Lutron Electronics recently reimagined its Residential Experience and Training Center in the Decoration and Design Building in New York City. Nearly three times the size of Lutron’s former New York City space, the new Center is intended to offer a design destination for the tri-state area specification community and their clients.
LCA TV: Programmable LED Drivers by McWong International
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2018 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to McWong International’s IoT-ready and Bluetooth-enabled programmable LED drivers.
DALI Digital Sensors by Legrand
Legrand’s DALI digital sensors (FDP-300 Series) were the first products developed as part of Legrand’s partnership within Philips Lighting SR (System Ready) Certified Program. These sensors can be programmed locally using the Legrand Sensor Configuration app or remotely using 3rd party controllers with DALI 103 and 303 functionalities. These sensors enable connected intelligent lighting (when paired with a 3rd party controller) for many outdoor applications and ensure substantial savings in energy and maintenance costs.
California Passes IoT Cybersecurity Law
In September, California passed SB-327, a cybersecurity law that will affect manufacturers of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices.
DLC Publishes Networked Lighting Control Technical Requirements 3.0
The DesignLights Consortium recently updated its technical requirements for networked lighting control systems to qualify for listing in the organization’s Qualified Products List for Networked Lighting Control Systems, which is used by a growing number of utilities to quality products for rebates promoting this technology.
How Connected Lighting Can Maximize Space Utilization
This article at Eaton’s THE SOURCE website provides an insightful look at how connected lighting can facilitate space optimization.
Leviton Expands Award-Winning Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology Product Line with New Mini Plug-in Outlet
Leviton recently launched its newest smart home solution, the Decora Smart Mini Plug-In Outlet with Wi-Fi Technology (part number DW15P). With the ability to create schedules, control activity from anywhere, and activate commands with voice control, the Mini Plug-In can make any small appliance, lamp or electronic plugged into it a smart device – simply plug the Decora Smart Mini Plug-in into an existing wall outlet.
Daintree EZ Connect by Current by GE
With the introduction of Daintree EZ Connect, Current by GE customers can commission a room-based wireless control system through a mobile application.
The Future of Energy Savings
In August 2018, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) released Energy Savings Potential of DLC Commercial Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls, which projects energy savings for LED commercial lighting and networked lighting controls. The report makes a case that to continue getting big energy savings from lighting for another decade, utility rebate program administrators should transition to supporting LED luminaires and networked controls.
Cleveland Botanical Garden Glasshouse Wins 2018 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award
This 18,000 sq.ft Glasshouse in the heart of an urban arts district offers a thrilling year-round escape to the fantastic spiny desert of Madagascar, and the butterfly-filled rain forest of Costa Rica. The Glasshouse was originally constructed in 2003, and this recent lighting renovation included replacement of existing 1000 watt metal halide luminaires to a fully LED lighting system.