Welcome to the National Lighting Bureau (NLB). The NLB is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 to educate lighting decision-makers about the benefits of High-Benefit Lighting®. The NLB is sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, unions, utilities, and agencies of the federal government.
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ABOUT US
We are the National
Lighting Bureau
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) exists to create demand for High-Benefit Lighting— efficient lighting designed to optimize human performance, health, safety, and commerce — by educating those who make and influence decisions about lighting. The NLB educational materials to help nontechnical, lighting decision-makers understand lighting and the lighting issues and choices facing them. Also available free are videos from the Bureau’s Annual Lighting Forum, feature articles, and member’s links to new and exciting high benefit lighting.
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Tesla Awards
The Tesla Awards™ are the NLB’s way of honoring excellence in lighting design projects that enhance the value of the space and lighting for the community. Projects are evaluated based on how well they demonstrate improved visual performance, enhanced occupant satisfaction, or improved safety and security, and support current thinking on light and health recommendations. Eligible projects include indoor and outdoor lighting for commercial, institutional, residential, industrial and municipal projects completed. The 4th annual Tesla Awards were announced at Lightfair and recognized 3 Winner, 2 Awards of Merit, and 4 Special Citations. Learn more about our winners and judges at the link below.
Board of Directors

Chair
Mary Beth Gotti

Secretary
Karen Willis

Vice Chair
Ruby Jadwet

Treasurer
Glen Gracia

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The National Lighting Bureau offers a searchable directory of lighting designers who can help you complete your next high benefit lighting project. Search through certified lighting designers across the nation for your next big project. If you are all lighting designer who would like to be included in the directory sign-up today.
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