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September Issue of LM&M Magazine
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NEMA’s Karen Willis Recognized with ANSI Meritorious Service Award
ROSSLYN, Va., October 14, 2022– Karen Willis, Industry Director, Lighting Systems at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) was recognized with the 2022 ANSI Meritorious Service Award. This award is presented to individuals with [...]
NEMA Statement on White House Urging Congress to Pass Vital Semiconductor Supply Chain Legislation
Arlington, VA, January 24, 2022 — In response to the White House urging Congress to pass legislation -- the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) -- to strengthen U.S. research, development, and manufacturing for [...]
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ArchLIGHT Summit Deadlines Extended to Feb 15th
Speaker submissions now due February 15, while exhibitors have until the end of January to enjoy discounted booth rates DALLAS – ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the [...]
LEDVANCE Names Jonathan Lubeck CEO of US Region
30+ Year Industry Leader Promoted to Help Advance Light for Manufacturer of LEDVANCE & SYLVANIA General Lighting Products WILMINGTON, Mass. – LEDVANCE LLC, the maker of LEDVANCE and SYLVANIA general lighting products in [...]
NEMA’s Karen Willis Recognized with ANSI Meritorious Service Award
ROSSLYN, Va., October 14, 2022– Karen Willis, Industry Director, Lighting Systems at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) was recognized with the 2022 ANSI Meritorious Service Award. This award is presented to individuals [...]
NEMA Joins with Major Trade Associations to Offer Warnings on Tariffs
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) joined the National Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) to [...]
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place
MERRITT RESERVOIR STATE RECREATION AREA, Cherry County, Nebraska, U.S. – Nebraska Tourism, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) proudly announce Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) is certified as an International Dark [...]
Nightscape: SEP, 2022 Edition
Nightscape: SEP, 2022 Edition
Parc du Mont-Bellevue Becomes Canada’s First Urban Night Sky Place
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has certified the parc du Mont-Bellevue as Canada’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). The park is the fifth International Dark Sky Place in Canada, joining Bon Accord International Dark Sky [...]
NEMA Commends President Biden for Signing CHIPS Act into Law
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued the following statement upon President Biden’s signing of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act: “The CHIPS legislation signed by President Biden marks [...]
NEMA Commends Congress for Passing CHIPS Act
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued the following statement upon the House passage of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act: “This comprehensive legislation represents a tremendous step forward [...]
NECA Files Comments on Streamlining FCC Rules
NECA filed comments yesterday on the FCC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on the ACAM Broadband Coalition’s enhanced A-CAM proposal and proposed rule revisions to make the high-cost program more efficient. In its comments, NECA addressed the commission’s [...]
International Dark Sky Week Encourages People Worldwide to “Discover the Night”
Tucson, Arizona, U.S. – This April 22-30, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) encourages people worldwide to discover the night during International Dark Sky Week 2022. This annual week-long event aims to raise awareness [...]
New Lighting Standards Assist with Reporting Energy Data and Tagging Meta Data
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two new standards for reporting energy data and tagging metadata. ANSI C137.5 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Energy Reporting Requirements for Lighting Devices specifies the minimum performance requirements necessary [...]
Virtual Event Celebrates Launch of Actress Kristin Chenoweth’s First Children’s Book
Open Event Sponsored by The MOMS & LEDVANCE Highlights How You Deserve Better! WILMINGTON, Mass. – Please join The MOMS Denise Albert and Actress Kristin Chenoweth for a Family Virtual Event to celebrate Kristin’s first [...]
IDA Announces First International Dark Sky Community
JELSA, Hvar, Croatia – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has now designated the Municipality of Jelsa on the island Hvar as the first International Dark Sky Community (IDSC) in both Croatia and Southern Europe. With [...]
IDA: Translating Research into Practice
The following is a guest post submitted by Catherine Pérez Vega and Karolina Zielinska-Dabkowska (IDA Technical Committee) about their recently published article “A Systematic Review for Establishing Relevant Environmental Parameters for Urban Lighting: [...]
IES Names Colleen Harper as Executive Director
February 3, 2022 (New York, NY): The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is excited to announce Colleen Harper as its new Executive Director, effective March 14, 2022. With over 15 years of nonprofit professional association [...]
New White Paper for LED Driver Measurements Ensures Customers Benefit from Smart-Enabled LED Driver Features
ROSSLYN, Va., January 26, 2022—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LS 20003-2021 Standby Power Measurements for LED Drivers—Recommended Allowances for Feature Sets Other Than Lighting. This new white paper recommends standby [...]
NEMA Statement on White House Urging Congress to Pass Vital Semiconductor Supply Chain Legislation
Arlington, VA, January 24, 2022 — In response to the White House urging Congress to pass legislation — the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) — to strengthen U.S. research, development, and manufacturing [...]
Call for Speakers Extended: 2022 ArchLIGHT Summit
—New January 31 deadline for second annual lighting event for the architectural, specification and design communities— DALLAS – January 24, 2021 – ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, [...]
Q&A with IDA Delegate Carol Redford from Western Australia
Each month the International Dark-Sky Association features an IDA Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting [...]
Universal Lighting Technologies and Douglas Lighting Controls Rebrand
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 18, 2022) – Universal Lighting Technologies and Douglas Lighting Controls, leading manufacturer and provider of commercial lighting and controls solutions, has unveiled a new brand name and identity as Universal Douglas. The [...]
Globe at Night 2022: Can You See the Stars?
Every year, the Globe at Night international community science campaign raises awareness about the impact of light pollution by inviting community scientists to measure and submit night sky brightness observations. All you need is a [...]
NEMA Publishes New White Paper on the Origin and Use of Unified Glare Rating (UGR)
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LS 20001-2021 White Paper on Unified Glare Rating (UGR). This new white paper explains the original intent of Unified Glare Rating (UGR), its proper uses, and common misuses. [...]
2022 Solid-State Lighting Workshop
VIRTUAL | January 31–February 3, 2022 | FREE REGISTER NOW WORKSHOP AGENDA Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology is nothing short of revolutionary. Yet we know there is still technology development headroom to raise the [...]
Desengano State Park, Managed by Inea, Becomes the First International Dark Sky Park in Latin America
SANTA MARIA MADALENA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Desengano State Park (PED), administered by the State Environmental Institute (Inea), achieved an unprecedented title in Latin America: the nomination of the protected area as an International [...]