Staying true to its mission, the NLB created the Tesla Awards to honor lighting projects that provide High-Benefit Lighting®, or lighting that promotes human performance...
Since 2013, the NLB has hosted a series of interviews with industry leaders to discuss trending industry topics from UGR to Electrification, and more.
A collaborative series between the NLB and the LHRC. New for 2023, each quarter experts share their knowledge on key subjects regarding Light & Health. Events are free. Register below for future events. The next event will be May 22 at 1 2PM Eastern Time.
The Art & Science Awards are designed to recognize excellence in lighting products. Two categories demonstrate both outstanding aesthetic and exceptional technical innovation in regards to High-Benefit Lighting.
The NLB is pleased to introduce the new Lighting Transformation Awards for 2023. This program recognizes excellence in lighting retrofit projects.
This program evaluates and promotes lighting companies in the US that reliably stand behind their warranties and respond quickly to warranty issues, creating value for both their companies and their customers.
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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MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us in advancing the understanding of High-Benefit Lighting. Become a member of the National Lighting Bureau.
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LIGHTING DESIGNER DIRECTORY
Looking for a certified Lighting Designer? Quickly search the NLB Lighting Designer Directory. Apply to be listed in the directory.
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CERTIFICATION
Certify your companies warranties with the Trusted Warranty Program.
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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