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Guidance for Lighting-HVAC Integration

06/25/2025 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

In February 2025, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) released a new resource to facilitate integration between networked lighting controls (NLC) and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit includes tools and guidance applicable to new and existing construction projects. The toolkit’s goal is to support maximized energy savings with integration by ensuring clear project team communication.

Filed Under: Articles, Content, Integration, Topics

Startup (Commissioning) for Networked Lighting Controls

06/06/2025 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

Networked lighting control systems play a crucial role in optimizing lighting energy use, enhancing occupant comfort, and interacting with building automation systems (BAS). However, simply installing a lighting control system does not guarantee it will function as intended. This is where a startup comes into play.

Filed Under: Articles, Commissioning, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Content, Topics

The Lighting Controls Podcast: NEMA’s Alexa Burr and the LCA’s Craig DiLouie Discuss NEMA Academy

06/02/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In this special 100th episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association and sponsored by MaxLite, hosts C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuzmar interview Alexa Burr, Vice President of Strategic Growth & Market Development at NEMA and Craig DiLouie, Education Director for the Lighting Controls Association about Education Express being incorporated into NEMA Academy.

Filed Under: Content, Education and Tools, LCA TV, MaxLite, Members, Topics

Deep Dive Into the Lighting Control Requirements of the 2024 IECC

05/26/2025 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

Based on a new NEMA Academy course, this article provides general knowledge about the commercial building lighting control requirements in the 2024 revision of the International Energy Conservation Code.

Filed Under: Articles, Content, Energy Codes, Topics

NEMA Academy is Live

05/05/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

On May 1, the new NEMA Academy launched, including the entire Education Express curriculum.

Filed Under: Content, Education and Tools, LCA News, Topics

NEMA Academy to Reshape Industry Education

04/10/2025 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

For 25 years, the Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA, has educated the building industry about lighting control technology and application, notably through its Education Express courses. We are proud to announce that starting May 1, 2025, the Education Express curriculum will be incorporated into a new learning management system, NEMA Academy.

Filed Under: Articles, Content, Education and Tools, LCA News, Topics

Lighting Controls Podcast: Bryan Lussier of Apex Lighting Solutions

03/18/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast produced by NAILD and the Lighting Controls Association, hosts Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh talk to Bryan Lussier, MFA, LC, CLCP, Lead Controls Specialist in Specification Sales for Apex Lighting Solutions, about factors to consider for lighting design firms interested in developing their own lighting controls teams.

Filed Under: Content, Design, LCA TV, Topics

Education Express to Become NEMA Academy

03/14/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Big news! The Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express is moving to NEMA’s new learning platform: NEMA Academy. Here’s what it means for you.

Filed Under: Content, Education and Tools, LCA News, Topics

DLC Launches NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit

03/10/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released an innovative resource designed to boost energy savings in the commercial building sector by encouraging the integration of networked lighting controls (NLC) with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Research shows that adding NLCs to commercial lighting upgrades can cut a project’s new lighting load in half. Taking […]

Filed Under: Content, Integration, Topics

Lighting Controls Association Announces New Course Covering the 2024 IECC

03/10/2025 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The Lighting Controls Association has published a new offering in its popular Education Express system, EE203: Lighting and Commercial Building Energy Codes, Part 6: 2024 IECC.

Filed Under: Content, Energy Codes, LCA News, Topics

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