The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published a new course to enhance its popular Education Express program: EE107: Lighting Controls for Existing Buildings. Residing at the Association’s website at LightingControlsAssociation.org, Education Express provides in-depth education about lighting controls and controllable ballast technology, application, system design and commissioning. Upgrading lighting systems to next-generation lighting technologies can […]
Universal Lighting Technologies Launches Universal University
Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. has announced a partnership with BlueVolt, a provider of online Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the electrical and other service industries, to launch Universal University, a new digital training experience. Universal University building industry professionals a 24/7 interactive online learning experience. Course participants can learn about various product categories, including how […]
Lighting Controls Association Publishes New Brochure
The Lighting Controls Association has published a new brochure, “Get Control of Your Lighting,” available for free download here. This eight-page color brochure describes the extraordinary opportunity for building owners to significantly reduce energy costs while gaining flexibility and information through application of lighting control strategies. The brochure is intended for use by decision-makers and […]
Philips Lighting Controls Offers Online Courses
Philips Lighting Controls offers free online courses covering operation, benefits, protocols, indoor controls, outdoor controls and architectural lighting controls. Check out the course offering here.
NEMA Updates LSD 64-2014 Lighting Controls Terminology
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently updated LSD 64-2014 Lighting Controls Terminology. This white paper, which was originally published in 2012, was updated to clarify terminology related to daylight responsive controls. NEMA LSD 64 defines terminology related to controls for lighting systems for non-residential and residential applications. The goal of LSD 64 is for […]
Lighting Controls Association Offers EE101B: Introduction to Lighting Control Equipment
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published a new course to enhance its popular Education Express program: EE101B: Introduction to Lighting Control Equipment. Residing at the Association’s website, Education Express provides in-depth education about lighting controls and controllable ballast technology, application, system design and commissioning. EE101A: Introduction to Lighting Control introduces students to the purpose, […]
Illuminating Engineering Society Publishes LEM-7 Guide to Energy-Saving Lighting Controls
The Illuminating Engineering Society, in partnership with the Lighting Controls Association, has published LEM-7, Lighting Controls for Energy Management, a detailed guide to energy-saving lighting controls. The publication was written by Craig DiLouie, LC in support of the IES Energy Management Committee. The 48-page 8.5×11 guide, which is available for $35 (IES members) and $50 […]
Lighting Controls Association Offers Standard Lighting Controls Glossary
The Lighting Controls Association has published NEMA LSD-64-2012, Lighting Controls Terminology, as a supporting document to its Education Express online education system. The glossary is now available as a direct download in Education Express.
Schneider Electric Offers Whitepaper on Measurement and Verification
Schneider Electric offers a free whitepaper addressing measurement and verification of lighting systems. Measurement and verification (M&V) defines a process used to track energy performance of equipment, systems and buildings, enabling evaluation and comparison. M&V plans have become an essential element in many LEED Projects as well as many public projects. The whitepaper, authored by […]
Lighting Controls Association Revises Commissioning Course
The Lighting Controls Association is pleased to announce that EE110: Commissioning Lighting Controls, one of the Association’s popular online Education Express distance education courses, has been completely revised. Residing here, Education Express provides in-depth education about lighting control and controllable ballast technology, application, system design and commissioning, as well as meta-issues such as commissioning, energy […]