMA Publishes ANSI C136.41-2013 For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment–Dimming Control Between an External Locking Type Photocontrol and Ballast or Driver
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.41-2013 For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment–Dimming Control Between an External Locking Type Photocontrol and Ballast or Driver. This standard describes methods of light level control between an external locking type photocontrol (or similar device) and a dimmable ballast or driver for street and area lighting equipment. […]

2014 Construction Forecast: Private Nonresidential Building Activity Poised for a Rebound in 2014
Growth in construction spending in 2013 continued to outpace the U.S. economy. Estimated total put-in-place construction spending—actual numbers, not seasonally adjusted—grew at a healthy 4.8% in 2013, increasing to about $900 billion. This rate was slower than the previous year’s increase of 9.2%, however. The residential market saw the biggest gains, as a robust market […]

Lighting Controls Association Offers Updated Energy Codes Course
The Lighting Controls Association has updated EE203: Lighting & Commercial Energy Codes, a course in its popular Education Express program. Education Express provides in-depth education about lighting controls and controllable ballast technology, application, system design and commissioning. Commercial building energy codes regulate the designed energy efficiency of nonresidential buildings. Current codes and standards require a […]

LCA TV: GreenGate Room Controller System by Cooper Controls
This short video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2013 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to Cooper Controls’ new GreenGate room controller system.
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